NewLdr Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 I can't seem to find any information on the subject. After digging through my old scout stuff with my son when I was a scout I have found few items from the 1981 National Jamboree I attended as a 15 year old including a few jamboree patches in great condition. Since this isn't a rank advancement I was wondering what the policy was on a current adult leader wearing a Jamboree patch they earned as a youth? Does anyone have any thoughts or ideas on the subject. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twocubdad Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 You are absolutely entitled to wear it. I wear a '73 jambo patch on some shirts and a '07 world on others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolesrule Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 I still wear my 1989 NSJ patch on my uniform. I even use the Jambo name tag. Go ahead and wear yours in the appropriate place above the right pocket. You earned it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emb021 Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 I've been to several jamborees. I've always kept atleast one shirt with one of the old patches on it. Also, I see scouters in my area who went to older jamborees as a youth, and still wear that patch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Skipper Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 I also attended the '81 Jamboree (first year at AP Hill). I have 3 patches, but only wear one on my "dress" uniform. I try to keep my "working uniforms" with few patches (prehaps a little more functional). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr56 Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 I attended the 69 jamboree as a youth. I wear the patch proudly on my uniform. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Winger Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 If we open the dusty pages of the insignia guide we'll find that it says "one current national jamboree patch above the right pocket and one current world jamboree patch on the right pocket." Is 1981 the current Jamboree? I leave the rest as an exercise for the reader. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Skipper Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 But the 1981 was most current one I attended! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewLdr Posted November 5, 2008 Author Share Posted November 5, 2008 Gold Winger, I did see that note but did put the question in since it isn't too clear. If you were a leader and served 2005 Jamboree but didn't go to the 2010 jamboree should you yours 2005 patch off after the 2010 Jamboree? It isn't clear I thought I would ask and as Buffalo Skipper indicated it was the last National Jamboree he and I participated in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Winger Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 I read the book to say that you shouldn't wear an old Jambo patch. However, I see more people wearing their old patches than not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolesrule Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 One of the dictionary definitions for current is "most recent". I think that BSA doesn't define "current" in the insignia guide intentionally. It could be read as most recent jamboree held (most restrictive) or most recent jamboree participated in (least restrictive). Those of us who choose to continue to wear our Jamboree patch subscribe to the latter interpretation.(This message has been edited by nolesrule) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewLdr Posted November 5, 2008 Author Share Posted November 5, 2008 No I agree it is hard to understand the specifics or the original thought. I does seem that if you follow that view you shouldn't wear a Jamboree patch if is not the current one. Regardless of my original question it does seem what you are saying if you participated in any Jamboree 2001 or earlier you should remove the patch if it is on your uniform.(This message has been edited by NewLdr) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeptic Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 This is one of those areas where I sort of look the other way regarding the patch. I have attended two, one as a boy in 1960, and one as a leader in 1985. I have the 85 on my current shirt, and may eventually have the 60 on one that fits (it is on an older shirt that shrank in the closet). Kids should want to know what that was like, IMHO; what were earlier gatherings about and what occurred. Also, they are simply part of the history of the program. So, in this case, the "uniform police" can ticket me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK-Eagle Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 I read it as this, the 2001 Australian Scout Jamboree is the most current jamboree I attended, so it can stay on my uniform. AK-Eagle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicki Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 To be honest, I don't think I'd worry about it. If I had it, I'd wear it (in the right spot on my uniform, o'course: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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