Uniform for 18the year old at EBOR

[cimarron8889 10]

Looking for protocol for a scout who will have his eagle board of review and court of honor after his 18th birthday.

 

Should he wear:

 

Life scout uniform

 

Assistant scoutmaster uniform

 

Suit and tie

 

 

Thanks.

[KC9DDI 11]

Technically, the local chapter of the Uniform Police would advise you that the 18 year old should wear an "adult" uniform (no rank badge, adult POR patch, etc.)

 

Practically, I don't know if it matters that much. I would lean towards a uniform rather than a suit and tie, though.

 

If you're worried about someone at the EBOR making a stink about it, probably check with someone on the EBOR or District Advancement Committee to see what they prefer. If you are the EBOR... I wouldn't worry too much about it.

[skeptic 992]

Our expectation is that the candidate will appear as a scout for the board, as the board is for a scout award. However, if there are extenuating circumstances, an adult uniform, then a suit or sport coat would be appropriate. Most still wear the youth uniform, as they are still in school, or just out.

[qwazse 4342]

Local rules apply, so ask your district advancement chair. I'd be happy to see the boy in either Life scout or ASM uni. Both reflect to me that he has a strong connection to the troop. But, if he wanted to feel "grown up" and wear suit and tie, I'd take no offense.

 

Most of our 18 year-olds show up to BORs with their life scout uniform. They're still getting their heads around the whole adult thing. Some of them give me blank stares when I hand them their voter registration and say "Happy birthday, run my country well!"

[MoosetheItalianBlacksmith 13]

Check with your Eagle board....at ours we dont really car which uniform they wear as long as it is a scout uniform. the Eagle board in other areas can be stricter. so to know what they want youll have to ask them.

[shortridge 184]

Some of them give me blank stares when I hand them their voter registration and say "Happy birthday, run my country well!"

 

That's a great idea - not just the statement, but giving newly-minted 18-year-olds voter registration forms. I'm going to file that one away.

[Papadaddy 121]

I regularly sit on EBOR as the District rep. I would be fine with any of those choices, although technically the uniform should reflect his current registered status in the program.(This message has been edited by papadaddy)

[cimarron8889 10]

Thanks for the input. I will pass on the info.