Scoutfish 16 Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 So would this make you cahnge your mind about adult leaders wearing patrrol pathes in a troop? http://insanescouter.org/Assets/Coffee%20Cup%20Patrol%20ClassB.jpg Link to post Share on other sites
Basementdweller 608 Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Have a neighboring troop that the adults do this....... I disagree.....Man scouts not boy scouts..... Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle92 110 Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 While I might put one of those patches in my collection, I wouldn't wear a PM on my uniform. I'm too much of a Uniform Policeman to do it Link to post Share on other sites
Scoutfish 16 Posted March 28, 2012 Author Share Posted March 28, 2012 Nah, it was just a joke. The "coffee club patrol". Link to post Share on other sites
ScoutBox 11 Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 I do have one uniform with my WB Critter on it. But due to Staffing WB, I don't wear it unless to unit meetings and other functions. I have seen adults wearing "OLd Goat" Patrol and other patches, and most Cub Leaders wear Patrol Patches. I am not a Uniform Police, but do get on to the boys about wearing theirs correctly. I try to lead by example when it comes to wearing my uniform. I only wear 100% Scout uniform on any scouting event. That includes campouts. I do take off any dangling patches and pins like my name tag. Others wear different colored trousers, and shorts, but I prefer to wear the uniform. I find it easier to ID who's the leaders that way. RB Link to post Share on other sites
Tampa Turtle 1011 Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 We have an adult patrol patch. And our own Patrol box. I think this is a tempest in a teapot. And you have to earn it. It is a silly little thing that encourages some adult leaders. I think we neither detract from the boys enjoyment nor play at man-scouts. But we do act like a "patrol" as far as cooking, clean-up and that sort of things. Try to set a good example for the newbies who usually set up near us until they get to camp farther away when they join the regular patrols. Just seems easier to say "Old Goat Patrol" will set up over there". Link to post Share on other sites
Jeffrey H 25 Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 I like it, it's fun, but would not wear it permanently...maybe as temporary patch. Link to post Share on other sites
LeCastor 641 Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 I gathered the adult leaders from our Troop a few weeks ago and asked if they wanted to form an "adult patrol" to set the example for the boys. We all agreed it was a good, fun idea and came up with a name, a yell and a flag. Also, we have purchased patches to put on our uniforms. I think if it helps the boys then it's fine. Link to post Share on other sites
SMT224 10 Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Our Adult "Patrol" patch... http://store.classb.com/dutch-oven-patrol-emblem.html And we have an adult chuck box, several adult dutch ovens, and camp as far away from the Scouts as reasonably possible. We do our own cooking (each adult takes a different meal) and all our own cleaning up. This is so much a part of our Troop culture that I can't imagine any other way of doing things. Link to post Share on other sites
SMT224 10 Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 This might be good for an Adult Patrol... http://www.patchtown.com/askyoursplpatrolpatch.aspx Link to post Share on other sites
ScoutBox 11 Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 I need a banner that says that? But better yet, one that asks, "Have you asked your Patrol Leader?" Link to post Share on other sites
resqman 108 Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 During campouts the adults camp as a patrol meaning, in the same area and away from the scouts. We have a patrol box and cook meals as a patrol. We have a patrol name, Zulus, a banner we hang that says something along the lines of "Only one hour a week" We have patrol patches and some adults wear them, some don't. I try to only wear a correct uniform and do not wear a patrol patch. I have 3 shirts, 3 pants, and 1 pair of shorts. I wear a full uniform to all functions, at all times during campouts, events, activities, etc. My goal is for the scouts to never see me in anything other than a correct full Class A uniform. Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle92 110 Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Box, One of the temp patches I have shows a Scouter with hands in pockets, shrugging, withthe caption : "Don't ask me, I'm only a leader." I LOVE THAT PATCH!!!!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites
ScoutBox 11 Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 That's a good one E92! Link to post Share on other sites
desertrat77 1144 Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 If a volunteer's morale will be boosted by a patrol patch, I say more power to them. I like the cited examples of the adults having a patrol, flag, etc...sets a good tone and gives the scouts a good impression of the adults and scouting (scouting is fun and a life-long activity). Link to post Share on other sites
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