ScoutNut 147 Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 BSA is definitely NOT "out of the necker business". BSA National Supply has a number of options for neckers, including a custom necker - http://www.scoutstuff.org/bsa-neckerchief-with-universal-emblem-embroidery.html http://www.scoutstuff.org/screen-printed-bsa-emblem-neckerchiefs.html http://www.scoutstuff.org/custom-neckerchiefs.html Link to post Share on other sites
Stosh 3452 Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 BSA is definitely NOT "out of the necker business". BSA National Supply has a number of options for neckers, including a custom necker - http://www.scoutstuff.org/bsa-neckerchief-with-universal-emblem-embroidery.html http://www.scoutstuff.org/screen-printed-bsa-emblem-neckerchiefs.html http://www.scoutstuff.org/custom-neckerchiefs.html My was set to go with the red with black. I went down to the Scout Shop and they didn't have any in inventory, I had picked up the last two. So they special ordered 3 more. They called me a couple of days later and I was told that item was discontinued and no longer available. Stosh Link to post Share on other sites
SSScout 1615 Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 The Troop of my yoooth ,designed the necker and it had a 4" embroidered patch with boots kicking up dust mottoed "Always On The Go!" It is a big one, about 30" on a side, triangular. And it was used for all the usual stuff: slings, flags, signalling, . Once a year, usually in February, I sponsor a neckerslide contest for the boys, and I give prizes, I collect coupons from local establishments for free tacos, ice cream, etc.. I get to display my collection of souvenir neckers and woggles. I get to talk about the history of the necker, and what has changed. Even the adults get interested. Some years, lots of entries, this year, only four.. I enlist a local art teacher for my judge, so there is no "favoritism". I've seen nicely carved ones (Woodcarving MB at camp) to artfully contrived ducttape to a Smurf toy glued to a pipecleaner. In the years I have been doing this, the Troop has gone from a tiny cravat ESL necker to a 30" custom one, not like my old one, but distinctive. Overcollar, undercollar, no collar, tucked in collar, don't matter none. Encourage them to wear it proudly , usefully, as a mark of being a Scout. Not every Scout has a uniform to wear, but every Scout should have a Necker. Link to post Share on other sites
SSScout 1615 Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Matching Mountains with the Boy Scout Uniform by Reimer (1928) is now available in a reprint! A interesting book about the history of the Scout uniform. It lists no fewer than 40 (!) uses for the necker. http://www.amazon.com/Matching-Mount.../dp/143256918X Or the original! http://www.boyscoutstore.com/matching-mountains-with-the-boy-scout-uniform-en.html Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle92 110 Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 BSA is definitely NOT "out of the necker business". BSA National Supply has a number of options for neckers, including a custom necker - http://www.scoutstuff.org/bsa-neckerchief-with-universal-emblem-embroidery.html http://www.scoutstuff.org/screen-printed-bsa-emblem-neckerchiefs.html http://www.scoutstuff.org/custom-neckerchiefs.html Scoutnut, They are not selling as many choices as they use to. And when i talked to a council distributor, I was told by them that national is getting rid of what they have, and then you will have to special order or go to thrid party vendors. Reson being " Everyone wears bolos now." As Col Sherman Potter, USA would say "HORSEHOCKEY!" Link to post Share on other sites
ScoutNut 147 Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 BSA is definitely NOT "out of the necker business". BSA National Supply has a number of options for neckers, including a custom necker - http://www.scoutstuff.org/bsa-neckerchief-with-universal-emblem-embroidery.html http://www.scoutstuff.org/screen-printed-bsa-emblem-neckerchiefs.html http://www.scoutstuff.org/custom-neckerchiefs.html I HATE bolos!!! Link to post Share on other sites
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