Neckerchiefs and collars

[ScoutNut 147]

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

 

[Stosh 3452]

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

[SSScout 1615]

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.

[SSScout 1615]

 

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

[Eagle92 110]

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!"

[ScoutNut 147]

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!!!