Sqyire21 32 Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Just a quick poll/question for others. When I was 15, I attended Philmont. Growing up in the mid-west, all of the adults who had been to Philmont wore their Philmont Arrow's. I've since joined the military, and moved to another state. Now, as a 35+ adult leader in a different state, I've started to notice none of the adults in my current district wear their Philmont Arrowhead's. I understand I'm geographically farther from Philmont now, so fewer people may have had the chance to attend, but there are a few in the district who have. So, my question is: Should I remove my Philmont Arrowhead? I earned the patch, but I also understand how some scout leaders seem covered in patches. I like to think I'm advertising Philmont and High Adventure to anyone who'd like to ask me, but I dont' want take away and seem like I'm bragging. Just looking for some thoughts on patch wearing as an adult. Link to post Share on other sites
Twocubdad 665 Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Wear it with pride. Link to post Share on other sites
Pack212Scouter 10 Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 It's allowed....You paid for it with dollars....You paid for it with sweat and maybe blood...You earned it...It promotes Philmont High Adventure....Wear it with pride! Link to post Share on other sites
desertrat77 1144 Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Absolutely wear it! Link to post Share on other sites
ntrog8r 19 Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Sqyire, For me, it depends on what I'm doing. At Cub meetings/activities, I don't wear it; its a dangling cloth to get paint or something on. Visiting Scout and Venturing units as a Commissioner I only wear it when supporting a high adventure program, etc. So usually I don't wear it. But that's not because its limited by anything other than my own preference. Wear the Philmont Arrowhead whenever you want and encourage the program to all you meet! Link to post Share on other sites
Sentinel947 1205 Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 I wear the Arrow head for COH only. Otherwise it may get lost or damaged. Link to post Share on other sites
Basementdweller 608 Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 The adults who never been buy them on ebay and spin lies about their fake trek.... You actually did it, wear it with pride. Link to post Share on other sites
emb021 16 Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 My Philmont Arrowhead is actually the standard dangle patch I almost always wear (with my OA 75 Anniversary Award ribbon & vigil pin, in the philmont arrowhead plastic holder). I rarely remove it, and then only temporary to wear another dangle. Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle92 110 Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 I wish I could wear one! Luckily I got 3 excuses to go now. Darn tooting wear that thing! Link to post Share on other sites
resqman 108 Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 East coaster here. Most adults around here wear a Philmont belt/buckle. A few wear the arrowhead patch. I mix it up. I wear my Philmont buckle with my Northern Tier belt. Then I wear my Triple Crown patch on my pocket. Link to post Share on other sites
Old_OX_Eagle83 212 Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 I wear mine from time to time, partly to remember my grand adventures, and partly so scouts will ask about Philmont. I strive to not look like a general in full dress uniform, but beleive some insignia can insire youth to explore new program offerings. Silver on the sage ... Link to post Share on other sites
Cito 12 Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 I almost never wear the uniform without an arrowhead. I've noticed, especially with former staffers, that if people have them, they wear them. Link to post Share on other sites
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