New Pack Flag?

[adamsdwa 10]

Maybe I'm just over looking it on scoutstuff.org, but where can we get new Pack Flags or is most everyone just making their own?

 

We have an older one that is nearing the end of it's useful life, and I just wanted to start looking around getting ideas.

 

We have explored the Mom's making them and that's an option, but they would like some ideas of what is currently out there commercially.

 

Thanks!

[Gold Winger 9]

Unit flags designs are fixed in design by BSA rules. The rules are in the back of the insignia guide.

 

For descriptions go to http://www.scouting.org/media/insigniaguide/11.aspx

 

The order form is at http://www.scoutstuff.org/BSASupply/images/pdfs/70-381.pdf

 

 

[GKlose 24]

Sorry to glom onto this thread, but does anyone know if unit flags only come in one size? I'd like to get one on the smaller side (say, 2' by 3' or smaller).

 

Thanks,

Guy

[infoscouter 11]

There are generally two sizes of unit flags. One is about 3'x4' and the other is larger. Check with National Supply, or a National Scout Shop. They will be able to tell you what sizes of flags can be ordered.

[fgoodwin 23]

As a former CC and someone who started a new pack, I highly suggest packs invest in the smaller sized flag.

 

If your pack ever decides to march in a parade, and you want the boys carrying the pack flag, some of the smaller guys won't be able to hoist the bigger flag, even with a flag holder / belt / sling (whatever its called).

 

But when used in a meeting room, you can hardly tell the difference in size. So go with the smaller one (also cheaper).

[SctDad 10]

We got the 3X5 flag. The total cost for all the lettering was about $110 I think.

 

We like ours, and it is not too bad in parades.

 

As for when you go to get the flag. YOu will have to send in the form by Mail. You can send a check then or credit card info. We sent in a check.

[Volunteer 10]

Is it still OK to fly a homemade pack flag in a parade? A kind parent in our pack just got finished making one us to display for our town's Christmas parade and it looks great! I don't want to break any BSA rules but I don't want one angry momma either!