rjscout 11 Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Visiting troops with webelos son. Should I dress as Dad or as CM? Link to post Share on other sites
John-in-KC 311 Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Entirely your call. Link to post Share on other sites
dg98adams 18 Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 If you are taking other Webelos (likely), then I would (and did). Link to post Share on other sites
Eagledad 2804 Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 You might get received for SM if you do. Barry Link to post Share on other sites
T2Eagle 903 Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 My take is you're a register Scouter at a uniformed Scouting event, you should wear your uniform. Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle92 110 Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 You can never go wrong in your Scout uniform. When I was visiting packs, I wore my uniform since I was the OA chapter adviser. Link to post Share on other sites
rjscout 11 Posted January 25, 2011 Author Share Posted January 25, 2011 My son asked me to where my uniform, so I proudly did. Thanks to all! Link to post Share on other sites
Thomas54 10 Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 One of the things that happens when a Webelos unit visits us is that the guy in uniform is perceived to be the most knowledgeable in scouting. Too often I find myself explaining the Boy Scout program to the person in uniform with the notion that if he gets it he can explain it to the rest of his parents. Even parents get all twisted up in knots about protocol or asking a dumb question and leave the person in uniform to ask all the questions. Wear the uniform with pride but perhaps explain that you aren't there to represent the Pack's business but to review the unit's program with your boy. Then say those gold words.... "Yes I am willing to help. Boy Scout specific training, why of course". Sigh! Link to post Share on other sites
SeattlePioneer 144 Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 I would wear my uniform as a matter of routine. If I weren't the leader of my group, I'd make a point of introducing the leader or leaders. Link to post Share on other sites
resqman 108 Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 4 years ago, I wore civilian clothes. My idea was I wanted the Troop leadership to explain everything as if I was a parent, not a scouter. I did not want them to skip information presuming I already knew something about scouting. I had Den Leader burnout and was considering taking some time off before volunteering with the troop. My thought was if I wore a uniform, they would presume I was a high probability candidate and would sell me harder. The troop leader making the presentation to adults that first night did not know me or my history. I got what I wanted from that presentation. Other troop leaders recognized me and introduced me around speaking my scouting resume for me. I was only incognito for a short while. I also had the idea that if my son was in uniform and I was not, the troop would spend more time courting him and I could fade into the background with the other parents. I wanted my son to pick the troop, not me. During troop visits for the past month or so, as a troop leader I look for the new parent who looks lost, confused, or worried. I am targeting the non-uniformed parents. They are the ones more likely to not understand Boy Lead vs. Pack Adult Lead. Link to post Share on other sites
acco40 95 Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 I have a different take. If you are visiting troops with your son, you are not functioning in a Cubmaster role - therefore, no need to wear the uniform. When my oldest son was in a troop and I was a Cub Scout Den leader, I did not wear my uniform to the troop COHs. I was just "Dad." Our council holds an annual Eagle Scout (and Venturing Silver) Award dinner every year and asks for "sponsors" to pay for the dinner for themselves and for a Scout. The sponsor should be a business leader who introduces the Scout to a career field of the Scout's choosing. When I attend that function as a sponsor each year, I wear a suit and tie - not my Scoutmaster or Unit Commissioner uniform. A suit and tie is uniform for my function at this event. Now, no big faux pas either way in my book. Link to post Share on other sites
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