ney_a_ti 10 Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 Hello all, first post, so yeah, I'm a newbie here. Anyway, I recently earned by Adult Leader Training Award. I was awarded the knot and the certificate, but not the medal. I expected this, as my Council can be pretty cheap. Where can I get a medal? Can I order it directly from National, or do I have to go through my Council? I imagine there would be a nominal fee involved, but that's ok. Thanks everyone! Jeff Link to post Share on other sites
FScouter 24 Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 The medal can be obtained through the Scout Shop. They may even have it in stock, if not they can order it. The cost is about $7. Link to post Share on other sites
scoutldr 726 Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 I had to get mine on Ebay. If anyone has an extra Cub Scouter Award and/or Cubmaster Award to sell or trade, send me a PM. PS: Welcome to the forum!(This message has been edited by scoutldr) Link to post Share on other sites
fgoodwin 23 Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 I could be mistaken, but I thought the medals were discountinued several years ago? Link to post Share on other sites
eagle-pete 11 Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 I'd like a parade and the key to the city as well... And I think I will go down to the nearest A&W and see if they will give me a discount. KIDDING! Eagle Pete Link to post Share on other sites
FScouter 24 Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 Since the cloth square knot patch is a representation of the medal that was earned, it would seem strange if the medal itself would not available. Though, at least one award, the District Award of Merit, has no medal. Link to post Share on other sites
fgoodwin 23 Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 Looks like I was mistaken about the status of the leader training award medals; from Mike Walton's uniforming page:Some local Councils have also informed their volunteers INCORRECTLY that "the BSA is no longer issuing out medals and plaques and the only thing they are giving out is the square knot and the certificate". This is UNTRUE, says the BSA's Council Support Division's Director. If your Council has stated something like this, the BSA's Council Support Division would like to know; they have estimated that there is ONE Scouters' Training Award medal in storage for EVERY REGISTERED VOLUNTEER SCOUTER and there are similar stockpiles of those other award medals and plaques. All the Council has to do is pay for it. Some Councils may have you to pay for your own award, which may be "tacky" but it is one way of the Council cutting costs. The address for the BSA's Council Support Division is: Council Support Division, SUM 108 National Office, Boy Scouts of America 1325 West Walnut Hill Lane Irving, Texas 75061-2079 http://www.mninter.net/~blkeagle/knoindex.htmOut of curiosity, has anyone on this forum been awarded a training medal in the last few years? My oldest knot (TDL) is from 2001 and I've earned several since, but never was I awarded a medal with any of them. I've been in two councils in that time; I've seen many training awards presented, but never with a medal, in either Council. Link to post Share on other sites
scoutldr 726 Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 I received the District Award of Merit in 2003...the award was a plaque accompanied by a knot. I have also received the Cubmaster Award, Cub Scouter Award, Scouter Training Award and Scouter's Key. No medals. Link to post Share on other sites
Lisabob 13 Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 Nope - I didn't even realize there WERE medals. Everyone around here gets the knot and a certificate. Lisa'bob Link to post Share on other sites
Owl62 13 Posted June 3, 2006 Share Posted June 3, 2006 I have earned two Adult Leader Training awards (Boy Scout and Venturing), and was given only the knot and the certificate. I had to buy my own devices (Boy Scout and Venturing) for the knot/medal. And yes, there is a medal for the award available. Mine cost me $8 at the Scout shop and it was in stock but I had to ask for it. The little devices were about $3 a piece! Link to post Share on other sites
Vicki 11 Posted June 5, 2006 Share Posted June 5, 2006 I'm with LisaB - I didn't even know medals existed! Vicki Link to post Share on other sites
willhi1979 10 Posted June 5, 2006 Share Posted June 5, 2006 In my District when you receive the award, you are presented with the medal. I got the medal when I earned my Boy Scout Leader Training Award, but I had to buy the knot and device for my uniform. They handout medals and certificates at Roundtables to people who have earned the awards. Link to post Share on other sites
ney_a_ti 10 Posted June 8, 2006 Author Share Posted June 8, 2006 Can anyone tell me the stock number? This will help with the confusion at the Scout office. Thanks! Jeff Link to post Share on other sites
ljnrsu 10 Posted June 9, 2006 Share Posted June 9, 2006 Scouters training award medal is cat# 00922 Scoutmasters Key/Varsity Scout Coach is cat # 00924 Cat #'s can be found in Insigna Guide. District supplied knot and certificate. Troop purchases the medal for the Leaders who earn the award. fgoodwin,last time troop purchased this medal was May 2004 if that helps you. Link to post Share on other sites
emb021 16 Posted June 9, 2006 Share Posted June 9, 2006 I was under the impression they had discontinued the various Cub Scouter training medals, but could be wrong. AFAIK, they still make the Scouter's Key and Scouter's Training Award. District Award of Merit has no medal. Never did. It has only the plaque and knot. Link to post Share on other sites
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