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Sewing on Scout Patches
I picked up a new centennial uniform shirt this summer and have only just now put together all the patches and started sewing them on. The new unit numbers and square knots have a slick plastic backing that looks a lot like it could be ironed on. I... From Scoutmaster Clarke Green 1 decade ago |
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100th Anniversary Ring Emblem
BSA Supply Group has announced this cool-looking 100th-anniversary emblem ($1.49) which is designed to encircle the world scout emblem on the official uniform. Link [ Via Scoutingnews.org ] Posted in 100th Anniversary, CUB SCOUTS, Patches... From KISMIF - Awesome Cub Scouting 1 decade ago |
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BSA 100th Anniversary Emblem
You can now order this cool-looking 100th anniversary emblem ($2.99) from BSA Supply Group. Link Posted in 100th Anniversary, CUB SCOUTS, Patches... From KISMIF - Awesome Cub Scouting 1 decade ago |
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Protect Yourself From Patch Theft At The 2013 National Scout Jamboree
The 2013 National Scout Jamboree promises to be a Jamboree like never before. Yes, it will feature all the things you've come to expect, such as patch trading, SCUBA, arena shows, and Technology Quest; but there's more. Scouting.org describes it as... From Stadri Emblems Scouting Blog 1 decade ago |
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The 2001 Jamboree Patch Collection Grows
More Boy Scout patches for the collection. I served as the scoutmaster for one of the two troops that the Central Minnesota Council sent to the 2001 National Jamboree. That trip to Fort A.P. Hill was one of the highlights of my Scouting tenure. It... From A Scoutmaster's Blog 1 decade ago |
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Patch Display
I came across PatchDisplay.com on Facebook. It is "owned and operated in historic Chester County , Pennsylvania by individuals involved as both parents and leaders with Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts for over fifteen years." They construct... From Scoutmaster Clarke Green 1 decade ago |
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New Patch
The BSA just rolled out a new patch for the Centennial celebration. Â I was down at the local Scout Shop and saw this new emblem. Â I was surprised that I had not heard much about this even though I am a Scoutmaster for the National Jamboree... From The Scoutmaster Minute 1 decade ago |
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The First Patch Blanket
It is hard to believe that it is nearly three years since I first seriously began thinking of taking thirty years of patches from various Scouting events and sewing them on a blanket like so many Scouters have done. In the summer of 2012 I laid out... From A Scoutmaster's Blog 1 decade ago |
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Top 2010 Jamboree Patches (Revised)
2010 Jamboree Patches Now it's time for you to vote on which Jamboree Patch you think is the best! To cast your vote, leave a comment on our facebook page with the letter corresponding to the patch you think deserves the prize (patches are in... From Stadri Emblems Scouting Blog 1 decade ago |
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Approved Placement of the Commissioner Arrowhead Honor Emblem
According to the Fall / Winter 2008 edition of the The Commissioner , based on the new Boy Scout Centennial Uniform design, it has been approved for the Commissioner Arrowhead Honor emblem to be worn on the left sleeve of the Commissioner's uniform... From Scouting News 1 decade ago |
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Weird New Patches
Have you seen the new Leave No Trace Trainer and Webmaster leadership position patches? I mean actually looked at the real patch? Here's an image for another look, along with a standard patch. These are to be worn by scouts in these positions of... From Scoutmaster Musings 1 decade ago |
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Wu "Chang" Clan, Plus GUIDELINES FOR CUSTOM PATCHES AND EMBLEMS
Beware of "Chang List" Patches (Gilwell.com) What is a "Chang List" Patch? According to Gilwell.com: "They are counterfeits of U.S. CSPs, lodge flaps and other memorabilia being offered for sale through e-mail or on the internet.Offered... From Stadri Emblems Scouting Blog 1 decade ago |
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Win a free patch if you can Name That Council: 50 patches and counting
Time flies when you're having fun. That explains why we've gone through 50 mystery councils in the blink of an eye. And with roughly 250 councils still to go, I don't plan on stopping any time soon. This week's patch, seen above, could be tricky,... From Aaron on Scouting Magazine 1 decade ago |
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National Jamboree Patches
A couple weeks ago I went onto eBay and had a bidding binge on various sets of 2001 National Jamboree council shoulder patches. It had been awhile since I worked on my collection and I thought it was time to add a few more patches to the... From A Scoutmaster's Blog 1 decade ago |
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One Little Patch.. One Huge Movement
Prompted from discussion from my podcast with Mike Walton, the World Scout Crest Emblem raised more than an eye brow. Let me give you some background (I am not going to rehash the discussion from the podcast, you can listen to it using the link on... From The Scoutmaster Minute 1 decade ago |
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More Patrol Emblem Choices
Hello fellow Scouters, At the end of our Bear year, we chose a Boy Scout patrol emblem for our Webelos den name. In our pack, the Webelos change from a den number to a den patrol name at the beginning of the Webelos program (I know some units do... From The Trainer's Corner Blog 1 decade ago |
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1969 National Scout Jamboree-Play the Game, Earn a Patch
The Jamboree in 1969 took place in Farragut State Park, Idaho and featured a popular Jamboree Wide Game. If a Scout successfully completed the game, they earned a strip with the "Building To Serve" logo that could be added to the bottom of the... From Stadri Emblems Scouting Blog 1 decade ago |
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2001 National Jamboree Marvel Patch Set
I attended the 2001 National Jamboree as the scoutmaster of Troop 1417. I had a great time. I had a great troop. And I collected quite a few patches from the event. In fact, I still collect patches from the event when I find some for a reasonable... From A Scoutmaster's Blog 9 years ago |
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2010 Scout Sunday Emblem
Here is the 2010 Scout Sunday participation patch ($1.99) available from BSA Supply Group. This is a very nice-looking emblem featuring Joseph Csatari artwork . Link Posted in CUB SCOUTS, Faith, Patches... From KISMIF - Awesome Cub Scouting 1 decade ago |
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Win a free patch if you can Name That Council (Jan. 28, 2011)
The fleur-de-lis, an old-school plane, and some sort of insect. That's it for clues for this week's Name That Council. On Wednesday I asked you if you like tough Name That Council patches or prefer only easy ones. Most of you were up for a... From Aaron on Scouting Magazine 1 decade ago |
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Patch Blanket: More Thoughts
I have been doing a lot of thinking about patch blankets since the last blog post. In fact, I took out my two Scouting blankets over the weekend to see if they would work. I received both blankets as gifts, one from my sister for Christmas, the... From A Scoutmaster's Blog 1 decade ago |
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Ghost Stitching Custom Boy Scout Patches
"All emblems must contain a Boy Scouts of America corporate identifier: either, "BSA" without any periods, "Boy Scouts of America" or the BSA fleur-de-lisâ¦" -From the Boy Scouts of America guidelines for Custom Patches and Emblems A common... From Stadri Emblems Scouting Blog 1 decade ago |
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The Final Patches. The Blankets Are Finished!
It is done! That is correct, the second of my patch blankets is complete. I picked up the last patches this morning from the Scout Shop. Now I am waiting for the glue to dry. This new blanket contains 144 patches. This second blanket had a couple... From A Scoutmaster's Blog 1 decade ago |
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1937 National Jamboree Patch
1937 Jamboree Patch (Real) On June 30th, 1937 The first National Jamboree was held in Washington, DC at the invitation of President Roosevelt. 536 Councils were represented at this important moment in the history of Scouting. The patch for the... From Stadri Emblems Scouting Blog 1 decade ago |
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2015 NOAC Patches, Part 3
You were given a preview of the trader's two patch set in May. Yesterday I wrote a post about the participant's set. But did you know there is one more option available for the Naguonabe Lodge members who will be participating in this year's... From A Scoutmaster's Blog 9 years ago |
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How to spot fake Scouting patches and memorabilia
Think you can spot a fake? Fake patches and other phony Scouting memorabilia, that is. These items are Scouting's currency. You collect them, trade them, and pass them on to your children and grandchildren. And like any currency, people looking to... From Aaron on Scouting Magazine 1 decade ago |
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Endeavour Delivers Payload of Boy Scout Patches
It's no longer breaking news that space shuttle Endeavour returned this morning this morning from a successful 15 day trip, delivering the final U.S. components for the International Space Station and taking its last flight. All in all, Endeavour... From Stadri Emblems Scouting Blog 1 decade ago |
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Family Camping Emblem
BSA Supply Group has quite a few embroidered achievement emblems available like this new family camping emblem . They are $1.29 each. Link Filed under: CUB SCOUTS , Patches... From KISMIF - Awesome Cub Scouting 1 decade ago |
Patch Be-Gone
I finally did it! On Wednesday, after thirty years of holding the position, and after one month of retiring from that position, I pulled the Scoutmaster patch off the left sleeve of my Boy Scout uniform. I have been wearing that patch since... From A Scoutmaster's Blog 1 decade ago |
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Patch Blanket or Wall?
I have collected a lot of patches during thirty years as a Boy Scout leader. The council shoulder patches are alphabetically arranged in a three ring binder. So are the Order of the Arrow lodge patches and the patches from the 2001 National... From A Scoutmaster's Blog 1 decade ago |
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Patch trading frenzy hits the jambo
They're everywhere. In the shade. On a small piece of land. In front of tents. Coming in all shapes, sizes and ages, they form groups, sometimes hordes. Furious trading occurs. They are the jamboree patch traders. Many Scouts said they have been... From Leader's Guide to the 2010 Jamboree 1 decade ago |
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1960 Scout Jamboree-The Boy Scout's Golden Year
The "Golden Jubilee" Year Jamboree Patch Colorado Springs was the location the Scouts chose to celebrate their 5th National Jamboree and part of their 50th "Golden Jubilee" Anniversary. For this reason, the Jamboree was moved up a year. A... From Stadri Emblems Scouting Blog 1 decade ago |
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2015 NOAC Patches: Part 4
To tell the truth, when I wrote about this year's Naguonabe Lodge's National Order of the Arrow patch sets last June and July I thought the three part article would be all there would be to write. Surprise! This last month the lodge came out with... From A Scoutmaster's Blog 9 years ago |
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More Jamboree Patches
The 2001 National Jamboree may be ancient history to today's Boy Scouts but it is not to me. Not yet anyway. That is the Jamboree I attended as a scoutmaster of one of two troops sent from the Central Minnesota Council. I had a great time at Fort... From A Scoutmaster's Blog 1 decade ago |
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The Second Patch Blanket Update
It is only five more weeks until Boy Scout Troops and Cub Scout Packs around the country celebrate B.S.A. Scout Anniversary Week. Local units will be setting up displays in their communities to promote their Scout programs. We will probably be... From A Scoutmaster's Blog 1 decade ago |
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Framed, Oversized Custom Patches Make a Great Special Gift
Need a unique holiday gift for the Scout in your life, or want a special way to commemorate a Scouting achievement, like a Scout achieving Eagle status? Framing a large Scout patch can be an artistic and memorable way to show support for Scouting... From Stadri Emblems Scouting Blog 1 decade ago |
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Jamboree Patches
The National Scout Jamboree is a gathering, held every four years, of thousands of members of the Boy Scouts of America. The event is organized by the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Referred to as "the Jamboree", "Jambo", or NSJ, it... From Stadri Emblems Scouting Blog 1 decade ago |
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2009 Police Station Emblem
BSA Supply Group has available this new 2009 police station visit participation patch ($1.19). This could be a neat way to encourage boys to attend your den or pack's police station field trip . Link Posted in CUB SCOUTS, Field Trips, Patches... From KISMIF - Awesome Cub Scouting 1 decade ago |
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2017 National Jamboree subcamps will be named after national parks (with patches to match)
It's the National Park Service's 100th birthday, but you get the gift. 2017 National Jamboree leaders this week announced the creation of 22 special subcamp patches, each celebrating a different national park. As first reported on the Summit... From Aaron on Scouting Magazine 8 years ago |
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The Life of an Embroidered Patch
Click here for full size view... From Stadri Emblems Scouting Blog 1 decade ago |
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Hip Patrol Patches
If scouts in your troop or Webelos den are tired of the same old choices in official BSA patrol emblems, have them take a peak at ScoutStuff.org patrol emblems where they may find something new and fun. Maybe the BSA will regain some of the market... From Scoutmaster Musings 1 decade ago |
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Patch Trading
One of the fun traditions of Scouting is patch trading. I have been acquiring patches now since about 1978. I would like to say that I have a ton of patches, but I really don't. You see, I did like most Scouts and Scouters do and did, I got a patch... From The Scoutmaster Minute 9 years ago |
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New patch-trading app, official seal answer question: 'Is it authentic?'
"No, dude, I swear," a Scout said. "There were only 500 of these patches ever made." I heard similar claims all throughout the patch trading bazaar that has cropped up under the overhangs at the still-to-be-completed Scott Visitor Center at the... From Aaron on Scouting Magazine 1 decade ago |
New York council patch serves as a nice tribute to Sept. 11
OK, this is really nice. The Greater New York Councils created the special-edition council shoulder patch seen above to commemorate the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. The patch, called "A Tribute in Light," depicts the real-life Sept. 11 memorial... From Aaron on Scouting Magazine 1 decade ago |
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One More Reason You Should Attend NOAC in 2012
Are you attending NOAC this year? If you're currently a Scout, this is the time! 2012 hosts the first NOAC in three years, and in order to coincide with the 100 th Anniversary of the Order of the Arrow, the next NOAC will not take place for another... From Stadri Emblems Scouting Blog 1 decade ago |
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Should an adult trade patches with a Scout?
Scouts trade with Scouts; adults trade with adults. Along with "trade one for one," "always shake hands," and "don't bring money into a deal," it's one of the central tenets of patch trading. But does that age-old rule still make sense? Or should... From Aaron on Scouting Magazine 1 decade ago |
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Enter our jamboree patch contest
Do you have the best patch at the Jamboree? Prove it by entering the Leaders' Update jamboree patch contest. Leaders from the winning troop will receive four Chief Scout Executive patches signed by Bob Mazzuca and a set of Leaders' Update staff... From Leader's Guide to the 2010 Jamboree 1 decade ago |
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Tuesday Talkback: How to pick an unforgettable patrol name
The Mustache patrol of Troop 242 has it figured out. They've found a patrol name that's Scout-created, clever and a little bit wacky. With a name that great, it doesn't matter that nobody in the Mustache patrol has his own mustache. The Mustache... From Aaron on Scouting Magazine 1 decade ago |
Swedish contingent patch mystery
Ulf Hoglind, of Sweden, started receiving patches in a plastic bag at the 1993 National Scout Jamboree. Left by an anonymous donor, they were old patches from 1953, 1957, and 1961. The note just said, "This is for the Swede." At the 2001 jamboree,... From Leader's Guide to the 2010 Jamboree 1 decade ago |
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"Miles Hiked" Patches
In a hiking program such as the Three Fires Council Hiking Program , each Cub Scout's miles hiked on den or pack hikes are tracked, and recognition is presented at certain milestones. In our pack, we have been keeping track of our Cubs' miles hiked... From KISMIF - Awesome Cub Scouting 1 decade ago |
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