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Council shoulder strips, event patches, jacket patches and the trading blankets that showed them off. Scouters shared new designs, rare finds and where each patch belongs on the uniform.
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If you have been following me on this blog, you know I like to collect Scouting patches. On this Memorabilia Monday I would like to present my collection of Order of the Arrow lodge patches. Of course, I am not going to show the whole collection.
Put down that report, and cancel your afternoon meetings. It's Name That Council time. Every Friday, I select a council shoulder strip and use Photoshop to remove all words from the patch. It's up to you to identify the mystery council.
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, so here are a couple of clues: Both the mystery…
Tonight I am going to induct my five Webelos II’s into the Order of the Fork. I have been trying to restart this tradition in our pack for four years, but keep forgetting at each campout. So tonight over pizza they will be “forked in” and become members.
Just a few minutes ago, the patch at left was delivered to my office. It's the official 2011 World Scout Jamboree patch for the Boy Scouts of America's contingent. It's more than just a cool-looking patch, though. For me, it's the first tangible sign that I'm actually going to this summer's big event in Sweden.
This is "Patch A" This is "Patch B" I know, I know. I'm sorry. With all the nasty weather last week, all hopes of a Name That Council contest kinda melted away. But I come bearing gifts: Two mystery patches this week.
Patches have been a long lasting tradition in Scouting.. not only are they fun to trade, sew on a patch blanket, or wear on a jacket or uniform.. they are the colorful story of Scouting. Each patch designed to represent the area, the event, the flavor of a time.
I like patches, and I got inspired for a new idea. I have seen pictures of different Council Shoulder Patches on Twitter and Facebook. It's one thing that all scouters share...they are all the same shape, but there are many different CSPs...I know that I have 3 different CSPs...
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 challenge, so this is it.
Bryan Wendell, the writer of the Bryan On Scouting blog (formally known as the Cracker Barrel) wrote an article today that I found to be quite interesting. He wrote about Memorabilia Monday. He encouraged readers to send in a picture of something from their Scouting collection along with a short description.
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 other from a couple of Eagle Scouts at…
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 Jamboree.
Take a trip down this valley and tell us the name of the council that wears the patch seen above. We've removed all of the words (except "BSA"), leaving behind only the colorful images. Good luck! Rules: Guess the name of the council whose members wear the patch shown.
You better be ready for a challenge if you hope to name the council that wore this patch. That's right, wore . The council in question no longer exists because it merged with another council in summer 2008, meaning the patch seen above is out of print.
Hmm, let's see. Which state do I think of when I see oranges and space travel? There's only one answer that works, and there's only one council that wears the patch seen above. Figuring out the state should be easy.
The prominent sign for U.S. Route 66 on this week's Name That Council patch is a clue ... somewhat. But considering that the famous road, one of the country's original highways, is nearly 2,500 miles long, it doesn't really narrow things down much.
Twas the day before Christmas when a new blog post appeared. A happy Scouter awoke, took a look, and then cheered. For there he saw a patch with no words and few clues. But he smiled and told his whole family the news.
Oh, man, who is that guy? I swear I've seen him before! Figure out the name of that hat-wearing fella and you're on your way to naming that council. Once you've got it, simply send us your guess. Remember, the only way you can win is by entering!
Name That Council is too difficult, you say? Well, here's a patch where the council's service area is literally outlined on a map. So figure out which state is outlined in gold and head off to your favorite search engine to learn which council inhabits that red-colored area.
The vast expanse of blue thread on this patch in not unlike the vast expanse of blue ocean that Scouts and Scouters in this council get to enjoy every day. Name That Council, and you'll be entered to win the patch shown.
If you're planning a Cub Scout or Boy Scout Troop Activity soon, what better way to show your Scouts how proud you are than to present them with our top-quality, durable and unique activity patches? They make a great and inexpensive way to reward them for all the hard work they've done.
The hobby of trading has been a part of Boy Scout tradition for many years. Before patches became the most popular trade item, Scouts attending Jamborees would trade neckerchief slides or even common items representing where their troop was from, like seashells and pine cones.
It's Friday, so it's time for a little fun. This week's Name That Council has two major clues: The flat, wide-open terrain. The fella with the hat. We realize this isn't exactly the easiest Name That Council. That's why we're giving you until after the Thanksgiving break to figure it out.
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 collection.
Where is that bridge? I know I've seen it before! That's the thought sure to be rushing through the minds of our Name That Council competitors this week. The arched bridge seen above is easily the biggest (or only?) clue on the patch.
Ready for your next challenge in our popular Name That Council series? Here you go! Tell us the name of the council that wears the patch seen here, and you could win that very patch. Most Scouts and Scouters use the visual clues in the mystery patch to come up with the right answer.
Ah, the coast. It's easy to imagine yourself looking out upon the endless blue horizon of the Atlantic Ocean, watching seagulls coasting in the salty air. But snap out of it! You have a mystery to solve. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to tell us the name of the council that…
Even in patch form, the sunny scene above looks pretty relaxing. Identifying the location it depicts? Slightly less relaxing. But if you can handle the pressure and identify the council that wears the mystery shoulder patch, you could win our Name That Council challenge.
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.
Friday's Name That Council was tricky. Many of you guessed that the patch above belonged to the San Francisco Bay Area Council. Great guess, but that's not it. The actual answer is Marin Council , the council on the other side of the Golden Gate Bridge.
Last week's Name That Council featured a patch with an orange border and lots of water. This week, it's more of the same. If you know the location embroidered above, the patch could be yours. Here are the rules: Guess the name of the council whose members wear the patch shown.
The concept is simple. We use Photoshop to remove all text from a council shoulder patch, and then your job is to identify the missing council name. That's where it gets tricky. Some council shoulder strips have so few clues that it takes some serious detective work to find the right answer.
Name That Council is back by popular demand. This week, we take you down the river a spell. Tell us which council wears the shoulder patch seen above, and you could win a prize. One lucky winner will add the patch seen above to their collection.
You might "strike gold" if you can tell us the name of the council that wears the patch above. We've removed all text, leaving behind only the desert landscape. Do you have enough clues to guess the council's name? Send us your thought, and we'll select one lucky winner at random to receive the patch…
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 as overruns, they are often copies of the real thing."
It's nice to see many aspects of the Jamboree haven't changed since I attended as a scout many Jamboree's ago. Just looking around you could tell that the Scouts were still having a great time, you could see it in their faces.
Congratulations to Circle Ten Council for winning the Leaders' Update Jamboree Patch Contest. Their council shoulder patch received the highest ranking from more than 32,000 votes cast online. Click here to view all of the entries and results. Here is the list of the top 10 vote-getters in the contest: 1.
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."
Thank you to everyone who submitted patches or voted in the Leaders' Update Patch Contest. Winners will be announced in the Tuesday edition.
The entries are in and now it's time to cast your vote in the Leaders' Update jamboree patch contest. Voting begins today and continues through 5 p.m. Monday. Click here for the ballot. The winners will be announced in Tuesday's issue of Leaders' Update.
The deadline for entering the Leaders' Update jamboree patch contest is 10 p.m. Friday. Please bring your patches to the Leaders' Update office in the Longstreet media area. Vote for your favorite patch starting Sunday at http://leadersupdate.bsajamboree.org . Winners to be announced Tuesday.
Jamboree chaplains stay 24-hours a day with any Scout who is hospitalized offsite, and visit twice daily any Scout at Jambo General. The chaplains have been offering the Scouts patches as a way to "break the ice" and start a dialogue.
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 given advice or rules for patch trading.
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 patches.
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 random order).
Take your best shot at guessing the council that wears this patch. If you're right, you'll be entered to win our Name That Council contest. One lucky winner will add the patch seen above to their collection. Here are the rules: Guess the name of the council whose members wear the patch shown.
Our Name That Council challenge is becoming more popular each week. Something about adding the incentive of a free patch has really made it take off. Who would have guessed that Scouters love free patches? The patch changes each week, but the formula stays the same: We remove all text from a council shoulder patch.
Here's a shoulder patch shape you don't see often. The unique design of this patch complements the striking eagle that takes up most of the patch's real estate. It's up to you to Name That Council . We've removed the council's name.
This edition of Name That Council features a patch that has two simple clues. If you can identify them, you shouldn't have much trouble figuring out which council wears this shoulder patch. Send us your guess, and we'll take all of the correct answers and randomly pick one to win the patch shown above.
This week's Name That Council challenge might be our toughest yet. That's because it's the first time we've asked you to identify a patch that is no longer worn. In 2006, the mystery council changed its name back to its original name with an amendment to its official charter.
