Cub scout uniform patch placement religious knot

To all OA Founders Award recipients; I always try to be in official uniform, and look my best even when out with the troop camping. I would just take off the award when doing backpacking, hiking or any activity outside.

George, several volunteers over the years have tried to get National to produce a knot for that achievement. Hendrickms24, I started taking mine off too, though it pains me. Question: A bunch of years ago, I earned the Scoutmasters award of merit, white knot on tan background. Back in , I received a Certificate of Heroism for swimming out beyond the surf, and rescuing a young girl swept out by the undertow.

Mike - That text refers to the Heroism Medal which is discontinued. In the early 's, the now Arrow of Light Badge was presented to Cub Scouts as the highest rank, but I believe was just called Weblos.

Can the discontinued Heroism knot still be worn by a Scouter that received it when they were a scout? Was there ever a dark blue square knot on khaki twill known as the Skippers Award knot? Dennis Kirson. I have been involved with Scouting for about 50 years; I have ten knots, all described here. David - Any chance you were in the Great Salt Lake council?

I was a scouter for 20 years. Colleen - That sounds like the discontinued Den Leader Coach award. Is there an award for time served as an adult leader? David Hataway. A few months ago someone asked about a dark blue knot on khaki.

My husband passed away and I am trying to liquidate quite a few knots. Nancy Merriman My condolences. Can you obtain a discontinued knot that you earned long ago?

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Scouter Paul on Cit World m. Lucas on Cit World m. Scouter Paul on Train Wreck recipe. Description : Red on green knot on tan background with yellow border. Award Requirements : A Webelos scout earns the Arrow of Light award by completing requirements from the Webelos handbook. The Arrow of Light award is the hightest Cub Scout award available. The award patch is worn as a Webelos scout and as a Boy Scout - adults wear the square knot symbol.

The Eagle Scout award is the highest youth rank in scouting. The award patch is worn as a Boy Scout - adults wear the square knot symbol. Description : Silver knot on dark green and white background with silver border. Award Requirements : The award will take at least 12 months to earn and all work must be completed before the Venturer's 21st birthday.

Earn one Venturing Bronze Award. Earn the Venturing Gold Award, which includes knowing and living the Venturing Oath, service, personal development, and 12 months' tenure. Demonstrate leadership, including successfully completing the Venturing Leadership Skills Course. Show a crew review committee you have met the requirements for the Venturing Silver Award. Download the Application Form. Description : Dark blue knot on white background with white border.

Award Requirements : Ideals. Must lead a discussion on 'participating citizenship' and submit a paper on the 'World Brotherhood of Scouting. Attend at least 75 percent of ship meetings and activities for 18 months. Present a talk on Sea Scouting and complete a service project.

Special Skills. Complete four of the following electives: sailing, engine, radio, boat maintenance, electricity, navigation, drill, piloting, rigging, yacht racing crew. Description : Gold on Blue knot on tan background with tan border. Award Requirements : The Merit Medal honors Scouts, Venturers and Scouters that have performed some act of meritorious service above and beyond what is normally expected of a youth or adult member of the Boy Scouts of America.

Key in the difference between this award and the Heroism awards is that the action need not involve saving life, but must employ some aspect of Scouting learning or skills in the execution. Submit a recommendation with this Nomination Form. Description : Red on red knot on white background with white border.

Award Requirements : The Heroism Award is presented to Scouts and Scouters that have saved a life at little or no personal risk. In the past, those persons would receive a Certificate of Heroism from the local Council. Today, those previous holders of Certificates of Heroism as well as present Scouts, Explorers or Scouters are honored with the present Medal. Description : Red on red knot on tan background with tan border. Award Requirements : The Honor Medal is presented to Scouts and Scouters shown courage in attempting to save a life with personal risk.

This award has been presented posthumously to Scouts who have died while attempting to save the life of another. In very exceptional cases the award is presented with crossed gold palms to Scouts and Scouters who have attempted to save a life at great personal risk demonstrating exceptional heroism.

Description : silver on silver knot on purple background with purple border. The Youth Awards are earned through work with the individual religious unit and the requirements for each are set by the church and not by BSA. Once earned, the award is generally presented by the church or religious group but may also be recognized by the Scout unit at an event such as a Court of Honor or Troop meeting or Pack meeting.

This award may be earned as a youth, or presented to an adult that is nominated. Once earned as a youth, the knot may be displayed on the uniform from that time forward. If a Scout earns the youth award and as an adult later is presented the adult award as well, both knots may be worn.

For each faith, a specific set of requirements is published and is established by the religious faith and not by BSA. For a listing of resources for each of the religious faiths that participate in this program, see the P. Description : Gold on green knot on tan background with red border. Award Requirements : James E. The gift must be in addition to -and not replace or diminish - the donor's annual Friends of Scouting support.

The James E. West Fellowship Award is an 8-byinch certificate, personalized with the donor's name, date of gift, and council name. While it is a national recognition, the James E. West Fellowship award is authorized and presented by the local council. Description : purple on purple knot on silver background with silver border. Award Requirements : An adult religious recognition award is presented by nomination only. The recognition is presented to worthy adults for their outstanding service to youth both through their religious institution and one of the national youth agencies.

Recipients of these awards are unaware that they are being nominated. They are nominated to receive an award by submitting the required application, letters of recommendation, and resume. Please check eligibility requirements for specific awards. Description : gold on gold knot on purple background with gold border. Award Requirements : Community Organization Award is a generic term used by the BSA to identify a category of awards used by secular, national, community organizations to recognize their members for voluntary service and achievement.

The organization must also be a BSA national chartered organization. The recognition piece, the concept of the award, and the criteria for awarding and presenting it are developed and owned by the national community organization which is also a chartered organization with the Boy Scouts of America. To ensure compatibility with the objectives and mission of the Boy Scouts of America, the concept, requirements, and criteria for presenting the award must be approved by the BSA national Relationships Committee.

For list of organizations and details, see this BSA web page. Description : silver overhand knot on deep blue background with silver border. Normally, the award is presented for service to youth in excess of five years.

Candidates must be nominated, not self-nominated. A nominee must be a registered Scouter. A nominee must have rendered noteworthy service to youth in Scouting, outside of Scouting, or both. Note: The nature and value of 'noteworthy service to youth' may consist of a single plan or decisions that contributed vitally to the lives of large numbers of youth or it may have been given to a small group over an extended period of time.

Consideration must be given to the nominee's Scouting position and the corresponding opportunity to render outstanding service beyond the expectations of that Scouting position. Submit a nomination with this Nomination Form. Description : blue on blue knot on red and white background with red and white border. It recognizes union members-men and women-who have made a significant contribution to the youth of their communities by volunteering in the programs of the BSA.

The award is named for the AFL-CIO's first president, who gave strong support to Scouting over the years The central labor council invites all local unions to submit their candidates for the award. The nominee must have the local union's recommendation as well as BSA council certification. The central labor council makes the final selection of its recipients from the candidates submitted.

The selections and approvals are normally the responsibility of the Community Services Committee of the central labor council in conjunction with the Executive Board. The central labor council forwards the recipient's completed application to the Labor Relationships of the Boy Scouts.

Download a Application Form. Description : silver on silver knot on red background with silver border. Award Requirements : The Distinguished Commissioner Service Award is intended to recognize commissioners who provide quality service. Each council decides how to certify eligibility and keep records.

There is no national application form for this award. Description : gold on gold knot on red background with gold border. Award Requirements : Any registered commissioner who is providing direct unit service is eligible to earn the Commissioner Award of Excellence in Unit Service, through unit service and a project that results in improved retention of members and on-time unit recharter, over the course of two consecutive years.

Make at least six physical visits to each assigned unit per year and log with UVTS 2. Examples: unit meetings, unit activities, leader meetings, and summer camp visitations Make at least six significant contacts in addition to those made in item 2 for each unit served, by telephone, twoway electronic communication, or in person, and log in UVTS 2. Training and Experience: Complete Commissioner Basic Training Provide rechartering service by holding membership inventories, training verification, and Journey to Excellence progress review meetings.

Perform charter presentations for the chartered organizations of the units you serve. Performance: Identify a specific goal in a specific unit that would result in higher quality unit performance.

Create a written plan to achieve the goal. Track unit self-assessments and retention for two years. Description : white on white knot on red background with red border. Award Requirements : The Distinguished Service Award was created in to honor those who rendered service to the Order beyond the lodge level. The award is presented to those Arrowmen who have rendered distinguished and outstanding service to the Order on a sectional, regional, or national basis.

Since the time of the first awards given in , approximately Distinguished Service Awards have been presented. The award is a sterling silver arrowhead, bearing an arrow pointing upward and to the wearer's right, suspended from a white neck-ribbon upon which are embroidered red arrows. Presentation of the award is limit; nominations are open to both youth and adults.

Description : white on red knot on tan background with tan border. Award Requirements : The Silver Buffalo Award, created in , is bestowed upon those who give truly noteworthy and extraordinary service to youth. This award, Scouting's highest commendation, recognizes the invaluable contributions that outstanding American men and women render to youth. The service must be national in character and can be directly connected with the BSA or independent of the movement.

Description : white on orange knot on tan background with tan border. There are 4 separate BSA regions. The criteria is similar to the Silver Buffalo except that a recipient must be a registered adult member of the Boy Scouts of America. Awards are bestowed on the basis of the number of registered volunteers in a region. Description : white on blue knot on tan background with tan border. More than 50, recognitions have been conferred to date.

Silver Beaver Awards are presented on the basis of the number of units in a council. The William D. Boyce New-Unit Organizer Award is presented to recognize volunteers who organize one or more traditional Scouting units. The award may be worn on the adult uniform. A volunteer can earn the knot by organizing one traditional unit, and a program device can be earned for up to three additional units organized.

The award recognizes volunteers for organizing traditional units after March 1, The award is administered by the Relationships Division and will be presented by the local council. Award Requirements : With the approval of the district committee chair, the volunteer serves as the organizer and completes the successful organization of one new traditional unit Cub Scout pack, Boy Scout troop, Varsity team or Venturing crew.

The volunteer organizes the unit by following all procedures as published in the 'New Unit Organization Process' No. The Boy Scouts of America realizes that quite often several individuals help to organize a new unit.

However, for this award, only one volunteer can be recognized as the organizer for a new unit. To further recognize the volunteer's effort for organizing additional new units, a program device can be earned and worn on the new-unit organizer knot. The program device represents the type of unit organized a Cub Scout pack, Boy Scout troop, Varsity team, or Venturing crew.

The knot and up to three program devices may be worn in recognition for organizing up to four new traditional units. Multiple program devices for organizing units in the same program may be earned and worn.

The new-unit organization award recognizes volunteers for organizing traditional units after March 1, Download a Application Form and New Unit info. Description : white on khaki knot on black background with yellow and red border. Vale la Pena! Young Jr. Once supplies of those knots run out, the Scouting Service Award knot will be used to recognize recipients.

Award Requirements : Complete the following two 2 requirements: Be a registered adult or professional staff with the B. This Award is retroactive for purposes of satisfying the above requirements. Once an individual has completed the requirements to this award, he or she shall forward the completed application to the District for review and approval by the Council Scout Executive.

When a person completes the requirements for this award through participation on an Area or Regional or National level in Scouting, the completed application will be forwarded to the designated Area or Regional or National staff person Special Needs Scouting Specialist for review and approval.

Download a Provisional Application Form. Much like the Scouters Training award. I'd say that all of the knots are awards. I'm looking at the Insignia Guide, and it lists 31 knots. Of those, 26 have the word 'Award' in their name.

All of them have to be earned. Captainron, we also use the knot by itself to represent one award. But you'd be allowed to wear one device on it if you want to. We normally present two devices to a boy when he earns his second award, but that's just because we normally don't present devices upon the first knot, more for our simplicity than anything else.

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy! Already have an account? Sign in here. Recommended Posts. Posted March 9, What is the offical position on this? Link to post Share on other sites. WDleader 10 Posted March 10, Posted March 10, They are correct. But the religious knot earned in Cub Scouts can be worn on the Boy Scout uniform. I thought that the AOL knot could only be worn on leaders uniform.

Requirements are listed in the Sea Explorer Manual. Sea Explorers wear the badge, Adults wear the knot No. Now it may be earned by those completing requirements on form No. The knot is No. The criteria involves the proper training, tenure, and performance. If someone fulfills the requirements for this knot in more than one program area they may wear a small device inside the knot to distinguish how the award was earned.

Additional training, tenure and performance is required. The appropriate device may be attached to the knot. Arrowhead Honor - This award does not have a knot associated with it. However, it is earned by commissioners as part of their efforts to earn the Commissioner Key Scouter's Key.

This is additional recognition for all levels of commissioner service. Professional Training Award - This award is for professional Scouters. It requires four years of service, three levels of professional training and performance levels set by Professional Directors.

District Cub Commissioner approves the recognition record. Den Leader Coach Award - Leaders that complete the required training, tenure, and performance while serving as a Den Leader Coach can earn this award. Den Leaders Award - This award is designed for those that complete the required training, tenure, and performance while serving as a Cub Scout Den Leader.

Webelos Den Leader Award - Webelos den leaders may earn this award by completing the required training, tenure, and performance. Cubmaster Award - Cubmasters that complete the required training, tenure, and performance can earn this award.

Tiger Cub Coach Award - Adults that serve as a Tiger Cub Coach may earn this award by completing the required training, tenure, and performance. Leaders involved at any level of scouting or in a program are eligible for nomination. Recommendations are reviewed by a district committee to determine who should be granted the award. Silver Beaver - The highest honor that a council can bestow on a Scouter. Leaders at any level or any program are eligible. Nominations are submitted to the local council committee for consideration and approval.

Silver Antelope - The highest honor that a region may bestow on a Scouter. Leaders that have rendered exceptional service on a regional basis are eligible. Nominations are submitted to Regional Scout Offices for consideration and approval.

Leaders that have rendered exceptional service on a national basis are eligible. It is given for distinguished service to youth and cannot be applied for. It is presented to world citizens who give outstanding service to youth on a national or international basis. Members of the Boy Scouts of America are not eligible to receive this award. Order of the Arrow Distinguished Service Award - This award is presented to an OA member who has rendered unusual service to the order on a national basis.

George Meany Award - This knot can be bestowed on unusually effective Scouters who are labor union members. Application No. Whitney M. Young Jr. Service Award - Those who work to promote Scouting among low-income, inner city and rural youth may be recognized with this award. It is named after the late civil rights advocate. William H. Spurgeon Award - Individuals who render distinguished service to Exploring may be honored with this award.

He was a native Californian and long time devotee of Exploring. Form No. William T. Hornaday Award - This knot is to recognize those involved in exceptional and unusual service to conservation or environmental quality.