First time out to Eagle Scout Court of Honor

[1MUNK3]

Ah, I remeber the days working on my Eagle Scout project. I was/ am also a member of the Order of the Arrow, was an Explorer Scout. Anyways, walk down memory lane sorry. Since it's beginings when, Lieutenant General, 1st Baron, Robert Baden Powell, Daniel Carter Beard, and Ernest Thompson Seton (Scots-Canadian ) merged their organisations to form the Boy Scouts, kilts have been a part of the uniform (of course not the main choice by many, but not absolutely uncommon in North America and the United Kingdom). Mainly Scouts are kilted for formal events and parades. I think I remember in the past their was talk of having a registered Tartan for the Boy Scouts, but again it's been a long time since I was active so I don't know if that came to light. I know many if they did not have a family Tartan, one would choose the Government / 42nd / Black Watch sett. In fact most even if they did have a family Tartan would still opt for the Black Watch (especially for parade formations)has the Scouting I was involved with was essentially acting like a military battalion to begin with. Heck, summers if we weren't at Scout camp we were hanging out (stationed) at various Military bases (training, literally)and would also spend two weeks at West Point. When I look back now yes I got a lot out of it but I wasn't just a Boy Scout I was a soldier (another reason why many of us joined the service). I still have all my uniforms,badges, medals, sashes (merit badge (27) order of the arrow (brotherhood), etc... My kids love dressing up in them. I think the kilt should be part of the uniform period. Sorry for rambling, It's been awhile since I thought of my scouting days. I'll shut up now . KILTED AND PROUD !!!

[Packhound]

I think I remember in the past their was talk of having a registered Tartan for the Boy Scouts, but again it's been a long time since I was active so I don't know if that came to light.

Scouting holds great memories for me also. I had about a twenty year gap in the middle so getting back involved three years ago brought back lots of those great recollections.

The MacLaren tartan has become the Boy Scout tartan, it is the tartan of the Wood Badge, in honor of Lord MacLaren's gift of Gilwell Park to the Scout Association. Although I don't think that there is anything official about it being adopted by the BSA.

[1MUNK3]

Hello Packhound,
My father is a fellow Wood Badger. Thanks for the info. My oldest son is at the age now where I'm considering getting him involved. If he shows interest ,I will certainly get back involved as well.
Yours Aye,
Sean