I have been involved with Scouting for 35 years and have pinned 25 Eagles. Some were 14 some were 18. Some wore blue jeans, some wore perfect uniform. IMHO the purpose of scouting is to have fun. Along the way we have some great experiences and learn a few things too. I wear kilts at scouting functions frequently. I think it’s fun to wear a kilt. As far as the McLaren tartan goes I am a 3 time Wood Badger The Scottish and Canadian boys wear McLaren so I would say go for it and don’t forget to have fun
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He wants to invite John McCain, So I told him as soon as we have a firm date to start a letter campaign. Of Course with the Fall election it might be easier to wait acouple of months.
Congratulations to your son from the Eagle Scout classes of 1980 and 2006 (me and my son). It is an accomplishment to be proud of. I hope he enjoys his big day.
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no apologies needed, I know the thoughts of this crowd and should of known better than to include about his wishes. It is sad that sometmes we do need to watch what we said about Kilts even on this site.
no apologies needed, I know the thoughts of this crowd and should of known better than to include about his wishes. It is sad that sometmes we do need to watch what we said about Kilts even on this site.
Mine was just as a soon to be kilter and bsa supporter. Honestly, your son should be able to do whatever he wants.
I have been involved with Scouting for 35 years and have pinned 25 Eagles. Some were 14 some were 18. Some wore blue jeans, some wore perfect uniform. IMHO the purpose of scouting is to have fun. Along the way we have some great experiences and learn a few things too. I wear kilts at scouting functions frequently. I think it’s fun to wear a kilt. As far as the McLaren tartan goes I am a 3 time Wood Badger The Scottish and Canadian boys wear McLaren so I would say go for it and don’t forget to have fun
As a Scoutmaster and Woodbadger (Buffalos are the best by the way) I have to agree with you Matty -the purpose of Scouting is to learn while having fun. Also the newly ordained Eagle Scouts do have a say in where, when and how they get recognized for their ceremony. I too say if he wants to wear the kilt then he should. We have to make little waves once in a while.
P.S. I just checked. I had the honor of pinning 20 Eagles including my son!
P.S. I just checked. I had the honor of pinning 20 Eagles including my son!
That is a huge accomplishment, even with today's requirements!
And I just realized that I hadn't weighed in on wearing the kilt for the court of honor. I have mixed feelings about wearing the kilt as part of the Boy Scouts of America uniform, but I am generally in favor of it - doubly so when the scout is receiving "scouting's highest honor". It will be your son's big day, after all.
Congratulations to your son from the Eagle Scout classes of 1980 and 2006 (me and my son). It is an accomplishment to be proud of. I hope he enjoys his big day.
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