I got my Eagle in 1974. The uniforming issues were just as hot then as now. Keeping in mind that we were just coming off the VietNam conflict, and many of our leaders were WW2 types, we had some who would have just as soon had us appear paramilitary.

I am a Wood Badger (used to be an Eagle) 2000, and plan to apply to Clan MacLaren as an honorary WB member, should I want to wear the MacLaren tartan.

As a Scouter (ASM and 2001 Jamboree SM) I struggle with the rigidity of the uniforming guidelines, especially when dealing with young men of limited means and the expense of uniforms. If anyone wants to suggest uniform exchanges, I think they are fine, but also remember how cruel young people can be when I am observed wearing your "hand-me-downs".

To Muffin:

Congrats to you and you son! It is very special, and will be more so in time. My son is an Eagle class of '03, and I think it has only been in the last few years that he has recognized how special an achievement it is.

YiS

Rocscotjoe