First time out to Eagle Scout Court of Honor

[Packhound]

I finally did it. I wore my recently completed box-pleated kilt out in public.

I attended the presentation of the Eagle Scout award to a Boy Scout in my troop. I was in full Class A, Scout uniform complete with Wood Badge, neckerchief, and knee-high socks (with the exception of wearing the kilt instead of p**ts).

I talked with him before-hand about wearing it and he had no objections, although I don't think he thought that I would. I didn't want to be a distraction on HIS day.

The comments were all positive. Several of the boys present knew that I was working on making the kilt and one said, "So you finally finished it?" There was one big-wig Scouter present that I didn't know. He was decked out with lots of ribbons on his chest and around his neck and I just knew that he would have a negative comment, but he said, "Is that MacGilvrey or Stewart? I have a hard time telling tartans apart. I am a Cummings."

[Sionnach]

That's a great story. I think the venue entirely appropriate, too, glad you had the approval from your new Eagle Scout.

[Matty Ross]

Hay That is Awesome. It wont be long before the kilt is official Scout uniform.

[BEEDEE]

From a fellow Wood Badger, congratulations!

Brian

[Packhound]

It wont be long before the kilt is official Scout uniform.

I would like to think so. The BSA recently issued a new "Centennial" uniform. I frequently hear the word "transitional" associated with it. I take that to mean that there may be some new looks for the BSA uniform and perhaps (I hope) the rules and regs. will allow for the kilt with the Boy Scout uniform.

[The Venturing program of the BSA allows the crew to choose their own garment for the lower half. I have heard that some crews have adopted the kilt.]

[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

[Donnie]

Awsome story Packhound! Congratulations to the Eagle Scout and to you!

[PGH]

I would like to think so. The BSA recently issued a new "Centennial" uniform. I frequently hear the word "transitional" associated with it. I take that to mean that there may be some new looks for the BSA uniform and perhaps (I hope) the rules and regs. will allow for the kilt with the Boy Scout uniform.

[The Venturing program of the BSA allows the crew to choose their own garment for the lower half. I have heard that some crews have adopted the kilt.]

The word "transitional" means you can mix and match the "old" red-oriented uniform with the new green-oriented uniform. Basically, you can wear the new pants with the old shirt and vice versa. You can also have a mixed-uniform Troop as there is no requirement from National to switch together.

Slight correction on the Venture Crew uniforms. Venture Crews can devise their own uniform top-to-tail or not wear one at all. If they go with the official Venture shirt they are supposed to go the whole hog and wear the charcoal pants, at least at official functions.

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