BMaxwell

Back of the merit badge sash? That is a new one for me. Are there many that have used this method. My boys both have Quilo patch blankets and a pile of patches waiting to be sewn on. They love when I let them use my machine to put on patches. I just hate to free it up.

My CM has us put it on the left flap. Says he has done it for years and that is that. I had my son's on the right side stating it is a temporary patch but to keep peace in the troop moved it to the left flap. Is there anyone else that uses the left flap?

Just a thought from a new member, mom, maybe helecopter but trying not to. After being both my sons leader in Cub Scouts they are now both in Boy Scouts and off on a campout with out me. That was painful for me. I am anxious to hear their stories when they get back. We have been at two troops. The first, in a year my son never earned rank, not even Scout. After attending summer camp. Nothing. I was told to back off and let my son figure it out. My son cried and wanted to quit scouts as the boys picked on him. My son has a disability, think of the show Munk. He is afraid of germs and boys rubbed dirty rags in his face. SM did nothing. New unit, new experience. Yes the SM told me to make my son ask the questions. I learned. Maybe prodded the boy but pleased to see rank, MB and a happy boy volunteering for Assistant Patrol leader. Guess I am saying please be patient. It is hard for mom's to let go. We appreciate all you guys are doing to help us build our boys in to men.

Is there any reason the toten' chip badge could not be placed on the left pocket flap? Our council TCB is a flap patch. Our troop has it on the left pocket flap, which leaves the right for the OA patch and is a nice balance. Temporary Patch, Council Special patch? Why dosn't BSA just standardize it and give us a definate answer?