Windybaker

ScoutNut: I was told that the boys needed 19 to complete the compass emblem AND get AOL. I had questioned this over and over, but I guess I did not ask the right people. I thought it odd that there was only 1 more to get SA. But my boys had seen it done before and they wanted it, so I worked hard to help them achieve it. It didn't really hurt to keep the boys active and earn a special recognition in the process.

I was scanning the internet and happened upon this forum. I am looking for the super achiever patch or it's equivalent because our council has decided to stop getting them in. (anyone with options here?) I happen to have 7 out of 8 of my boys reach this level. While I don't think that any of them were pushed to the point of not having fun, I feel that it was only 1 more activity badge than was required for arrow of light, so why not. The one boy who did not do all 20 decided for himself that he was not going to do aquanot. The only one not happy about it was his mother. All my boys were wanting the SA, and were very happy to do whatever it took to get it, and had fun doing it. We are on Long Island and I found many ways to achieve our goals. I can pass on the info to anyone that needs it. I know it wasn't always easy finding things, but they are out there, just ask around in your area.