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I'm a member or BSA and also Baden-Powell Scouts (USA), part of WFIS (World Federation of Independent Scouts) Downeast Maine Bugler, Tim

There are so many more readily accessible resources now than when I was last a Scouter. I spent my Cub and Boy Scout years in Newark, Delaware and Rodney Scout Reservation. In 1987 I rejoined Scouting as a Assistant Scoutmaster and then Scoutmaster of a BSA Troop in Rota, Spain. I've since served as a Assistant and Scoutmaster in several more troops; as a unit commissioner, chartered organization representative and always as a merit badge counselor. This forum is a great source of info for both the young, old, new or experienced scouter. I'm really looking forward to reviewing all of the different topics here and maybe even start some new conversations. Someone on one of the other welcome messages said welcome to the virtual campfire. What a concept. Also welcome to the virtual cracker barrel! I'm sure I'll be spending some time here getting to know many of you. I'm so glad to be back in Scouting. Downeast Maine Bugler, Tim

My solution was to take my original scout jac shirt (circa 1970), remove the sleeves and use that material to add a panel on each side including a had warmer pocket. I've also removed the collar. I maintain my scouter jac shirt just as it is supposed to with only the pocket emblem and an OA patch on the back. Now I can wear my vest by itself and still make use of my original jac shirt which still includes my camping patches I received as a boy. I also wear it over top of my regulation jac shirt on occation and it looks like I'm wearing the patches on my jacket; usually for campfires. It really does act as a great conversation starter and ice breaker with scouts and scouters alike. I only wear patches for events I've actually attended which really helps with some of the older patches without dates. Seeing other's patches also gives me ideas for patches I can design for our own troop events and campouts. Downeast Bugler, Tim