Motivating scouts to wear full uniforms

[Bob White]

Many units I come in contact with have been very successful in getting scouts to wear full and correct uniforms. They have all done it without the use of threats of punishments. Ithought I would share some of those methods with you and maybe you would have some to add as well.

Bob

 

1. Take the time to explain to parents the imortance of the uniform and why we wear one. let them know from the beginning that the uniform includes shirt, pants, belt, socks, and if your unit has chosen a neckerchief, and uniform hat.

 

2. Have all Adults set the example, no exceptions. it is better to not have the adult then to havve one who won't wear a proper uniform.

 

3. We did intermittent door prizes at troop meetings and to be in the drawing you had to be in full uniform that night and have your book. It was fun to see scouts who got pants just to be in the drawing.

 

4. Positive statements to scouts who wore fill uniforms as to how mature they looked.

 

5. Special event color guard teams that required a full uniform to be part of.

 

6. Have a committee member who checks the goodwill stores and garage sales for inexpensive uniform pieces.

 

7. Encourage scouts to use some of their shares of fundraising proceeds to purchase missing uniform pieces.

 

8. Encourage parents to make uniform pieces part of Birthday and holiday gift giving.

 

what POSITIVE methods have you used?