Friends of Scouting patch

[jdsmerud]

FOS Council Strips can be worn by any registered member of the Council. They aren't awarded or presented to the donor they are simply a perk for making a donation at that level. Certain CSP's (Wood Badge, Lodge, Vigil, etc.) should, of course, not be worn by those that haven't recieved that honor or training. I often hear of FOS CSP's being refered to in a negative light by active Scouter's, but these folks need to realize that some cannot support the program with time by volunteering, but use a different method (funding) to show their support of the program.

[johnponz]

The Scout can wear the patch if he and his parents want him to. Personally, I would not wear that Council Strip. I think it is more for collecting than for wearing, but if someone wants to wear it, it is fine as the strip is official.

[Eagle92]

OK the unofficial official UNIFORM POLICEMAN IS NOW IN!

 

As others have mentioned, ANY CSP can be worn by ANY member of the council. The scout's family participated in FOS, so I have no problem with him with it.

 

Never heard of such a thing as "commemorative" CSPs not for uniform wear. Either it's a CSP and can be work on the shoulder, ot it's a Temp Patch for the right pocket(or for all CS leaders [both male and female] and female Venturing leaders [but not female Venturers FWIW] above the right pocket). All patches can be worn.

 

 

Now I would look askew with someone with a JSP that they did not attend, or a under 18YO yute, Venturing Yutes 18-20 are OK, wearing a WB CSP, etc.

[Papadaddy]

My council issued a recruiter CSP that was about half the size of a normal CSP. It was not for uniform wear...just a collectible.