Records Question

[acco40]

I have an SA in our troop who earned the AOL as a youth and I would like to get him (officially) the "Christmas" knot for his uniform. If I ask the Council to look into his youth records (without the individuals permission) will they do it for me or will confidentiality prevent it? I'd like to surprise the individual at our next COH.

 

As a backup, I could just purchase the knot, give it to him and have him do an official "registration" at a later date but I would like to get everything taken care of up front. Comments?

[Bob White]

You should not hav any difficulty verifying advancement. Acco450. That's a very nice thing for you to do for him.

BW

[dsteele]

I'm not sure what you mean by "Christmas Knot," but I think you're referring to the James E. West fellowship.

 

If you are, I add my thanks to Bob White's.

 

When you call your council service center and ask about the Scouter's record, tell them what you're up to. They'll keep it confidential and release the information.

 

If you get any static:

 

If you're in the Pontiac area, ask for Pat Keenan (Finance Director) and tell him you've been talking to me and what you're looking for. Tell him I approve. He'll help you. If he doesn't, ask him to call me.

 

If you're in Ann Arbor, ask for Todd Wordell (Assistant Scout Executive.) Tell Todd that you've been talking for me and what you're looking for. Tell him I approve. He'll help you. If he doesn't, tell him to call me and I'll verify.

 

If you're not in those two places, I'm sorry I can't help you.

 

In any case, there is no youth or adult Scouting background required to be a James E. West fellow. $1,000 given to the endowment fund is required. Still, it's nice to be able to list a person's accomplishments as justification for the gift when it is given.

 

I hope this helps.

 

DS

[andrewcanoe]

Dave

I think the Christmas tree knot in question is the adult Arrow of light award not the James West fellowship.

[dsteele]

Thanks for the correction.

 

Either way, the names above in the councils I mentioned will work. If they have the records, they will give them. Use my name if necessary.

 

If they don't have the records, there's not much I can do to help

 

Dave

[Twocubdad]

My Council can't verify the Webelos den leader training I completed a year ago. How in the heck are they going to verify a badge I earned in 1970 in a Council that ceased to exist 15 years ago and has merged twice since?