robhixkg Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Good afternoon everyone. I would like some ideas for gifts of appreciation for my hardworking leaders and parents that volunteered their valuable time (their own vacations in many cases) to attended Webelos resident camp this year with our Webelos scouts. I would like it to be something quick as we have a pack meeting this week and I would like to present them then. I love tying decorative knots. I am thinking about tying them a keychain or something and presenting it to them at the pack meeting. Right now, that is the only thing I have thought of. I would appreciate any idea that anyone has. Thanks in advance, Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle94-A1 Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Home made bolos and/or Turk's heads if they wear neckers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenD500 Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Wooden walking stick with a bead or trinket tied to it signifying this year's camp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeBob Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Pocket knife; flashlight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stosh Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 @@robhixkg welcome to the forum. Have them and their spouses over for a backyard picnic. Make sure the spouses are recognized for their sacrifice as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gone Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Anything. It's the thought. Means more if the boys make it. I have a few sides I wear done by scouts. Means more than anything the adults could give me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oddball Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 @@robhixkg welcome to the forum. Have them and their spouses over for a backyard picnic. Make sure the spouses are recognized for their sacrifice as well! Absolutely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr56 Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 The scout catalog used to have all sorts of trinkets in it that could be ordered as appreciation gifts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwazse Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 A group picture of their kids. In a card with the boys, signatures. Trust me, when those boys graduate from high school, it'll the most sought after gift from whatever drawer it got tossed in, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momleader Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 When I took Webelos to resident camp, the parents chipped in and bought me a dunkin donuts cold cup - inside was a $25 gift card for Dunkin a Donuts. There was one between camp and the highway home. Best tasting iced coffee ever! 4years later I still use the cup. Simple and personalized. Made me smile & they know how much I love/need my iced coffees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSScout Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Coffee cups and photos are all very good and always appreciated. My all time favorite was/is the letter my boss received from the camp director (fellow named Mazucca , or Machucca, I forget). I had filled out a form earlier, and the camp staff sent the letter to my boss at work. The letter thanked my boss for allowing her employee (me ) to accompany the Scouts to the life changing adventure of Scout camp, helping to ensure the good development of the best possible "citizens of tomorrow". He (the director) went on by complimenting my boss on having such an exemplary person in her employ who would be willing to spend his vacation time in such endeavor. Weeks later, I received a memo from the boss acknowledging the camp director's letter. She said she had never before received such a compliment about one of her staff and it would be added to my file and taken into consideration when my next evaluation came up. Keep up the good work, etc. Could you do something similar? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpstodwftexas Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 If there are enough Patches left over and They were not an Official Paid Camper, bet some would like one also. Sometimes it is only the Paid Leaders who get one...any other Volunteers may not be able to get one at Camp for their Volunteer time.. Certificates of Appreciations are simple to design and Print out these days...I would suggest to scan the Camp Patch and Including it in The Design, even if they get a patch. Love the Idea of a Walking Staff...Easily made...perhaps a Troop project for Future Volunteers...Cut branches, Debark, allow to dry, carve and decorate with Troop info...Store for later presentations Maybe a Troop Necker if You have personalized ones.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwazse Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 @@SSScout, Although he caught flack from a lot of folks on this forum for his pronouncements as chief scout executive, Bob Mazzuca did right by us volunteers when he was SE of Greater Pittsburgh council. The letters to employers was a nice gesture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mashmaster Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 @@robhixkg welcome to the forum. Have them and their spouses over for a backyard picnic. Make sure the spouses are recognized for their sacrifice as well! Love this idea! I got a hiking stick medallion , loved it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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