Where does the whittling chip badge go on the webelos. Although the whittling chip, totin chip and firemn chit emblems are almost the right shape to wear on the pocket flap, they are not intended for uniform wear. There are four places on a cub scout uniform to put patches or badges. Cub scout uniforms each cub scouting program tiger, wolf, bear, webelos handbook for youth has a short description of uniform in the text, and insignia placement charts inside the cover pages. In return for the privilege of carrying a pocketknife to designated cub scout functions, i. The official online store of the boy scouts of america.
While the insignia guide states that this emblem is not for uniform wear, the whittling chip patch is considered a temporary patch and, if worn, should be worn centered on the right pocket of the cub scout or webelos scout uniform shirt not on a pocket flap. When a bear or webelos youth completes the requirements they will be awarded a cub scout whittling chip pocket certificate andor emblem patch. The patch is considered a temporary patch and should only be displayed on the uniform sewn centered on the right pocket, or hung in a temporary patch holder from the pocket button. Insignia below are worn in the same way on either the blue or the khaki uniform. Whittling chip card us scouting service project inc. The objective of this award is to make scouts aware that. Unfortunately, the bsa also says the patch is not for uniform wear here.
When the scouts earn their webelos rank, they will wear the badge sewn onto the left pocket. Demonstrate to a cub scout leader five levels of pocket knife safety. Badge magic is a glue that will semipermanently affix the patches to your uniform. The whittling chip patch may be worn on the uniform shirt, centered on the right pocket. To earn the whittling chip card you will need to read, understand, and promise to abide by the. The totin chip and firemn chip emblems are considered temporary insignia items and are only worn centered on the right pocket of the uniform shirt. Patches and pins placement cub scout pack 420 spokane. There are specific scout and pack requirements that must be met and upon completion of those requirements the cub scout will earn the whittling chip card. Some of the information here is from the bsa cub scout uniform inspection sheet currently under revision.
Our pack provides the bobcat, tiger, wolf, bear and webelo rank patches and other awards such as webelos pins, whittling chip, leave no trace, progress beads, etc. Adventure pins, webelos scout, worn on the webelos colors or on the webelos cap. The official whittling chip wallet card can be earned by bear cub scouts by mastering the knife safety rules on this page. The scout must show their scout leader, or someone designated by their leader, that the scout understands their responsibility to do the following. For 1st year webelos this isnt a requirement for rank but the training is required to allow your webelos to earn his whittling chip card. Pocket of the cub scout or webelos scout uniform shirt not on a pocket flap.
If it is missing, you can buy a replacement flag patch at your local scout shop or online at scout stuff. For returning webelos who have already earned their whittling chip card, this training is required by the pack in order to upkeep the privilege of the whittling chip. I can give you a headsup on something you might not be thinking about. But what about the official word on wearing the whittling chip patch on the right pocket not flap. Webelos scout uniform inspection sheet official placement of insignia conduct the uniform inspection with common sense. Durable, doubleneedle construction in polyester gives you the comfort of cotton with the washanddry ease of polyester. Cub scout uniform regulations and patch placement guidelines. Requirements were revised effective september 1, 2018. Simple diagrams show where to display the cub scout badges. The whittling chip patch is considered a temporary patch and, if worn, should be centered on the.
We may or may not have activities that allow the use of a pocketknife and having a whittling chip card is a requirement to participate in such activities. The whittling chip patch is a temporary insignia and if worn on the official uniform shirt, it should be centered on the right pocket, not be placed on a pocket flap. The only bsa item that is issued in connection with this skill is the pocket card which is carried by the cub scout. This video is a guide to show how to wear the official bsa uniform as well as where to place the insignia patches. Cub scout uniform switchback pants sz 4 new brand new, with tags, never worn cub scout uniform switchback pants sz 4 adjustable waist is 12 across when flat at largest setting. Others, such as the whittling chip emblem are not for uniform wear.
These whittling chip requirements are from the webelos and arrow of light handbook. The blue belt may be worn with the webelos tan uniform see page 14. The official bsa whittling chip for cub scouts and webelos scouts is a wallet card no. All manner of temporary patch placement arrived every monday that is, of. Webelos uniform patch placement webelos and arrows of light wear the tan uniform shirt like boy scouts. It can also be placed in a temporary badge holder hanging from the button of the. Wearing the whittling chip patch the whittling chip patch is a temporary patch, and officially, only one temporary patch can be worn on the uniform at one time. Official placement of insignia on uniform boy scout patches, boy. Its earned after completing the required steps that include carving with the knife and knowing knife safety. Whittling chip emblem boy scouts of america scout shop. They are to be attached to a blanket, backpack or other equipment. This thread is for identifying known and apparent uniform errors. Your council shoulder emblem goes at the very top along the shoulder seam. Information on these whittling chip requirements can be found in the bear claws adventure of the.
For bears this course will complete the bear claws adventure and allow your bear to earn his whittling chip card. If youre not quite sure where your scouts newest patch or pin should go, this page will explain it. The whittling chip is the license for a cub scout bear or webelos to carry a pocketknife on preapproved packscout functions. According to the guide to awards and insignia last updated in 2018, the whittling chip emblem patch is not for uniform wear. Khaki canvas poplin shirts offer a crisp uniform appearance.
The whittling chip grants bear or webelos scouts the right to use and carry a pocket knife. The whittling chip patch is considered a temporary patch and, if worn, should be centered on the right pocket of the cub scout or webelos uniform shirt. This site is not supported nor sponsored by the boy scouts of america and in no way should be regarded as official. Uniform regs need to be updatedchanged to include this badge for wear. All about cub scout patch placement the spruce crafts. Whittling chip award for bear scouts, webelos scouts. Public uniform information cub scout pack 907 livonia.
The whittling chip patch is considered a temporary patch and, if worn, should be worn centered on the right pocket of the cub scout or webelos scout uniform shirt. Webelosarrow of light uniforms montana council, boy. Updated for the 2015 cub scout program, find out where to put all those patches. Webelosarrow of light uniforms boy scouts montana council. Consider using badge magic available online or at the scout shop instead of sewing. Check out our safety tips along with some ideas of things to carve to earn that badge. The image above will help with the placement of emblems and patches. Boy scouts of america although the whittling chip, totin chip and firemn chit emblems are almost the right shape to wear on the pocket flap, they are not intended for uniform wear. This ultimate guide to cub scout patch placement will show you exactly where to put the patches. Uniform guide confusion for cub scouts and scouters cub. According to page 28 of the guide to awards and insignia, the whittling chip badge isnt worn on the cub scout uniform. Guide to awards and insignia boy scouts of america.
Where do all those cub scout patches go on uniforms. This certification grants a scout the right to carry and use woods tools. At the time this page was created, the emblems were being introduced in some local councils as an alternative to the cards. Thats why you cannot find it illustrated in the official insignia guide nor in. The arrow of light rank patch goes directly below the left pocket. Public whittling chip cub scout pack 4173 guntersville. The cutting blade is the one you will use most of the time. What are the cub scout whittling chip requirements. After a webelos scout has earned the webelos badge, a webelos scout can work on the remaining 18 shared webelos and arrow of light electives until the cub scout finishes. Show that you know how to take care of and use a pocketknife. Just below the council shoulder emblem at position 2a is where the small veteran unit emblem is worn if you use it.
Whittlin chip requirements the virtual cub scout leader. Would the activities we completed, fulfill the requirements for the whittling chip card. Some of the bsa web pages and guides are listing old information. It measures 2 14 x 3 12 and is not for uniform wear. See diagrams below this chart for a visual placement guide. Sewing the patches on works well but can be time consuming. Webelos, whether in their first year or working towards their arrow of light, have the choice between wearing the blue. Whittling chip requirements bear scouts may earn the privilege of carrying a pocketknife to cub scout functions when required and asked to do so. Where to place cub scout patches for bear, webelos, tiger, and bobcat. Although it appears pocket flap shaped, it is not worn on the flap, but on the pocket itself.
The whitlin chip is not considered an official bsa badge. Webelos, whether in their first year or working towards their arrow of light, have the choice between wearing the blue uniform or the khaki uniform in either case, the webelos hat and plaid neckerchief are worn. The official bsa whittling chip for bear cub scouts and webelos scouts is a wallet card no. Read and understand woods tools use and safety rules from the scouts bsa handbooks. The uniform and insignia of the boy scouts of america bsa. Apr 20, 20 official placement of insignia on uniform. Earn the outdoorsman activity badge webelos handbook and complete six of the outdoor activities listed below. Whitting chip wallet card whitting chip patch back of witting chip wallet card. The official bsa whittling chip for bear cub scouts and webelos scouts is a wallet. Whittling chip knife safety for bear rank or webelos scouts by pptfiles cub scouts bear. Academics and sports belt loops will fit only on the blue belt. The american flag is at position 1 on the right sleeve of the cub scout uniform. Activities the sam houston area council offers a variety of activities in which packs, troops. The flag may have been removed if you purchased a used uniform.
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