In 1981-82 fashion designer
Oscar de la Renta redesigned the scout uniform, replacing the medium khaki green shirt
and pants with a tan shirt featuring colored shoulder loops and
dark khaki green trousers.
Source: 11546-42, Troop 68,
RLDS Church, Lincoln, courtesy of Shawn Bachman, Lincoln
The Boy Scout uniform received
a modest
makeover in 2008
in preparation for the centennial. This example represents what
a typical Cornhusker Council volunteer would wear today. The
various patches and what they represent are identified on the
key below.
Source: Loaned by Cornhusker
Council, Boy Scouts of America
U.S. Flag
emblem
The Centennial Quality Unit Award
shows that the pack achieved all its goals in 2008, and all the
boys subscribed to Boy's Life.
Order
of the Arrow member patch.
Order of the Arrow is a Boy Scout honor society.
The Year of Celebration Award for the 100th anniversary of Boy Scouts is a temporary
patch. During the centennial year, participants can earn five
award ribbons to attach to the bottom of the patch. The award
is open to Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venturers, adult leaders and
Scouting alumni. Ribbons are earned for participants' dedication
to five of Scouting's core values: Leadership, Character, Community
Service, Achievement, and The Outdoors.
World
Crest patch with 100th anniversary
border. The World Crest is the emblem of the World Organization
of the Scout Movement.
Knot patches:
Eagle Scout and lifetime member
of the National Eagle Scout Association.
Religious award
that was earned by a youth
Arrow of Light Award for an adult
W.D. Boyce New Unit Organizer Award. Named for one of the founders of the Boy Scouts
of America and awarded to volunteers who organize one or more
Scouting units.
The epaulet or shoulder loop is navy blue to represent Cub Scouting.
Council strip
for the Cornhusker Council.
"80"
signifies that the Cub Scout unit is celebrating its 80th anniversary.
"1910"
is the unit number patch. Although a fictitious unit, 1910 represents
the centennial year of the Boy Scout of America.
The Trained Leader emblem signifies that the volunteer has completed the
Basic Leader Training program for the volunteer's position.
The Badge of Office patch represents the volunteer's position as Cubmaster.
The Cubmaster's duties include emceeing monthly pack meetings,
working with the pack.
The Twelfth Edition of The Boy Scout Handbook
(2009) is the BSA's first "green"
handbook, printed on 100 percent post-consumer recycled paper
with environmentally preferred production processes. Modern scouting
emphasizes "Leave No Trace" principles for outdoor
activities, including minimizing campfires in favor of stoves
for food preparation. Since 1911 more than 39 million copies
of the Handbook have been printed.
Source: Donated by Cornhusker
Council, Boy Scouts of America
