Friday Scouting Hot Finds Newsletter April 29, 2016

I always try and help get the word out on important things in the hobby and Ryan Braddy asked me to share the news of the OA trading post blow out sale. I myself and tempted to get a jacket and some patches at these low prices. Today I am helping to chaperone a group of 8th graders on a...Read More

Sunday Scouting Hot Finds Newsletter April 24, 2016

I thought I would give you a patch trading report to give you an idea how things went. The patch trading took place under the dining tent and except for meal times there were blankets spread out on tables the entire weekend. The patch friendly attitude of the folks running the event was evident and several readers have commented to...Read More

Friday Scouting Hot Finds Newsletter April 22, 2016

This weekend I'm off to the SR5 Dixie Fellowship at Knox Scout Reservation of the Georgia-Carolina Council in Augusta, GA. Our hosts for the weekend are Bob White Lodge 87. This is a relatively new camp that was opened in the last couple of decades. The weather forecast is looking a bit iffy for rain so keep your fingers crossed...Read More

Tuesday Scouting Hot Finds Newsletter April 19, 2016

Yesterday I posted on ScoutPatchCollectors.com for the first time in 2016. I've decided to blog and keep track of the Jamboree issues from the various councils as an ambitious project. I know I'd like to know what's been issued before I get up to West Virginia next summer. This site is also the home of Thread Heads a video series...Read More

Sunday Scouting Hot Finds Newsletter April 17, 2016

I am fresh home from the SR7B Cardinal Conclave and I have a bit of an epiphany last night as we were trading under the tent. I saw some of my friends that were trying very hard to track down all the patches issued for the weekend. They were somewhat stressed out by getting all the 1 per person patches...Read More

East Carolina Council 2017 National Jamboree JSP Patch Set

First sold in April 2016 this set honors the military installations located within the council territory. 600 of each patch were sold as a set of 3. If you have other images of 2017 Jamboree issues send them over and I'll post them on the site with credits. Thanks!

Friday Scouting Hot Finds Newsletter April 15, 2016

Last night the charter school where I work held a silent auction to raise money for technology and security needs. The two items that I put in the auction did pretty well. The first was a Boy Scout haversack stuffed with BSA camping gear. I also had a similar style Girl Scout backpack with an official GSA canteen and mess...Read More

Tuesday Scouting Hot Finds Newsletter April 12, 2016

In just a few days I'll be traveling to the largest OA conclave in the country! The SR7B Cardinal Conclave only has six lodges that participate but gets well over 1,000 arrowmen. I think Lodge 104 is bringing something like 400+ and they are not the host lodge. This year the conclave is being held at Camp Boddie with Croatan...Read More

Sunday Scouting Hot Finds Newsletter April 10, 2016

A few weeks ago I promoted the auctions of a Scoutmaster that was selling a donated collection to benefit the troop. You might remember that Illinois round from Wetassa that did really well at auction. Well today the SM has part II of that collection ending at auction including 40 pieces from the 1950s. Check these out at bluemanbsa on...Read More

Friday Scouting Hot Finds Newsletter April 8, 2016

There was some discussion in the SPC about what could be sent to help in Kansas. Ryan indicated that a big need would be displays and mannequins. Although no patches will be refused and it's possible that many of you have items you'd like to donate. You can reach Ryan Meador via email if you think you can assist. On...Read More

Tuesday Scouting Hot Finds Newsletter April 5, 2016

On Facebook a few weeks ago I purchased 18 different Eagle Scout medals from a collector who posted a picture of some he wanted to part with. I have yet to sit down with the guide and try to identify them but I'm sure there will be some dupes in there. At some point I'll have a good needs list...Read More

Sunday Scouting Hot Finds Newsletter April 3, 2016

By now many of you have heard the tragic news regarding the fire at the Central States Scout Museum in Larned, Kansas. The news broke yesterday and I was following the reports on Facebook including some of local collectors rushing to help salvage what they could. A local news station reported on the fire and unfortunately described it as a...Read More

Friday Scouting Hot Finds Newsletter April 1, 2016

I'll have links at the bottom of the issue to all these infamous hoaxes but first up let's see what the webmaster at OAimages.com has for us this year. The title for Pannell's post reads, "BSA To Award Finisher Medals At Camp" Some of you may follow him on Facebook and know that he has taken up running later in...Read More

Tuesday Scouting Hot Finds Newsletter March 29, 2016

So a funny conversation I've been having with myself this week (as I break down my current home office) is what could I get by with in Charlotte when we move. How much room do you need to peddle patches on eBay and sort and store your collection? Would a spare bedroom contain it all or is there a back...Read More

Sunday Scouting Hot Finds Newsletter March 27, 2016

Saturday my project was stripping my office and packing away 5 years worth of accumulation. I need to take down the shelving so it doesn't get sold with the house and we hope to stick a sign in the yard at the end of the week. The good news was I found a $1,000 OA flap while packing that I...Read More

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