Where do the knots go on a Scout uniform?
The knots are designed for informal, everyday wear by Scouts and Scouters including Professional Scouters. The knots are worn centered on the left side of the uniform, above the left pocket and in rows of three with the bottom edge of the knot emblem touching the top edge of the pocket flap.
How many knots can be worn on a Scout uniform?
The BSA recommends that the number of knots be limited to three rows of three (a total of nine knots). The order for wearing knots is up to you, but most Scouters place their most treasured knot in the lower left position as you look at the shirt. (That’s where the purple Youth Religious Award knot is shown above.)
What does the knot on the Scout emblem mean?
Hanging from the bottom of the scroll on the Second Class Scout rank badge and First Class Scout rank badge is a knot. The purpose of the knot is to remind a scout to do a Good Turn Daily, similarly to a person tying a string around their finger to remember something.
How do you get BSA knots?
Award Requirements: This award may be earned as a youth, or presented to an adult that is nominated. Once earned as a youth, the knot may be displayed on the uniform from that time forward. If a Scout earns the youth award and as an adult later is presented the adult award as well, both knots may be worn.
Can Scout leaders earn badges?
Once complete, they get a “Gilwell woggle” to show they are a learner leader. But it can take up to five years to finish training and get a Wood Badge – the recognised insignia given to adult scouters across the world.
Do adults wear Arrow of Light patch?
Arrow of Light Award: You might not have thought about it as a child starting out in a Cub Scout pack, but earning the Arrow of Light means you can wear the corresponding knot as an adult. Venturing Silver Award recipients can show off their accomplishment as adults.
How much does it cost to join NESA?
The NESA life membership is available for a one-time payment of $250. Members will receive an attractive, full-color plastic wallet card, wall certificate, and gold lapel pin. (Because you are an Eagle Scout for life, NESA life membership is highly encouraged.)
Can Scouts wear knots?
You can wear both knots if you earned the award as a youth and as an adult.