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Having a knot for those of us who have completed the training, and be able to distinguish the difference between two, three, and four bead recipients.

This can be done a couple of ways:

1) Have a "base knot" for just completing the course, and devices for staff and scoutmasters.
or,
2) Have three different knots. The square knot would be the same for all three (because they'd all be woodbadge) and have the borders be different. A tan for completion, silver mylar for staff, and gold mylar for scoutmasters (for example).
Moderator Comments
10/20/09

From: Joe Glasscock

This suggestion has been made before. Wood Badge already has appropriate recognition; the neckerchief, leather thong and wooden beads. If there was a knot created, it would be a repeat of recognition for the same thing. The number of beads is already in place as participants receive 2, staff 3 and Scoutmasters 4.
Let's pilot an alternative BSA Under Armour Field Uniform, as an alternative to the current uniform. This uniform will appeal to kids who represent a diverse, varied cross-section of America youth. This Field Uniform will have a look for today's 12 year old boy who may not want to be seen in public in his Boy Scout uniform. Let the price point be competitive, not too high end, but not discount. This Field Uniform will support attracting and retaining a larger market share of youth who may have not been Cub Scouts but see the popularity of Under Armour gear. Our Scouts are already wearing Under Armour products....so let's just try it!
Moderator Comments
From: Rani Monson, Innovation Team Leader

Please scroll down to see the pilot overview document below for additional information.
Remove the plaid from the Webelos uniform. Follow the lead of the Centennial Boy Scout uniform and go for a more subtle and muted look. The uniform should be something that a 4th or 5th grade boy wants to wear to emulate older boys. Older boys don't wear plaid hats or plaid neckerchiefs.
I am constantly being asked "where do my patches go on the new uniforms?" This is especially relevant to the "Trained" strip and the Commissioner's Arrowhead. I've seen Trained strip in multiple locations... on the arm pocket flap, under the pocket, over the pocket. It is my understanding that the Trained strip goes on the arm pocket flap. When will an updated uniform inspection form be distributed? While we're talking uniforms, can the button under the right pocket flap (for dangling your "temp" patches) be placed in the "normal" position? I've lost four patches that have falled off of the inverted button.
Moderator Comments
3/31/09
From: Gary Butler, Council Solutions Group Director

Patch placement on both uniforms are illustrated in the latest uniform insignia guide. The same illustrations are planned on the next revision of the uniform inspection form. The button issue will be forwarded to National Supply.
The new BSA uniform was a needed change to appear relevant and appealing in today's American society. However, I don't think the change was progressive enough. Here are a few suggestions:
-Eliminate the shoulder loops and epaulets. They give the uniform an outdated look and realistically not needed.
-Eliminate the large cuffs on the sleeves. It gives the shirt a vintage look which we should avoid.
-Eliminate (or adapt) the should pocket. I think it was a good concept, but too many volunteers joke (and use) it as their cigarette pocket.
Moderator Comments
This idea has been assigned to the Innovation Team. We will include this suggestion in one of our upcoming team meetings and will keep you posted on the results.
The Centennial Quality Uniform Shirts are much shorter in length than the previous uniform shirt. This means that our larger members find that the shirt is untucked from their centennial uniform pants when they bend over to pick something up. The shirts need to be longer to ensure that the shirt remains tucked in and we continue to look neat.