Here is a post from Pat Downs, West Fargo Scoutmaster, active district Scouter and avid patch trader. Some food for thought for patch traders and potential patch traders at the 2013 Jamboree. Remember you can call the Center for Scouting and order additional patches ........ Do you like zombies, Star Trek, dinosaurs, cartoon characters, Blues Brothers, Military planes and ships, Lego’s, Civil War stuff, cars, super heroes, other countries and more neat things? So what is this buzz about “patch trading”? – “I have never done that before”. You are going to be part of something where 300 councils and 850 troops, all with different patches gather at the Jamboree. You will want to trade for patches from other scouts all across the nation and even with scouts from other countries. One of the highlights of the Boy Scout Jamboree is trading for these cool patches you never knew you wanted (until you get there). Part of the process is that scouts and leaders buy extra patches to bring to the Jamboree just for trading with others. (you can’t buy these patches at the trading post – they are traded from person to person) The Jamboree is where every imaginable patch theme is available. Taking home a patch that you traded for at the Jamboree is always a memorable experience. Patch trading will happen all over the Summit during your time there. You met someone new from another council or part of the country, visited for a while, and then traded a patch or two. It is a great way to build self-esteem, make friends, and perhaps create a new hobby. Here is a link to a site with many of the patches that will be at your Jamboree: https://sites.google/site/bsanationalscoutjamboree2013/ Happy Trading! Enjoy the experience and you will catch the Trading Fever ! Only 57 full patch sets still available for purchase! Call this week. .
Posted on: Sun, 09 Jun 2013 16:53:46 +0000