It's interesting to read the posts by other Eagle scouts, and go back in time and recollect those scouting memories. Like any organization and comparing to WACA, they are only as good as the members, as I was fortunate to have some really good leaders who dedicated they're time relentlessly. 

Jeff,

I still have my BSA hatchet that I used on the 11 campouts a year that we would go on, as we financed them through a newspaper drive collection, and as I was thinning out some things for a pick up by LSB earlier this year, I sent an extra BSA hatchet that was no longer needed that I acquired in a collection purchase years ago, that is currently posted on Ebay.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/318551365165

My sons tried the scouting years ago but the troop was a week organization, and for me I noticed the changes in the scouting atmosphere with time as everything else has done. After I made the Eagle, they wanted me to stay on and help out with others which I did in other ways, but when a fellow classmate made his, and his mother decided to become a leader of the organization back in the 70's, it was time for me to move on, and I did. Sorry but we called it Boy Scouts for a reason.

Jeff,

You're 75 Book is sure a nice way to show some of you're referencing to the scouting affiliation, as I can remember being on a week long scouting camp and working towards my shooting merit badge with my first introduction to a Winchester rifle. The instructor was a very well respected former USMC Sniper that was a very good teacher. My youngest son remembers stories told when he was younger that helped to influence him on becoming a Scout Sniper in the Corps! Funny how life can come around full circle in so many ways.

Tony

TXGunNut said
Randy-My brother asked me about the Scout commemoratives years ago before they increased in popularity.
Jeff- my brother Steve was on the Philmont staff in the mid 70's, when I'm in Raton I like to get lunch in Cimarron and sometimes take a loop by Philmont HQ and museum. Both of us are Eagle Scouts. Lodge made special cast-iron Scout skillets awhile back, FWIW. 
 
Mike
  

I will be Skillet shopping soon!  I got to go back as the ASM leader (follower) for my son's Philmont experience and, as usual, it was awesome!  Although it is not as "politically correct" as it used to be, I have my Dad's Plumb BSA marked Scout hatchet, my Plumb BSA Scout hatchet from the 70's and my son has the newer Gerber Scout hatchet.  To heavy to carry to Philmont but all 3 have seen good trail use.  One of these days I will make a display for them, with hopefully, a few extra hatchet spots for future generations.

I didn't know you were an Eagle Scout, that explains why I like you, I couldn't figure out why before 😉

Best Regards,

Jeff- my brother Steve was on the Philmont staff in the mid 70's, when I'm in Raton I like to get lunch in Cimarron and sometimes take a loop by Philmont HQ and museum. Both of us are Eagle Scouts. Lodge made special cast-iron Scout skillets awhile back, FWIW. 

Mike

JWA (former Scout and ASM)

Mike

Bob

TXGunNut said
Looks like we have a new member. Welcome, Randy!
 
 
Mike
  

Thank you Mike

Anthony said
Randy and I had a nice transaction about a couple months back, and I can truly say I would vouch for him as a member. 
He's a man of his word!
Glad you we're able to finish you're task, as you did that pretty handily, if you ask me!
 
Tony
  

Thank you Tony

Mike

No need to recommend Wyoming Armory, as they won't take anymore work for a year!  I just spoke with Mark there.

He's a man of his word!

Glad you we're able to finish you're task, as you did that pretty handily, if you ask me!

Tony

Jeremy P said
Glad everyone helped you. This is a great community and you should consider joining WACA and hanging around...maybe come to a show!
  

Yes sir am working on it

Tony

The gun was issued to the volunteers as an sigh on bonus as they could take the gun with them when they muster out. Mine was issued to a Abraham Josephs. Check with Vonny  at The Horse soldier. She researched the serial number at the National Archive's and found all sorts of goodies for me on my rifle  Like muster cards and even a ledger Paige of him signing for the rifle

You have a good one