Thought I would share

**Alan H** · 12th June 07, 01:44 PM

Personally, I think you look good.

I also think that some of the replies in this thread are a bit abrupt. The men that wrote them probably didn't mean for them to come off that way, but that's how they come off TO ME.

My two cents? Get some khaki or dark green kilt hose and wear the kilt with them.

Also, what Iused to do was fold my collar under and out of the way so it didn't get in the way of my neckerchief. It was literally folded completely beneath itself so that the entire collar was UNDER the rest of the shirt, on my shoulders. BSA used to make a v-neck, no collar shirt that worked well like this, but then you don't always wear the neckerchief and it looked kind of dumb without it.

nonetheless, you look proud of both your kilt AND your Scouting and for that...two thumbs up!

**Nick** · 12th June 07, 02:29 PM

I think you look good, though I always wear the BSA knee socks with the kilt. The low socks should only be worn with the long scout trousers.

As for the appropriateness of wearing it to the Eagle board, ask your scoutmaster. Ask your troop committee. Ask your advancement chair. Any one or a combination. The BSA isn't the military, and though it is a uniform and some scouters (especially ex-military ones in my experiance) can be very strict in how it's worn, standard are different. I could only tell you the standards in my council. In some areas boys are lucky to have any uniform at all, but that doesn't make them any less of a Scout than you or me.

Also, what Iused to do was fold my collar under and out of the way so it didn't get in the way of my neckerchief. It was literally folded completely beneath itself so that the entire collar was UNDER the rest of the shirt, on my shoulders. BSA used to make a v-neck, no collar shirt that worked well like this, but then you don't always wear the neckerchief and it looked kind of dumb without it.

A lot of people still do that. The only necker I wear now is my Eagle necker, otherwise I'll wear bolos or nothing, depending on the situation.

**cessna152towser** · 12th June 07, 03:54 PM

Maybe not the regulation scout uniform but still looking good for informal wear.

**cwr89** · 12th June 07, 08:46 PM

Thanks guys, Alan H. thanks for that clearing that up, I was a bit confused, didn't know if you guys were upset by my kilt or what. any way. I normally only tuck my color in when it is really hot out and I am forced to stay in a Class A. (example: district wide camporees when representing my troop.) and actually I am the first scout (since my Brother who is an Eagle) in 4 years to get anywhere near eagle.

and My scoutmaster after out Scoutmaster's conference told me that he feel that everything is now just a paperwork thing and he thinks I am ready for my BOR. No more real work to get done on this. which is a nice thing, I feel like I have written a book. I have a 350 page (8.5 X 11) binder that goes through each and every step of my project as well as all the summery and conclusions with it.

I really after getting this far see why most scout don't get here. I think is really is a shame too. If you just buckle down and do it, it isn't that hard.

~Casey

**cwr89** · 12th June 07, 08:54 PM

Also looking into a pair of these for later:
http://www.scoutstuff.org/BSASupply/...LV=3&item=BSKS

**Tattoo Bradley** · 12th June 07, 08:59 PM

Never did the scouts thing. But, my military years are screaming "where the UNIFORM." But, as Nick pointed out, the Scouts aren't the military.

**Nick** · 13th June 07, 07:04 AM

I just sat on an Eagle board last Sunday, so the one little piece of advice I can give you is: don't forget your handbook!! The scout who we were reviewing showed up without his, we made him go back and get it (it was at scout camp after the conclave, it was just in his campsite.) He did pass the review with flying colors, though.

Congradulations on getting this far, [subliminal message]you will post how it went after your board[/subliminal message].

(Psssst! What was your Eagle project?)

**BEEDEE** · 13th June 07, 07:32 AM

Thought for afterwards! Don't forget to put on your resume that you made Eagle Scout. Both my sons (now in their early 30's) do and it is surprising how many interviewers ask about the project or scouting time, even if they are not in scouts themselves. It counts for a lot!

Best wishes for a successful BOR.

Brian

**Mark Keeney** · 13th June 07, 09:36 AM

OK Maybe I was a bit too abrupt.

The uniform is one of the methods of Scouting and wearing one shows your scouting spirit. The attitude of:

"when I do get Eagle (sometime in July) I will be there kilted, I don't care. and I grew out of my scout pants, they are way to expensive to replace too."

is absolutely wrong for an Eagle Scout. An Eagle Scout Badge is not an end it is a beginning and those of us who worked hard for our Eagle badges are proud of them and would help anyone else wanting to succeed.

I am not knocking the kilt it is great with a class B uniform (which is a stretch but so is a class B uniform). I have worn a kilt with class A but I purchased the correct Scottish uniform shirt, got appropriate patches and followed the Scottish uniform standards.

The Pictures of Kilted Scouts are Scottish Scouts at international events not BSA scouts.

I hope you do well on your Eagle Board, and I hope you can have a sense of pride about your accomplishments. I just don't want you to have problems. Believe me failing a boy at his Eagle Board is not fun for anyone.

**morrison** · 13th June 07, 11:28 AM

Maybe it's me. I think when the rules are not in print and the general guidelines are gray at best, then almost anything that is not an affront to good taste is probably acceptable.
The clan tartan could clash, "Oh, No." Maybe it's the first troop member to wear the kilt! "EEEK!"
At the very least The Scout Motto "Be prepared" holds true in not only physical tooling but in tolerance. attitude, acceptance of new ideas and all the et cetera's.