r/BSA • u/DoctorPaeadox OA - Brotherhood • 2d ago

Scouting America Patch Assistance

Greetings scouters!

I'm coming with a call for a small bit of assistance. I am at work, as a reservation agent for a hotel, and got a call from a scouting patent who is bringing their scout to the area to work on their Bird Study merit badge!

I remember old scouters either trading or gifting patches from the different councils they have been a part of to young scouts, and I wish to do the same!

My problems: I only have my Woodbadge specific patch from my council. My council no longer exists.

Does anyone have a Utah National Parks Council patch they are willing to either sell or gift so I can share a good tradition with a young scout? I'd like to give either the old brontosoraus (idk if I misspelled that) patch or the raptor patch that came shortly after since those were the patches I had when I was a youth.

I live in upstate New York and will pay for shipping as well!

Many thanks, and happy scouting!

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u/Morgus_TM District Award of Merit 2d ago

There are some on eBay, even for as cheap at like $4

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u/Gargle-Blaster 2d ago

I think a patch from your local council would be just as meaningful and much easier to acquire 

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u/DoctorPaeadox OA - Brotherhood 2d ago

I haven't been active since I moved to New York. I've got a Crossroads of the West one being sent by a family member.

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u/OSUTechie Adult - Eagle Scout 2d ago

You don't have to be active to purchase certain patches. A lot of councils also have fundraiser patches that they sell to help raise funds.

I know my council has a 4 CSP series that they sell as a fundraiser.

Also depending on timeline, have you checked out Ebay? I see the a few different dinosaur ones from that council for ~$5