Leaders in the Boy Scouts of America, often called "Scouters", can earn square knot awards for service in scouts. There are some that carry over from the younger years of being a boy scout, but most are earned as either special honors or for completing specific requirements. Not that I want to showoff my service, rather I want to pursue active service in scouting for many years to come.
1. Aroow of Light.
2. Eagle Scout
3. Religious Emblem
4. District Award of Merit
1. Aroow of Light.
2. Eagle Scout
3. Religious Emblem
4. District Award of Merit
2020 Update: The Boy Scouts of America is not in a good place right now. I have had the most amazing experiences as a youth and an adult int his organization, but sadly am not currently affiliated with BSA. This is primarily due to the many policy changes that conflict with my views. As a result of their changes, plus massive numbers of lawsuits for abuse, BSA is in bankruptcy and may not survive if things don't change quickly. So, at this point, I am happy with my four knots.
I ranked highest in girl scouts by selling over a 100 boxes of cookies on my own, in the winter, going door to door. The other girls cried because I won the competition and got the big stuffed animal prize along with my very own badge. Moral of the story: I did mine to show off. My mom said scouting only fueled my drive for competition...I had to give it up.
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