--------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 237 SCOUTING #2 Ref: F3K00000 Date: 03/14/98 From: GRAHAM RUSS Time: 12:08am \/To: ALL (Read 0 times) Subj: coin hi IM looking for info on an old coin I have it`s a copper coin the size e of an old English penny on side 1 it has a heroin standing on a horn of plenty , with HALFPENNY PAYABLE AT around the out side , on side 2 there is a lady sitting on a rock(or sym) holding a log( pit prop ??) w ith BIRMINGHAM MINING AND COPPER COMPANY around the out side , the coin n is dated 1792 I know it came from Birmingham mining /copper CO and it was made in 1792 and that's all if you have any other info it would be appreciated many thanks G.Russ c.s.l graham.russ@lineone.net (or) graham.russ@amigabee.org.uk --- Platinum Xpress/Win/Wildcat5! v2.0 * Origin: Fidonet Amigabee +44 181 695 5328 (2:254/215) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 237 SCOUTING #2 Ref: F3M00000 Date: 03/16/98 From: FREDERICK OSBORNE Time: 05:18pm \/To: ALL (Read 0 times) Subj: Totn' Chip Years ago in the BSA there was a shirt pocket flap patch for Totn' Chip that went along with the Totn' Chip Card awarded to Scouts who successfully demonstrate that they know how to handle woods tools. As I recall the patch was pocket flap shaped and was white with a red border and the words "Totn' Chip" and the knife, axe and saw on the patch were also embroidered in red. I have not seen this patch in some time and don't think it is available any longer. If knows about this I would appreciate it. And I am trying to get some of the patches. I earned Totn; Chip years ago as a Boy Scout and again later as an adult I had to take the training again in the Potomac District of the National Capital Area Council. They awarded a similar patch but it was orange with the words and symbols and edge in Brown and the Word "Potomac" was added. Thanks. --- ProBoard v2.16 [Reg] * Origin: Computer Connection BBS <> Irving, TX USA (1:124/7008) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 237 SCOUTING #2 Ref: F4200000 Date: 03/23/98 From: FREDERICK OSBORNE Time: 05:59pm \/To: JAIME ROBLES (Read 0 times) Subj: Knife I assume you carry a Swiss Army Knife. Who is the manufacturer? Victorinox or Wenger? I have both. Normally for Scouts, I carry and official Boy Scout knife from Camillus, and in camp a Coast Pocket Mechanic (a multi-tool). --- ProBoard v2.16 [Reg] * Origin: Computer Connection BBS <> Irving, TX USA (1:124/7008) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 237 SCOUTING #2 Ref: F4200001 Date: 03/30/98 From: FREDERICK OSBORNE Time: 09:03pm \/To: SANTOS IRUEGAS (Read 0 times) Subj: Totn' Chip Ah. Lawton, that OK town near Ft. Sill. I got a message from a Scouter in CA. They have a combined Totn' Chip and Firem'n Chit patch - that when put together form a square pocket patch. --- ProBoard v2.16 [Reg] * Origin: Computer Connection BBS <> Irving, TX USA (1:124/7008) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 237 SCOUTING #2 Ref: F4200002 Date: 04/01/98 From: THE MODERATORS Time: 12:03am \/To: ALL (Read 0 times) Subj: Scouting Message Echo This is the International SCOUTING Echo It is open to all SCOUTS AND SCOUTERS from around the world, and to anyone wishing more information about the BOY SCOUT, CUB SCOUT, VARSITY, EXPLORER, GIRL SCOUT, DAISEY, BROWNIE, GIRL GUIDE, or OTHER SCOUTING programs for youth world wide. This conference is to be used primarily by the YOUTH MEMBERS of Scouting programs. But does not exclude adult participation. It's "sister" conference, SCOUTER, is to be used primarily by ADULT LEADERS in the Scouting Programs. The rules of this echo are to follow the Scout Oath and the Scout Law. Moderators are: Don Bach, 1:3632/65.0@fidonet.org Dave Tracewell, dave@scouter.com Stan Bimson, 1:116/32.0@fidonet.org, cades@nashville.com --- MsgPost 1.1 * Origin: Moderator's Monthly Post (1:116/32) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 237 SCOUTING #2 Ref: F4200003 Date: 03/25/98 From: DON JOHNSON Time: 08:34pm \/To: ALL (Read 0 times) Subj: Calif. Scout ruling differ with N.J. San Francisco (AP)---The Boy Scouts are not covered by California civil ights laws and can exclude gays, agnostics and atheists, the state Supreme Court ruled today. In a pair of unanimous decisions, the court said the Scouts are not a buisness and therefore are free, like any private club, to set their own membership policies. One ruling upheld a decision by a Contra Costa County Scout rganization in 1981 to reject an 18-year-old former Eagle Scout as an assistant scoutmaster after learning that he was homosexual. The other ruling involved 9-year old twin brothers who were barred by an Orange County Scout den in 990 after they refused to declare a belief in God. The ruleing contrasts with a decision March 2 by an appellate court in New Jersey that said the Boy Scouts and their local councils were "places of accommodation" with open membership and were covered by the state's law. That ruling, in favor of a gay scoutmaster, was the first by any appellate court n nation against the Scouts' anti-gay policy. This is taken from the Glauser County Times 3/25/98 --- Bad To The Bone! * Origin: Give and Take BBS ][ Deptford, NJ, 609.384.7795 (1:273/970) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 237 SCOUTING #2 Ref: F4200004 Date: 03/25/98 From: SANTOS IRUEGAS Time: 06:20pm \/To: JAIME ROBLES (Read 0 times) Subj: Test JR> Hola All! JR> Is anyone receiving this msg? JR> I think my mail is not being routed outside my BBS :-( JR> Un saludo, JR> Jaime Hi! This is brian! I read your message in Lawton Oklahoma! I'm a Senior Patrol leader for Troop 193! in Ft.Sill oklahoma --- Maximus 3.01 * Origin: TTMMDDFF - (580)351-1536 - Lawton, OK (1:385/4) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 237 SCOUTING #2 Ref: F4200005 Date: 03/25/98 From: SANTOS IRUEGAS Time: 06:30pm \/To: FREDERICK OSBORNE (Read 0 times) Subj: Totn' Chip FO> trying to get some of the patches. FO> Years ago in the BSA there was a shirt pocket flap FO> patch for Totn' Chip that went along with the Totn' FO> Chip Card awarded to Scouts who successfully FO> demonstrate that they know how to handle woods FO> tools. FO> As I recall the patch was pocket flap shaped and FO> was white with a red border and the words "Totn' FO> Chip" and the knife, axe and saw on the patch were FO> also embroidered in red. I have not seen this FO> patch in some time and don't think it is available FO> any longer. FO> If knows about this I would appreciate it. And I am FO> trying to get some of the patches. Hi! I'm Brian Hall from Lawton Oklahoma. When I earned my totin chip my scoutmaster gave me the patch you just discribed! It is white with red trim and it has"TOTIN CHIP"on it. It also has the scout sign and a hatchit. I also have a,"Fireman's chit" patch to. It looks the same except it is yellow with a green trim something like smokey the bear's hat crossed with two matches under a fire. You can probably get them at the scout office nearest you. Feel free to e-mail me at: santos.iruegas@f20n385.z1fidonet.org If you have any more scouting questions or comments. Brian Hall Senior patrol Leader Troop 193 --- Maximus 3.01 * Origin: TTMMDDFF - (580)351-1536 - Lawton, OK (1:385/4) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 237 SCOUTING #2 Ref: F4200006 Date: 03/31/98 From: SANTOS IRUEGAS Time: 09:02am \/To: FREDERICK OSBORNE (Read 0 times) Subj: Totn' Chip FO> Ah. Lawton, that OK town near Ft. Sill. FO> I got a message from a Scouter in CA. They have a FO> combined Totn' Chip and Firem'n Chit patch - that FO> when put together form a square pocket patch. Wow, That sounds cool! Do you know how I can get a hold of him to get my own? That's right! Lawton is near Ft.Sill. Brian --- Maximus 3.01 * Origin: TTMMDDFF - (580)351-1536 - Lawton, OK (1:385/4) --------------- FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 237 SCOUTING #2 Ref: F4B00000 Date: 04/06/98 From: FRANK STARNS Time: 10:54pm \/To: ALL (Read 0 times) Subj: Joined The Oasis BBS in Weatherford, Texas has joined this echo. FidoNet: 1:130/716 IGA_Net: 440:113/716 RelayNet: 900:100/3016 --- GoldED/386 2.50+ * Origin: * The Oasis BBS: (817) 613-9002 (1:130/716)