Schiff Society of Singed Eyebrows
If paper could talk. I wonder what the requirements were for the “Schiff Society of Singed Eyebrows”?
This is a cute piece of our history. I don’t know what it was for but through Scouting’s 100+ years we have had many gifted volunteers and staff create some of the most innovative programs and ‘recognitions’. As the certificate makes reference to the person being a “Full, Fledged Fire Bug”. It is part of the fun in Scouting. Scouting builds community and memories. I’m sure all of those recognized by the Consolidated Conflagrationists of America can attest to. Maybe some of them will chime in with their rememberances.
From a collecting perspective, these documents, more so than than just the patches tell the ‘story’ of Scouting. If you can add such items in to your collection, you’ll set it apart from the run-of-the-mill
on September 8th, 2011 at 4:34 pm
Roy,
I am familiar with the Society of Singed Eyebrows. One of my mentors was a member and had an identical certificate (with his own name, of course). He taught one of the first Woodbadge courses at Schiff. Drop me a line if interested in more information.
John
on September 9th, 2011 at 10:28 am
I am attempting to get a copy of the certificate. The owner passed away a few years ago. From what he told me, this certificate was given to those who started a fire three separate ways without matches/lighter. There may have been other requirements, such as a time requirement, but I cannot recall. I will keep trying to dig up the information and will post it if i I find it.
on January 27th, 2012 at 10:40 am
In 1956, as part of our Schiff JLTC, we recieved this Award for using “flint and steel” to start a fire. Singed eyebrows were common due to blowing tinder to get flame.
on January 29th, 2012 at 1:54 pm
Bert – did you know Joe Grow, by any chance?
on February 23rd, 2013 at 2:52 pm
John Thomas shared a similar one from Camp Skymount
BSA Camp Skymount Certificate by
on December 10th, 2013 at 2:39 pm
I was at the National Training School in 1960 and earned the right to declare myself a member of that outstanding group. I believe my training at Schiff prepared me for the rest of my life as a leader.
on June 25th, 2020 at 3:43 pm
The signer of the document was Ken Cole, director of Schiff Volunteer Training and editor of the 1967 BSA Fieldbook.