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Even if this was an approved lodge issue, with only 20 made, it would be listed as a Q. Patchvault advises all listings of 25 or less total quantity to be listed as a Q.
Information from local scouter Jerry Neal:
"I watched your video of unlisted 296 Lodge Issues and can verify for you that the image you have of the “HOST” armband is from the 1977 SE-3A Conclave. I have attached images of the one I was issued. As you can tell these were hand made with gold cloth and a “Sharpie”. Nothing other than the word “HOST” was written on them. The one you have pictured just looks like the ink got damp and has blead through the cloth in some areas. I know at least 20 were issued since there were eight lodge campsites, a general camper’s site, and campsite for section officers and guests that were at that conclave. The armbands were issued to arrowmen who were working as Campsite Hosts for the conclave weekend.
The campsite hosts were required to be in complete uniform the entire weekend. The armbands were worn wrapped around the left arm and pinned with safety pins with the word “HOST” in plain view kind of like a MP armband in the military.
There were 2 campsite hosts assigned to each lodge’s campsite. A friend and I worked the conclave with Klahican Lodge at Campsite 4. There were no cell phones around at that time. We served as their contact for information and provided site security. We were responsible for their check in and check out, answering any questions about the events and guiding them to the different event locations around camp. We camped and ate meals in the dining hall with the members of the Klahican Lodge during the conclave and made sure they were on time for the events and for each meal rotation. One campsite host was required to stay at their campsite at all times to provide security for their gear and regalia while the other host was out guiding and attending events with their lodge."
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There have been 2 revisions. Last change was update on 08 Dec 2024 by Larry-Wallace Lane
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This issue exists in the following catalogs:
PatchVault
Nayawin Rār (296A) QARM1
Blue Book 6
Nayawin Rār (296A) QARM1