This card must be carried whenever a scout is using his knife. Earn your whittling chip card if you have not already done so. Bear and webelos scouts may earn the privilege of carrying a pocketknife to cub scout functions when required and asked to do so. It can be physically represented by a patch or a small paper card. Cub scout whittling chip word search puzzle find these. The actual whittling chip card will be given to the boys only with the parents. Please wash your hands and practise social distancing. Show that you know how to take care of and use a pocketknife. For each minor violation of the knife safety rules, one corner of the whittling chip card will be cut.
The cutting of corners can be done by any adult who feel safety has been violated. False when someone hands you a knife you say thank you to show good manners. With the whittling chip card a cub scout is allowed to carry and use a. Chapters detail the proper whittling tools and materials including what sir henry wood are whittling books best to carve and how to protrude projects by selecting and safely sharpening the.
Scouts are not permitted to use a knife, campsaw, or ax at a troop function unless they are. Accepting an alreadyearned whittling chip card with a. It gives them the approval to carry pocketknives on designated cub scout activities. The whittling chip is a certification test and privelage that a bear or webelos scout can earn that allows the boy to carry a pocketknife no fixed blade knives allowed at designated cub scout functions only pocketknives are never allowed at school. Discuss the responsibility rules on the front and back of the card.
Know the safety rules for handling a knife and show, using these rules, that you know how to care for and use your pocketknife safely. We may or may not have activities that allow the use of a pocketknife and having a whittling chip card is a requirement to participate in such activities. Whittling chip requirements in return for the privilege of carrying a pocketknife to designated cub scout functions, i agree to the following. True never carve your initials on anything that does not belong to you. This guide is appropriate for bears, webelos i and webelos ii. Instruction for cub scout leaders on how to teach the whittling chip to cub scouts.
The whittling chip is required to earn the bear badge. On this page you can read or download whittling chip plans in pdf format. Jul 01, 2016 on this page you can read or download whittling chip plans in pdf format. Print in color on card stock, cut out individual cards, laminate, then punch hole in corner and add caribiner danaci. Wearing the whittling chip patch the whittling chip patch is a temporary patch, and officially, only one temporary patch can be worn on the uniform at one time. The final requirement is that you agree to abide by the safe knife policy by signing the pocketknife knife pledge on the back. There was an incident and although no one was injured i realized there dont appear to be clear guidelines on what is a minor vs. Troop 165 will teach the requirements as specified by the boy scouts of america. Demonstrate to a cub scout leader five levels of pocket knife safety. There are a variety of carving methods as well as woods to choose from and knowing which ones to use depends on the project at hand. There have also been discussions over whether the whittling chip card. The patch is considered a temporary patch and should only be displayed on the uniform sewn centered on the right pocket, or hung in a temporary patch holder from the pocket button.
Cub scout whittling chip word search puzzle find these words in this miscellaneous wordsearch blade, close, dull, knife, palm, pocketknife, promise, respect, rules, safetycircle, sharp, sharpen, stone, tool, walk. This certification will enable the scout the honor of carrying a pocketknife to approved scouting activities. How to get the award demonstrate to a cub scout leader five levels of pocket knife safety. Additional youth awards whittling chip card a cub scout knife is an important tool. Totin chip certifies that boy scouts are trained in the care and correct use of knives. The objective of this award is to make scouts aware that. Miscellaneous word search, all about cub scout whittling chip. You must be very careful when you whittle or carve.
With it you can make shavings and chips and carve all kinds of things. Pocketknife safety what cub scouts need to know cub. The totin chit card is granted to scouts who have demonstrated the proper procedures for handling a knife, campsaw, and ax. If you are issuing the whittling chip cards the same day, have the cubs sign the cards. Whittling chip requirements bear scouts may earn the privilege of carrying a pocketknife to cub scout functions when required and asked to do so. The official whittling chip wallet card can be earned by bear cub scouts by mastering the knife safety rules on this page. These whittling chip requirements are found on the whittling chip certification. Feb 05, 2009 ecountrylifestyle introduces you to berry williams who is primarily a wood whittler whos been whittling for more years than he cares to count.
If you dont see any interesting for you, use our search form on bottom v. The whittling chip patch is a temporary insignia and if worn on the official uniform shirt, it should be centered on the right pocket, not be placed on a pocket flap. Read, understand, and promise to abide by the knives are not toys guidelines bear handbook, page 150. This grants a bear cub scout the right to carry and use a pocketknife. A sharp knife is safer because it is less likely to slip and cut you. Zip files, containing all of the checklists for the rank badges and all of the workbooks for the adventures for each rank can also be. You must carry your whittling chip card whenever you are using your knife. Below youll find the pocketknife safety information that the scouts need to know to earn their whittling chip. Posts about free whittling books written by periodic10twb. Overview to promote safe use of pocket knives by cub scouts. To promote safe use of pocket knives by cub scouts. Whittling chip course this whittling chip course is designed to be taught over two classes, lasting approximately 1 hour each. Attached below are a parent letter describing the course, a copy of safety rules and care tips they can keep, and a parent permission slip. The whittling chip patch is considered a temporary patch and, if worn, should be centered on the.
Whittling chip checklist no one may add or subtract from the official requirements found in the cub scout bear handbook requirements were revised in december 2016. Pocketknife safety what cub scouts need to know cub scout. The new whittling chip card is shown at the top of this page. The whittling chip badge generally goes to webelo and bear scouts, but younger scouts may receive it. When the 4 th corner is cut off, the card will be taken from the scout and the scout must go through training again, in order to receive a new card. This certification grants a bear scout or webelos scout the right to carry and use a pocketknife. For returning webelos who have already earned their whittling chip card, this training is required by the pack in order to upkeep the privilege of the whittling chip. There are specific scout and pack requirements that must be met and upon completion of those requirements the cub scout will earn the whittling chip card. The scout must show his scout leader, or someone designated by his leader, that he understands. When working on cub scout advancements and awards, cub scouts, their parents, and scouters should be aware of some vital information in the current edition of the guide to advancement bsa publication 33088.
We recently had an issue with some scouts on a camp out where a knife was used improperly. What are the cub scout whittling chip requirements. The cutting blade is the one you will use most of the time. Attached below are a parent letter describing the course, a copy of safety rules and care tips they can keep, and a parent. This guide is appropriate for bears, webelos i and webelos ii scouts. For a minor infraction, one corner of the whittling chip card will be cut off. Information on these whittling chip requirements can be found in the bear claws adventure of the. A corner of the whittling chip card will be cut off for each violation of the rules. The first class of the course introduces scouts to. A cub scout experiences few moments more exciting than the day he receives the whittling chip merit badge and the right to carry a pocketknife to specified scout activities. This guide will work for oneonone or group trainings. Whittling chip training guide, 2017 trainer preparation.
Public whittling chip cub scout pack 4173 guntersville. Strictly speaking, the pledge on the back of the totin chip card is the only requirement, there is no do this, and this, and this to earn the tc. Discuss the front and backside of the totin chip card. Whittling chip 101 cody stanberry session 3 1 hour bring a knife, sharpening stone, and bar of ivory soap.
The totin chip is an award in scouts bsa that shows a scout understands and agrees to certain principles of using different tools with blades. Remember, the card must be carried with the scout every time he carries a pocketknife. Whittling chip in a day lisa scarbrough, pack 295, guyton, ga 2. Whittling chip card 2018 changes us scouting service project. Understanding bsa awards that help teach knife safety. Bear cub scouts can earn the official whittling chip wallet card by. Sep 01, 2018 the official bsa whittling chip for bear cub scouts and webelos scouts is a wallet card no. The proper tool for whittling would be a wood carving knife which would normally be a fixed blade.
The whittling chip patch is considered a temporary patch and, if worn, should be centered on the right pocket of the cub scout or webelos uniform shirt. The whittling chip is the license for a cub scout bear or webelos to carry a pocketknife on preapproved packscout functions. I wouldnt go so far as to call it an urban legend, the corner thing tends to be a unit tradition. To earn the whittling chip, a boy must learn knife safety rules, show that he can care for and use a pocketknife, make a carving with a pocketknife, and promise to abide by safety rules and the pocketknife pledge. If the card wont work in the chip reader slot than the keypad. Offering the best in wood carving books, tools and supplies is our one commitment at mountain woodcarvers. The whittling chip patch may be worn on the uniform shirt, centered on the right pocket. Feb 16, 2020 earning your whittling chip is part of the cub scout bear adventure, bear claws, and arrow of light adventure, scouting adventure ideas like hiking sticks, animals, using knives and for kids, boys and girls. The official bsa whittling chip for bear cub scouts and webelos scouts is a wallet card no. The official bsa whittling chip for cub scouts and webelos scouts is a wallet card no. If you choose to have your scout participate in this for achievement 19 shavings and chips, then you will need to bring a small pocket knife for your scout to use. Carving chip carving, relief carving and power carving or simply whittling is a satisfying pastime that anyone from a beginner to an expert can enjoy.
Throughout the ages one of the most popular ways to utilise the creative urge has been whittling or woodcarving. Review knife styles and tools and practice whittling your own soap shape. Whittling chip requirements free download as pdf file. Cub scouts who do not obey the pack 934 pocket knife rules or the whittling chip card will lose the privilege of carrying and using a pocket knife. See more ideas about cub scouts bear, whittling and cub scouts. The first class of the course introduces scouts to knives, knife safety and some basic principles. Cub scouts who have earned the whittling chip card can carry a pocketknife at scout functions. Obviously, theyll have a knife blade, but they can also have a file, scissors. Bryan on scouting is the official blog of scouting magazine, a boy scouts of. Knife safety circle the correct answer truefalse 1. Never carve your initials on anything that does not belong to you. Whittling chip card us scouting service project inc. Please note, carried pocket knives must comply with the policy of the pack the scout is a member of. This is an older version of the whittling chip card which is also valid and still also used.
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