Troop 407 Bead System

[beads worn on belt] The Troop 407 Bead System has been used throughout the history of the Troop except for a few years when we were in between bead coordinators. The purpose is to mark and recognize participation in the many troop activities that scouts and adults can take part in, and to foster friendly competition between patrols. Any veteran of the early days of the troop will tell you that the bead system was a favorite of the scouts and adults. These former scouts cherish their beads and look back on them with fond memories of good times with the troop. The tradition continues today under the kind oversight and administration of Mrs. Racicot, who tallies and distributes beads in recognition of each troop activity. Scouts and adults wear their leather belt fobs and beads to formal events such as Courts of Honor and at public events such as parades and ceremonies.

Belt Fobs and Lacings - General Information

Leather Belt Fob has 5 holes (three lacings per fob....ask for more as needed). At this time we only use the first (1), middle (3), and last (5).

Lacing 1 (and 2, when needed) and 5 (and 4, when needed) are used for Troop Campout Beads. There are always two of the same bead so that that first and last lacings look the same (identical).
Lacing 3 is used for Troop Activity beads. Only one bead is given per event.

Troop Activity Beads

Round (ball shaped) Pony Beads (one per...lacing #3)

Gold: Eagle Court of Honor
Silver: Eagle Service Project (Labor)
White (Indian Flat Bead): Work Day (Painting/Building/Cleaning or Scout Gear)
White: Holy Family - Chartered Organization (service hours not used for advancement)
Purple: Scouting for Food
Neon Green: Cub Scout Pack Activities
Black: Marched in Parade
Red: Special Event (Laser Tag/Dodgeball/Swim)
Off White: Scout Training (Youth or Adult)
Light Blue: Court of Honor
Pink Pearl: Fundraiser (MIS)
Blue (Indian Round Bead): Scout Sunday or Scout Sabbath
Red (Heart Bead): First Aid