AWARDS:

You will also have the opportunity to earn awards.  These awards are earned just like ranks, and merit badges. There are many awards you can earn in your scouting career.  Some are knots worn on the uniform, some are patches to put on blanket, vests or sashes, and others are in the form of medals.  One of the first awards the scouts will work on are the Totin’ chip and Firem’n chit. These are required to carry a knife, use an axe or a saw, or start a fire on Campouts or on BSA property.    Those of you who earned their AOL award through Cub Scouts, earned their whittlin’ chip to be able to carry a knife.  These do not count in BSA, and you must earn the totin’ chip to carry a knife.