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Seminole 85: 2008 Activity Patch “Puzzle” Set

Posted in Florida Lodges, Seminole 85 by Robert Mathis on June 7th, 2008 at 5:02 pm

Seminole Lodge 85 has finally released their activity patches for 2008 (originally delayed due to manufacturer problems).  Much like all but one year of their activity patch sets since 2001, this is in the form of a puzzle set, with all six pieces coming together to form a large fleur d’lis.  Each patch has the name of the particular event, as well as an image of a Seminole leader and an ibis (the lodge totem).  What is lacking on each patch?  The year.  Hopefully, this will be not be a multi-year set.

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Winston Churchill


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Lodge 85: Winter Fellowship Gorget

Posted in Florida Lodges, Seminole 85 by John E. Pannell on October 19th, 2007 at 5:23 am

85wf99gor-f.jpgBob Mathis recently sent me these images.  I thought them so neat that I thought I’d share them here on this blog.

A while back I was carrying on here, as is my wont, about special issue low run patches and how they are being faked.  I opined that lodges should look for other ways than patches to reward special achievements.  I believe there are better ways to recognize brothers than by presenting them with a “special”, but still cheap, flap.

With that in mind, I share what Seminole 85 gave the attendees of their 1999 Winter fellowship.   It’s a gorget.   No patch was produced for this event.   While it can’t be sewn onto a uniform, jacket or patch blanket it can be worn with either the Scout uniform or ceremonial/dance regalia.

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Anne Elizabeth O'Hare McCormick


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