ClothTalk 024 - Patch trader, collector… No: Historian.

by Ben Killen on February 26th, 2007

This episode brings us part-one of our chat with master trader, collector, and scouting historian: Bill Topkis. What a great interview! We had so much great material from our talk with Bill that we’ve split it up into two episodes. Be on the lookout for part-two of this great conversation next time, here on ClothTalk.

Also this episode: Ben goes skiing on Camelback Mountain. Brandon brings us a TOR calendar update, Beep Beep talks about ConclaveConclave.com and John Pannell tells us how some lodges are using patches as motivators, as well as what makes an lodge issue official.

Do you sell on eBay? Help us spread the word about ClothTalk. Its easy to put an ‘I listen to ClothTalk’ button on your listings! Also, feel free to send us an email at ClothTalk at ClothTalk dot com.

Thanks for listening! Part-two of of our interview with Bill Topkis will continue next week on ClothTalk: bringing you the history of Scouting through collectibles.

Keywords: Bill Topkis, patch trading, patch collecting, OA flap, scout patch, scout badge, scout historian, Order of the Arrow, BSA, Boy Scouts of America, TSHP, The Scout History Project, Cloth Talk, Tim Hall, John Pannell, Ben Killen, Chris Brightwell, Brandon Ellis

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ClothTalk 024 - Patch trader, collector… No: Historian.

by Ben Killen on February 26th, 2007

This episode brings us part-one of our chat with master trader, collector, and scouting historian: Bill Topkis. What a great interview! We had so much great material from our talk with Bill that we’ve split it up into two episodes. Be on the lookout for part-two of this great conversation next time, here on ClothTalk.

Also this episode: Ben goes skiing on Camelback Mountain. Brandon brings us a TOR calendar update, Beep Beep talks about ConclaveConclave.com and John Pannell tells us how some lodges are using patches as motivators, as well as what makes an lodge issue official.

Do you sell on eBay? Help us spread the word about ClothTalk. Its easy to put an ‘I listen to ClothTalk’ button on your listings! Also, feel free to send us an email at ClothTalk at ClothTalk dot com.

Thanks for listening! Part-two of of our interview with Bill Topkis will continue next week on ClothTalk: bringing you the history of Scouting through collectibles.

Keywords: Bill Topkis, patch trading, patch collecting, OA flap, scout patch, scout badge, scout historian, Order of the Arrow, BSA, Boy Scouts of America, TSHP, The Scout History Project, Cloth Talk, Tim Hall, John Pannell, Ben Killen, Chris Brightwell, Brandon Ellis

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ClothTalk 024 - Patch trader, collector… No: Historian.

by Ben Killen on February 26th, 2007

This episode brings us part-one of our chat with master trader, collector, and scouting historian: Bill Topkis. What a great interview! We had so much great material from our talk with Bill that we’ve split it up into two episodes. Be on the lookout for part-two of this great conversation next time, here on ClothTalk.

Also this episode: Ben goes skiing on Camelback Mountain. Brandon brings us a TOR calendar update, Beep Beep talks about ConclaveConclave.com and John Pannell tells us how some lodges are using patches as motivators, as well as what makes an lodge issue official.

Do you sell on eBay? Help us spread the word about ClothTalk. Its easy to put an ‘I listen to ClothTalk’ button on your listings! Also, feel free to send us an email at ClothTalk at ClothTalk dot com.

Thanks for listening! Part-two of of our interview with Bill Topkis will continue next week on ClothTalk: bringing you the history of Scouting through collectibles.

Keywords: Bill Topkis, patch trading, patch collecting, OA flap, scout patch, scout badge, scout historian, Order of the Arrow, BSA, Boy Scouts of America, TSHP, The Scout History Project, Cloth Talk, Tim Hall, John Pannell, Ben Killen, Chris Brightwell, Brandon Ellis

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ClothTalk 023 - Hawk days

by Ben Killen on February 12th, 2007

This week Ben and Tim talk to James Tarbox, Chief of Coosa Lodge. James is not only the youngest chief ever be elected in the lodge, but also the first to serve two consecutive terms. He tells us about his adventures as Chief and some of patches that have meant a lot to him throughout his time in scouting.

John Pannel tells us all about the “Chang” fakes and shares tips on how to avoid being misled by them.

Also, Tim talks with Ben about a short Brotherhood promotional film called iSash which can be found on YouTube.
Chris brings us a Wiki Tip, Brandon keeps us up to date on TORs and Beep Beep reviews OASections.com.

Thanks to all our listeners serving abroad in the military. We continue to live in freedom because of your efforts—Thank you!

Thanks for listening to ClothTalk: bringing you the history of Scouting through collectibles.

Keywords: James Tarbox, Lodge Chief, Coosa Lodge 50, Greater Alabama Council, Patches, Patch collecting, Patch trading, OA flap, Order of the Arrow, OA, Boy Scouts of America, BSA, Tim Hall, Ben Killen, John Pannell, Chris Brightwell, Brandon Ellis, Beep Beep

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ClothTalk 023 - Hawk days

by Ben Killen on February 12th, 2007

This week Ben and Tim talk to James Tarbox, Chief of Coosa Lodge. James is not only the youngest chief ever be elected in the lodge, but also the first to serve two consecutive terms. He tells us about his adventures as Chief and some of patches that have meant a lot to him throughout his time in scouting.

John Pannel tells us all about the “Chang” fakes and shares tips on how to avoid being misled by them.

Also, Tim talks with Ben about a short Brotherhood promotional film called iSash which can be found on YouTube.
Chris brings us a Wiki Tip, Brandon keeps us up to date on TORs and Beep Beep reviews OASections.com.

Thanks to all our listeners serving abroad in the military. We continue to live in freedom because of your efforts—Thank you!

Thanks for listening to ClothTalk: bringing you the history of Scouting through collectibles.

Keywords: James Tarbox, Lodge Chief, Coosa Lodge 50, Greater Alabama Council, Patches, Patch collecting, Patch trading, OA flap, Order of the Arrow, OA, Boy Scouts of America, BSA, Tim Hall, Ben Killen, John Pannell, Chris Brightwell, Brandon Ellis, Beep Beep

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ClothTalk 023 - Hawk days

by Ben Killen on February 12th, 2007

This week Ben and Tim talk to James Tarbox, Chief of Coosa Lodge. James is not only the youngest chief ever be elected in the lodge, but also the first to serve two consecutive terms. He tells us about his adventures as Chief and some of patches that have meant a lot to him throughout his time in scouting.

John Pannel tells us all about the “Chang” fakes and shares tips on how to avoid being misled by them.

Also, Tim talks with Ben about a short Brotherhood promotional film called iSash which can be found on YouTube.
Chris brings us a Wiki Tip, Brandon keeps us up to date on TORs and Beep Beep reviews OASections.com.

Thanks to all our listeners serving abroad in the military. We continue to live in freedom because of your efforts—Thank you!

Thanks for listening to ClothTalk: bringing you the history of Scouting through collectibles.

Keywords: James Tarbox, Lodge Chief, Coosa Lodge 50, Greater Alabama Council, Patches, Patch collecting, Patch trading, OA flap, Order of the Arrow, OA, Boy Scouts of America, BSA, Tim Hall, Ben Killen, John Pannell, Chris Brightwell, Brandon Ellis, Beep Beep

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