Patch-L is an internet discussion group based at Google Groups™ aimed at furthering the principles of the Scout Oath and Law in the hobby of collecting Scouting's patches, badges and memorabilia. Subscriptions are free and open to members of Scouting programs associated with the World Organization of Scouting movements. Membership is not automatic, however, and potential subscribers must provide background information that will be reviewed by the list owners who will ultimately determine whether an applicant can join Patch-L.

Subscribers must be at least age 13 in order to apply.

How does it work?

Patch-L is an online email system that subscribers use to send an email to a single group address, that redistributes it to all subscribers. Recipients can reply either to the original sender or respond to the entire list. Subscribers can also register their eMail address as a Google Account and they can read and post from within Google Groups. Google Grop Patch-L members have the option of requesting to be added to Patch-L on Facebook AFTER going through the application process and review for the Patch-L Google Group.

What can I expect to see on Patch-L?

Offers to trade patches, badges, books, neckerchiefs and just about anything that has to do with Scouting. Most members are from the United States and belong to the Boy Scouts of America, but membership is open to all Scouting memorabilia hobbyists from any country and the list includes collectors of Girl Scouting and Guiding memorabilia as well.

How do I join Patch-L?

Easier than you might think. Just click here, to request an invitation. Once your information is reviewed and accepted by Don or Kevin, they will add you will receive a welcome message with instructions on how to post.

Note: After your information has been vetted and you have been added to the group (<<<< this is important) you can send and receive email from Patch-L (save your welcome message and bookmark this page). If you want to access the google group pages online you will need to register the email you joined with as a google account if you have not done so (gmail addresses are automatically registered by Google as Google accounts). While this is not required for the email functionality of Patch-L, since Patch-L is a closed group, the Google account registration is required to access the archives and postings online.