S & E PUBLISHING Pomona, NY Type R Issue 7/01 Lodge Delman
Description: This patch variation was designed by Steve and Elisa Delman (S & E) and represents some of the family’s hobbies and interests. S & E’s website has also been added to this variation. The patch itself represents the family’s 16 years of involvement with Boy Scouts of America. The royal blue sky was chosen to symbolize Steve’s fascination with all things astronomical. Also in this vein, a comet (a cosmic snowball) streaks across the sky, a solar eclipse radiates its corona, and the constellation of Cassiopeia brightens the night. Cassiopeia is a northern constellation located near the celestial pole. It is made up of five stars, which form the letter W. The five stars represent the five shining stars in the Delman’s lives, their children. A new fifth star has been added on the right to represent the addition of our new family members—three sons-in-laws and four grandchildren. The constellation is named for the mythological Ethiopian queen Cassiopeia, the mother of
Andromeda. Also pictured is a solar eclipse. Steve and Elisa have traveled to such places as Mexico, the Netherlands Antillies, and Toledo, Ohio to catch a glimpse of a solar eclipse. A solar eclipse occurs when the sun is partially or totally obscured by the moon, causing a shadow to be cast upon the earth. Such features as the corona (the outer solar atmosphere of the sun), Baily’s Beads (a phenomenon manifested as brilliant points of light caused by the irregularities of the edge of the disk of the moon), the Diamond Ring, shadow bands, and prominences can all be seen when viewing a total eclipse of the sun. The family has also spent time traveling in their recreational vehicle exploring our magnificent nation from coast to coast. The patch’s orange and red area with the cactus symbolizes America’s west, while the green trees and rolling hills are reminiscent of America’s east. A soaring eagle is pictured signifying son Gregg and his rank as an Eagle Scout. Kim, one of the Delman’s daughters and the book’s official patch scanner and editor, is signified by the icon for Capricorn (the ram), which is seen in the lower left corner of the patch. The moose illustrates Elisa’s enchantment with the majestic animals. Whether
Bullwinkle, the moose of Yellowstone National Park, Alaska, or New England, or one of her numerous knickknacks and stuffed-toy moose she loves them all. The gold book stands for The Boy Scout Council Shoulder Patch Guide and the other patch books that are in the works.
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