For:
Cubmaster (CM), Assistant Cubmaster (ACM), Den Leader (DL).
Props:
One 3 foot length of rope for each Cub Scout, Arrow of Light Awards (with tape affixed to
the card the badge is on.
ACM:
Will the following Cub Scouts and their parents please join their Den Leaders and me?
(List names of scouts receiving the Arrow of Light.) Our Cub Scouts are guided to Cub
Scouting's highest rank by the Arrow of Light. The seven rays of the Arrow of Light
represent wisdom, courage, self-control, justice, faith, hope, and love. (The Den
Leader/Asst. Den Leader lead each scout one by one with his parents to the Cubmaster.)
DL:
(scout's name) has earned his Arrow of Light. (Cubmaster & Asst. CM welcome each boy
with a Cub Scout handshake.)
CM:
The Arrow of Light is important. It's the only Cub Scout badge that can be worn on the Boy
Scout uniform. But, more important than the badge itself is what you have learned, the
work you have done to help others and the fun you have had earning it. (Hand the card to
which an Arrow of Light is taped, to the parent.) Please, place the Arrow of Light on your
son's uniform. (After all parents are done...) The parents may now be seated.
ACM:
(scout's name) , can you tell me a memorable event or activity you participated in as a
Cub Scout, or do you have some advice for the younger scouts? (After each boy replies, tie
his rope to the rope of the boy before him. The first boy will tie his rope to the last
boy's rope to make a circle. The Arrow of Light Webelos should be standing on the outside
of it.)
CM:
This circle represents the circle of brotherhood which is Scouting. Will the first year
Webelos please come to join us now? First year Webelos, please stand on the inside of the
circle holding onto the rope. Congratulations! Second year Webelos, you have now completed
your journey in our Pack. As you continue on your journey toward Boy Scouting, strive to
serve as the shining example that your Arrow of Light represents. You may now return to
your Dens. First year Webelos, when the second year Webelos cross over to Boy Scouts, you
will then be the oldest boys in our Pack ... the youth leaders of our Pack. May you serve
our Pack well in that rank. Good luck to you!
Please send me your comments, suggestions, additions, and requests.
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