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"Cub-a-labra" with 8 candles.
We are here tonight, Cub Scouts and parents, to honor the Cub Scouts who have advanced since we last met as a Pack, and to present them with awards they have earned. As he travels up the long advancement path, the Cub Scout achieves many goals in attaining the 5 ranks of Cub Scouting. At last he reaches his highest goal and becomes a Boy Scout. These candles represent the steps in his advancement. Their light stands for the help and encouragement given him by his leaders, family and friends.
The Tiger (light candle #1) is the youngest member of the Pack. He learns to Search, Discover and Share with an adult partner and other members of the Tiger Cub Group.
The Bobcat (light candle #2) Cub Scout, the beginner, must learn and abide by the Cub Scout motto, the Cub Scout Promise and the Law of the Pack. He stands with much enthusiasm on the first step of the advancement ladder, which, as he climbs it, will bring to him knowledge, skills, enjoyment and good fellowship.
Next comes the Wolf (light candle #3)Cub Scout, who must complete 12 achievements to reach the rank of Wolf. He gains knowledge of the United States flag, of keeping strong. He learns of tools, knots, safety, his neighborhood, books and reading. He has mastered several feats of skill, has made a collection and has shown his willingness to help in his home and take on family responsibilities.
The Bear (light candle #4) Cub Scout reaches his rank by completing 12 increasingly difficult achievements that show he is growing in knowledge and skill. The Bear Cub Scout learns about his duty to God, his duty to our Country, has participated in family events and had fun with his Den. He should be proud to have climbed more than halfway up the advancement ladder.
The Gold Arrow Point (light candle #5) is given to a Wolf or Bear Cub Scout who has finished the achievements for that rank and who goes onward to complete 10 additional elective projects. He is honored for his ambition, interest and hard work.
Ten additional elective credits must be earned to qualify for a Silver Arrow Point (light candle #6). Only Wolf and Bear Cub Scouts having the highest ability and interest obtain the Silver Arrow Point.
Upon entering a Webelos (light candle #7) Den, a Cub Scout begins the last part of the trail to Boy Scouting. As a Webelos Scout, he works to earn a variety of Activity Pins such as Citizenship, Physical Fitness and Readyman. They prepare him for the many challenges he will face in life.
The Arrow of Light (light candle #8) is Cub Scouting's highest award and is the only Cub Scout badge that may be worn on the Boy Scout uniform. A boy who has earned the Arrow of Light Award is fully prepared to enter Boy Scouting.
As we go forward with our advancement program, may our way be charted by friendship, and may we always remember the Cub Scout motto: DO YOUR BEST.
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