Pack 135 Arrow of Light Ceremony

PACK 135 ARROW of LIGHT CEREMONY

April 12th 2011

Cubmaster: Tonight we mark a wonderful occasion -- the graduation of Webelos Scouts from our pack. We are sad to see these scouts leave because they have been a great help to our pack, but happy for them because they are going on to the great adventure of Boy Scouting. They have worked hard for this and tonight we are here to recognize their outstanding progress through the ranks of Cub Scouting and watch them as they cross the bridge into Boy Scouting. We welcome the Scoutmaster and members of Troop 135 who are here tonight to receive these Scouts into the Carlisle troop.

Would the following Webelos Scouts please come forward?

Thomas Pendock Cam Nayeri Ben Fink Liam Fink James Grant Kirill Keeler Miles Kissinger Ethan Klickstein Alex Lewis Matthew Li Josh Miller Matthew Roberts James Sibley Gunther Stutz Somil Teabo Harry Topol Davis Van Inwegen Webelos walk down the aisle and take their places on stage

of 7 version of 5/11/18 4:35 AM Cubmaster: You come before us tonight to receive the highest distinction in Cub Scouting -- the Arrow of Light Award. The arrow signifies your progress through the ranks of Cub Scouting and the light stands for all the knowledge you have gained along the way.

ETHAN comes forward

ETHAN: This candleholder represents the ranks that each Cub Scout achieves as he progresses toward becoming a Boy Scout.

ETHAN points to the candleholder on the table

Tonight we pass the flame on to all the Cub Scouts we are leaving so they will know the same drive to achieve and learn.

When we first joined Cub Scouts we began work on the Tiger Badge. We made new friends and had lots of fun.

Tonight, we pass the flame on to the Cub Scouts who have achieved the Tiger rank this year. Will Tiger Cub ?? please come forward to accept the flame?

ETHAN assists in lighting the Tiger candle

ETHAN goes back to his place, MATTHEW ROBERTS comes forward

MATTHEW ROBERTS After we earned the Tiger rank we worked on projects that helped develop our technical skills and mental ability. Then we earned the Wolf rank.Tonight, we pass the flame on to the Cub Scouts who have achieved the Wolf rank this year. Will Wolf Cub ??? please come forward to accept the flame?

MATTHEW ROBERTS assists in lighting the Wolf candle

MATTHEW ROBERTS goes back to his place while SOMIL comes forward

of 7 version of 5/11/18 4:35 AM SOMIL: When we began working on the Bear rank, we found the achievements more challenging. That was because we were growing older. Soon we had earned Bear rank. Tonight we would like to pass the flame on to the Cub Scouts who have worked and achieved the Bear rank this year. Will Bear Cub ??? please come forward to accept the flame?

SOMIL assists in lighting the Bear candle

SOMIL goes back to their places, while THOMAS comes forward

THOMAS: Then, when we were old enough, we became Webelos Scouts. The activities of the Webelos den were more challenging because we were preparing to become Boy Scouts. We worked hard, met all the requirements, and earned the Webelos rank. Tonight we would like to pass the flame on to all those first year Webelos Scouts who will be following in our footsteps next year. Will Webelos Scout ??? please come forward to accept the flame?

THOMAS assists in lighting the Webelos candle THOMAS goes back to his place.

Cubmaster: Now you stand before us after two years of working together to achieve the highest award in Cub Scouting -- the Arrow of Light. To earn the Arrow of Light Award you needed to know the Boy Scout Oath, Boy Scout Law, earn more activity badges, visit a Boy Scout troop meeting, and participate in a Boy Scout activity. You have moved through the ranks of Cub Scouting and are now about to graduate into Boy Scouting.

These seven candles represent the seven rays of sunlight in the Arrow of Light emblem. Each ray stands for an important virtue of life. Please come forward to light each candle and explain the virtues they stand for.

of 7 version of 5/11/18 4:35 AM Boys come forward to light a candle and explain a virtue. As one returns to his places, the next comes forward.

LIAM: WISDOM. Liam lights the candle Wisdom does not necessarily mean superior knowledge. It means putting the knowledge you possess to the right use.

JAMES GRANT COURAGE. James Grant lights the candle Courage is not the quality that enables you to meet danger without fear. It is being able to meet danger in spite of your fear.

JAMES SIBLEY: SELF CONTROL. James Sibley lights the candle Self Control is not limited to the control of your temper, but control of yourself in all things: eating, playing, and even working and talking.

JOSH: JUSTICE. Josh lights the candle Justice is the practice of dealing fairly with others without prejudice or regard for race, color, or creed.

GUNTHER: FAITH. Gunther lights the candle Faith is the conviction that something unproven by physical evidence is true.

KIRILL: HOPE. Kirill lights the candle Hope means to expect with confidence. Always hope for better things to come.

BEN: LOVE. Max lights the candle Love means the love of family, home, fellow man, and country.

of 7 version of 5/11/18 4:35 AM Cubmaster: These virtues have been the framework of your scouting experience. Each one of you learned to put them into practice as you traveled through the ranks of Cub Scouting. As you progress on to Boy Scouts you will follow the Boy Scout law. Please explain the Boy Scout law:

DAVIS lights the candle A Scout is Trustworthy. A Scout tells the truth. He is honest, and he keeps his promises. People can depend on him. A Scout is Loyal. A Scout is true to his family, friends, Scout leaders, school, and nation.

ALEX lights the candle A Scout is Helpful. A Scout cares about other people. He willingly volunteers to help others without expecting payment or reward. A Scout is Friendly. A Scout is a friend to all. He is a brother to other Scouts. He offers his friendship to people of all races and nations, and respects them even if their beliefs and customs are different from his own.

MATTHEW LI lights the candle A Scout is Courteous. A Scout is polite to everyone regardless of age or position. He knows that using good manners makes it easier for people to get along. A Scout is Kind. A Scout knows there is strength in being gentle. He treats others as he wants to be treated. Without good reason, he does not harm or kill any living thing.

CAM lights the candle A Scout is Obedient. A Scout follows the rules of his family, school, and troop. He obeys the laws of his community and country. If he thinks these rules and laws are unfair, he tries to have them changed in an orderly manner rather than disobeying them. A Scout is Cheerful. A Scout looks for the bright side of life. He cheerfully does tasks that come his way. He tries to make others happy.

HARRY lights the candle A Scout is Thrifty. A Scout works to pay his own way and to help others. He saves for the future. He protects and conserves natural resources. He carefully uses time and property. A Scout is Brave. A Scout can face danger although he is afraid. He has the courage to stand for what he thinks is right even if others laugh at him or threaten him.

of 7 version of 5/11/18 4:35 AM MILES lights the candle A Scout is Clean. A Scout keeps his body and mind fit and clean. He chooses the company of those who live by high standards. He helps keep his home and community clean. A Scout is Reverent. A Scout is reverent toward God. He is faithful in his religious duties. He respects the beliefs of others.

Cubmaster: Thank you guys. You have worked hard and achieved well. I am pleased to present you with the Arrow of Light, the highest award in Cub Scouting. This is the only Cub Scout badge that you will be permitted to wear on your Boy Scout uniform.

Cubmaster presents the awards, shakes hands, salutes to the group

Will everyone please rise and join me in recognizing the great achievement these boys have made as well as the outstanding support their families have provided throughout their years of progress.

Standing applause

It is time to cross the bridge that will take you to the adventure of Boy Scouting. The Scout Parent and Scouts from your new troop are on the other side to welcome you. You have served your pack well. We will miss you, but wish you all the best success in everything that you strive to achieve.

Cubmaster calls the names one by one

Ben Fink Liam Fink James Grant Kirill Keeler Miles Kissinger Ethan Klickstein Alex Lewis Matthew Li Josh Miller Cam Nayeri Thomas Pendock Matthew Roberts James Sibley Gunther Stutz Somil Teabo Harry Topol Davis Van Inwegen

of 7 version of 5/11/18 4:35 AM When your name is called, walk over the bridge stopping in the center, turn to the audience and salute using the Cub Scout Salute, then go on.

On the other side, the Scoutmaster and Boy Scouts will greet you with the Boy Scout handclasp--remember use your left hand. Take your place on the stage and stand quietly while everyone crosses the bridge.

Scoutmaster: (Welcoming words to the new Boy Scouts.) (Words to audience or Scouts as a group.)

Cubmaster: Boy Scouts dismissed.

Boy Scouts depart the stage and line up in the back of the auditorium

Cubmaster: (Final words.) END OF CEREMONY

of 7 version of 5/11/18 4:35 AM