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Arrow of Light Ceremony

Setting - Cafeteria, lights low, fake fire with red bulb, teepee, drum.

CUBMASTER: (SIGN'S UP)

HEAR NOW THE TALE OF THE TRIBE OF WEBELOS AND THEIR GREAT CHIEFAIN, AKELA.

ASST. CUBMASTER:
(Read dramatically and with feeling)

Many many moons ago, a small boy sat outside his tepee watching the stars in
the sky, and listening to the rustle of the trees in the night. Somewhere in
the distance he could hear the call of the Bobcat, the Wolf, and the Bear.
Close by was the sound of the ceremonial drum calling all braves of the tribe
to the council ring. The boy listened and wished he COULD ANSWER THAT CALL.

Quick and as true as an arrow in flight, quiet as the hush of the night, to
the beat of that ceremonial drum, before a great fire they gathered, awaiting
Akela, their chief. Here in the great council fire ring, on top of the
mountain, they met. Here too, they sought the help of the Great Spirit as
they strived to do their duty. Here they met CHIEF AKELA, AND AWAITED HIS
WORDS.

NOW WITH THE LAST "BOOM" OF THE GREAT DRUM, ALL WAS SILENT. THE NIGHT was
still. The great ceremonial fire was lit and it began to light up the night.
As the fire grew and grew ever larger, the tom/tom started slowly and set
the rhythm. Akela stepped into the ring as the tom/tom beat first low and
slow and then like thunder. Akela danced and with his movement told of his
life. He told of the strength of his father, the one they called the Arrow
of Light. He told of how his father taught him the signs of the tribe; how
to make a bow and let arrow fly true to its target. Akela obediently
followed the Arrow of Light and gained great knowledge. Akela learned that
the arrow for which his father was named was one that pointed upward, truly
to the Eagle so HIGH ABOVE.

AKELA'S DANCE SHOWED HOW HE, AS A YOUNG BRAVE, WAS TRUSTED TO SET OUT into
the forest. There he met the Wolf who taught him the ways of the wild life,
of the ground, of the tracks, and ways to find food. He next faced the Bear
and learned the meaning of courage and the IMPORTANCE OF BEING BRAVE. AND
WITH THIS AKELA STOPPED HIS DANCE!

Akela, the wise, had closed his dance and presented the sign of the tribe and
all of the tribe did likewise. No one spoke until Akela said: "Our tribe
can only be strong when the boys of the tribe are strong. The future is
hidden, but if we are courageous and brave; if we teach our boys truth and
knowledge, to aim high like the eagle, to be fair, our great tribe will will
continue to be strong.

CUBMASTER:

My friends, you are like that small Indian boy wishing that you can answer
the call of the great ceremonial drum and be members of the tribe. Every boy
who joins Cub Scouting, whatever his age, he first earns the BOBCAT badge by
learning the Cub Scout Promise, Sign, Salute, Handshake, The meaning of
Webelos, The Law of the Pack, and the Cub Scout Motto 'Do Your Best'.

Would (INSERT NAME) and his parents please come forward. (INSERT NAME), do
you see the stars in the sky. That is the constellation Big Dipper and the
big star is the North Star. For many years man has used these stars as a
guide to show them the way as they traveled. As you join Cub Scouts you are
starting a trip. You will experience adventures and excitement, meet new
friends and learn new skills. However, as you begin this trip you need a
'North Star' to guide you. The 'North Star' is Akela...Akela can be your
parents, your den leader, even I your Cub Master. It is our responsibility
to help you along the way.

(INSERT NAME) , I ask of you, will you accept the responsibility to be
Trevors 'Akela', to help guide him along the Cub Scouting trail.

(INSERT NAME) you've already started your trip by earning the Bobcat badge.
Congratulations!
(Present Bobcat badge to parents.)

(INSERT NAME), here also is a star for you to place in your bedroom. At
night this star will shine reminding you of your start on the Cub Scout
trail.

Pack XXX, would you please join with me in congratulating (INSERT NAME) and
welcome him to our Pack by giving him a 'Cub Scout' cheer (3 times).

#012#WOLF DL:

Just as when Akela first went into the forest and learned from the WOLF, a
Cub Scout in the second grade begins working on the requirements for the Wolf
badge. Cub Scouts learn about Akela and the story of Mowgli and his survival
in the Jungle. When a boy has completed 12 Achievements on the Wolf Trail,
in such areas as physical fitness, exploring the world around him, fixing,
building, collecting, safety, our flag, our family and our Duty to God, he
receives his WOLF badge.

CUBMASTER:

Would the following boys and their parents please come forward:

(INSERT NAME)

You've completed all the requirements for your Wolf badge and have moved
along the Cub Scout trail. Receive now the mark of the Wolf, a Red mark,
symbolizing strength and valor.

[Mark each boy with RED face paint]

It is my pleasure to award your Wolf badge to your parents, who have been
your Akela in completing these requirements. Parents please award this badge
to your son and congratulate him on a 'Job Well Done'.

We also have some boys who have earned their Wolf Gold & Silver Arrow points.
Would the following boys please come forward to receive them.

(INSERT NAME)

Pack 383, would you please join with me in congratulating these boys by
giving them a 'Grand Wolf Howl' cheer.

BEAR DL:

When the scout reaches third grade he begins working from the big bear book.
Just as Akela met the BEAR with courage, the scout walks the BIG BEAR TRAIL.
On that trail he finds and conquers 12 challenging achievements in the
categories of God, Country, Family and Self. He then receives his bear
badge.

CUBMASTER:

Would the following boys please come forward:

(INSERT NAME)

You've continued on the 'Big Bear Trail' earning your Bear Gold arrow points.
It is my pleasure to award you these arrow points and congratulate you on a
'Job Well Done'.

Pack 383 , would you please join with me in congratulating these Bears by
giving them a 'Grizzley Bear Growl' cheer.

Webelos DL:

In fourth and fifth grade, the boy is brought into the tribe of Webelos. He
enters a Webelos Den with a name like the Scorpions or the Sharks. The boy
prepares himself for Boy Scouting. He works on 20 different activity badges
from five skill groups: Physical, mental, outdoor, community, and technical
skills. After three months in the Webelos Den and after earning three
activity pins and learning about the Boy Scout ways, he earns his Webelos
Badge.

CUBMASTER:

There are Cub Scouts among us tonight who have earned their Webelos Badge.
Would the following please come forward with your parents to be recognized
and honored by the Pack.

(INSERT NAME)

You've completed all the requirements for your Webelos badge and have moved
along the Cub Scout trail. Receive now the mark of the Webelos, a Blue mark,
symbolizing vigilance, perseverance, and justice.

[Mark each boy with BLUE face paint]

It is my pleasure to award your Webelos badge to your parents, who have been
your Akela in completing these requirements. Parents please award this badge
to your son and congratulate him on a 'Job Well Done'.

Pack 383, would you please join with me in congratulating these new Webelos
by giving them the 'Grand Stomp' cheer.

We also have some boys who have earned Webelos Activity Pins. Would the
following boys please come forward to receive them.

READ NAMES & ACTIVITY PIN FROM CARD.

Webelos DL:

The final and highest rank of Cub Scouting is the Arrow of Light. To earn it
a boy must be a member of his Den for at least six months since turning 10
years old and have earned the Webelos Badge. He must have earned the
Fitness, Readyman, and Citizen Activity Pins and five more for a total of
eight. He must know the Boy Scout Oath and Scout Law from memory as well as
the Boy Scout slogan, motto, sign and salute. He must have participated in a
webelos overnight campout or a webelos day hike. He must have visited a Boy
Scout troop with his parents and den and taken part in a boy scout outdoor
activity.

The Arrow of Light is the only Cub Scout Rank which may be worn on the Boy
Scout Uniform. As an Adult he can wear the special square knot badge to
always recall his having earned the Arrow of Light.

CUBMASTER:

Tonight we have 10 Webelos Scouts who have earned Cub Scouting's highest
award. Will the following boys please come forward with their parents.

(INSERT NAME)

WEBELOS DL:

Long ago the Indian braves would collect eagle feathers. Regardless of how
an Indian brave accumulated feathers, he was not allowed, according to tribal
law, to wear them until he won them by a brave deed. He had to appear before
the tribal council and tell or re-enact his deed. If the council thought the
brave was worthy, the brave was allowed to wear the feather or feathers in
his hair or war bonnet. These honors were called "counting coop." The
Indian displayed their honors on their clothing, on a banner, or on a stick.

CUBMASTER:

The Webelos counts coop by wearing the many rank awards and activity pins on
his uniform, but they will soon be boy scouts and not allowed to wear them
any more. I want to present these Webelos with a banner displaying their own
scouting honors.

[Cubmaster present banners to boys]

You've completed all the requirements for your Arrow of Light badge and have
completed the Cub Scout trail. It is my pleasure to award you this
certificate of accomplishement and award your Arrow of Light badge to your
parents, who have been your Akela in completing these requirements. Parents
please award this badge to your son and congratulate him on a 'Job Well
Done'.

[Assistant Cubmaster award boys their certificates. Webelos Leaders present
the parents with the Arrow of Light badge and they can pin it on the boys.
Then present the mother's pin to the boy and have him pin his mother or
father]

The Arrow of Light is a signigicant achievement. It is recognized as such by
the Boy Scouts of America. When you become a Boy Scout, you continue to wear
the Arrow of Light on your uniform. When you become an adult leader, you
wear a square knot which represents the Arrow of Light on your uniform. In
view of that significance, I offer my sincere congratulations to each of you.

In Boy Scouts, when they have an Eagle Court of Honor, a charge or challenge
is made to the new Eagle Scout. Tonight, I want to offer such a challenge to
each of you. You have achieved the highest rank in Cub Scouts. You have
shown what you are capable of doing. Tonight you will be crossing the bridge
from the pack to a Boy Scout troop.

I challenge each of you to continue to live by the ideals you have learned in
Cub Scouts, especially the Cub Scout motto: "DO YOUR BEST".

I challenge each of you to continue your high level of achievement in Boy
Scouts.

I challenge each of you to look at the Arrow of Light badge and think about
what it represents:

The sun shedding its light on all that we do. A reminder that you should be
a light for those around you.

The seven rays of the sun representing the seven days of the week. A
reminder that you should do your best every day.

The arrow which is symbolic of everything which is straight and true. Just as
you should be straight and true in your lives.

I challenge each of you to follow where that Arrow of Light points:

Forward on the trail of Boy Scout ranks.

Upward to higher challenges.

I challenge each of you to soar to great heights and obtain the Eagle Scout
Award. As your Cubmaster I will be honored to join you, where ever you may
be, to see you receive this achievement.

Congratulations and good luck.

Parents, Guests and Cub Scouts of Pack 383, would you please join with me in
giving these boys a standing ovation for achieving the highest award in Cub
Scouting.

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