AKdenldr Posted May 8, 2010 Share Posted May 8, 2010 We have a boy leaving and moving away. I'd like to do a small something for him at the next den meeting. Anyone have a little ceremony? My den are Webs. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basementdweller Posted May 8, 2010 Share Posted May 8, 2010 Why do you need a ceremony???? Wouldn't the boys enjoy some cake or cookies and time together instead of being stuck in a ceremony. I was an air force child moving as my fathers post changed and I sat thru a few goodbye ceremonies and will say that I would have rathered been allowed to be with my friends and played one last time. Ask the young man what he would like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKdenldr Posted May 13, 2010 Author Share Posted May 13, 2010 Okay, I couldn't find anything written, so this is what I did: I presented the boy with a film canister of ashes from the ceremonial fire at cubscout camp. I had an opportunity to teach all the boys about the custom of collecting and mixing ashes from important scout fires. He seemed to enjoy the guesture and talked about ashes from his next pack. Went well. I was curious about something, when I was a scout there was a thing about giving everyone a blue birthday candle, you light it, and it is for good weather on your future camping trips. Anyone know about this custom? I couldn't find it on the web. My memories are vague (it was the late 70's in the Midwest.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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