Pack 6 Historical Cub Scout Pack 6 Real Pack 6

Arrow of Light presentation ceremony, May 2, 1995

aol patch Basically from the "Staging Den and Pack Ceremonies" book, modified by Jean and Chris. Please honor the (C) copyright of the unmodified version. Disclaimer
We are gathered here tonight to celebrate the passing of a number of our 5th grade Webelos scouts into the realm of Boy Scouting, and to honor them by presenting them with the highest award of Cub Scouting, the Arrow of Light. As this is a very solemn ceremony, I would appreciate it, Cubs, if you could listen and watch quietly. In a year or two, it may be your turn to receive this award. Could the following Webelos Scouts please advance to the stage and face the audience with their parents behind them at the right hand side of the stage in this order.

Tony J
Brook H
Nicholas C
Richie P
Peter F and
Derek F

I would like to ask Colin L, the Den Chief for these boys to join them on the stage. We are honored to have with us tonight two representatives of Troop 87, the troop which most of these boys will be joining, scoutmaster, Bill M and assistant scoutmaster, Jeff S. Could you please proceed to the left side of the stage.

The arrow of light is much more difficult to obtain than a belt loop, an activity badge or even one of the other rank patch. To obtain this award these scouts have met a number of requirements, including completion of eight activity badges, participation in camps, hikes and boy scout activities, the memorization of the Scout Oath and the Scout Law, and the commitment to live by these principles. Webelos scouts will you please stand at attention, salute your audience and recite the Scout Oath and Scout Law in unison.

On my honor I will do my best: To do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; To help other people at all times; To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight.

A Scout is Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, Reverent

Thank you. As you can see, the Arrow of Light symbol is made up of an arrow which points the way to a good life and a rising sun which symbolizes the constant new challenges provided by scouting and by life itself. The seven candles in the center of the stage represent the seven rays in the arrow of light symbol you see before you. I will ask each of our graduating Webelos Scouts to light a candle in turn as I read to you the meaning of each of the rays.

Tony, will you please light the first candle? This first ray represents Wisdom. Having wisdom doesn't mean that a person is smarter than others. It means that he uses what he knows to live a better life.

Brook, will you light the second candle please? This ray represents Courage. Courage does not mean you have no fear of danger. It means that you can face danger despite your fear.

Nicholas, will you please light the third candle? The third ray stands for Self Control. Self Control means being able to stop when you have had enough of something and being able to choose your own path instead of merely following others.

Richie, will you light the fourth candle? The fourth candle and the fourth ray stand for Justice. Justice means being fair with others we play and work with, regardless of who they are.

Peter, will you light the fifth candle please? The fifth ray represents Faith. Faith includes belief in God, and in things we cannot see, but feel are true.

Derek, will you light the sixth candle? This candle represents Hope. Hope means to look forward to good things you believe will happen. You hope for better things tomorrow, but at the same time you work hard today to make them happen.

Colin, as den chief of these boys, will you light the seventh and final candle? The last candle and the last ray of the sun of the arrow of light symbol stands for Love. There are many kinds of love. Love of family, home, fellow men, God, and country. Every kind of love is important for a full and happy life.

You will find that living by these seven virtues can lead to a happy life. It is now my pleasure to present to you and your parents your arrow of light patchs and awards, but first are there some words of welcome from your new scoutmasters?

Scoutmaster: Welcome scouts, to Troop 87. As you cross the bridge from Cub Scouting to Boy Scouting with your parents, please remove your neckerchief. My assistant scoutmaster, Jeff S, will place our Troop's neckerchief around your neck. As you remove your Cub Scout neckerchief, remember the things you learned in Cub Scouting. As you wear the Boy Scout neckerchief remember that it represents the members of our troop who always try to do their best and be prepared. Welcome to our troop. (Salute).

Colin, will you please proceed to the table at the center of the stage to distribute the awards? Scouts, as I call your name, our archer, Gill L, will fire an arrow for each of you to signify your passing over the bridge from Cub Scouting to Boy Scouting. At that time, please go with your parents to the table to receive your arrow of light from Colin and continue on over the bridge to join your new Scout Troop.

Scouts, parents, will you please take your places in the audience. Thank you for your attention.

[ Historical Pack 6 | Real Pack 6 | scoutway.net ]

URL: http://www.scoutway.net/unit/pack6/arrowOfLight95.html