Arrow of Light

What’s it all about ?

Purpose:

There is no written instructions on the bridging of boys from webelos to boy scouts.

Typically information is handed down, but not always.

Being a milestone for many, it’s important to honor /recognize the scouts bridging.

What is the meaning of the Arrow of Light?

The highest award of Cub Scouting is the Arrow of Light badge

Only patch from Cub Scouting that can be worn on the Boy Scout uniform.

The individual elements of the badge represents:

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

The seven rays of the sun representing the seven days of the week. A reminder that Cub Scouts should do their best every day.

The arrow which is symbolic of everything which is straight and true. Just as Cub Scouts should be straight and true in their lives. -It also points forward to the trail of Boy Scouting ranks and higher challenges. 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. The ceremony is in essence a 'coming of age' ceremony symbolizing that Cub Scouts are now ready to become Boy Scouts.

Program

Location to hold it. Indoors or Outdoors Indoors or Outdoors (have back up if outside location gets rain)

Any dignitaries/ honored guests you would like to invite ?

Do those dignitaries have any special roles?

What Props would you like to use?

Words of encouragement/ accomplishment

Special presentation certificates

Invitations (include response card)

Program_ handout

Troop representative's

special recognition to scouts; AOL, 20 tier.

Special thanks

Plaques/ displays-Types

Standard plaque with arrow

Arrow with patch pennant

Shadow box

Locations of supplies

Acorn Awards.com

Google search “ arrow of light plaques, displays, etc.

Indian Store –Unique Indian Arts and Crafts _ 1950 Hacienda Drive, Vista ( along 78 Frwy)

Scout Shop 1207 Upas Street San Diego

Michaels

Has Ceremonial arrow kits ~ $12.00

Create your own design

Online Sources www.scoutarrows.com

www.cubitems.com

www.arrow-of-light awards. com

http://www.arrow-of-light-awards.com/arrow.pdf/arrow.pdf

Making the Arrow and Plaque

Arrow with patch pennant

Shadow Box

Standard plaque

Ceremony

Bridging Ceremony

Typically hosted by Order of the Arrow

Script

Chippewa Chapter

Jim Millsap 760-579-2725

Why do we do the ceremony?