Justyn's Arrow of Light

Tonight Justyn recieved his Arrow of Light. His leaders put together a really nice program to honor him and present him with his award. Ken had to work security at the temple tonight so I took the kids over. Since the mom's always end up right next to the boys when they recieve an advancement in Cub scouts, Zach was left to run the camera. Here's his version of what took place.

This old Indian Chief asked Justyn a lot of questions about what he did to earn his Arrow of Light. His leader, who was standing right next to me on stage, proudly announced that Justyn had earned every pin possible for the Webelos scout age. The Indian Chief then began to quiz Jusytn. What did he do for Readyman? Justyn just stood there. What did he do for Fitness? No answer. What did he do for Outdoorsman? Silence. Did he go on a campout? YES!! Did he have fun? YES!!! Did he play any tricks on other scouters? YES!!!! (Nervous laughter from his other leaders in the audience. They are the ones who camped with him and taught him how to play tricks on the other boys.)

Then we sat down to listen to some old Indian stories about climbing hard mountains and rising to the top. I think Justyn enjoyed the stories.

Then he was awarded his Arrow of Light, the highest achievement in Cub Scouts. He had to pin the Mother's Pin on me. He quietly asked if he could pin it on my sleeve. I love that Mom's are honored at these types of things but it is really awkward for the boys to stumble over trying to work those tiny pins and get them on their mom's shirt without much of a scene. My sleeve worked out well.

Then they had him cross the bridge from Cub Scouts to Boy Scouts.

Here's his new and super fun Boy Scout leader waiting to welcome him.

He received a new book, a neckerchief and a slide. NICE!

While all this really cool stuff was going on, Zach decided the most important thing to photograph was me, smiling proudly in the background. Do you like my vampire eyes?

Then I had to walk across the bridge and promise to continue to help and support my son and his leaders. I thought my job was done once they finished the Cub program. I was happy with the thought of sitting back and watching his new leaders earn the rest of his awards.

Then they presented Justyn in his new uniform in front of the Tenderfoot emblem. Zach got the emblem but apparently forgot that Justyn was standing right there and missed this picture perfect moment.

This is a re stage after it was all over. Do you think the sandals are Boy Scout uniform approved? He's pretty cute!

And another re stage. This man's name is John Gordon and he did a great job on this presentation.

Congratulations Justyn!