Thursday, May 21, 2009

Arrow of Light

Gavin has been out of Cub Scouts for almost a month, but he put on his Cub Scout shirt one more time (with much whining) and attended his last Pack Meeting for his Arrow of Light Ceremony. It was a great moment - at least for me. Grandma & Grandpa Fowler, Aunt Michelle, and our family attended and we are all so proud of him. All the work of Cub Scouts paid off. Now he has an arrow (which is already broken compliments of Enoch). Just kidding, but his arrow really is snapped.


Getting his Arrow of Light represents three years of hard work. Gavin always went the extra mile in Cubs. He earned many arrow points, extra badges, his Religious Square Knot and his belt is overflowing with belt loops. He also earned all 20 Webelos activity pins. What an amazing Cub Scout!
His favorite memories are
1. The Mother's Day party when he was a Wolf. We played games, ate treats and each mother received a handmade gift.
2. Earning the Engineer pin in Webelos.
3. Treats at Pack Meeting. I'm not sure why, but cookies always taste better at Pack Meeting.
4. The Raingutter Regatta, Space Derby and Pinewood Derby; a rite of passage for any Cub Scout.
5. Going to Classic Waterslides last summer. Hot dogs, chips, soda, awards, and waterslides - it was the best pack meeting ever!
6. Day Camp (I never had to go, but Gavin always came home exhausted from fun and very sunburned!).
I am so proud of Gavin and his great accomplishments in Cub Scouts. He enjoyed learning new things, setting goals and reaching them, and being with his friends. Many thanks to all his incredible Cub Scout leaders through the years - you guys are amazing! Gavin is lucky to be a part of Troop 1040.

4 comments:

Winnie said...

Good job Gavin! You're going to make a great boy scout.

He looks SO thrilled to have his face painted.

Ford Fam said...

Congrats Gavin! I'm sure Grandma Randall is very proud and beaming with smiles!

Michelle Kelly said...

It was fun to see Gavin and all the accomplishments he earned this last year.

Gayle J. Randall said...

You said it, Valerie! I am proud and beaming with smiles! Gavin, we are so pleased with all the work you have done in Cub Scouts. You really have gone the extra mile, and you are going to love Boy Scouts. You've learned a lot including how to serve others! Great job!