Cub Scouts earn Arrow of Light at annual Blue and Gold Banquet

Apr 6, 2015

In a ceremony held at the Cub Scouts annual Blue and Gold Banquet on March 28, more than 40 members of Marion Pack 32 moved up in rank and nine senior Webelos were awarded the Arrow of Light. The award is the highest award received in Cub Scouts and an award that the recipient may wear on a Boy Scout uniform. The ceremony was held at the VFW Cushing Post officiated by Paul St. Don, Scoutmaster.

After the ceremony, the Scouts presented their parents with Arrow of Light pins to thank them for their support in earning the award.

The Arrow of Light is much more difficult to obtain than a belt loop, an activity badge or even one of the other rank patches.

To be eligible for the award, a Scout must be active in a Webelos Den for at least six months and have earned the Webelos Badge. He must be knowledgeable of the requirements to become a Boy Scout including the oath, law, slogan, and motto as well as understanding the significance of the First Class Scout badge and uniform. The ceremony is in essence a coming of age ceremony symbolizing that Cub Scouts are now ready to become Boy Scouts.