Arrow Of Light

decisions and, at times, the trail will seem most difficult to follow. Make your choices by always remembering the Scout Law. In all you do, do you promise to be forever Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean and Reverent?

(Webelos answer, "We do"; Webelos Leader applies white paint)

Cubmaster (as the Assistant Cubmaster lights the yellow candle)

CUBMASTER: The third band of color, and the yellow candle, stand for the Arrow of Light. Within the tepees of many braves, the Arrow of Light has an honored place. Its shaft is straight and narrow -- just as is the path that you Scouts should follow throughout your life. Its tip points the way -- the way to success in all that you do. It is pointing to the right -- a symbol that nothing should be left undone; if it is within your power to do it, see that it is done. And lastly, this is the symbol of the seven rays of the sun, one for each day of the week; this is to remind you that every day is a new day -- a day to Do Your Best in everything:

A day to honor your God and Country,

to do your Good Turn,

a new chance to follow the Scout Law

and to remember these words: On My Honor

ASSISTANT CUBMASTER: (as the Webelos Leader places the wooden AOL's over each recipients head)

Just as each boy has blazed his own trail toward the Arrow of Light award, they each have crafted their own Arrow of Light to help them remember their promise to keep the Spirit of Cub Scouting alive. Do you promise to let its light shine forth from you, to set an example for others to follow in your footsteps, to set your eye on the Eagle and never waiver?

(Webelos reply, "We promise"; Webelos Leader applies yellow paint).

ASSISTANT CUBMASTER: Then I, Akela, have the distinct honor to say to you: You are now full-fledged Arrow of Light holders!

(Cubmaster hands the parents the Arrow of Light awards and asks them to pin them upon the boys).

ASSISTANT CUBMASTER: Next, we ask the Webelos to pin upon their mom or dad a miniature Arrow of Light, and to give them a big hug to thank them for all their help.

WEBELOS LEADER: You may wear the awards on your Scout uniforms, centered

below the left shirt pocket. It is a great honor for me to greet you as winners of the

Arrow of Light award. (all leaders shake hands of recipients)

ASSISTANT CUBMASTER: The last candle, and the last band of color, is Green; it symbolizes the beginning of your path toward Eagle as a Boy Scout. As your Den Leader applies the paint on each of you, I ask that (Scoutmaster's name),

Scoutmaster of Troop, come forward and light the Green Candle to start you on your way as Boy Scouts.

(Scoutmasters name) will now lead you across the bridge that connects Cub Scouting with Boy Scouting, where (names of Boy Scouts that will be greeting Webelos as they cross) will be waiting to greet you and present you with the handbooks and

neckerchiefs you already have earned through your diligence this past month.