Recognition Ceremony

THESE WONDERFUL BEADS IMMEDIATE RECOGNITION

As a Cub Scout completes achievements for Wolf and/or Bear, the den leader could make sure that a simple recognition ceremony is held in the den meeting.

Use a brief ceremony related to the monthly theme or the one below.

DEN LEADER: We would like to tell you the story behind these wonderful beads. The custom of awarding beads started in the ancient tribes of the Webelos. They were given to braves who did their best to help the tribe and others.

DEN CHIEF: Many moons ago, when the animal world was ruled by Wolves and Bears, the braves of the Webelos tribe feared the strong beast.

DEN LEADER: But some braves, (names names of boys being recognized) still

untried, decided that the best way to live without fear was to learn to understand the creatures of the forest.

DEN CHIEF: So they went, disguised as animals, to live with the wolves and Bears. The animals accepted them and all their brothers called them "Cub" Just as if the braves were their own. This was according to the Law of the Pack).

DEN LEADER: For their bravery and friendliness to the beast, they were given a leather thong with color beads on it. It signified that he knew the ways of the tribe and did his best at everything without worrying if someone else did better. This is the Law which the tribe borrowed from the animals and had the "Cub" learn. (Ask den to form a living circle and repeat the Law of the Pack).

DEN CHIEF: For doing your best in completing these achievements toward your (Wolf/Bear) badge, I award you (boys name) this thong and this bead. May you

always obey the Law of the Pack.