Arrow of Light & on to Boy Scouts

Curt is anal & detailed about a lot of things. And one of those things is Scouts...especially where our boys are concerned. He earned his Eagle by the time he was 14 without the help and support of a father (with the help of great leaders), and our boys will be expected to do the same, with a very active and 'move-it-along-boy' force (aka Curt). Those who know Curt know that when it comes to Scouts...he's not kiddin' around. Funny when you think of it cause he's not exactly your rough 'n' tumble camping pee in the wilderness freak. In fact it would appear he's the very opposite. But not so. He's not the greatest at putting together a tent or widdling a weapon out of a stick, or even putting a pinewood derby car together in the right direction with everything in the correct holes....but the passion and excitement and administrative know-how is definitely there.

You don't mess with Curt when it comes to the details and planning...ONLY because it's 'for the good of the boys.' This post wasn't supposed to be about Curt but the whole point is that he recently volunteered to help out in Cub Scouts (although not his calling) to help spiff up the program and make sure it was running properly and that awards are purchased and given in a timely manner...for the boys. It generates excitement and a sense of accomplishment when they're rewarded for their achievements say, when they happen instead of 4-6 months later. Our current 'organizers' haven't ever done an Arrow of Light Ceremony...you know, for the highest award in Cub Scouting. To some it wouldn't matter, but for those that know how it's usually run at that level...what a shame. SO a bonus to this is that Curt put together the ceremony for Brayden's Arrow of Light that our cub master and his webelos leader presented

and it was more than just presenting the award...a ceremony that every recipient should have. It was held at a local park, and those who attended could learn about the symbolism in scouting and how very special this award truly is...the only one that 'moves on up' with you into Boy Scouts.

...And a couple of weeks later he went on his first campout as a Boy Scout! He loves his new leaders and it's good to be back with the boys in his age group (he's the youngest of them all!) It co$t a pretty penny to get him ready, but now he's prepared with all his little gadgets and camping gear. They went to a campground here in San Marcos with some other troops and prepared all their meals and completed a five mile hike. How great to be a Boy Scout!