Blue and Gold

Two weekends ago was Jackson's annual Blue and Gold Banquet for Cub Scouts.  This is where we celebrate the Webelos earning their Arrows of Light and moving on or "crossing over" to Boy Scouts.  We also celebrate the various achievements of the other ranks of Cub Scouts.  Jackson earned 2 more silver arrow points (bringing him up to two gold arrow points and fourteen silver arrow points - he's been working hard!)  When the other moms and I saw our Bears going up there, we couldn't help but notice how much bigger our boys were than the Tigers (the brand-new Cub Scouts).  It seems like just yesterday that they were the Tigers!!  Jackson also earned the Religious Emblem and knot.  The outgoing Cubmaster gave us a "State of the Pack" address, and he mentioned that three years ago, our Pack only had 17 boys altogether.  Today, we have 53 boys, and we have 17 Tigers alone.   My husband's recruiting efforts are partially to thank for this. :)  Jackson's den began a revival in the Pack, and we look forward to seeing what this group of boys will bring to Scouting in a couple of years.  Daniel took over as the Cubmaster during Blue and Gold, and Jackson served on the Color Guard for the ceremony.  This summer, he'll be attending Webelos Camp - I can't believe it! 

 

 The theme for this year's banquet was "Ancient Greece,"  which was pretty cool since we're studying Ancient Greece right now for history!  Adah was the only one bold enough to dress up (everyone is encouraged to dress up, and the woman in charge of the whole banquet always looks wonderful - she was Athena this year with a stuffed owl on her shoulder!).  Shiloh designed her outfit for her, and I think she looked fabulous!  :)

 Jackson and some of his den mates receive the Religious Emblem. 

 Jackson is part of the Color Guard for the Webelos' Cross-over.

 Jackson is sneaking a look for me to take a picture!  Love that face.

 Adah didn't want to pose at the banquet for a picture, so Shiloh took pictures when we got home.  Doesn't she look Greek? :)  She received many compliments on her outfit at the banquet.

We love to support Jackson and Daniel at these events (and, hopefully, Nathaniel in the coming years once we get a handle on destructive behaviors and habits! :) ) and we look forward to many more.  Although the Boy Scouts are currently being assaulted for their stand to organize as they see fit (even though they're a private organization that accepts no government funds), our leadership in Greene County is committed to a quality program that focuses on giving boys opportunities for leadership, character development, outdoor exploration, and fun, and we are aiming for Eagle Scouts in the Houseworth household! :)   (Caveat - if they don't make Eagle, we'll still love them. :) ).With Daniel as Cubmaster of Pack 174, we're confident that our Pack will achieve great things. 

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