Merritt's Scouting Feats

Merritt has been a good little scouter.  He hasn't always been excited to do everything that has been required, but he's done it with good will for the most part.  The Webelos year is an exciting one with all fun pins to earn and the Arrow of Light to strive for.  Merritt earned 12 pins over the course of the year and was awarded his Webelos badge in March.

This picture cracks me up because he still had his "Savior of the World" long hair style and looks like a cross between a Beatles member and a Muppet.  I'm grateful we have this picture because we were having camera issues and its the only one we got the whole night!!

In June, Merritt was awarded the Arrow of Light.  Having been a Webelos leader in the past, I knew how much work went into getting the Arrow of Light and how not as many Webelos Scouts actually receive it.  I was surprised how emotional I was when Merritt was awarded his.  I am so proud of him for doing something so worthwhile and hope he will continue on and become an Eagle Scout.

Sister Gregory talks about the Arrow of Light and how hard Merritt has worked to get it.

I got to pin Merritt's badge on.

Merritt was given a certificate and an actual arrow decorated with blue and yellow feathers.

Finally, at the end of July, Merritt had his final Cub Scout pack meeting.  He was honored with two other boys and crossed the "bridge" into the 11-year old Scout program.  His new leaders are wonderful and I am excited for all the things he will learn.

Sister Gregory (love her!) removes Merritt's Webelos neckerchief and slide.

Merritt and Chad cross the bridge and are greeted by the 11 year old Scout leader.

Merritt receives his Boy Scout neckerchief from a fellow Scout.

The new group recites together their troop chant or slogan or song or whatever it is (I can't keep track of all this stuff!)...

and end with a Native American war whoop!

It's crazy to think that we won't have another pack meeting to go to until Grant turns 8!  Awwww!  Stop getting so big you kids!!!