Last night we had a ceremony at our Cub Scout pack meeting and my 11 boys all received their Arrow of light awards. I've been their Den Leader for 5 years and last night was their final Pack meeting as they head off to Boy Scouts.

Had a nice ceremony where I awarded them, shook there hands, and then we gave each other a salute. Got to my son did the same and then gave him a big hug. He wasn't happy and said I embarassed him on stage.

Being the caring father that I am I said "Don't Care, that hug was for me"

Followed it up w/ a big Powerpoint Presentation of them through the years, even got a few moms to tear up.....very satisfying night.

Just thought I'd share

Wow! Five years with the same Den you are a Man on a mission.You must be proud congrats :kewl:

Have one on me :gu:


Bob

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Thats what its all about :kewl: Good job!

Attaboy Dad :kewl:

Thats cool you gave something back to the community, I would think what kids take in at that age stays with them forever. Good deeds don't go un-noticed. :btu:

karma points are through the roof bud! good on you! You must've been smiling like crazy, hell you're still smilin' :kewl: :kewl:

karma points are through the roof bud! good on you! You must've been smiling like crazy, hell you're still smilin' :kewl: :kewl:

Still am....Feels good to have picked up 11 boys and let them go as 11 young men.....also have confirmation that 10 of them have signed w/ a Boy Scout troop so they will hopefully keep this going.

It is great that you have made a difference in those young boys lives. I hope they cary those skills with them through everything.

that,s awesome --a memory for a life time === I show my kids that I love them everytime I see them /// daddies little girl -ya can figure // but my son / I give him a hug {&} a kiss whenever I see him /no matter where we are /he,s not ambarresed [sp]
Its geat your that involved -- the may make a difference to these boys you,ll never know ,.,.,., :kewl: :kewl:

That is awesome DF. Thanks for sharing some good news. No one ever hears about folks like you unless they are doing something inappropriate.

Cool , scouting is definitely something good for kids.

Great Job TDF....You should be proud!! That is a great accomplishment!!! :btu: :btu:

That's great Dad! I'm the Wolf den leader for Pack 44 next door in Newbury, I have 9 boys in my den. It will be interesting to see how many stick with it through the second year of Webelos. I lost 3 after Tigers but then picked up 3 new boys this year. Keep up the good work!