Glenda Doss Awarded First Set of Beads!

It is a great pleasure to report that the first ticket of S8-16-11-1 has been completed and full Wood Badge regalia awarded.  Glenda Doss (Eagle Patrol)  received her beads, neckerchief and woggle at a special ceremony at Pack 53's Blue and Gold Banquet on Feb 25 in Jenny Lind. (between Fort Smith and Greenwood). 

...And here is a picture of why she decided to  attend Wood Badge in the first place...all of the smiling and lucky boys to have Glenda for their leader!! They will be moving up to second year Webelos and in only a year from now will be heading to Boy Scouts with their Wood Badge trained leader. 

Please join me in congratulating Glenda on a job well done....but only just beginning!
John Spain
Scoutmaster, S8-16-11-1

Snaggle goes Snowboarding!

Snaggle left Ireland not thinking that he might need a hat and coat for colder weather.  He has now been outfitted properly so he could try snowboarding in Arkansas!! 

Go Snaggle, go!! 

Snaggle Visits Camp Orr!

Snaggle, being an adventurous sort of guy, wanted to see where Wood Badge S8-16-11-1 was held the first weekend so his hostess Polly, took him for the trip.  He got to visit the Ponca Elk Education Center as well where he learned about the animals of the area and insisted on posing with all of them in the exhibits. 

Have fun Snaggle!!

Snaggle hangs on!...."Bearly!"

Snaggle climbs to get a better view

Twin Falls at Camp Orr (Sometimes called Triple Falls)

 

Trumpeter Swans

Camp Orr's vespers area

Oh No!...Watch out Snaggle!!

Snaggle Visits Pack 160

Snaggle presided over a Pack meeting of Pack 160 in Harrison recently.  As you can see everyone had a great time and appreciated meeting Snaggle who handed out awards and shook hands with his new friends.  The pictures below say it all!!!

Welcome to America, Snaggle!

As you all remember, Snaggle was sent on an around the world adventure by his Cub Scouts in Castlerock, Ireland. He has been to Hong Kong, Australia and now he is in Harrison, Arkansas at Polly's house to meet the Scouts and Scouters there before he continues his long journey to other countries on his way to the London Olympics.

We will keep you posted on his adventures but for now, here is his picture.  I'm sure he needs a little rest after such a long trip!  Welcome to Arkansas Snaggle!!!!