The Beaver Patrol's David Crowell Awarded Beads!

Nicholas helps his Dad remove the participant neckerchief.

David Crowell of the Beaver Patrol was awarded his beads at Troop 2's Court of Honor Monday night. Assisted by David's son, Nicholas, Scoutmaster Spain presented all the regalia due to a Scouter who has completed his ticket.  David, who is the Scoutmaster of this fine troop celebrating their 90th anniversary, carries on the fine tradition of Wood Badge trained leaders who have been the leader of this troop. Congratulations Dave on a job well done. We look for more great things from you as well as Troop 2!

Grant Ducote Awarded Beads in Outdoor Ceremony

On a beautiful Monday night, June 10th, in Rogers, Grant Ducote of the Bobwhite Patrol received his beads with Troop 777 looking on.  Presiding over the proceedings was none other than the Scoutmaster of Wood Badge SR-789, Jamie Green.  Also, assisting Jamie with the ceremony to make it even more special was Grant's Dad (T777 Asst SM) and his two sons Chris (Life) and Andrew (Tenderfoot).  
Congratulations Grant!! 

Grant's Dad removes the old neckerchief

 

Chris places the woggle and beads on the new neckerchief

Chris Riehn Awarded Beads at Roundtable

Sharon Pyle helps with the neckerchief

Alan Gunselman displays the beads

Magazine Mountain's District Executive, Chris Riehn, was awarded his Wood Badge beads at a ceremony conducted at the district Roundtable in Russellville  Thursday evening.  Participating in the ceremony were Harold and Sharon Pyle and Chris' in-laws, Alan and Mary Gunselman along with the Scoutmaster of S8-16-11-1.  In addition to the usual regalia Chris was given a special set of carved "Fox" beads made by Alan, a fellow Fox. 

Congratulations Chris!!

Brian Barker Beaded at Troop 36 Court of Honor

Brian Barker of the Beaver Patrol was awarded his beads, woggle and neckerchief at Bentonville's Troop 36 court of honor Monday night, June 3rd.  It was the second attempt to award the beads as the first scheduled award ceremony had to be cancelled due to the extreme weather.  This one went off without any delay.  Brian's wife and son assisted with the beading.  His parents were in attendance too making it a real family event....and speaking of FAMILY...You should know that Brian's wife delivered their next child the day after Wood Badge was over!!  ...AND...they very recently had another addition guaranteeing involvement in Scouting for years to come!!  Thanks for supporting Scouting Brian...and congratulations!! 

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Cleeo Wright Awarded Beads at Pinewood Derby

 
On a beautiful Memorial Day morning Pack 166 of Rogers gathered to compete in their annual Pinewood Derby.  During a break in the very competitive racing Cleeo Wright of the BEAVER Patrol (....got it right THAT time!!)  was awarded his beads, neckerchief and woggle by Scoutmaster Spain.  It was a wonderful time to honor this dedicated Scout leader who has accomplished much and who will accomplish much more as Scouting moves forward.   Congratulations Cleeo!!
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Robert Sutton Awarded Beads at Outdoor Ceremony

On a beautiful Saturday night at Green Valley Bible Camp near Monte Ne, Robert Sutton of the Eagle Patrol conducted his final pack meeting for Pack 121 where he has been Cubmaster of a huge and active Pack.  Before that, however, he was recognized for completing his Wood Badge training and ticket and received his beads from the Scoutmaster assisted by Mark Puente.

It was a huge gathering of active boys, parents, grandparents, and Scout leaders who enjoyed a camp out and dinner cooked outside.  It was quite obvious to this course director that Pack 121 who recognized Robert for his service to the Pack will miss him but that they have benefited greatly from his commitment to Scouting and that he leaves the Pack in the hands of adults who will carry on the example.  How do I know that?...some have signed up for Wood Badge!!
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Triple Beading at May Cornerstone Roundtable

Ty Manning (Owl Patrol) , Don Moseley (Bobwhite Patrol) and Wade Colwell (Eagle Patrol) received their beads at the Cornerstone Roundtable Thursday night.  Many Scouters braved the cold, wet (and weird!) May weather to celebrate with this trio. Congratulations guys!!!

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Don Moseley

Ty Manning

Wade Colwell

Joel Rownak Receives Beads

Joel Rownak, proud Bobwhite Patrol member, received his beads at Troop 122's court of honor Sunday, April 28th in Rogers. Assisted by Tracy Jandebuer and Susan Hennessee, Scoutmaster Spain presented the beads, woggle and neckerchief. 
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Charles Shirley Beaded at Pack 19 Cross Over

Charles Shirley of the Fox Patrol received his beads at the annual Cross Over ceremony for Pack 19.  On what seemed like a cold winter night that was actually a very cold spring night, many adults and boys from Pack 19 enjoyed a great Webelos cross over ceremony as well as getting to celebrate with Charles as he received his beads.  His son, Charley, shown here standing next to him, placed the beads and the neckerchief around his Dad's neck. 

Congratulations Charles!!

Charles kneels so Charley can place beads around his neck.

Bill Coffelt Beaded at Troop 110 Court of Honor

L to R: Pettus Kincannon, Bill Coffelt, Lawson Hembree

Bill Coffelt, the marathon running Antelope, received his Wood Badge regalia at the Spring Court of Honor held by Troop 110 on Monday night.  Bill's achievementsand contributions of his talent and time will be enjoyed by Scouts and Scouters for many years to come. 

Bill, we all congratulate you on a job well done!

The Wood Badge ceremony begins with the placement of the axe in the log.

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Johnny Custer Is Beaded at Troop 7 Banquet

Wood Badge trained Scouters with Johnny....Recognize another Wood Badge Scoutmaster?

 

Johnny Custer of the Bear Patrol received his beads at Troop 7's Red and Tan banquet Monday night.  Troop 7 kept their long tradition of many Wood Badge trained adult volunteers with this award.  Assisting Scoutmaster Spain with the beading were Johnny's sons, Cole and Grant.  Congratulations Johnny!!

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Jeff Neil Beaded at District Banquet!

Jeff Neil of the Owl Patrol was recognized at the Butterfield Trail District Banquet for his achievement in Wood Badge.  Jeff was awarded his beads by Scoutmaster Spain assisted by James Eichling and Mark Fimpel.  Jeff was also recognized at the banquet for his leadership and dedication to the Scout program by being awarded "Scouter of the Year"!!  We all congratulate you Jeff for your hard work and devotion to making Scouting better in Westark Area Council. 

 

 

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Woo Hoo for Talented Team Tyburski!!

At the Blue and Gold banquet for Pack 525 of Bentonville the family duo of Nick and Amanda Tyburski were both awarded their beads, neckerchief and woggle.  The room was packed with enthusiastic Cub Scouts, parents and many honored guests from S8-16-11-1 who attended to honor these two fine leaders for their accomplishment and to say thanks for their leadership of this Pack.  An appearance of Baden-Powell himself (looked a lot like Pettus Kincannon!) began the story of Scouting followed by the beading ceremony.  Scoutmaster of Troop 525, Dennis Lowe, assisted Wood Badge Scoutmaster Spain in the presentation of the recognition items.

You all will be glad to know that you can still say "42" and get the same response we heard at the course.  By the end of the night the whole audience would yell "42" and get the proper "Woo Hoo"!

42....WOO HOOOOOO!!!!

Dennis Lowe, Scoutmaster of Troop 525, assisted with the beading ceremony.

Dennis Lowe places the neckerchief on Nick.

Baden Powell made a special appearance and told his story.

 Congratulations to Nick and Amanda!!!

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