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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