Mark Puente Awarded Beads at Camporee!

Mark Puente of the Antelope Patrol  has joined the list of folks who have completed their Wood Badge ticket.  Mark was awarded his beads, neckerchief and woggle at the closing campfire of the Cornerstone District's Camporee.  Assistant Scoutmaster of S8-16-11-1, Charles Parish, was the master of ceremonies. 

Congratulations Mark!!!

Mark Puente receiving his regalia.

The reason Mark became a Scout leader...his family who supports his "One Hour a Week"!

(Photos by fellow S8-16-11-1 Wood Badger, Gary Yandell)

Misty Rathbun Awarded Beads!

Misty Rathbun received her hard-earned beads, woggle and neckerchief at Pack 53's April 17th Pack meeting. Glenda Doss and Don Kinser assisted with the ceremony.

It was a lovely outdoor event on a gorgeous Spring evening overlooking the pond at Liberty Park in Greenwood.  Before the ceremony the boys planted a lot of trees around the pond that are sure to make the park more beautiful for many years to come.  This is just one example of how hard working these dedicated leaders are, how much they care about their community, and how much fun they bring to their Dens and Pack.  Please join me in extending congratulations to Misty for her great leadership!

Glenda Doss places Misty's Wood Badge regalia around her neck.

...and here is Misty with her Den...the real reason she decided to attend Wood Badge.

(More pictures of the event are located here:
https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/100875929882172203792/albums/5732567357277002049)

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!!!!