Rod Powell and Don Kinser Awarded Beads

L to R: Rod Powell, Glenda Doss, Misty Rathbun, Don Kinser

Saturday, February 16, was the day Pack 53 celebrated Cub Scouting with a Blue and Gold banquet and we all celebrated the earning of Wood Badge beads by two leaders, Don Kinser (Fox Patrol) of Pack 53 and Rod Powell (Bear Patrol) of Troop 54.  In a ceremony led by both Troop Guide Harold Pyle and Scoutmaster John Spain, these two participants in Wood Badge S8-16-11-1 were awarded their beads, woggle and neckerchief. 

Congratulations Rod and Don!!!!

A Quadruple Beading Ceremony

The Cornerstone District Camporee will be remembered for a long time for a lot of reasons: the Battle of Prairie Grove reenactment, the unusually warm weather and the huge gathering of many Scouts and Scouters from across the entire Council and even neighboring states.  Wood Badge folks will remember it for not just all of that but also for the beading of four individuals who had completed their tickets.  Susan Hennessee, Bill Hennessee, Malinda Pitts, and Tom Pitts were all honored at the closing campfire for their accomplishments.  Bill, who serves our country in the National Guard, received special permission to attend and drove all the way to the Camporee for this special recognition after which he returned to duty. That is the kind of dedication that Troop 1 has shown to Scouting!  

Congratulations to these four leaders!....and that reminds me, how is YOUR ticket coming?  There are only five months left to complete it!!  If you need help please contact your ticket counselor.
John Spain
Scoutmaster, S8-16-11-1

Photograph provided by Gary Yandell shown below:

From L to R: Bill Hennessee, Susan Hennessee, Malinda Pitts, and Tom Pitts

Tim Smith Receives Beads at Camporee

Tim Smith, who actually finished his ticket a few months ago received his beads at the Magazine District Camporee on October 13th at beautiful Lake Nimrod.  The weather was kind as the fierce storms that evening held off long enough for the campfire and beading to be completed before becoming a real weather event.  Here are a few pictures from the ceremony.  You might recognize the guy on the right...you remember him...the Boudreau's Candy Store sign!!
Congratulations Tim!!!

Tim receiving his woggle from Harold Pyle,

Wood Badge Beads Awarded to Chris Monk

In a ceremony at the Butterfield Trail Roundtable on September 13th, Chris Monk was awarded his Wood Badge beads, neckerchief and woggle.  Pettus Kincannon, Scoutmaster of course SR-1028, presided and filled in for John Spain who rumor has it was associating with banjo players in Kansas at the time.

Chris is the fourth member of the Eagle patrol to finish his ticket!!  If anybody is wondering there are FOUR Eagles, one Fox, one Bear, one Buffalo and two Antelopes finished so far.

Congratulations to Chris for reaching his goal!!!!

Pettus Kincannon explains the significance of the Wood Badge regalia

Chris receives certificate while his sons look on. 

Darrin Coon Awarded Beads At Troop 84 Meeting

Darrin Coon of the Eagle Patrol was awarded his beads at Troop 84's meeting on September 10th. Darrin serves as the Scoutmaster of Troop 84 which meets at United Methodist Church in Siloam Springs.  Darrin's wife and all five of his sons, including two who are Eagle Scouts and students at John Brown University, attended to present the beads, woggle, and certificate.  Gary Yandell who received his beads just last week provided the photos below.

Congratulations and thanks to Darrin on a great job completing the ticket and serving as Scoutmaster for this great troop of boys!

Gary Yandell Receives Beads!

Gary Yandell of the Fox patrol was awarded his beads at a ceremony at the Cornerstone District Roundtable on September 6th.  Mark Puente and Barry Cobbs assisted as well as the entire Yandell family who were also there to honor him.

I usually post a few photos here of the event but Gary, who is always the professional, video recorded it in its entirety and it is posted here!!!

Gary's Video--Sept 6, 2012

Congratulations Gary for completing the course and ticket!! 

Snaggle's Trip to the Olympics

I hope all of you enjoyed watching the Olympics and keeping up with our Irish friend, Snaggle, as he traveled the world visiting Scout groups on his way to the Olympics.  He brought fun and good will to all the nations he visited which included China, Australia, South Africa, Malta and of course Harrison, Arkansas in the USA.  Here are just a few of his pictures from the trip to London.  You can find many more on his FaceBook page, "Snaggles Olympic Tour".

Snaggle with one of the official Olympic torches.

Snaggle is ready to go!  YAY team!

A little card playing on the way.

Snaggle's friend enjoys some ice cream

More friends.

Castlerock Cubs with Snaggle at Buckingham Palace

At Gilwell!!!....bonus points if you recognize the guy in the back!

Riding the Eye for a great view of London

Always a ham for the camera...

Leaving early in the morning from Castlerock, Ireland.