The Webelos II (Arrow of Light Scout) leader is responsible for organizing/creating the arrow of light (AOL) plaques for the boys.
To help get started, our pack has gathered a number of helpful resources below. Feel free to suggest additions/instructions/etc!
Steps:
1. Order/arrange for AOL plaques to be made. (don't misspell the boys names, as we did in the image above). In 2017, we used this Etsy business (My Arrow of Light) to order plaques...it was a hit. Expect this to take at least two weeks for creating and shipping.
2. Confirm you have all of the right materials for decorating the arrow, different colored tape, scissors/exacto knife
3. Double check the plaques for accuracy as soon as you receive them.
4. Plan a meeting with Webelos parents to decorate the arrows - all boys plaques should be created...not just those whose parents are able to show). This diagram seems to be the best description of how to color the arrow for your webelos' achievements. The Pack should have each of the tape colors for you to use. If not, you can purchase what you need and submit expenses to the pack (cost should be reasonable).
5. Bring the completed arrows and plaques to the Blue and Gold celebration for presentation! Please arrive at least 15 mins early!
Other Links that may be helpful:
Google Search for Arrow of Light Decorations
Arrow of Light Assembly Kit by AwardArrowKits.com
Arrow of light Striping
MeritBadge.org
Arrow of Light Ceremony - as long as we have the Arrow of Light Scouts help with our celebration, we shouldn't need this scripted ceremony
To help get started, our pack has gathered a number of helpful resources below. Feel free to suggest additions/instructions/etc!
Steps:
1. Order/arrange for AOL plaques to be made. (don't misspell the boys names, as we did in the image above). In 2017, we used this Etsy business (My Arrow of Light) to order plaques...it was a hit. Expect this to take at least two weeks for creating and shipping.
2. Confirm you have all of the right materials for decorating the arrow, different colored tape, scissors/exacto knife
3. Double check the plaques for accuracy as soon as you receive them.
4. Plan a meeting with Webelos parents to decorate the arrows - all boys plaques should be created...not just those whose parents are able to show). This diagram seems to be the best description of how to color the arrow for your webelos' achievements. The Pack should have each of the tape colors for you to use. If not, you can purchase what you need and submit expenses to the pack (cost should be reasonable).
5. Bring the completed arrows and plaques to the Blue and Gold celebration for presentation! Please arrive at least 15 mins early!
Other Links that may be helpful:
Google Search for Arrow of Light Decorations
Arrow of Light Assembly Kit by AwardArrowKits.com
Arrow of light Striping
MeritBadge.org
Arrow of Light Ceremony - as long as we have the Arrow of Light Scouts help with our celebration, we shouldn't need this scripted ceremony