The Pack held a crossing over ceremony and celebrated the Cubs’ accomplishments during the Blue and Gold Ceremony on Jan. 31. The event was held at the American Legion Post 59 in Fredonia, and was attended by Cubs and their families, as well as Scouts and Leaders from Troop 267. Cub Scouts can begin as early as Kindergarten in the Lion Den. They then progress through the ranks, including Tiger, Wolf, Bear, and Webelo, before reaching the rank of Arrow of Light and crossing over to the Troop.

As the Cubs crossed the bridge with their parents walking alongside them, Scouts from the Troop waited at the other end to welcome them into their ranks. Each slat of the bridge bears one of the twelve points of the Scout law; a Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent. The Cubs’ parents were each presented with the Arrow of Light pin, recognizing that parents work alongside their children throughout their Cub Scout journey to achieve goals and progress through the ranks. Following the ceremony, everyone celebrated with a beautiful custom cake made by Holly Field that featured a miniature bridge with each of the Cubs’ photos standing on it, joining two cakes, one displaying the Cub Scouts logo, and the other with the BSA logo.

Arrow of Light Cubs who crossed over to the Troop are: Tanner Damon, son of Kyle and Kristina Damon, Tyler Field, son of Damion and Holly Field, Bryce Gustafson, son of Brian and Jaimee Gustafson, Ben Siebert, son of Bill and Nicki Siebert, Milo Wille, son of Toby and Leslie Wille, and Eli Williams, son of Nick and Alison Williams. Holly Field served as their Den Leader throughout their Cub Scout careers. Field served as a committee member and leader in the Pack for 14 years, and the committee wishes to express their sincere gratitude for her dedication and helping the Cubs succeed!

Pack 267’s Den Leaders are: Dawn Rudyk, Lions, Courtney McIntyre, Tigers, Dave Kelly, Wolves, Toby Wille, Bears, and Erik and Caitlin Barkley, Webelos. The committee is: Nate Kropp, Cubmaster, Max Alguire, Committee President, Jessica Berdyck, Treasurer, Leslie Wille, Secretary and Popcorn Kernel, Andrea Spengler, Advancement Chair and Troop Liaison, and Cathy Derucher, Activities Chair.

From left are Milo Wille, Tyler Field, Bryce Gustafson, Tanner Damon, Eli Williams, and Ben Siebert advanced from Cub Scouts to the Troop.

Cub Scouts is a 100% volunteer led nonprofit organization. Pack 267 is always accepting new Cubs at any level on an ongoing basis. Membership in the Pack is open to boys and girls in Kindergarten through fifth grade. If you are interested in learning more or joining Cub Scouts, please email CubScoutsPack267@gmail.com or send a message through our Facebook page, Facebook.com/FredoniaPack267