Blue and Gold

Our annual Cub Scout Blue and Gold Banquet was held last night. The theme was Honoring our Veterans. With the help of the Relief Society, we were able to identify 18 military service veterans in our midst. These good men served in all branches of our military, in war and peace, in a period spanning over 50 years. We were honored to have them attend our banquet. We appreciate their service to our country and the example they have set for our boys.

Thanks, Donna, and to everyone else who helped plan and prepare, for the wonderful evening for the Cub Scouts and our Veterans and for all who attended.

Some of our Veterans

Brother and Sister Tuckett


Sister and Brother Baker


Sister and Brother Preator


Brother Heimdal


Sister and Brother Hunsaker


Brother and Sister Crookston



Brother and Sister Nelson


Sister and Brother McKay



Brother Judd and his daughter, Ann


Brother Marrott


I sincerely apologize to two veterans who attended whose pictures I missed -- Brother Fisher and my own husband, Bro. Warren. Bro. Anstead who serves in the Army Reserve as a Chaplain, is currently attending a military training school in Virginia and was unable to attend. We also would like to recognize other brethren who served but were unable to attend our banquet: Brother Kader, Bro. Black, Bro. Nebecker, and Bro. Westover. We thank you all.







Our Cub Master, Donna


Often there's more fun going on behind the scenes. The kitchen is this blogger's favorite place to be at these events. Our Stake Cub Scout representative came as a guest, and helped out in the kitchen. It is the way things work in this group.Here she is (I'm sorry, I don't remember her name, so if you know it, please let me know so I can identify her), along with our own Linda (Bear Den Leader) and Jill (Wolf Den Leader).


Donna not only planned and carried out the awards and program, she also ordered and prepared the food. And then she helped serve it. Annette, our Primary President in the background.

Now, don't they look like they're having fun? Here's Annette and Linda. (This is why I like being in the kitchen!)

Several boys received belt loops and other awards for various activities, but there were a few awarded that were special. Here is Owen pinning his mother (or rather trying to) with her award for helping him earn his Wolf Badge.



And here is mom, Lisa, congratulating her boy.



Joseph earned his Arrow of Light award, the highest that a Cub Scout can achieve, and the only badge from Cub Scouts that will go onto his Boy Scout uniform. He did much of the work for this award while his family was traveling in Europe for nine months in 2008. Congratulations, Joseph. Well done! (and congratulations to the proud parents, who we all know have a major part in any scout's accomplishments).



Here's Joseph bridging to Boy Scouts.



Our Veterans were invited to come forward, and one by one, told us what branch of the military they served in, and when. Our cub scouts came forward to present them with a small token of our appreciation, and salute them. Donna reminded us that while these gentlemen served and returned to their families, there were many who did not. We observed a moment of silence for those who gave their lives so that we might enjoy the freedoms our Constitution promises us, and so that others may also be free from oppression. Our veterans received a standing ovation in appreciation for their service.