On Wednesday 9/4/03, the numbers in the Scout Troop rose dramatically when seven of the Cubs were invested into the Troop.
The evening started with the Cubs getting their Moving On awards, their length of service awards and formally saying goodbye to Sharon, Paul, Michele and the rest of the Pack.
Once the Cubs had gone home, we started the investiture ceremony. Before the new Scouts were invested however, the two new Patrol Leaders were given their P.L.’s badges and the badges of their newly named patrols – Eagle and Tiger (which have already started to become called Eeyore & Tigger!).
Then it was time to invest the new Scouts. All their parents were invited and cameras were at the ready. It took some time to invest seven new Scouts. After all were invested, they were given their patrol badges.
With the ceremony over, parents & Scouts were invited to have a cup of tea and some biscuits and a chat.
Nick
18/4/03
