Webelos Crossing the Bridge
and OA Tapout

This year, the Troop 6 “Crossing the Bridge” ceremony will take place at French Park , preceded by a potluck dinner.

5:30 p.m.                            Gathering at the shelter at the top of the hill in French Park prior to Potluck Dinner.

6:00 p.m.                                Potluck dinner (cheese pizza + items brought by patrol families)

6:15 p.m.                                Friends of Scouting Presentation

6:30 – 6:45 p.m.                  “Crossing the Bridge” twilight ceremony begins at a bridge over the creek and concludes at the Troop 6-constructed bridge along the creek path about five minutes down the trail.  Luminaria will light the way.  The new scouts will be led west through the woods along the creek path toward the bridge while the rest of the troop, parents and guests follow behind.  There is a shortcut available that involves crossing the creek, for the adventurous.  In the event of rain or if the trail is too muddy, we’ll conduct the ceremony at the bridge over the creek.

7:15 p.m. (at the latest)      New scouts cross the bridge and receive Troop 6 numeral, red epaulets, red neckerchiefs and slides as symbols of their graduation to Boy Scouts

7:30 - 8:00 p.m.                    Parent Meeting

What to bring

Gear:  Hiking boots (if you have them) or second-hand shoes (the trail may be a little sloppy);

            Flashlights and headlamps; ponchos/raingear in the event (heaven forbid) of rain

Lanterns:  If you have one (Coleman, battery-powered or candle) you can bring, let your patrol                           

             leader know by March 21

 Chow:

            New scout families:  No need to bring anything other than yourselves and your family

            Red Blue Jays Patrol:  Desert item for 40

            Trailblazer Patrol:  Appetizers and snacks for 40

            Crazy Flaming Pigeons Patrol:  Covered dish for 40

            Blue Oxen Patrol:  Beverages for 40

  R.S.V.P./Questions:  Call Kevin Sigward at 351-2603 or e-mail at KLSigward.pe@fuse.net by March 21 with the number in your family who will attend and the item(s) you will bring

Kevin L. Sigward