Ceremonies - Bear

Wonderful Beads Personnel: Den Leader, Den Chief, boys being recognized Equipment: Immediate Recognition Kit Arrangement: Have boys sitting in semi circle facing Den Leader and Den Chief Den Leader: We would like to tell you the story behind these wonderful beads.  The custom of awarding beads started in the tribe of Webelos.  The beads were given to braves who did their best to help the tribe and the people. Den Chief: Many moons ago, when the animal world was ruled by wolves and bears, the braves of the Webelos tribe feared these strong beasts. Den Leader: But some of the braves (name the boys to be recognized) decided that the best way to live without fear was to understand the creatures of the forest. Den Chief: So they went, disguised as animals to live with the wolves and the bears.   The animals accepted them as their brothers.  They called them "Cubs" just as if the braves were their own.  This was according to the Law of the Pack. Den Leader: For their bravery and friendliness to the beast, the braves were given a leather thong with colored beads on it.  it signified that they knew the ways of the tribe and did their best at everything without worrying if someone did better.  This is the law which the tribe borrowed from the animals and taught to all the Cubs. Den Chief: For doing you best in completing three achievements toward your (Wolf or Bear) badge, I award you this thong and this bead.  may you always obey the Law of the Pack.