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Originally Posted by MysticCat
And if I recall correctly, Vigil cannot be "earned." It's an honor that is bestowed by fellow Arrowmen.
And you're right that, if they're 5th graders, it would be Arrow of Light, not OA. Often, Arrow of Light is awarded at the same ceremony where boys bridge up to Boy Scouts, since a few of the requirements are likely to happen in the months leading up to bridging. Lots of packs look for ways to "liven" it up -- our Cubmaster is looking into having some OA members come next year for our boys. It sounds like carnation's pack went for an OA-inspired Arrow of Light ceremony.
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That is true about Vigil. The arrowman has to do a tremendous amount of work in OA which is still no guarantee that he will be nominated for this honor.
Most OA chapters have a Ceremonies Team. My son's chapter's team did many, many Arrow of Light ceremonies for Web2s in the spring. One Pack had the ceremony during a Blue and Gold Banquet so even the little Tigers could see the ceremony. What was nice about this particular event is that 2 of the OA teammembers were older hsers who were very tall and of course had deep voices and then there was one member who the Cubs could identify with a but as he still looks and sounds like a kid.
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