Cub Scouts receiving the Arrow of Light and advancing to Boy Scouts include Quad Klosek, Landon Scott, Zeke Gebhards, and Silas Lester.

Brian Vette was the guest speaker at the Blue & Gold Banquet.

Tarkio Cub Scout Pack 88 held the annual Blue & Gold Banquet at Tarkio First Baptist Church Wednesday, March 15, 2023. Over 80 scouts, family members and guests gathered to celebrate the past year of scouting and recognize scouts that attained their den badges through completion of their respective den activities.

Following the presentation of colors and a meal, the following advancements were recognized:

Lion Den (kindergarten) – Marvel Lester and Lane Reed

Tiger Den (first grade) – Kash Wheeler, Everett Scott, Bennett Peregrine, Damon Lambert, and Simon Piveral

Wolf Den (second grade) – Diesyl Slemp

Bear Den (third grade) – Ailee Ohnmacht, Jeremiah Lester, and Tavyn Riley

Webelos I (fourth grade) – Cayson Martin, Tucker Wheeler, Vera Hale, and Winston Hogue

Webelos II Arrow of Light (fifth grade) – Landon Scott, Quad Klosek, Zeke Gebhards, and Silas Lester.

The Arrow of Light is the highest rank a Cub Scout can reach. These Cub Scouts now continue their scouting adventures as Boy Scouts and will participate in troop activities. Troop 88 Scoutmaster Tim Vette was present to welcome the Arrow of Light recipients into the local troop.

In addition to award presentations and recognition of volunteers, remarks were provided by Justin Duncan, District Executive from the BSA Pony Express Council. Brian Vette also spoke to scouts as the evening’s guest speaker. Brian shared reflections on his time in scouting and how he continues to strives to follow the Cub Scout motto to “Do Your Best.”