How Do You Make Arrow Of Light Plaque Awards?
The Arrow of Light is the highest award available to Webelos Cub Scouts. Webelos complete many steps to prove they are ready to take the next step in scouting and enter a Boy Scout troop, thus earning the honor. You may wish to present the boys with a plaque to commemorate their achievement. You can make the entire Arrow of Light plaque award yourself or as a pack, except for the brass name plaques which will need to be ordered from a trophy shop. Purchase wooden arrows for each boy from a sporting goods store. Blue and yellow fletched arrows are traditional but not necessary. Cut 2-inch by 4-inch wood planks down to 36 inches for each plaque you make. Paint the wood stain onto the planks, applying an even coat. Allow the stain to dry for two hours, and paint on a second coat if necessary. Center the arrow on the blank. Mark the spot right behind the arrowhead and immediately in front of the fletching with a pencil. Draw an arch onto the plaque from one pencil mark to the other. Draw l
