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CARIBBEANCUB SCOUTPROGRAMMECUB SCOUT BOOKMEMBERSHIP BADGE & BRONZE ARROW AWARDTHE SCOUT ASSOCIATION OF THE BAHAMAS
Name:I was Invested on:AkelaBronze Arrow Completed:AkelaBronze Arrow Presented:AkelaGOOD SCOUTINGNOW, LETS GO FOR THE SILVER!THE SCOUT ASSOCIATION OF THE BAHAMAS - CUB SCOUT MEMBERSHIP BADGE AND BRONZE ARROW
CARIBBEANCUB SCOUTPROGRAMMECUB SCOUT BOOKWelcome to the World Organization of the Scout Movement. You are about tobecome a member of the World-Wide Brotherhood of Scouts with over 54 millionboys and girls in 216 countries and territories.CUB SCOUT MEMBERSHIP BADGETo become a Cub Scout you will have to be invested by your Cub Scout Leader andreceive your Membership Badge and be allowed to wear the uniform. Here is whatyou have to complete in order to gain the Membership Badge:Know and understand the meaning and significance of the Cub ScoutPromise and Law.Know the Scout Salute, Sign, Handshake and Motto.Know the Grand Howl.Be told the First Jungle Story and the History of Scouting and CubScouting.(a) KNOW AND UNDERSTAND THE SIGNIFICANCEOF THE CUB SCOUT PROMISE AND LAWTHE PROMISEOn my honour I promise that I will do my bestTo do my duty to God, the Queen, and my CountryTo help other people at all timesAnd to keep the Cub Scout Law.I promise to do my best; the word “I” makes the promise a personal thing. Promiseis a special word, and means that you will do whatever you have said you would do.To do my duty to God; attend and take part in church activities, go out of your wayto help people, especially the very young and the very old. Say grace at mealtimes, on waking up each day and before bed at night.THE SCOUT ASSOCIATION OF THE BAHAMAS - CUB SCOUT MEMBERSHIP BADGE AND BRONZE ARROW1
To the Queen and Country; Queen Elizabeth is also the Queen of The Bahamas aswell as of England. Our Laws are made in her name and you do your duty to theQueen by keeping the Laws. Don't go damaging property as that is against the law.Standing at the Alert whenever the National Anthem is played is a way of doing yourduty to the Country.To help other people; another part of duty to God.To keep the Cub Scout Law; the Cub Scout Law is like the law in Basketball andother games and sports. If you follow the laws, or rules, you will have a good timeplaying the games and sports. The same applies with the Cub Scout Pack; you willhave a good time and learn many interesting things.THE CUB SCOUT LAW:Cub Scouts always do their best,Think of others before themselvesAnd do a good turn every dayThe original “Law of the Wolf Cub Pack” as it was called, was changed in1966.The Law was altered in November, 1992. Because of the entry of girls in theScout Movement.Cub Scouts always do their best; this is like the Promise. As you grow older youwill be able to do better because you know more and are always learning more.Think of others before themselves; this is helping other people without beingselfish.And do a good turn every day; this does not mean you should only do one goodturn per day but to always be kind and helpful.(b) KNOW THE CUB SCOUT SALUTE, SIGN HANDSHAKE AND MOTTOAll members of the Scout Movement use the same SALUTE with threefingers of the right hand held straight and with the thumb holding the littlefinger in a bent position as in the sketch, and touching your forehead aboveyour right eye. You salute your Akela and other Leaders when you report tothem, during the Grand Howl and at Flag Break.The Scout Sign is made with the right hand as in the Salute but only atshoulder height. This is used when making or renewing our Promise orwhen greeting a sister or brother Scouter out of uniform.2THE SCOUT ASSOCIATION OF THE BAHAMAS - CUB SCOUT MEMBERSHIP BADGE AND BRONZE ARROW
The Scout Handshake is with the left hand. Robert Baden-Powell, the Founder ofScouting, brought this handshake back from Africa where spears and shields wereused in war and it was a sign of trust to give your left hand in a handshake as youhad to discard your shield and leave yourself defenseless even though you still hadyour spear as did the person. So the left handshake is a sign of trust, and so byusing this handshake Scouts show their trust in one another.The Scout Motto is BE PREPARED. BP wrote “It is certain that many of youwill, at one time or another, get a chance to save a life. You must beprepared for it. You should know what to do the moment an accident occursand do it there and then”. As a Cub Scout you should be prepared for anyemergency.(c) KNOW THE GRAND HOWLThis is the special greeting that the Cubs of the Pack give to Akela and is used atthe beginning and ending of the meeting. It also helps the Pack to remember thepromise they have made.The Cubs form a circle around Akela who stands facing the Duty Sixer witharms raised sideways at shoulder height. The Pack squats when Akela's arms arelowered to his/her sides and they call out “Akela, we'll do our best”. At the wordBEST the Cub Scouts jump up and stand at the alert. The Duty Sixer calls out“Cubs, do your best”, and with a smart salute the Pack calls back “We will do ourbest”. The Cubs salute on the word WILL.(d) BE TOLD THE FIRST JUNGLE STORY ANDTHE HISTORY OF SCOUTING AND CUB SCOUTINGThe Leaders in the Cub Scout Pack are known by thenames of characters in THE JUNGLE BOOKSTORIES written by Rudyard Kipling around 1900.Akela will tell you the story where you will hearabout Akela – the Leader of the wolves, Kaa – thesnake, Mowgli – the little boy who lived with thewolves, Baloo – the bear who taught Mowgli the Lawof the Jungle, Bagheera – the black panther whotaught Mowgli how to hunt, Chil – the kite (a bird ofprey), Hathi – the elephant, Raksha – the mother wolf, Rama – the leader of thebuffalo herd and Shere Khan – the tiger.SCOUTING HISTORYThe Scout Movement was started by Robert Baden-Powell who was born in Londonon February 22nd 1857. BP, as he was often known, became a soldier and served inIndia and Africa. Whilst in Africa in 1899 he and his troop of 1000 men successfullydefended the town of Mafeking for seven months against an attacking force of 9000African warriors.THE SCOUT ASSOCIATION OF THE BAHAMAS - CUB SCOUT MEMBERSHIP BADGE AND BRONZE ARROW3
BP wrote a book “Aids to Scouting” about training in the army and discovered that itwas being used as a text-book in some boys' schools. In 1907 BP took twenty boys ofdifferent homes and backgrounds to the first Scout Camp on Brownsea Island inPoole Harbour, England. The boys were divided into four Patrols and the camp was agreat success. In 1908 he rewrote the book in six two-weekly issues called “Scoutingfor Boys”. Boys bought it and formed themselves into Patrols.WHEN SCOUTING HAS BEGANBaden Powell resigned from the army in order to devote all histime to Scouting. In 1912 he went around the world to meetScouts in many countries. In 1916, many younger boys werewishing to become Scouts, so Baden Powell began the CubScout Programme for boys of 8 to 11 years old. (At that timethey were called WOLF CUBS).At the last event of the First Scout Jamboree in London, in1920, he was declared “Chief Scout of the world”.When he was eighty his health began to fail, so he andLady Baden-Powell, who was Chief Girl Guide, went to live inKenya, in East Africa, until he died on January 8th, 1941.Lady Baden-Powell died on 25th June, 1977 and her ashes werescattered over BP’s grave. The headstone carries both theScout and the Guide emblems.THE HISTORY OF SCOUTING IN THE BAHAMASThe Bahamas Association as it was then called, came into being in February,1913 and was officially recognized by Imperial Headquarters in London on March 19,1913.Miss Evelyn Lobb, who was a member of the Government House Staff, wasinstrumental in forming the 1st Bahamas Troop. This first troop, which was attached tothe Nassau Grammar School, was very quickly followed by others, the 2nd, an openTroop, the 3rd, sponsored by St. Matthew's Church, and two Out Island Troops, onInagua and at George Town, Exuma.The 1920's was a period of expansion and consolidation in Scouting,culminating with the visit in 1930 by Baden Powell.Baden Powell arrived in February, 1930 and was met by all the Scouts andGuides upon his arrival at Prince George Wharf. On that occasion, Gordon O'Brienwas presented with the Bronze Cross (the highest award for gallantry in Scouting) forhis part in rescuing twelve women and children from a ship in distress during thehurricane of September, 1929.In 1947 Peter Cole became Chief Commissioner and held that position until1959. In 1948 Bill Pemberton became Assistant Commissioner for Cubs and it waslargely due to his efforts that the Cub Section was built up to its present strongposition.4THE SCOUT ASSOCIATION OF THE BAHAMAS - CUB SCOUT MEMBERSHIP BADGE AND BRONZE ARROW
In 1948 saw the introduction of Sea Scouting to The Bahamas. DurwardKnowles became the First Assistant Commissioner of Sea Scouts in 1952.In 1955 the Eighth World Jamboree was held at Niagara Falls, Canada, and theBahamas was represented by 34 Scouts.In 1959, largely through the influence of Sir Raynor Arthur, The Crown leased 36acres of land at Adelaide to the Movement for use as a camping ground.In 1960 the first ever Scout Wood Badge Preliminary Training Course was run inThe Bahamas under the leadership of Bruce McKie.In November, 1967, Mr. Maceo Coakley was appointed Chief Commissioner.In 1972 planning began to move The Bahamas from a branch of the ScoutAssociation of the United Kingdom to an Association of its own within the WorldMovement of Scouting.The year 1973 saw the appointment of Mr. John Phillpot as ChiefCommissioner.In August 1974 The Bahamas received its Charter as the 107th Member of TheWorld Scout Movement at the Inter-American Scout Conference in Miami FloridaU.S.A., and the new name became, The Scout Association of The Bahamas. Mr. MaceoCoakley was appointed as the first non-Governor Chief Scout of The Bahamas and Mr.Bill Pemberton was elected as President of the newly charted Association.In 1975 an Act to incorporate The Scout Association of The Bahamas becamelaw on the 19th November by an act of Parliament. The Trustees of The ScoutAssociation of The Bahamas are the late Mr. Roy Davis, Mr. John Phillpot and Mr.Alexander Gibson.In 1980 The Scout Association of The Bahamas was elected to host the 13thInter-American Scout Conference which was to be held in Nassau Bahamas. This wasdue in part to the hard work of Mr. Maitland Cates and Mr. John Phillpot, both activelyserving internationally on the Inter-American Scout Committee.In 1982 during the 75th Anniversary of The Scout Association of The Bahamas,The Bahamas was host to the 13th Inter-American Scout Conference held on ParadiseIsland Nassau,( July 25th – 31st) at which 192 members of the Americas attended alongwith members of the World Scout Committee and the Secretary General of theOrganization of American States (OAS).In 1983 Mr. Robert Bartlett was appointed Chief Commissioner, when was Mr.John Davis contracted as the first paid National Executive Commissioner.In 1986 The Bahamas attended the Inter-American Scout Conference in Trinidad.At this Conference Mr. John Phillpot was awarded the Bronze Wolf Award, the highestaward given by the World Scout Committee for exceptional service to World Scouting. (Ona historical note; the first award was given to Lord Baden Powell in 1935). This awardgiven to Mr. Phillpot was the 186th such award given by the World Scout Committee andTHE SCOUT ASSOCIATION OF THE BAHAMAS - CUB SCOUT MEMBERSHIP BADGE AND BRONZE ARROW5
the second to be awarded in the Caribbean since 1932. Mr. Phillpot also received theYouth of Americas Award for service to Scouting in the Region and for his continuedwork on the Inter-American Scout Committee.In 1986 Mr. Brent Burrows was appointed Chief Commissioner succeeding Mr.Robert Bartlett.In 1988 an International Patrol Camp was held at our Dolphin DriveHeadquarters with 265 boys from The Bahamas and five other Countries inattendance.During the early 1990's Rev. C.B. Moss was elected President of theassociation. Mr. Brian Christie was employed as Director of Scouting; ScoutTroops were opened in Long Island, Abaco, Eleuthera, Bimini, Inagua and GrandBahama. Mr. Danny Tynes was appointed Chief Commissioner succeeding Mr.Brent Burrows. Also during the mid 1990's Mr. Arthur Taylor was employed as theNational Executive Commissioner in charge of Uniform operation of the movement.Mr. John Phillpot was elected President, followed by Mr. Felix Stubbs.The latter part of the 1990's saw the expansion of Scout Troops in manyschools throughout New Providence. Mr. Stephen Cooper was hired as NationalExecutive Commissioner in charge of the day to day operations of The Association,succeeding Mr. Arthur Taylor. Mr. Brent Burrows was elected President of TheAssociation, leading The Association into the new millennium.In 2002 Mr. Winston Newton was elected President of The ScoutAssociation.Under his leadership The Association began a process of selfevaluation and reorganization. Efforts were made to strengthen the ExecutiveCommittee and the administration of The Association.In 2003 The Association developed a five year National Plan, outlining theobjectives and goals of the movement towards 2007 and the celebration of thecentennial of the Scout Movement (“One World One Promise”).In 2004 Chief Scout, Mr. Alexander Gibson appointed Mr. Brian Christie asChief Commissioner, fortifying the Uniform Leaders section of the movement, alongwith Mr. Robert Bartlett, National Training Commissioner.In 2006 Mr. John Phillpot was again elected President.In 2007 during the celebration of the World Scout Jamboree in England,sixteen Bahamian Scouts attended.In 2007 Mr. Brian Christie was re-appointed as Chief Commissioner for afurther three (3) years.6THE SCOUT ASSOCIATION OF THE BAHAMAS - CUB SCOUT MEMBERSHIP BADGE AND BRONZE ARROW
In 2009 Mr. John Phillpot was re-elected as President and continued thework on the plans towards The Association centennial in 2013.In 2019 Mr. Andrew Pinder was elected President and Mr. Lamar Pinderwas appointed Chief Commissioner.Now that you have completed the Membership Badge Tests you will have to beinvested and then you will be presented with the correct badges for your uniform,your scarf, and woggle.THE INVESTITURE CEREMONYThe pack forms a circle with Akela. Your future Sixer will bring you to stand in frontof Akela with everyone at the alert.After a word of greeting from Akela your Sixerreturns to his place with his Six.Akela asks:Reply:Akela:“Do you want to be a Cub Scout?'“Yes, Akela, I do”“What is the Cub Scout Law?”You repeat the Law.Akela:Reply:Akela:“Are you ready to make your Promise?”“Yes, Akela, I am”“Pack, make the Scout Sign”You all make the scout sign and you repeat the words of the Promise after Akela, aline at a time.Akela:(Shakes your hand) “I trust you to do your best to keep thispromise. You are now a Cub Scout and a member of the WorldWide Scout Movement.You will receive your badges, scarf and your Sixer will present you with thewoggle for your Six.You will turn to face the Pack, Salute and return to your place with your Six.THE SCOUT ASSOCIATION OF THE BAHAMAS - CUB SCOUT MEMBERSHIP BADGE AND BRONZE ARROW7
FLAG CEREMONIESFLAG BREAK, the Duty Sixer should break the Flag at the start of the meeting.Akela:“Pack, alert”“Duty Sixer to the Flag”The Duty Sixer marches smartlyTo the Flag pole, reaches up withHis right hand to grasp the halyardHis left hand at his side.Duty Sixer:“Halyard's all clear, Akela”.Akela:“Break the Flag”.And as soon as the Flag is broken“Pack, Salute” the Pack salutes.The Duty Sixer secures the halyard, takes two paces backward, looks up atthe Flag, salutes does an about-turn and returns to their place.FLAG DOWN, the Duty Sixer and another Cub Scout from his Six should lower theFlag at the end of the meeting and in the evening at camp.Akela:“Pack, alert”“Duty Sixer to the Flag”Both march to the Flag pole. Duty Sixer unties the halyard.Duty Sixer:“Halyard's all Clear, Akela”.Akela:“Lower the Flag”With the other Cub behind him, the Duty Sixer lowers the Flag slowly, theCub reaches forward to catch the Flag and put it on the sixer's right shoulder. Theyuntie the Flag, secure the halyard, fold the Flag, turn about and return to theirplaces.8THE SCOUT ASSOCIATION OF THE BAHAMAS - CUB SCOUT MEMBERSHIP BADGE AND BRONZE ARROW
1. CLEANLINESS( a ) TELL AKELA WHY IT IS IMPORTANT TO KEEP YOURHANDS AND NAILS CLEAN. EXPLAIN WHY YOUR HANDSSHOULD BE WASHED BEFORE MEALS AND ALSO AFTERUSING THE TOILET.We are surrounded by germs, some are good but mostof them are bad ones who love dirt and so by washing ourhands and bathing we can help to keep the germs away.Germs can make us sick, that is why you must wash yourhands before eating so that germs don't enter your mouth andbody. There are many germs around the toilet and so you mustalways wash your hands after using the toilet. You should alsokeep your finger nails clean and cut, germs can also get underthem.( b ) KNOW WHY YOU SHOULD TAKE CARE OF YOURTEETH.Besides dirt, germs also love food, and so any smallpieces left between your teeth will begin to decay and attackyour teeth. You should always clean your teeth every morning, after eating(especially after candies) and before going to bed. Brush up and down, across thetops, along the sides and don't forget the backs.Don't forget to ask your mother to get you a new toothbrush as soon as theone you are using becomes worn.(c ) KNOW HOW TO BREATHE CORRECTLY AND TO KNOW THEIMPORTANCE OF FRESH AIR WITH PARTICULAR REFERENCE TO INDOORPLANTS.We need air to breathe to get oxygen into our blood and so you mustalways try to breathe clean, fresh air. Stay away from smoke, fumes andchemicals and don't try to be 'big' by smoking cigarettes of any kind, especially ifthey contain Marijuana. Breathe in through the nose and out through the mouth.The nose passages contain small hairs which filter-out dirt and dust and only allowclean air into the lungs.Plants give off oxygen during the day and carbon dioxide, which ispoisonous, at night. This is why you should not have plants in your bedroom atnight.( d ) KNOW WHY IT IS IMPORTANT TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR FEET.Taking care of your feet is very important. Wash your feet thoroughly whenyou bathe and make certain you dry them properly, especially between your toes.Your toenails should be cut regularly straight across to prevent them becomingingrown. Wear shoes of the correct size, not too small or too big. Change yoursocks daily to prevent foot fungus.10THE SCOUT ASSOCIATION OF THE BAHAMAS - CUB SCOUT MEMBERSHIP BADGE AND BRONZE ARROW
THE BRONZE ARROW AWARDNow that you are a Cub Scout you can wear a uniform, and begin working for yourBronze Arrow Award, followed by the Silver and then the Gold Arrow Award. Duringthis time you can gain Proficiency Badges. These are skill badges that you work foron your own, of your own choice. You can gain the Swimmer, the Cyclist and anytwo other Proficiency badges whilst you are working for your Bronze Arrow Award.This part of the programme will allow you toparticipate in many more activities than you didbefore in the Membership Badge section.Your programme will be built on the activities in thefollowing:1. Cleanlinness2. Physical fitness3. Rope work4. National culture5. Safety on the roads6. Art and craft7. Discovering and observing nature8. Exploring your district9. Collecting10. Entertaining11. Home Service12. Family life13. Protect yourself/Drug awareness14. Conservation15. Disaster preparedness16. Water activities17. Modern technology18. The Law and PromiseTHE SCOUT ASSOCIATION OF THE BAHAMAS - CUB SCOUT MEMBERSHIP BADGE AND BRONZE ARROW9
2. PHYSICAL FITNESSRegular exercise helps to keep you physically fit and healthy. As a CubScout you will be involved in many activities that will give you plenty of exercise.Complete the following:( a ) DO A CART WHEEL OR JUMP OVER AN OBSTACLE 28cm (11”) HIGH.Make sure you have plenty of space in which to do the cart wheel. Keep yourarms and legs straight.Have a friend standing by to help you in case you don't make the jump.( b ) DRAW A CIRCLE 45cm (18”) IN DIAMETER ON AWALL, STAND 2.5m (8ft) AWAY AND THROW A BALL INTOTHE CIRCLE AND CATCH IT 8 TIMES OUT OF 10.To catch a ball place your wrists together and make a cupwith your hands, allowing your little fingers to touch andspreading your thumbs.( c ) SHOW THAT YOU ARE ABLE TO DO A DEEP KNEESBEND.The deep knees-bend is part of the Grand Howl whichevery Cub Scout should know and be able to perform. Withyour back straight, point your hands down between yourlegs, rise onto your toes and bend your knees outward untilyour hands touch the floor.( d ) TOUCH YOUR TOES WITHOUT BENDING YOUR KNEESStand with your feet together and legs straight, bend at the waist and reach downto your toes until you can touch them. If you have any difficulty try a little bendingat a time until you finally touch your toes.e ) PERFORM ANY TWO OF THE FOLLOWING:A FORWARD ROLL, A LEAP-FROG OR CLIMB A ROPE ON A TREE 3m (10 ft) HIGHTuck in your head when doing the forward roll, also, as with leap-frog, wear lightshoes or go bare-foot. Never wear heavy shoes. Make sure you have a friend tocatch you if you have any trouble with the leap-frog.When you climb the rope cross your ankles to help grip the rope as you climb usingyour hands one above the other.( f ) BALANCE A HARD COVER BOOK ON YOUR HEAD AND WALK A PLANK15cm (6”) WIDEKeep your back straight, look straight ahead and do not look down at the plank.For more exercise why not work to gain the Athlete, Cyclist or Sportsman Badge.THE SCOUT ASSOCIATION OF THE BAHAMAS - CUB SCOUT MEMBERSHIP BADGE AND BRONZE ARROW11
( c ) TAKE PART IN A LOCAL FOLK DANCE, ORSING A LOCAL FOLK SONGMost Cub Scouts in the Bahamas know some rakeand scrape and Calypso, especially the hit tunesplayed at Festival time.If you are going to perform with another Cub, or agroup, have a practice first, both with the dance andthe song. If you have to learn the words, take a line ata time.5. SAFETY ON THE ROADS( a ) KNOW THE CORRECT WAY TO CROSS A ROAD WHEN:THERE IS NO PEDESTRIAN CROSSINGWait at the curb-side, look to the right-this is the direction that the trafficwill be coming from- then look left and then right again. If the road isclear, cross quickly, not as if you are dreaming. If the traffic is heavy, waitfor a driver to stop to allow you to cross, or for a Police or an adult to helpyou. Do not try to cross at busy road junctions and round-about. Do notjust step into the road and expect the traffic to stop, it may not be able tostop in time. Do not use a cell phone while crossing the street.THERE IS A PEDESTRIAN CROSSINGWhere there is a Pedestrian Crossing withwhite lines, you have the right-of-way overtraffic once you are on the crossing. But, donot just step onto the crossing as the trafficmay not be able to stop, or they might nothave even seen you. As with no crossingswait for the traffic to stop.THERE IS A PREDESTRIAN CROSSING ATTHE TRAFFIC LIGHTSWhen a crossing is controlled by trafficlights and has a pedestrian light, wait for thepedestrian light to indicate “Walk”. Whenthere is no pedestrian light wait for the trafficlights on your road to turn to red and thencross quickly. Never cross on the green light.( b ) SHOW THE CORRECT WAY TO WAIT FOR, GET ON AND GET OFF AVEHICLEWhen waiting for a vehicle keep on the pavement or as close to the side ofthe road as you can. Do not wait on or near a corner, at a junction with anotherroad or on or near a roundabout.THE SCOUT ASSOCIATION OF THE BAHAMAS - CUB SCOUT MEMBERSHIP BADGE AND BRONZE ARROW13
3. ROPE WORK( a ) BE ABLE TO TIE YOUR SHOE-LACES IN A BOW.Hold thelaces as in 1.Tie as in 2.Make a loop withthe lace in theright hand andpush a loop of theleft lace through itas in 3.Pull both loopstight as 4.( b ) BE ABLE TO TIE A REEF KNOT AND KNOW ITS USES.This knot is for joining small ropes and for finishing bandagesas it is a flat knot. It is also used for tying parcels and can be untiedeasily.4. NATIONAL CULTURE( a ) KNOW THE NAME OF THE WRITER & COMPOSER OF THE NATIONALANTHEM. SING IT AND DEMONSTRATE THE PROPER BEHAVIOUR TOADOPT WHENEVER IT IS BEING PLAYED IN PUBLIC.National Anthem of The BahamasLift up your head to the rising sun, Bahamaland,March on to glory, your bright banners waving high,See how the world marks the manner of your bearing ;Pledge to excel thro' love and unity.Pressing onward, march together, to a common loftier goal;Steady sunward tho' the weather hide the wide and treacherous shoal.Lift up your head to the rising sun, Bahamaland,'til the road you've trod lead unto your God, March on Bahamaland.by: Timothy GibsonThe Queen is head of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas. When the NationalAnthem is played or sung in public, everyone stands still, and Cub Scouts stand at the alert.This is a sign of respect for The Queen and also for the Country. Every Country has aNational Anthem and just as we should stand still for our National Anthem so we shouldstand still for the National Anthem of another Country. Have you noticed on TV atInternational soccer matches that both teams stand still for both National Anthems.( b ) KNOW THE NATIONAL PLEDGE OF YOUR COUNTRY.Pledge of AllegianceI Pledge my allegiance to the flag and tothe Commonwealth of The BahamasFor which it stands,one people united in love and service.12THERev.SCOUTPhilipASSOCIATIONOF THE BAHAMAS - CUB SCOUT MEMBERSHIP BADGE AND BRONZE ARROWbyRahming
To get on a vehicle, wait for it to STOP, and then get on quickly. If you have toenter the vehicle from the traffic side, which means that you will have to step ontothe roadway, only do so when the road is clear.To get off, again wait for the vehicle to STOP, and get off quickly. If you have to getoff on the traffic side, only do so when the road is clear. Remember, you can stopand turn much quicker than a vehicle.( c ) KNOW THE CORRECT SIDE OF THE ROAD ON WHICH TO WALK:THERE IS NO PAVEMENTWhen walking along the road you should always face the traffic so that if you haveto step into the road you can see if it is clear or if there is a vehicle coming towardsyou, you would wait until it has passed. In The Bahamas where we drive on theleft side of the road, we would walk on the right hand side of the road. On one-wayroads be careful if you have to walk in the same direction as the traffic.THERE IS A PAVEMENTWhere there is a pavement you should try to walk on the left of it. This would haveyou facing the traffic when walking on the outside near the road, and on the insidewhen walking in the same direction as the traffic.(d ) KNOW HOW TO MAKE YOURSELF READILY IDENTIFIED ON THE ROAD,ESPECIALLY AT NIGHT.When walking along the road during the evening, or at night, wear lightcoloured clothes, not browns or blacks, so that you can be easily seen by vehicledrivers.If it is very dark or there are no street lights carry a lighted flashlight so thatyou can see in front of you and also, that you can be seen by others.6. ART AND CRAFTCOMPLETE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:( a ) MAKE A MODEL FROM MODELING CLAY OR SUITABLE MATERIAL.Here is your opportunity to become really creative, making things with yourown hands. How good you will feel to show off your work and say “I did that.”Making models from odds and ends or modeling clay can be fun.First you will have to look around for materials: matchboxes, eggboxes,tins, plastic bottles, etc. Then with a few ideas and some glue or nails and somepaint, who knows what you can produce.OR( b ) DRAW A PICTURE NOT LESS THAN 18cm x 13cm (7” x 5” ) OF ANY LOCALSCENE, ACTIVITY OR ANIMAL.14THE SCOUT ASSOCIATION OF THE BAHAMAS - CUB SCOUT MEMBERSHIP BADGE AND BRONZE ARROW
To paint a picture, stretch some cloth or even an old flour sack, over asquare frame made of four pieces of wood. Paint the cloth white and you will havea canvas to paint on. Plan what you wish to paint and sketch it out with a pencil,then you can paint. Always clean your brushes after use so that they will be readyfor the next time you paint.If you are very good, perhaps you could even sell some paintings – how doyou think the famous painters began their careers? Why not have a talk with RolfeHarris and Eddie Minnis.Why not try for the Artist Badge or the Handyman Badge.7. DISCOVERING AND OBSERVING NATURE( a ) VISIT A ZOO, MUSEUM OR WILD-LIFE AREA OR NATIONAL PARKAlthough The Bahamas does not have any zoos at the moment, we do haveplenty of birds, fish and small wild animals. When you go out as a Pack observethe wild life that is all around you, take notes and make sketches. Find out whatthe animals and birds eat and where they live. Watch how the trees grow, look attheir leaves, bark, flowers, fruit or berries. Find out what the wood can be used for.There are many varieties of fish in the sea and you can find out where to look forthem. Look out for birds' nests, especially with eggs in them but DO NOT TOUCHTHE EGGS. Some birds can detect when an egg has been touched and wouldleave the nest and so the eggs would not hatch. Find out what type of bird the nestbelongs to. Why not visit Ardastra Gardens. If you are able to use Scuba gear youcould visit some of the underwater National Parks we have in The Bahamas.( b ) CHOOSE A WILD ANIMAL, TREE, FISH OR BIRD. DISCOVER ALL YOUCAN ABOUT IT AND TELL AKELA.Apart from observing your choice in the wild, why not pay a visit to yourschool library or the Public Library to find out more. Make notes and sketches. Askthe Librarian to help you, they are always friendly and eager to help.To learn more about nature why not try for the Naturalist's Badge.8. EXPLORING YOUR DISTRICTKNOW THE WHEREABOUT OF ESSENTIAL SERVICES IN OR NEAR YOURMEETING PLACE AND HOME. THESE SHOULD INCLUDE: HOSPITAL,DOCTOR, POLICE, DRUG STORE/PHARMACY, FIRE STATION, PUBLICTELEPHONE AND BUS STOPS.THE SCOUT ASSOCIATION OF THE BAHAMAS -
CUB SCOUT PROGRAMME CUB SCOUT BOOK. 2 THE SCOUT ASSOCIATION OF THE BAHAMAS - CUB SCOUT MEMBERSHIP BADGE AND BRONZE ARROW To the Queen and Country; Queen Elizabeth is also the Queen of The Bahamas as well as of England.
