Blue and Gold Banquet

The Blue and Gold Banquet is a traditional scouting celebration of the birthday of Lord Baden Powell, the founder of scouting.  Held in February every year, the banquet should be a noteworthy event.  The basic elements of a good pack meeting should be extra special for the occasion. The theme can simply be Blue & Gold, or it can be more elaborate, like Super Heroes or Star Wars. 

Demonstration, Skit,
​or Display

Each den prepares an extra special skit, demonstration, or display for pack meeting.  This is their time to show their family what they have been doing the past month.

Awards

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New Bobcats in the Westmond Ward are shown pinning the mother's pin at a Blue & Gold Banquet.  
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In addition to awarding Adventure belt loops and badges, this is a great opportunity to do a crossover ceremony for Webelos who are moving up to Scouts.  Invite the Troop leaders and scouts to welcome new Webelos across the bridge and into the Troop.

Banquet = Dinner

The banquet is typically the family activity.  It can be anything from potluck to assignments.  Because of the birthday theme, there is usually cake.