The local Scouting America Unit 505 held their annual Bridging Ceremony Aug. 28 to recognize merits and those advancing up the ranks of cubs to Scouts in an organization that celebrated its 115th anniversary in February along with their official name change to Scouting America.
Scout leaders for unit 505 handed out 30 merit badges, and five Webelos—both boys and girls—graduated to Scouts during the festive dinner that drew a wealth of families and community supporters.
Webelos, an acronym for We’ll Be Loyal Scouts, was created to prepare younger Scouts for upper “ranks.”
“This is a family-oriented Scout environment where we take a holistic approach on how we work together as a Scout family,” said Trina Coffman-Gomez, District Committee Chair for Loma Prieta Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council. “Today we celebrate our Scouts’ growth and achievements as they move up to the next level.”
Erik Sorroza, a parent with two children, 12 and 6—who just joined Unit 505—said her kids love being a part of the organization.
“At first I was afraid they wouldn’t like it, but they integrated into the program well and have made many friends,” he said. “We enjoy the hospitality, all the different types of people in our community and all the activities.”
