Mahogany Award
The Cub Scout must:
- Have gained the following:
- Bronze, Silver and Gold Arrows.
- A minimum of twenty-five (25) Activity Badges including Personal Safety, Home Help, Global Conservation, Local Knowledge, My Faith, HIV/AIDS Awareness, Substance Abuse and Sustainable Energy. A list of the Activity Badges gained, signed by the Leader, must be submitted.
- Prepare and submit a basic history of Barbados in not more than 300 words.
- a. Name the National Heroes of Barbados
- Write a full profile on ONE of the Heroes outlining his/her life and the contribution made to Barbados.
- Write a short report on the mahogany tree including the purposes for which it is used.
- a. Write an essay on the history of Scouting in Barbados showing its Organisation and functions
- Conduct an interview with one of the following persons to get their views on Scouting and how their role impacts on the organisation:-
- (a) Their District Commissioner,
- (b) The Chief Commissioner, OR
- (c) Their nominee.
- Participate in at least 2 District Activities and 1 National Activity during the last 12 months. Document and submit your participation, indicating the name, type and date of each activity.
Note:
The Mahogany Award is a National Award. In order for a Cub Scout to be awarded the Mahogany Award, the following procedure must be followed:
- All assignments completed for the requirements of the Mahogany Award must be neatly compiled in a book/booklet. The book/booklet must be submitted by his Leader to the Assistant District Commissioner – Cub Scouts, or their nominee, by the deadline set by his District.
- The book/booklet will be reviewed by his District’s Awards Committee to ensure that all the requirements for the Award have been completed. If approved the book/booklet will be signed by the District Commissioner or their nominee and submitted to the National Awards Committee by the deadline set by the National Association. Books/booklets which were not approved will be returned to the Leader with the reason(s) why it was not approved.
- Books/booklets submitted to the National Awards Committee will be reviewed by the Committee. If approved, the Cub Scout will be invited to attend an interview conducted by the Committee. The Cub Scout, wearing Full Uniform, MUST attend the interview, accompanied by his Leader who must also wear Full Uniform and Group Scarf. Books/booklets which were not approved by the National Awards Committee will be returned to the District Commissioner with the reason(s) why it was not approved.
