Cub scouts host first co-ed meeting at Bubbling Springs

WEST MILFORD – Cub Scout Pack 159 held its first co-ed meeting with about 50 boys and girls at Bubbling Springs on Sept. 22.
Den leaders lent a hand mentoring the scouts in skills and games.
The highlights of the meeting included the scouts driving "cub cars" and also launching air and engine powered model rockets built on the site by the cub scouts.
Younger cub scouts displayed historical replica flags during the flag ceremony.
The Bennington Flag, featured a large “76” in the canton (upper left quarter), and was originally flown either at the Battle of Bennington or near Bennington, Vermont.
The Rattlesnake Flag with its’ "Don't Tread on Me" flag was designed by Gen. Christopher Gadsden in 1775 during the American Revolution, and was used by the Continental Navy as an early motto flag.
The famous Betsy Ross Flag was made by Ross at the personal request of then Gen. George Washington and her husband’s uncle, George Ross.
On June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress, seeking to promote national pride and unity, officially adopted it as the nation’s first flag.
The stars were in a circle so that no one colony would be viewed above another
It is reported that Washington said, "Let the 13 stars in a circle stand as a new constellation in the heavens."
It was a beautiful day as rockets flew and flags waved, all new and old scouts had a fantastic time.
For more information on joining, or making a donation to the Troop or Pack 159, please visit www.olqptroopandpack159.org.

-Nicholas Salleroli, Troop 159 Publicity Chair