I have a question on giving the arrow of light. is it acceptable for a former eagel scout to present the arrow of light to his nephew?? is legal? has it been done? let me know

Personally, I would recommend talking to your pack leadership about this, because it's going to vary by pack.

First of all - never a 'FORMER' Eagle Scout - Once an Eagle, Always an Eagle.

May not be a current, active, dues-paying member - thus, a perceived 'former' designation.

I agree with Leslie...

It really does come down to the Pack Leadership. I officiated Arrow of Light & Cross-Over Ceremonies in my regalia for many local Packs & in each case I ccordinated with the Pack Committee Chair and/or Cubmaster to insure that the presentation of the award was appropriate to their wishes. I was never turned down to present on 'behalf of the Akelas in your Pack, I will present the award to your parents to give to you... '

I stand corrected.... I was jsut not sure if it was ever done. I would like my brother who is an eagle scout (way back) and i think it would be great to present my son with the arrow of light, I also believe he would have to be in uniform. correct?

There is no "legal" BSA way to present an award. As long as it is in a meaningful ceremony, it is pretty much whatever goes.

However - Before you start planning your son's own, individual, AOL ceremony, I recommend that you talk to his den leader, and see what kind of ceremony the Pack is planning for the Webelos den. I do not see a problem with adjusting the ceremony a bit to include his Uncle presenting his AOL award, instead of the DL/CM/OA member, etc, but you SHOULD talk to them first.

As for your brother being in uniform - is he currently a registered member of BSA? If YES, then wearing his current uniform with his Eagle Medal pinned over his Eagle square knot would be very appropriate. If he is NOT a current registered BSA member, then he should wear regular clothes (a suit if he feels like it would be nice). The BSA uniform can ONLY be worn by a registered member of BSA. It would be fine for him to wear his Eagle Award on his suit jacket. There is also the silver miniature Eagle tack pin, and the National Eagle Scout Association pin, which are both authorized for civilian wear.

great thanks, and i will have to find out if he is still regestered..... and i am the den leader, so i have to figure out what kind of ceremoney we are doing.. in our pack the webelos plan the ceremony not anyone else