12/16/2020
Ben Grimes with his sons Tommy, age 8, left, and Henry, age 6.
CUMBERLAND – Den Leader Ben Grimes knew his Cub Scouts were facing a sharp uphill climb when leaders learned almost two months ago that the group would need $2,600 just to hold onto their charter. With only $1,500 in the bank, and typical fundraisers a no-go because of the pandemic, the future for Cub Scouts Pack 1 Arnold Mills was cast into doubt.
Pack 1 was already hurting, dealing with flagging participation since COVID hit in March as the traditional meetings and activities that participants are accustomed to became nearly impossible. The doors at their headquarters, at the Arnold Mills United Methodist Church, were locked as the pandemic struck back in March.