A Brief Eagle Ceremony
PARTICIPANTS:Eagle Scout Eagle Scout's Mother Eagle Scout's Father Scoutmaster Commissioner (or Executive) Volunteer Scouter Presenter Eagle Scout escorts (four Eagles)CEREMONY:COMMISSIONER: At this time, on behalf of the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America, I hereby convene this Court of Honor for the purpose of presenting the Eagle ...
A Flag Is
MATERIALS: A large American flag held by Scout, A small piece of light cloth on a stick held by Scout.LEADER: (points to small cloth on stick) A flag is much more than just a light cloth floating in the breeze.A flag is an sovereign symbol of a nation's unity, ...
A Simple Eagle Scout Ceremony
SETTING:The colors are posted in the front of the room with other appropriate candles and Eagle paraphernalia place.PARTICIPANTSMaster of Ceremonies (MC) Scoutmaster Ceremony participants Family of the Eagle candidate are all seated in the front row Visiting Scouts, Scouters, and friends are also seated near the front.)CEREMONYMC: Tonight we ...
An Eagle Scout Pledge
The Eagle Scout candidate will now take the Eagle Scout pledge. As the candidate takes this pledge for the first time, will those Eagle Scouts who are present in the audience please stand and reaffirm their pledge? Will each of you please give the Scout Sign and repeat after ...
Campfire Ashes
Campfire AshesLegend has it that Baden-Powell would always take a small amount of ashes from the campfire and spread these ashes into the next campfireAshes taken from a campfire are sprinkled into the flames of the next campfire. The next morning, when the ashes are cold, they are stirred, ...
Campfire Closing
Wood and water, wind and tree,Wisdom, strength, and courtesy,Scouting favor go with thee. ...
Campfire Opening
(Audience is seated and all lights are turned off. Campfire is ready to light from each corner.)First Person: (Enters campfire area with a candle in hand and stands in front of campfire facing the audience. Lights candle with lighter and says...) "This is the light Scouting. It radiates enthusiasm. As ...
Citizenship Ceremony
This Eagle ceremony is ideal for more than one candidate.SETTING:(In the VIP area or on a stage or platform are seated the Mayor of the city, the chairperson of the court of honor, and the MC. Also, the commissioners and other distinguished Scouters and guests. The Commissioner rises and calls ...
Commentary on the Pledge of Allegiance
As a schoolboy, one of Red Skelton's teachers explained the words and meaning of the Pledge of Allegiance to his class. Skelton later wrote down, and eventually recorded, his recollection of this lecture. It is followed by an observation of his own. I Me; an individual; a committee of one. ...
Custom Coasters
Personalize your drink coasters with this excellent themed craft. Your kids can customize them for special occasions like New Year, Christmas, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, and more. What you'll need: Graphics software (Avery Kids Printertainment works well) Color printer duplicate checker Avery Kids #03111 Square Stickers Photos, ...
Do Your Best 3
Materials: 10 cards with the letters to spell out “Do Your Best”. The part to be read can be written on the back of the cards in LARGE letters. Narrator: Welcome to our night of making new friends, and new buddies! Cub Scouts truly are wonderful because of their attitude, ...
Eagle Charge
I have the honor to give you the Eagle charge on the occasion of your elevation to the highest rank in scouting. The Boy Scouts of all nations constitute one of the most wholesome and significant influences in the world's history. You have been counted worthy of this high ...
Eagle Oath
I (re)affirm my allegiance to the three promises of the Scout Oath.I thoughtfully recognize and take upon myself the obligations and responsibilities of an Eagle Scout. On my honor, I will do my best to make my training an example and my status and my influence count strongly for ...
Eagle Pledge II
I, [ Scout's name ] on my honor as an Eagle Scout, promise to work to better Scouting in my Troop and to influence all Scouts for greater advancement and participation. I will conduct myself in a manner fitting and proper for one of this high rank. I will do ...
Eagle Scout Challenge I
The Boy Scouts of all nations constitute one of the most wholesome and significant influences in the world's history. You have been declared worthy of the high rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America. All who know you rejoice in your achievement.Your position, as you well ...
Eagle Scout Challenge II
The foremost responsibility of an Eagle Scout is to live with honor. To an Eagle Scout, honor is the foundation of all character. He knows that "A Scout is trustworthy" is the very first point of the Scout Law for a good reason. An Eagle Scout lives honorably, not ...
Eagle Scout Investment Ceremony
SETTING:Set the stage with a background of flags behind the installation team. On stage, there is a Scout candelabra with 22 candles, representing the 12 points of the Law, 3 points of the Oath, the 6 ranks of Scouting, and the Scout spirit. All candles are out except the ...
Freedom Opening
Personnel: Narrator and 6 or more Cub Scouts.Equipment: American flag, tape player, recording (such as America the Beautiful or This is My Country), Pack flag. Arrangement: The color guards advance the flags in the normal manner while the patriotic tape is playing. They come to the front and stand at ...
God Bless America
ARRANGEMENTS: American Flag posted, after the regular presentation of colors. House lights are dimmed, and flag is spot lighted. Narrator reads the following after the Pledge of Allegiance has been recited. NARRATOR: "God Bless America" is a prayer that is in every heart. While the statesmen of the world are ...
History Of The Eagle And Man Ceremony
SETTING:The room is in darkness. Flags are still in place at the front of the room from the opening ceremony. At the front is a table with one lighted candle representing the light of Scouting. In front of this candle, one each, red, white, and blue, unlighted. Behind the lighted ...
I Am Old Glory
Inspirational Piece You Can Use In Your Court Of Honor I am Old Glory: For more than nine score years I have been the banner of hope and freedom for generation after generation of Americans. Born amid the first flames of America's fight for freedom, I am the symbol ...
Indian Theme Eagle Ceremony
It May be performed by the Order of the Arrow Ceremonial TeamCast:Allowat Sakima, the Mighty Chief Kichkinet, the Guide The North Wind The East Wind The South Wind The West Wind Drummer Scoutmaster Eagle Candidate and his parent(s)Props:Drum, Eagle Board, two red candles, white candle, blue candle, candle holder(s) ...
Lighting The Eagle Trail Ceremony
SETTING:Two lecterns, with lights, placed on either side of the stage, will simplify the presentation. A single lighted candle is placed on a table in front of the moderator. Rank symbols are placed on low tables between the two lecterns. An unlit candle is placed in front of each ...
Parents Ceremony
SETTING:(After all the guests are seated, the MC makes a brief statement concerning the honor and significance of becoming an Eagle Scout. The MC/SPEAKER then names the Scout or Scouts who are to be recognized at this ceremony and asks each to escort his parents to center stage.)CEREMONY:The MC/SPEAKER ...
Picture Ceremony
SETTING:(The chairperson of the court of honor, explains to the audience that tonight he is going to draw a picture. The central figure in this picture is to be the Eagle candidate. The candidate is directed to take his place on stage.) Continuing to explain, the chairperson points out ...
Prisoner Of War Flag Ceremony
Equipment: American Flag mounted to a blanket. Personnel: 2 Scouts to hold flag, and a readerReader: On a summer day in a prison camp during World War II, the prisoners were just completing a talent show when, without any announcement, two soldiers stood up in front of the group holding ...
Scouting To Me For Others
Inspirational Piece You Can Use In Your Court Of Honor To help the scouts in our area feel the pride and love I have in our scouting movement and the men to carry on when everything is against you for the good of the scout. Scouting to me is ...
Significance of the Eagle Rank
Inspirational Piece You Can Use In Your Court Of Honor Webster's dictionary describes an eagle as a large bird of prey with sharp vision and powerful wings, famous for their strength, size, grace, and keen vision. It is the national emblem for the United States. Though the eagle is ...
The Call of the Eagle
Inspirational Piece You Can Use In Your Court Of Honor I am the voice of the Eagle. I speak for The Eagles whose summit you have struggled so hard to reach. We remember well when you first came to the base of our mountain, and how you ...
The Challenge Ceremony
CHAIRMAN: We come now to that part of our court of honor where we are to give recognition to the candidate for the rank of Eagle Scout. AID: Sir, I have the honor to present Life Scout [ Scout's name ] for the award of Eagle Scout. CHAIRMAN: Awarding the ...
The Dinosaurs
Setting: 5 Cub Scouts, four have pictures of dinosaurs with the appropriate verse in LARGE print on the back of the picture. Scene: Scouts stand in a line next to the American flag. Cub #1: I'm a Brontosaurus with four feet. I eat plants, but don't eat meat. Known as ...
The Eagle Challenge from the Voice of the Eagle
read by Scoutmaster and 4 other Eagle Scouts present)The foremost responsibility of an Eagle Scout is to live with HONOR. To an Eagle Scout, honor is the foundation of all character. He knows that "A Scout is Trustworthy" is the first point of the Scout Law ...
The Eagle Scout
Inspirational Piece You Can Use In Your Court Of Honor Fond parents watch their boy where he stands apart from his comrades tonight. As they place on his camp-battered tunic badge, an Eagle, the emblem of right. It seems just a few short months have passed, since he joined ...
The Eagle Scout Charge
The Boy Scouts of the world constitute one of the most wholesome and significant movements in history, and you [ Scout's name ], have been counted worthy of this highest rank in its membership, all who know you rejoice in your achievement.Your position, as you well know, is one ...
The Eagles Obligation
The Eagle Rank represents proficiency in all Scouting skills and is attained by only about 2 percent of all young men in Scouting. It represents a great deal of teamwork as a member and leader of a troop. You demonstrated, by living the Scout Oath and Law, in an effort ...
The Light Of The Eagle I Ceremony
SETTING:The Eagle court of honor may follow a regular troop court of honor. The flags are in place, and the mood is set. The participants are seated at a table in the front of the room, or they may rise from the audience at their particular point in the ...
The Light of the Eagle II Ceremony
SETTING:(The same as for "The Light of the Eagle" presentation ceremony preceding this section. The Eagle candidate has been escorted to the front of the room, and the lights are dimmed.)CEREMONYMC: Presentation of the Eagle Award is an important and serious matter. For the Eagle Candidate before us tonight, ...
The Symbol
Inspirational Piece You Can Use In Your Court Of Honor An honored symbol of a nation's unity, its hopes, achievements, glory, and successes. The flag of the United States of America is such a symbol, of freedoms bravely fought for and hard-won. Of protection under the constitution of the rights ...
The Voice of Old Glory
Inspirational Piece You Can Use In Your Court Of Honor A great host of heroes with the help of God have kept me gallantly flying in the face of every threat and challenge to the Democratic way of life which I represent. The blood spilled at Valley Forge, Gettysburg, ...
The Voice Of The Eagle Ceremony
SETTING:Pictures of the Scout ranks are arranged in a semicircle across the front of the room. They are spaced out far enough so that the candidate and his escorts have room to walk from one to the next. The Eagle card is at the center, and slightly to the ...
Three Pleasant Things Closing
Cub # 1: Even though it’s time to bring this meeting to an end, let us tell you three pleasant things. Cub # 2: We are here. Cub # 3: We are here together. Cub # 4: We think well of one another. Cub # 5: If we would take ...
Welcome To A New Eagle
Eagle Scout candidate [ Scout's name ], as a representative of the Eagle Scouts of the _____________ Council, I welcome you to the brotherhood of Eagle Scouts. Barely more than 2 percent of the boys who enter Scouting achieve what you have been recognized for tonight. The requirements are ...
What It Means To Be An Eagle Scout
Inspirational Piece You Can Use In Your Court Of Honorby Greg GoughIt means that I have the ability to be a leader. Not of a gang or criminal organization but a leader of like-minded individuals that uphold a creed, a sacred oath. A passion for life and the principles ...
Whats It Worth
Inspirational Piece You Can Use In Your Court Of Honor The Eagle Badge. The highest rank a Scout can earn. What is it worth? Well, in dollars and cents it is worth about $7.50. Probably two and a half dollars in silver, twenty-five cents worth of ribbon, and the ...