The Recycle Machine

Personnel:
4 Cubs. In addition, another is hidden inside the machine.

Equipment:
Large box made to look like a recycle machine: other items mentioned.

Jack:
Hey, look, guys, a recycling machine!

Jim:
Let’s try it out! (Turns switch on)

Bob:
Let’s see what it does with this rusty, old pocketknife. (Drops it into the machine. Machine
makes noise and shakes, then out comes  a new, shiny pocketknife.)

All Boys:
Wow, it works Fantastic!

Tom:
Maybe it can recycle this old, torn handkerchief. (Drops it in, and the machine shakes and
rattles and turns out a new hanky.)

Jim:
That’s really great! Here, machine here’s an old, broken pencil for you. Drops it in and the
the machine performs by giving out a new one.)

Bob:
It’s your turn. Jack.

Jack:
I wonder how this thing works. (Steps up, peers inside, and the machine pulls him in.)

Jack:
Help!

Other Boys:
Oh no! What should we do? (All look worried)

The machine finally makes a very loud noise, and out pops Jack. A sign on him reads REJECT.)

Tom:
Look! He has a sign around his neck. It says ‘REJECT.’ A Cub Scout’s spirit is too strong
and durable to ever be worn out.

Jack:
Remember, to help save our American resources, follow this motto.

All Boys:
Use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without!

References / Source:
GSLC Pow Wow 2008
 

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