Ceremonies
Ceremonies are a wonderful way to make sure that something special gets recognized appropriately. It can also help to make something seem even more special that otherwise might not get the reaction that it desereves.
Opening Flag Ceremony
(The “Leader” in this ceremony refers to whichever individual ,Scout or Scouter, is leading the flag ceremony.)
Leader: Color Guard Attention.
Leader: (Pack/Troop/Ship/Crew/Post) Attention.
Leader: Color Guard Advance. (The Color Guard walks toward the flag poles or flag bases.)
Leader: Color Guard Halt. (Color Guard stops right at the flag pole or flag bases.)
Leader: Color Guard prepare to post the Colors. (Color Guard unfolds any folded flags and clips them to the flag pole lines, or holds the the flag poles above the flag bases.)
Leader: Color Guard Post the Colors. (Flags are pulled up to the top of the flag poles. The American Flag should go up before any other flags followed by State or Unit flags or any other flags needed. If using flags already on poles, insert them into the flag bases.)
Leader: (Pack/Troop/Ship/Crew/Post) Salute.
Leader: Please join me in the Pledge of Allegiance. (Recite the Pledge of Allegiance.)
Leader: Two. (salutes are lowered.)
Leader: Scout Sign.
Leader: Please Join me in the Scout Oath (Recite Scout Oath.)
Leader: Please Join me in the Scout Law (Recite Scout Law.)
Leader: Please join me in the Outdoor Code. (Recite Outdoor Code.)
Leader: Two (Scouts signs are dropped.)
Leader: Color Guard Reform. (The Color Guard reforms themselves to march out.)
Leader: Color Guard retreat. (Color Guard marches to the back of the meeting space.)
Leader: Color Guard Halt. (Color Guard stops.)
Leader: Color Guard retire. (The Color Guard disassembles and can rejoin the rest of the group.)
Leader: (Pack/Troop/Ship/Crew/Post) At ease. (the unit relaxes and stops standing at attention.)
Closing Flag Ceremony
(The “Leader” in this ceremony refers to whichever individual ,Scout or Scouter, is leading the flag ceremony.)
Leader: Color Guard Attention.
Leader: (Pack/Troop/Ship/Crew/Post) Attention.
Leader: Color Guard Advance. (The Color Guard walks toward the flag poles or flag bases.)
Leader: Color Guard Halt. (Color Guard stops right at the flag pole or flag bases.)
Leader: Color Guard prepare to lower the Colors. (Color Guard undoes the flag pole lines, or holds the the flag poles as they sit in the flag bases.)
Leader: (Pack/Troop/Ship/Crew/Post) Salute.
Leader: Color Guard lower the Colors. (Flags are pulled up to the top of the flag poles. The American Flag should come down after other flags, If using flags already on poles, remove them from the flag bases.)
Leader: Two (Scouts signs are dropped.)
Leader: Color Guard Reform. (The Color Guard reforms themselves to march out.)
Leader: Color Guard retreat. (Color Guard marches to the back of the meeting space.)
Leader: Color Guard Halt. (Color Guard stops.)
Leader: Color Guard retire. (The Color Guard disassembles and can rejoin the rest of the group.)
Leader: (Pack/Troop/Ship/Crew/Post) At ease. (the unit relaxes and stops standing at attention.)
Flag Retirement Ceremony
(This ceremony is one that should be conducted as a serious and solemn event with the utmost respect. The leader of this ceremony should be an older very mature Scout or an adult.)
Leader: Scouts (today/tonight) we are gathered for a very important ceremony. It is very important that we act extremely respectfully for this entire ceremony. In our country when a United States Flag begins to be in poor condition; whether that is worn out and tattered, or has become soiled and dirty, it is replaced with a new flag. When a new flag is used the old flag is retired respectfully, by incinerating or slowly burning the flag until it is completely gone.
The American flag is not a mere piece of colored fabric. It is a symbol of our nation. Our nation’s flag has represented us on missions of peace around the globe, it has waved on battle fields beside the members of our military, and can even be found on the moon as a sign that Americans were the first to walk on it’s surface.
Our flag perfectly symbolizes what our nation is today and where it came from. The 13 stripes stand for the original 13 states that started our nation. Today the flag has 50 stars, and each star represents a state in our Union. The flag has been redesigned each time a new state has joined our country. This allows the flag to celebrate how we started and who we are today. Our flag is a symbol of the many freedoms and rights that we enjoy.
At this time I would like for each Scout holding a flag to say one thing that they are thankful about in our country and then place your flag into the fire. We will do this one at a time so that we show respect for each of the flags that we are retiring.
(Retire the flags.)
As we continue to represent our country as members of the Scouting community, may we always strive to represent our nation as well as the flags did. Like our flag each and every one of us should be bright, be bold, and stand for the freedoms we are thankful to enjoy.
(A fun tradition is to collect the metal rivets from the flags that were retired once the fire has burned out and cooled. If there are enough rivets give each Scout one rivet threaded on a loop of paracord. Many Scouts will wear these attached to the epaulettes of their uniforms.)
New Scout Induction Ceremony (Any program of the BSA)
Unit Leader or Youth Leader: The World Scouting Movement was established in 1908. Currently there are 50 Million members from 170 different countries. This makes the World Organization of the Scouting Movement the largest youth education organization and the largest youth peace organization in the world. Through the years the World Organization of the Scouting Movement has completed over 1.25 BILLION hours of community service.
In our country we are part of the Boy Scouts of America in the (Cub Scouting/Scouts BSA/Sea Scouting/Venture/Explorer) Program. Currently there are approximately (1.5 million Cub Scouts/ 1.04 million Scouts BSA members/thousands of Sea Scouts/192,000 Ventureers/115,000 Explorers) in our country but these Scouts are special. These Scouts are the newest Scouts to join us and be a part of our (Pack/Troop/Ship/Crew/Post), our (Cub Scout/Scouts BSA/Sea Scout/Venturing/Explorer) Family. We are excited to welcome all of you into our (Pack/Troop/Ship/Crew/Post).
Scouts please place your hand on the flagpole for the World Organization of the Scouting Movement. Make the Scout sign (demonstrate the sign), and repeat after me,
“I, say your name, am excited to be a (Cub Scout/Scouts BSA Member/Sea Scout/Venturer/Explorer).
I get to learn new things,
I get to make new friends,
and I will grow to be an even better person.”
Welcome to the World Organization of the Scouting Movement, the BSA, (Cub Scouting/Scouts BSA/Sea Scouting, Venturing, Exploring), and (Pack/Troop/Ship/Crew/Post) number ___!
Bobcat Ceremony-Face Paint
(This Ceremony is conducted with the help the Cubmaster, the parent(s), and the Den Leader.)
Cubmaster: Today we are going to recognize our Scouts who have taken a big step as Scouts and earned the rank of Bobcat. Some of these Scouts were with us last year as Lion Cubs and some of them are new to us this year, but all have started their journey towards one day earning the Arrow of Light. Earning the Bobcat badge means that you have learned and come to understand some of what it means to be a Cub Scout. As you go through the year and years to come you will earn many Adventures that will further your understading of what being a Cub Scout is truly all about. You will learn about nature, about being a leader, about helping other people at all times, and to always DO YOUR BEST!
If I could please have all of the Scouts who have earned the rank of Bobcat please come forward with their Den Leader and their adult partner or partners.
Each adult gets a cup or plate with a small dollop of face paint. Adult partners get white paint, Den leaders and the Cubmaster have black paint.
Cubmaster: Scouts to induct you as official Bobcats in the Cub Scouts we will now adorn you with the sacred markings of the Bobcat.
A Bobcat must be observant and learn by watching closely. You will notice that Bobcats have white fur under their eyes. Some say that this white fur helps to reflect light into the Bobcats eye to make them better hunters in the dark. Parents, to help remind your Scout to always remember to watch carefully, please give them white around their eyes.
Bobcats in nature are careful and cautious listeners. Their sense of hearing helps them to hunt prey they need to survive, as well as to stay clear of things that may do them harm. As Bobcat Scouts you will need the ability to listen to learn many Adventures. Den Leaders, to help remind our Scouts to always be good listeners please add Bobcat ears to their temples.
There are many cues in nature to help a Bobcat stay safe. In addition to their eyes and ears, Bobcats use their sense of smell to stay away from predators, human interactions, and fires. They also make use of their whiskers to make sure they do not get into spaces that are too small for themselves that may cause them to be trapped in a dangerous situation. As your Cubmaster I will add whiskers and a nose to you. May this symbolize that a Scout NOSE how to put themselves in safe situations.
Pack I know present to you our latest members of the Bobcat rank. Please welcome them as they continue their journey in Scouting.
Bobcat Ceremony- Tamed and Civilized
(Have all of the new Bobcats stand off to the side out of view to start the ceremony)
Cubmaster: The Bobcat rank is an important early step in the career of a Cub Scout. Some of those Scouts that have recently earned this rank are new to the Pack and others were here as Lion Cubs and are cementing their commitment to Scouting. The Bobcat rank is an important step in a Scouts journey towards one day earning the Arrow of Light.
In nature, Bobcats truly are WILD animals. They may be small but they are MIGHTY. Bobcats are ferocious hunters, they go weeks without bathing, and do not have any of the pampering that we typically give to the animals that we keep as pets.
Today I am proud to announce that I have collected a new group of Bobcats. They have been tamed, bathed and even given clothes to wear. These Bobcats may not look like they did when they were wild because they have changed into something even more impressive than what nature ever intended. May I present to you our newest Bobcats! Bobcats come forth! (Cubmaster leads the crowd in cheering on the Scouts as he or she names each Scout and hands them their Bobcat patch.)
Arrow of Light Crossover Ceremony Option 1
Cubmaster: We are here tonight to celebrate the culmination of the journey of our Arrow of Light Scouts. The Crossover Ceremony is an important event in the life of a Cub Scout. It symbolizes a major transition in the life of a Scout. Scouting can be a journey that lasts many years, and for some it lasts a lifetime. Tonight we will celebrate the end of the first part of these Scouts’ journeys, as well as the beginning of their next adventure. Through their time in this Pack these Scouts have earned a great many number of Adventure Belt Loops and Pins, had dozens of runs down a Pinewood Derby track, numerous hours of community service, and countless hours of joy, friendship, and laughter. Through the Cub Scouting journey these Scouts have learned first aid skills that they can use to take care of themselves as well as other people. They have developed great character as they strive to “help other people at all times” and do their best. They have begun to show the first steps of development as leaders in their community, and a commitment to better that community through their actions and examples.
At this time I would like to invite our Arrow of Light Scouts and their families to come join me on this side of our bridge. I would also like to invite our representatives from the Scouts BSA Troop(s) that these Scouts will be joining, to join us, but on the other side of the bridge. For each of our Arrow of Light Scouts your Den Leader will share information about your Cub Journey. Then, Arrows of Light, as you approach the bridge your family will help you remove your Cub Scout shoulder loops, hat, neckerchief, and neckerchief slide. You will walk across the bridge to symbolize the steps you will be taking on a new adventure in Scouts BSA. As you approach the other end of the bridge you will be greeted by Scouts and Leaders from your new Scouts BSA Troop. At this time I would like to invite our Den Leader(s) forward to conduct the next part of our ceremony.
Den Leader: Today we will celebrate each of these Scouts and they take the next steps in their Scouting trail. As the Den Leader for this group of Scouts I am very proud of them and what they have learned and shown as Cub Scouts. The first Scout I would like to call forward is _____________. (Read a short bio of the Scout and have their family remove the Cub parts of their uniform.)
(SAMPLE BIO: Josh Smith has been a member of the Den since his Lion year with the Pack. In their time with us they have earned 41 Cub Scout Adventures, He says his favorite event in Scouting is the Raingutter Regatta, and will always remember singing in front of the entire Day Camp in a campfire program.)
Cubmaster: As all of our Arrow of Light Scouts have now crossed our bridge into their new Troop(s) we wish them well on their new adventures and will always remember their time with our Pack. I would also like to send a challenge to our Webelos. You are now our oldest Scouts in the Pack. For the next year I challenge you to grow as leaders and help the younger Scouts as they move through the Pack. Think of the ways that older Scouts welcomed and helped you at times and strive to be those examples for the younger Scouts. This concludes our ceremony.
Arrow of Light Crossover Ceremony Option 2
Cubmaster: There is an old story about how Scouting started in America. The story goes that there was an American businessman named William Boyce traveling for business in England. One night while traveling through the streets William Boyce became lost in the fog and confused about where he was. While looking confused Boyce was approached by a young man in sharp looking uniform who offered to help him. Boyce told the young man where he was staying and the young man walked him to the hotel where Boyce was staying. When they arrived Boyce reached into his pocket and tried to pay the boy for his time and help, but the boy refused to accept the money. The boy told Boyce that he was a Scout, and part of being a Scout is to do good deeds for others everyday without getting things in return. Boyce was so impressed by this young man that he spent some time over the next few days researching Scouting so that he could bring it back to America. When the Scouting program came to America it became a big hit and shortly after it’s start the Cub Scout program was added as a way to get younger children involved in Scouting.
All of this has led us to this evening. On this evening we are here to celebrate the journeys of our Arrow of Light Scouts. As I call your name could I please have the Arrow of Light Scouts come forward accompanied by their families.
(One by one call each of the Arrows of Light forward.)
Mr./Mrs._______________ as Den Leader of this Arrow of Light Den can you certify that each of these Scouts have completed the requirements to earn Cub Scouting’s highest rank, the Arrow of Light?
Den Leader: I do. They have met the requirements and earned the right to move on in their Scouting journey.
An arrow is a great symbol of a Scout. Each arrow has a shaft, many times made of wood or even metal. The shaft is the strength and backbone of the arrow. This can be symbolized by the Scout Oath the provides a strong base for each Scout. The fletchings of an arrow help guide the arrow and keep it on a straight path. This is similar to how the 12 points of the Scout Law help guide our Scouts on their path. The arrowhead points its way towards the target and allows the arrow to land where it is supposed to. The requirements you have earned in your Scouting Adventures have pointed the way to your completion of the Cub program.
Parent 1: Some of you started as Lion Cubs and others joined later. Everyone of you earned your Bobcat rank as an important early step in your Scouting journey.
Parent 2: Next you completed countless requirements in the Tiger, Wolf, Bear, and Webelos ranks. These lessons that you learned and the skills you developed helped you along your journey.
Parent 3: As a Den you have camped together, hiked together, learned together, and laughed together. Friendship is one of the backbones of the Scouting program and I hope that you have all grown from being together.
Den Leader: Your Scouting journey does not come to an end when you finish Cub Scouts. This ending is also a beginning. The beginning in your time in Scouts BSA where the challenges will be greater and more challenging, but also so will be the achievements. As I call your name please have your parents remove your neckerchief and hat. Our Cubmaster will remove your blue shoulder loops, and you will cross our bridge. On the other side of the bridge you will be received by Scouts and Leaders from your new Troop(s).
(Call each Scout one at a time to complete the trip across the bridge.)
Cubmaster: Congratulations to these latest members of the Scouts BSA. To the Scouts and Leaders of the Troop(s) We hope that you enjoy these Scouts as much as we have. Take them under your wing, and help them achieve all that they can.
Eagle Scout Court of Honor
Opening
Emcee: “I would like to welcome everyone and thank you for coming today. At this time we will officially open this Eagle Scout Court of Honor. I invite all who are able to please rise and join me in the Pledge of Allegiance.
(Recite Pledge of Allegiance.)
You may be seated.
Candle Lighting
Emcee : “I would like to ask Troop _____ Scouts; __________, __________, __________, and __________to come forward.
Candle Narrator: “The Spirit of a Scout is a special thing. A Scout is a leader, bringer of good cheer, and someone who takes pride in themselves, their work, and doing a good turn or deed for others every day.
(Scout 1 lights a tall white candle)
Scouts and Scouters please rise as you are able and join me in saying the Scout Oath:
“On my Honor, I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country (Scout 2 lights a blue candle with the Spirit candle) and to obey the Scout Law, to help other people at all times (Scout 2 lights a blue candle with the Spirit candle); to keep myself Physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.” (Scout 2 lights a blue candle with the Spirit candle)
Now please join me in the Scout Law: (Scout 3 lights each of the red candles as a point of the Scout Law is read, with the Spirit candle)
“A Scout is Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, and Reverent”
Scouts and Scouters you may be seated.
Info about Eagle Scout
Emcee: “Now here to tell us about the rank of Eagle Scout is ___________________”
Info Narrator: “Eagle Scout is the highest rank of the Boy Scouts of America. Earning this recognition takes a considerable amount of time and energy, character and leadership development, service to others, time in the outdoors, and fun with friends. __(Eagle Candidate)___ has spent years working hard and honing skills to attain this achievement. I would now like to read a piece called “100 Scouts”
“Of any 100 youth who become Scouts, it must be confessed that 30 will drop out in their first year. Perhaps this may be regarded as a failure, but later in life all of these youth will remember that they had been scouts and will speak well of the program. Of the 100, only rarely will one ever appear before a Juvenile Court judge. Twelve of the 100 will be from families who have no religious affiliation. Through scouting, these 12 and many of their families will be brought into contact with a church, synagogue, or mosque and will continue to be active all of their lives. Six of the 100 will enter the ministry.
Each of the 100 will learn something from scouting. Almost all will develop hobbies that will add interest throughout the rest of their lives. Many will serve in the military and in varying degrees profit from their scout training. At least one will use it to save another person’s life, and many will credit it with saving their own.
Four of the 100 will reach the rank of Eagle, and at least one will later say that they value their Eagle badge above their college degree. Many will find their future vocation through merit-badge work and Scouting contacts. Seventeen of the 100 youth will later become Scout leaders and will give leadership to thousands of additional Scouts.”
Only one in four youth in America will become a Scout, but it is interesting to know that of the leaders of this nation in business, religion, and politics, three out of four were Scouts.”
Today we honor one Scout in a hundred. We know the things they have done in the past; imagine what they will do in the future.”
Scouts’s Journey
Milan: “Thank you __(Info Narrator)___. I would now like to introduce ___________
Journey Narrator:: “In order to attain the rank of Eagle Scout, a Scout must master and demonstrate a variety of skills. When a Scout enters the Troop they explain the meaning of the Scout Oath, Scout Law, Scout Slogan, and Scout Motto. They learn the meaning of Scout Spirit and join the other Scouts in Troop activities. When they have done this they are awarded the rank of Scout. Next they work on the ranks of Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First class in that order. With each of these ranks a Scout must learn and demonstrate; physical fitness, use of knots and woods tools, first aid, citizenship, swimming skills, cooking, an understanding and appreciation of nature, and camping skills. Following the rank of First Class a Scout begins to work towards the Star rank. To gain the Star rank a Scout must begin to take a leadership role in the Troop and earn merit badges, which show less of an overview but a more detailed knowledge of individual topics. Scouts also complete several hours of community service. Once the rank of Star, a Scout begins working on the rank of Life. In the quest for the Life rank a Scout continues to earn more merit badges, work on increasing amounts of community service, and begins to take their leadership to a higher level as they serve in larger roles within the Troop. The last step in Scouting advancement is the rank of Eagle Scout. To be an Eagle Scout an individual must earn a minimum of 21 merit badges, some of which are required and some of which are chosen. Scouts will continue to demonstrate leadership to the Troop, and they must plan, organize, and facilitate the completion of an Eagle Scout service project of their choice to benefit their community.
In the case of ___(Eagle candidate)____ he/she has held a variety of leadership positions in the Troop including; _______________________________________________________________________________________________. For community service ___(Eagle Candidate)___ has spent many hours _______________________________________________________________________________________, and other projects. As previously stated an Eagle Scout must earn 21 merit badges, in ___(Eagle Candidate)__’s case they have worked hard and earned ____ merit badges to date. There list of merit badges are; __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________merit badges. As with all Eagle Scouts ___(Eagle Candidate)___ chose and carried out an Eagle Scout service project. For his/her project ___(Eagle Candidate)___ sought out to __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.
Candidate stories- Public Participation
Emcee: “Thank you __(Journey Narrator)__ At this time we would like to take a few minutes to open the Court of Honor to all of you and if anyone would like to share a memory or fun story of __(Eagle Candidate)__ to please do so.
Presentation of Eagle Rank
Emcee: “At this time I would like to call up our Scoutmaster __________________________. “
Scoutmaster: “ __(Eagle Candidate)___ please come and join me on the stage. In a few moments I will be presenting you with your newest and final rank patch for your uniform, but before I do I would like to tell you and everyone here the meaning behind the badge.
“The White section of the Eagle Badge represents honor. The first responsibility of the Eagle Scout is to live with honor. An Eagle’s honor is sacred. Honor is the foundation of all character. Character is who one really is, not what they think they are. An Eagle’s life should influence their; family, community, school, and friends in a positive way. May the white of your badge remind you to live with honor always.
The second obligation of an Eagle Scout is loyalty. It is designated by the blue in the badge. Without loyalty, all character lacks direction. “To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst be false to any man.” Neither pain nor profit, pride nor personal loss, shall change you in your loyalty. The blue is an emblem of loyalty.
The third obligation of an Eagle Scout is service. An Eagle Scout extends a helping hand to those who still toil along the Scouting Trail, just as others helped you in your achievement of the Eagle rank.The habit of a daily good turn must take on a new meaning through a life of service to others in need. An Eagle Scout protects and defends the weak and helpless, they aid and comfort the unfortunate and oppressed. An Eagle upholds the rights of others while defending their own. An Eagle Scout knows themselves well and will always be prepared to put forth their best.
__(Eagle Candidate)___ it is my honor to present you with the Eagle Scout Patch.
(Scoutmaster gives the candidate the Eagle Scout patch)
At this time I would like to ask __(Eagle Candidate)’s__ parents, __________________ and __________________ to join us on stage.
Mrs./Ms _________________ I would like you to present this Eagle ribbon to your Son. (mother pins ribbon on left pocket flap)
Mr. __________________ I would like you to present this Eagle certificate to your son. (father hands Eagle candidate the certificate)
Eagle Promise
Emcee: “Congratulations __(Eagle Scout)___. At this time I would like to invite ______________________________ to come forward and issue the Eagle Promise.”
Eagle Promise Narrator (This person should be an Eagle Scout as well if at all possible.): “Congratulations on this achievement __Eagle Scout)___. As an Eagle Scout you will be a marked individual. Others will look to you for leadership, assistance, and positivity in good times and bad. Being an Eagle Scout doesn’t mean being a perfect person, but it does mean being responsible for your actions, and striving to be as perfect as you can be at all times.
At this time I would like to invite any and all Eagle Scouts in attendance to rise if you are able and join __(Eagle Scout)___ in reaffirming your commitments to the values of an Eagle Scout. Please repeat after me.
I reaffirm my allegiance * to the three promises of the Scout Oath. * I thoughtfully recognize and take upon myself * the obligations and responsibilities * of the rank of Eagle Scout. * On my honor, I will do my best * to make my training and example * my rank and my influence, * count strongly for better scouting * and for better citizenship * in my unit, * in my community, * and in my contacts with other people. * To this I pledge my sacred honor.”
Presentation of Parent Pins
Emcee: “Thank you __(Promise Narrator)___. Now I would like to have __(Scout Master)___and __________(parents)_______________ join __(Eagle Scout) on Stage.”_____
Scoutmaster: __(Eagle Scout), no one will ever know the unnumbered acts of self-sacrifice and helpfulness from you mom which have led us to be here today. Hours of patience, late night talks, and journeys to athletic competitions are all demonstrations of a mother’s love. As a symbol of what your mother has made possible, I ask that you present her with this Eagle mother’s pin, an outward symbol of your achievement that she can wear with pride.
(__(Eagle Scout)___ pins mother’s pin on Eagle mother.)
__(Eagle Scout)__, your dad has stood by your side in life and at countless Scouting experiences over the years. He has offered his encouragement and assistance on your trail through life. As a show of appreciation I ask that you present this Eagle father’s pin to your dad, so that he may wear it with pride to show his love for you.
(__(Eagle Scout)__ pins father’s pin on father)
Words from Parents Eagle Scout Knife
Mother-
Father-
Presentation of Mentor Pin
Scoutmaster: __(Eagle Scout)___, on your journey through Scouting you have had many mentors and special individuals that have helped you along your way. At this time I would like for you to give this pin to someone who has stood apart as a key mentor on your path.
(__(Eagle Scout)___ presents Mentor pin to person of their choice)
Eagle Remarks
Emcee: I would now like to invite our Troop’s newest Eagle Scout, __(Eagle Scout)___, to make a few remarks.
(New Eagle Scout gives his speech)
Closing ceremony
Emcee: “The Scout slogan is, “Do a Good Turn Daily.” I hope that what you have seen and heard today inspires all of you to think of what you can do to help and support others. I invite you all to do a good turn each day. In just a few minutes we would like to have you all join us for some refreshments and fellowship to celebrate this special day. At this time I officially close this Eagle Scout Court of Honor.”
Eagle Palms Ceremony
Scoutmaster: There are those that say that once a Scout has achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, they are finished with their Scouting journey. However, this is not the case. Scouting always offers new things to learn and adventures to be had as we will be seeing now. __(Eagle Palm recipient)__ please come forward at this time with your family.
(Use the correct reading for the Palm being presented.)
Bronze: This BRONZE Eagle palm represents the completion of at least 26 merit badges. 21 to reach Eagle, and 5 more for this bronze palm. If an Eagle Scout completes more merit badges, a gold palm and then a silver palm can be earned.
Gold: This GOLD Eagle palm represents the completion of at least 31 merit badges. 21 to reach Eagle, 5 for a bronze palm, and 5 more for this gold palm. If an Eagle Scout completes more merit badges, a silver palm can be earned after this.
Silver: This SILVER Eagle palm represents the completion of at least 36 merit badges. 21 to reach Eagle, 5 for a bronze palm, 5 more for a gold palm, and 5 more for this silver palm. This emblem of recognition for advancement is the last one to be earned. If an Eagle Scout completes more merit badges, more bronze, gold, and silver palms can be earned.
In addition to earning merit badges earning an Eagle Palm requires other things as well. The Eagle Scout must have been active for three months since earning their Eagle Scout rank or their last Palm. They must show Scout Spirit by living the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law in their life everyday. The Eagle Scout must continue to demonstrate leadership and accept responsibility. __(Eagle Scout)___ has demonstrated these requirements. Congratulations __(Eagle Scout)___ on this impressive achievement.
Landship Ceremony (Sea Scouts)
Landship ceremonies are used for Bridges of Honor (a Sea Scout Court of Honor) and other special ceremonies. They can be very detailed and filled with nautical traditions. Due to their level of detail, instead of writing a new one here is a link to a wonderful ceremony directly from the Sea Scout resources.
Leader Induction Ceremony
This ceremony is wonderful ceremony for inducting any youth or adult into any position in Scouting. Start by having them put their left hand on a flagpole. This can be an American Flag, Unit Flag , or World Organization of the Scouting Movement, whatever seems most appropriate for your unit. Have them make the Scout sign for their program with their right hand and repeat these words following the person Leading the ceremony.
“Please repeat after me.
I, state your name,
promise to do my best,
to do my duty,
for the good of the Scouts in my (Patrol, Troop, Pack, Crew, Ship)
my country,
and in the World Organization of the Scouting Movement.”