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Rank Ceremonies From Scout to Life: A compilation of Boy Scout Rank Advancement Ceremonies Compiled by: Roger Field 1 SCOUT CEREMONIES Scout Ceremony #1 Scout Ceremony #2 (Could we please have the new Scouts You have entered Boy Scouts via a up front). You have now left the Rank different path than most. You have of Webelos scout and have learned the learned the Scout Oath, Scout Law, Boy Scout oath, promise and law. You Scout Motto, Scout Sign, Salute and have learned the sign, salute and handshake. You have a clear goal and handshake. As we welcome you to our are taking the right path toward this goal. troop, we want you to understand that The scout Badge represents the first step you are special in that you are willing to to achieving your goals. strive for higher goals and achievements. Good Luck on your trail to become an Scout Ceremony #3 Eagle Scout. Please accept the Scout ________, you have joined Boy Scouts badge as your first step toward your and have learned the Basics of Scouting: goals. I present to you, the newest The Scout Oath, Scout Law, Scout members of the (name) patrol. Please Motto, Scout Sign, Salute and place your name on our advancement handshake. As you continue in Scouting, board. you will be striving for higher goals and achievements. Good lick on your trail in scouting. 2 TENDERFOOT CEREMONIES Tenderfoot Ceremony #1 earning the Tenderfoot rank. The way was Scout Presenter : well trodden by the boys who have come (Lights large Tenderfoot candle) before you but it was your effort and As a past Tenderfoot Scout, I light enthusiasm that brought you here. You this candle to symbolize the light you have have started to build a foundation of Boy followed in achieving the rank of Scout principles and now is a time to Tenderfoot Scout. experience the fun and satisfaction of learning new skills and sharing good times Scout: It is true that I have been guided with the Scouts. Congratulations and by the light of the Tenderfoot Scouts who before you go be sure to light the candle have gone before me. for the Tenderfoot rank so the boys who (Scout lights small Tenderfoot candle) are new to the Scouting experience see the I light this candle to represent my beginning of the Trail to Eagle. accomplishments and as a promise that I too will give light and guidance to those Tenderfoot Ceremony #3 scouts who will come after me. The Chinese have a saying: “A journey of a thousand miles must begin Scout Presenter: Congratulations on with a single step.” There’s a lesson for receiving your Tenderfoot Rank. us in that saying. (Shakes Scouts hand, and presents an In Scouting as in life, the rewards advancement certificate if that is do not come to those who sit back and customary for the troop.) wait but to those who continually take Please accept this certificate, the steps both large and small towards their congratulations of our audience and move ultimate goals. You have taken your first your name up on the Troop Advancement step on the Boy Scout journey by earning Board. (if the troop uses one) your Tenderfoot rank. (Applause) If your look over your Boy Scout Scout: Handbook during the week, ask how to (Shake hands with Adult leaders, and accomplish a certain skill or who to see places his name on the Advancement about a merit badge, you are taking small Board.) steps towards your next big step in the journey, Second class.I would like to see Tenderfoot Ceremony #2 every one of you set the Eagle Scout The term Tenderfoot means “an Award as your goal in scouting. We have inexperienced beginner”. You are indeed tonight one boy who is taking that first an inexperienced beginner who has taken important step by earning his Tenderfoot that first step on the scouting trail by rank and we congratulate him 3 started to build on the foundation of Boy . Scout principles. You have built the part Tenderfoot Ceremony #4 that is the basis for the tenderfoot scout Presenter: “an inexperienced beginner.” Are you _______________, you have willing to accept the Tenderfoot badge and earned the rank of Tenderfoot Scout. This also continue on the Trail of Scouting? rank represents a first step in your Scout: Yes. Scouting trail. You have earned the rank of Tenderfoot by learning the skills of Tenderfoot Ceremony #6 Scouting. Source: US Scouting Service The trail of scouting that you are following may seem long at times and also (This assumes there was a Scout frustrating. If you stay focused on your presentation prior to this one and that the goals, the trail becomes easier to follow. actual badge of rank was presented Your guideposts on the Scouting Trail are previously, when the rank was achieved. If the fundamental ideals of Scouting, which not, this needs to be modified.) are the Scout Oath and the Scout Law. By following these ideals, you can clear the Leader: fog from the Trail of Scouting. Since the last Court of Honor, As you receive your Tenderfoot _______has completed the requirement badge, you have found your way through for the rank of Tenderfoot. I now call the fog and are on the way done the Trail. _____ and his (their) parents to come _______________, are you willing forward. to accept the badge of the Tenderfoot Scout as well continue on the Trail of Leader: Scouting? You have just heard our new Scout: Scout(s) pledge himself (themselves) to I am the Scout Oath. Since you first joined this Presenter: Troop, you have said these words many Please light the candle representing times. You have learned various skills your attainment of the Tenderfoot Rank which will serve as a basis as you travel and to light the way towards your next on your Trail to Eagle. You have learned rank. some basic first aid, how to tie knots and Scout: you have improved your physical fitness. Scout lights the candle. But these skills are only the beginning. As Presenter: you advance into other ranks, you will Please advance your name on the learn more knots, more first aid skills, Board and accept the congratulations of how to use a compass, how to cook and the leaders of the Troop and the many other life skills. The activities you recognition of our guests. participate in will become more challenging and more rewarding. Tenderfoot Ceremony #5 Since joining Scouts, you have When you passed your Board of 4 Review, you were presented with your him as he faces the audience. new badge of rank. I now present to you The senior patrol leader or scribe your rank advancement cards, which helps the Scoutmaster who makes the document this achievement. Keep these presentations by having the badges handy. cards, and all other cards you receive in The Scoutmaster pins the Tenderfoot Scouting, in a safe place. As you advance badge on the left pocket and gives the in Scouting, these can become invaluable Scout handshake with the left hand. The in documenting your achievements when Scout salutes, the Scoutmaster returns the you submit your Eagle application or if salute, and the Scout steps down and you move to a new location. proceeds to the opposite side of the room or stage, where he stands at attention until Congratulations on the example all awards for this rank have been made. you have set and the achievements you The house lights go on. The audience then have accomplished. gives a rousing round of applause. Mothers of these Boy Scouts are Tenderfoot Ceremony #7 now called to the stage, and each Scout Source: Troop Program Resources BSA presents his mother with the miniature For Troops who use rank pins and/or Tenderfoot badge. Everyone applauds as mother’s pins. mothers and Scouts return to their seats. The chairperson asks the senior This same procedure is repeated for other patrol leader to call the names of the new ranks, with the appropriate badge placed Tenderfoot Scouts. As he calls the names, on the wall. two Scouts place a large Tenderfoot badge cutout on the wall. This should be placed Tenderfoot Ceremony #8 so that the spotlight, when trained on the Source: BSA Rank Advancement card Scout receiving the award, will cast his shadow on the badge. Now that you have had your first The Scouts who have been called, taste of Scouting skills and the fun of line up at one side of the room or stage. Scout activities and are earning your first The member of the court of honor who is rank—Tenderfoot— you can really plan presenting the Tenderfoot Scout badges for the future. With more merit badges steps forward and makes a few appropriate and rank advancements to earn, you’ll remarks about this rank. The Scoutmaster have a busy time in Scouting. I, as your calls the name of the first Scout to be Scoutmaster and the other leaders will recognized. He steps forward onto the box help you work toward the next step, or raised platform. The house lights go out Second Class, with Eagle as your goal. and the spotlight comes on. This is a great Congratulations and keep up the moment for this Scout. Every eye is on good work. 5 SECOND CLASS CEREMONIES Second Class Ceremony #1 compass you can chart your way up the You have earned the rank of path of Scouting experiences. Second Class. The ends of your scroll are As you receive your Second Class, turned up as a reminder of the willing you have started charting your course smile of the Scout.
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