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. On the face is our through Scouting and you need to follow motto “Be Prepared” and suspended from this path. me is the knot tied there to remind you of ______, are you willing to the slogan of the Boy Scouts, “Do a good accept the badge of the Second Class as turn daily.” You have remembered these well continue in the experience of things and deserve to be acknowledged for Scouting? that. Continue to follow these guidelines Scout: and you will be an inspiration for those I am. who are to follow you. Presenter: Congratulations, please light the Please light the candle representing candle symbolizing the rank of Second the ideals of a Second Class Scout. Class, move your name up the Scout: advancement board, and accept the The Scout lights the candle. congratulations of all who have joined us Presenter: today, and be sure to help those who come Please advance your name on the after you see their way. Board and accept the congratulations of the leaders of the Troop and the Second Class Ceremony #2 recognition of our guests. Presenter: ______, you have Second Class Ceremony #3 earned the rank of Second Class Scout. You have earned the rank of This rank represents a second step in your Second Class. The ends of your scroll are Scouting experience. You have earned the turned up as a reminder of the willing rank of Second Class by gaining a better smile of the Scout. Suspended from the idea of the skills you need for Scouting scroll is a square knot to remind you of the and your life beyond Scouting. slogan “Do a good turn Daily.” Inscribed The experience of Scouting can on the scroll is the Scout Motto “Be lead you in many different directions. Prepared” Only you can decide on the direction you As you have been advancing in are want to take. Your compasses for Scouts, you have shown that you finding these directions are the Scout Oath understand what these mean. As you and the Scout Law. By following this continue to advance, the Scout Oath,
6 Motto, and Law become even more and world brotherhood. important. The skills that you have learned and continue to learn will serve I know that you will wear the Second you well in your life. Class badge with honor and distinction. Are you willing to accept the badge of the To prove that you know the rules, by Second Class Scout and what it stands which this award may be worn honorably, for? I ask you to lead the Troop in the Scout Law. Will the members of the Troop Scout: Yes. please stand and give the Scout sign. Presenter: Please light the candle representing Scouts: the ideals of a Second Class Scout. A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, Scout: helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, The Scout lights the candle. obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, Presenter: and reverent. Congratulations, please light the candle symbolizing the rank of Second Leader: Class, move your name up the I present to you the badge and rank advancement board, and accept the advancement card, documenting your congratulations of the leaders of the Troop achievement. and the recognition of our guests, and be sure to help those who come after you see Second Class Ceremony #5 their way. Source: Troop Program Resources BSA Leader: Second Class Ceremony #4 When the Indian boy prepared for Source: US Scouting Service manhood, he was required to go through a stern ordeal testing his worthiness and his Call Second Class Scouts and parents to fitness for a place among the braves of the the front tribe. If he passed through the ordeal successfully, he appeared before the chief Leader: at the council fire to receive the eagle Once before, you stood before this feather of the brave. As the chief placed in court and became (a) Tenderfoot Scout(s). his hands the weapons of his rank, he Time has passed since then. You have pledged the new brave to an oath, he used that time well in pursuing Scout bound the brave in honor never to use his activities and knowledge and have weapons in any way that would bring distinguished yourselves by qualifying for discredit to his tribe or himself. Second Class rank. Just as the Indian youth went This rank of Second Class through his ordeal to prove himself, so represents to you the opportunities for you have fulfilled your Second Class rank service to others. By living according to requirements to prove yourself as someone the Scout Oath and Law, you are adding who can care for himself in the outdoors. your bit to the fires of good citizenship Just as the Indian youth pledged himself to
7 his tribe, so should you pledge yourself to Second Class Ceremony #7 Scouting and maintaining the Scout Oath Source: Greg Gough and Law. In your growth toward becoming MC: Will Scouts ______and their a Second Class Scout, do you feel that the parents please enter the semi-circle. Scout Oath and Law have become more (Formed by the Assistant Scoutmasters meaningful to you personally? and/or PLC) Scout: I do. Scoutmaster: Leader: Like the braves of long ago who This rank of Second Class first learned how to build a fire before represents to you the opportunities for learning how to hunt and cook. You also service to others, as the weapons did to the have learned many things that serve as a Indian youth. We place no weapons in foundation in your Scouting career. Forget your hands, but the honor of all Scouting not these lessons but take them, teach rests as surely on your shoulders. (The them and apply them. They will serve you leader presents the Second Class badge well along the trail to Eagle and yet they and congratulates the Scout and his will follow you further as you travel parents.) through life.
Second Class Ceremony #6 Present the Parent with the rank to be Scoutmaster: (to the candidates): pinned on the boy and the boy the Once before, you stood before this Mother's pin to be pinned on her ribbon if court and became Tenderfoot Scouts. applicable to your Troop. Time has passed since then. You have used that time well in pursuing Scout Second Class Ceremony #7 activities and knowledge. You are now Source: (Lonesome Pine Council, BSA) qualified to assume the title and duties of Second Class Scout. I know that you will Materials needed: wear this Second Class badge as a shield with honor and distinction. To prove that Second Class Patch and Card (per Second you know the rules by which this award Class Scout) may be worn honorably, you will recite Second Class Poster (available from the Scout Law. Scout sign! Council Office) Flashlight Candidates: A Scout is trustworthy . . . (They recite the Scout Law.) Participants: Second Class Scouts to be honored Scoutmaster: Scoutmaster Please face the audience, (name) Senior Patrol Leader . I present you with this badge. May you One other Scout to hold Poster and bring only credit and honor to it and to Flashlight your troop. (at this part of the Court of Honor, the
8 lights are dimmed and the Scout holding recognize these Scouts as Second Class the Second Class Scout poster and Boy Scouts. May the scroll of your new flashlight takes his place to the right of the rank remind you of the fun and enjoyment Senior Patrol Leader.) that you have had so far in your Scouting Scoutmaster: experience. May it also spur you onward At this time, I will turn this part of to complete the requirements and to the Court over to ______, Senior become First Class Boy Scouts. Patrol Leader, for an advancement presentation. (Scoutmaster presents rank patch to each (or MC can turn it over to Scoutmaster) Scout, shaking hands with each using the Scout handshake. The Senior Patrol Senior Patrol Leader: Leader follows behind, presenting the Will the following Scout(s) come Second Class Rank card to each Scout.) forward, face the audience, and form a line to the right of the Scoutmaster. Congratulations to each one of you, (Calls names of Scouts). Scouts. Mr.(Ms.) Scoutmaster, I now These are Scouts that have been return the Court to you. with us for at least three months. They have learned much about our Troop and Second Class Ceremony #8 about Scouting. They have learned how to Source: BSA Rank Advancement card take care of themselves and others, have learned how to use a map and compass to Nice going— you have worked hard and find their way, and most of all have seen earned the right to wear the badge that firsthand how much fun it is to be a Scout. shows you know what it means to “Be Prepared”. As a Second Class Scout (at this time, Scout holding Second Class you’ll have a chance to really participate Poster shines flashlight on poster to as a veteran of your troop and to share the illuminate the poster) fun, thrills and know-how of your skills and merit badges with your patrol and It gives me great honor to officially troop members. Next step— First Class!
9 FIRST CLASS CEREMONIES
First Class Ceremony #1 First Class Ceremony #2 Presenter: Presenter: The Chinese have a saying: “A ______, you have journey of a thousand miles begins with a earned the rank of First Class Scout. This single step”. ______(name rank represents a significant step in someone who received Scout tonight) has Scouting. You have advanced from Scout taken that first step. But you, by fulfilling to First Class by learning the outdoor the requirements for First Class, are well skills of Scouting. into your journey through Scouting. At In your next steps in Scouting you each step in your journey from Scout to will start learning the skills that will help First Class rank, you have become more you guide others along the path of experienced in the skills of scouting. As Scouting. You will earn the next ranks in you continue along the journey towards scouting by learning from the members of Eagle, you will grow in your knowledge of your community. Merit badges will teach scouting and in serving your community. you various areas of knowledge that the There are times that you will find the community has. Community service will journey a difficult one. Look to the Scout help in developing your pride and Oath and Law for understanding and confidence in what you do. Junior guidance during these times. By leadership will help you with taking on understanding and applying the Scout responsibility as you grow. The guide Oath and Law you will be helped in not posts for your next steps in Scouting are only scouting but in all areas of your life. the Scout Oath and Law. As a First Class Scout, you have earned As you receive your First Class the right to demonstrate and abide by the badge, you will be asking the community code to which a Scout is forever bound, for help in your advancement and you the Scout Oath and Law. need to provide the community with your Do you accept this greater responsibility help as well. of the First Class Scout? ______, are you Scout: willing to accept the responsibilities as I do. well as the privileges that accompany the Presenter: First Class Scout rank? As we present you with your First Scout: Class badge, I charge you to continue your I am journey through Scouting, so that you may Presenter: better serve your community, family, and Please light the candle representing your Scouting. Congratulations. achievement and goals for First Class Rank.
10 Scout: the "complete Scout." Special attention Scout lights the candle. should be given to the Scout earning the Presenter: award. Please advance your name on the Leader: Board and accept the congratulations of In the days of chivalry, after a the leaders of the Troop and the squire had earned the right to carry the recognition of our guests. sword and shield, it was customary to retire to the privacy of the chapel on the First Class Ceremony #3 evening before he was to be made a Source: US Scouting Service knight. There, surrounded by his weapons, he prayed that he might live worthy of the Leader: honor that was his, and that he might The First Class rank represents a never bring disgrace on his knighthood, significant step in Scouting. It represents either in thought or in deed. Just as highly the "complete Scout."I now ask First Class as the knights of old, we who are the Scout(s) ______and his (their) parent(s) Scouts of today value the distinction that to come forward. is ours. As a First Class Scout, you have earned the right to demonstrate and abide Leader: by the code to which a true and mature As a First Class Scout, you have Scout is forever bound, the Scout Oath earned the opportunity and right to and Law. Do you accept this greater demonstrate and abide by the code to responsibility of First Class Scout in the which a true and mature Scout is forever spirit of service of the knights of old? bound by his Scout Oath and Law. Do you accept this greater responsibility of First Scout: Class Scout? If so answer "I do." I do. Leader: In qualifying for First Class rank, In qualifying for First Class rank, you have advanced from Scout hiker to you have advanced from Second Class to more skillful living in the outdoors for more skillful living and to a better longer periods of time. In this experience, preparation for service to others, as did the you have become a Scout camper, better knights of old. able to take care of yourself and others. As As we present you with your First Class we present you with your First Class badge, I charge you to continue your badge and rank advancement card, I development so that you may better serve charge you to continue your development your fellowman in the spirit of chivalry. as a Scout camper, so that you may better (The leader presents the First Class badge serve others. and congratulates the Scout and his parents.) First Class Ceremony #4 Source: Troop Program Resources BSA First Class Ceremony #5 The First Class rank represents a
11 Rank is how to find Polaris, the North happens when a magnet is brought near Star, because we know it will help us find the compass. The magnet is an outside our way in the wilderness. For centuries influence on the character of the compass. man has known that the North Star is Now that you have attained the fixed in the heavens, and it has be used as rank of First Class Scout, I present you a navigational aid by sailors ever since the with another type of compass, a Scout first adventurers sailed away from the coin. This compass does not have any sight of land. The North Star is still used moving parts, and is not influenced by that way by mariners and space explorers. outside forces. This compass is for your So in learning how to find it, you are mind and soul. The Scout oath and Scout joining a very long line of adventurers. Law that are inscribed on the coin point There are some "North Stars" in our you towards the ideals that scouting is everyday lives, too. based on. There are temptations difficult One of them is your conscience. If to overcome - temptations to get by you listen your conscience, you can be without working, to lie, to cheat, to follow sure to steer your life in the right direction. the coaxing of friends, and the jeers or The other North Stars are the Scout Oath threats of enemies. When the temptations and Law. They are North Stars because arise, use your new compass to help lead they give us excellent guidance in how to you down the correct path. If you do this, behave and what we owe to God, country, you will continue to be physically strong, our fellow human beings, and ourselves. mentally awake and morally straight When you're lost at night, look for the North Star. The rest of the time, steer your First Class Ceremony #7 life with those other North Stars - your Source: BSA Rank Advancement card conscience and the Scout Oath and Law. Now that you have become a First Class First Class Ceremony #6 Scout, you are ready to learn to be a leader in your troop. You will have the chance to
12 STAR CEREMONIES
Star Ceremony #1 You have started learning about Presenter:( SPL or any previous or current service, leadership, and responsibility. Star) Before you, stretches a trail that leads to a (Lighting large Star candle). As a worthier, more mature part of Scouting, past Star Scout, I light this candle to that of giving. By following the Scout symbolize the light you have followed in Oath and Law, you can follow this trail. If achieving your Star Rank. you follow the trail far enough, the highest Scout: Scouting goal will be yours. It is true that I have been guided by As you receive your Star Scout the light of the Star Scouts who have gone badge, it must be with full realization that before me. (Lighting the smaller Star you will be giving guidance and candle) I light this candle to represent my inspiration to younger Scouts. accomplishments and as a promise that I ______, are you willing to too will give light and guidance to those accept the responsibilities as well as the Scouts who will come after me. privileges that accompany the Star Scout Presenter: rank? Congratulations on receiving your Scout: Star Rank. (Shaking hands, and handing I am certificate) Please accept this certificate, Presenter: the congratulations of our audience and Please light the candle representing move your name up on the Troop your achievement and goals for Star rank. Advancement Board (Start clapping) Scout: Scout: Scout lights the candle. Take certificate, shake hands with Presenter: Scoutmasters, move name up on Board, Please advance your name on the leave. Board and accept the congratulations of the Star Ceremony #2: leaders of Presenter: the troop and the recognition of our ______, you are no guests. longer a First Class Scout. Whether or not you realize it, by meeting your Star Scout Star Ceremony #3 Requirements, you have left the group of Presenter: those who merely receive in Scouting. You are the Star. Even though you Tonight you will join a smaller and more have the support of your parents, you now significant group – those whose duty and can stand alone. You have earned the right privilege it is to give Scouting to others. to improve on your own. To you goes the
13 honor of choosing your field. Before you Star Scout: lays the horizon of endless opportunity. Scouts Name , The Star on your new badge will guide Name , and Name you you like the stars in the sky and lead you are no longer First Class Scouts. Whether to your next step, that of Life Scout. The or not you realize it, by meeting your Star Star you have earned should also guide Scout requirements, you have left the those that come after you as they shall be group of those who merely receive looking to you for leadership and Scouting. Tonight you will join a smaller encouragement. Accept our and more significant group - those whose congratulations and move your name up duty and privilege it is to give Scouting to on the advancement board. Before you go others. As you receive your Star Scout light the Star candle to help those who badge, it must be with full realization that come after you see their way. you accept with that badge the giving of leadership, guidance, and inspiration to younger Scouts. (He turns to address the Scouter.) These Scouts are prepared to Star Ceremony #4 take the service pledge with the Scout Source: US Scouting Service Oath. Since the last Court of Honor, ____ Scouts have advanced to Star Scout. Scouter: I ask ______and their parents to come Fellow Scouts, you have left forward. behind what may have been the receiving Scouts, in receiving your Star rank end of Scouting. Before you stretches a tonight, you are taking a long step toward worthier, more mature, part of your Eagle. You have advanced in a way that Scouting experience - the giving part. The obligates you to give younger Scouts the merit badge trail holds much for a Scout service and experiences you have who is earnest and courageous. If you received. Tonight, you are leaving that follow this trail far enough, the highest group which receives Scouting..You are Scouting goal will be yours. Somewhere now admitted to a smaller group whose along the trail you will find manhood in its privilege and duty it is to give Scouting - finest form. Are you willing to accept the to give leadership, guidance, and responsibilities as well as the privileges inspiration to younger Scouts who will that accompany the Star Scout rank? follow your lead. Your willingness to do Candidates: so will be a pledge of service and a sign I am. that your understanding of the ideals of Scouter: Scouting is growing. May this Star Scout Then retake the Scout Oath. As badge be a constant reminder of the star of you utter the words, let your heart repeat a service that will shine as a guide to lead pledge of service to the Scouts who follow you on the trail to manhood. where you lead. Scouts, attention! Scout sign. Recite the Scout Oath. Star Ceremony #5 Candidates: Source: Troop Program Resources BSA On my honor I will do my best ....
14 Scouter: Star Ceremony #6 Two! Your fellow Scouts Source: BSA Rank Advancement card congratulate you. You will now face our audience. (The Scouter pins on the The Scout participation, spirit, and service badges.) The star I pin on you will always you completed to earn this award will be a reminder of the star of service that guide you and others like a star to further will shine as a guide to lead you onward. advancement. As you complete merit (The Scouter gives the Scout hand- shake badges for the next step— Life Scout— to each.) Congratulations. you’ll be a constant source of help to your fellow Scouts. They’ll be counting on you for leadership and guidance to show them the way!
15 LIFE SCOUT CEREMONIES
Life Ceremony #1 Scout: Presenter: I am. Could we have (Scout) come Presenter: forward? Are you ready to accept graciously As his parents were present the the guidance of your parents, your first time (Scout) got life, we ask them to scoutmasters and counselors just as you come up and be part of his getting Life will give guidance to those to come after again. you? (Scout) you are the Life. As the Scout: heart on your new Rank badge indicates, I am. you have shown the other boys in this Presenter: troop and the rest of the people you ______are you ready to reach associate with that Scouting is in your for your wings to fly? heart and will be forever. You have Scout: mastered the knowledge of subjects that I am. will not only benefit you, but your fellow Presenter: scouts, your community, and the world. I congratulate you, Troop ___ I ask you now to consider these newest Life Scout, please move your name questions. up on our Advancement Board. Before Are you ready to share those skills you leave, please light the Life candle to which have brought you so far along the light the way for the scouts to follow you Scouting trail with those around you? on the trail towards Eagle. Scout: I am. Life Ceremony #2 Presenter: Presenter: Are you ready to take on an Eagle (Lighting large Life candle). As a project to not only prove your leadership past Life Scout, I light this candle to skills to all, but to better the world around symbolize the light you have followed in you? achieving your Life Rank. Scout: Scout: I am. It is true that I have been guided by Presenter: the light of the Life Scouts who have gone Are you ready to give even greater before me.(Lighting the smaller Life importance than you already have to the candle) I light this candle to represent my ideals of scouting by exemplifying all that accomplishments and as a promise that I is good in the Scout Oath, Law, Motto and too will give light and guidance to those Slogan? scouts who will come after me.
16 Presenter: Presenter: Congratulations on receiving your Could we have (Scout) and his Life Rank. (Shaking hands, and handing parents come forward? certificate) Please accept this certificate, (Scout) you have become Life the congratulations of our audience and Scout. As the heart on your new Rank move your name up on the Troop badge indicates, you have proven that Advancement Board (Start clapping) Scouting is in your heart and will be Scout: forever. You have mastered the (Take certificate, shake hands with knowledge of subjects that will not only Scoutmasters, move name up on Board, benefit you, but your fellow scouts, your leave) community, and the world. I ask you now to consider these Life Ceremony #3: questions. ______, you have attained the Are you ready to share those skills rank of the rank of Life Scout, a rank that which have brought you so far along the few scouts in the troop have made. You Scouting trail with those around you? have done this by showing that your heart Scout has the spirit of scouting. You have I am. mastered the outdoor skills required to Presenter: obtain the rank of First Class. You Are you ready to prove your started learning more about Scout Spirit leadership by completing an Eagle project and service to others on your path to Star that benefits the community around you? Scout. By continuing to learn about Scout: service to others, and gaining a deeper I am. understanding of Scout Spirit, you have Presenter: earned the rank of Life Scout. The path Are you ready to give even greater that you are going down now, the path importance than you already have to the towards eagle, will require a deeper ideals of scouting by exemplifying all that understanding of scout Spirit and service is good in the Scout Oath, Law, Motto and to others. What you will learn as you Slogan? continue along the path towards Eagle Scout: Scout is that badges have no substance I am. without the spirit and service that you Presenter: show. Are you ready to accept graciously ______Are you willing to accept the guidance of your parents, your the challenges that are ahead of you as a scoutmasters and counselors just as you Life Scout? will give guidance to those to come after you? Please light the candle that represents the Scout: spirit of a Life Scout. I am. Presenter: Scout: Yes. Parents, will you signify your willingness to help guide Steve to his
17 goals by lighting the candle representing are Eagle Scouts. May this Life Scout Life scouts from the candle that represents badge be a constant reminder of the life of Duty to God, Country and Self. service that will shine as a guide to lead Parents: you on the trail to manhood. Light life candle from the top candle of the tripod. Life Scout Ceremony #5 Presenter: Source: Troop Program Resources BSA Steve, please light the candle that represents your attainment of life scout Scoutmaster. from the candle that your parents lit. Scout Name , you have Scout: traveled far on the trail to Eagle. Before Light life candle from center life you, two lit candles shed their radiance on candle. the heart - shaped Life Scout badge. I am Presenter: proud of the effort you have put forth and (Scout), I congratulate you, The of your accomplishments in Scouting. Troop's newest Life Scout. Please move (7he Scoutmaster adds any personal your name up on our Advancement Board details that apply.) The heart shape of the and accept the congratulations of the badge is symbolic of life and courage. For leaders of the Troop and the recognition of you, now, the Scout Oath and the Scout our guests. Law will mean more than ever before. You will ever strive to make them the Life Scout Ceremony #4 keynotes of your conduct. The spirit of Source: US Scouting Service helpfulness and alertness of mind, and the Since the last Court of Honor, mastery of those Scout skills that make ____ Scouts have advanced to Life Scout. "Be Prepared" really mean something- I ask ______and their parents to come these are the inner qualities of the Scout forward. who wears the Life Scout badge. Scouts, in receiving your Life rank This miniature badge is for your mother in tonight, you are approaching your last step recognition of her love, comradeship, toward Eagle. You have shown that you encouragement, and faith in you. Take it can lead your troop in service and share in and pin it on her proudly! (The Scout pins the Scouting experiences you have the badge on his mother's dress, then received. Tonight, you are entering that turns and faces the audience.) Mr. select group who will directly work Name will you pin the Life Scout towards their Eagle rank..In doing so, you badge on your son's uniform? (The badge must not only give service, you must also is pinned.) Attention! Scout salute! Two! lead others in performing a service project Dismissed! of your choosing. Your willingness to do so will be a pledge of service and a sign Life Scout Ceremony#6 that your understanding of the ideals of Source: BSA Rank Advancement card Scouting. When you are finished with the requirements we will give you, you will, As a Life Scout, you’ve demonstrated your indeed, be worthy to join those few who active participation, service and troop
18 leadership. The shape of your new badge skills with others. Ahead of you is the symbolizes life and growth. You must rank of Eagle Scout. You are challenged continue to grow in Scouting, but at the to attain the highest rank in Boy Scouting. same time share your knowledge and
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