Theres a wealth of useful content in the numerous ceremony scripts that are available online and in hard copy. The third responsibility of an eagle scout is courage. The eagle court of honor handbook, by gary hendra, the macscouter, is a compilation of material from many sources, including the following. Tonight we have the rare honor and pleasure of recognizing a candidate for the award of eagle scout. Eagle rank is the only rank that must be certified and approved by the national council before it is presented formally, and the recognition should be commensurate with the honor of the achievement. The eagle scout should be given the opportunity to say a few words if he is inclined to do so. Items similar to eagle scout court of honor invitations and program with scout law on etsy. In our troop the eagle scout and his family write the script for the ceremony and ask whoever they want to play the various rolls. Eagle scout presentation kit, with eagle medal badge separated from kit butstill inside kit other items may also be separated and presented at appropriate time if desired. Eagle ceremony script for damon drown, october 16, 1993 71 eagle scout court of honor script for bradley alan wallace 75 eagle scout ceremony from joe ulrich 81 an eagle court of honor script by greg gough 87 richards eagle court of honor october 6, 1996 91 9. The detailed eagle scout ceremony should be written out, following. It is tradition of the eagle ceremony, for the scout to be given a charge. Boy scout troop 849 voice of the eagle script eagle scout. Apr 22, 2015 eagle rank is the only rank that must be certified and approved by the national council before it is presented formally, and the recognition should be commensurate with the honor of the achievement.
I have a scout who has just gotten his eagle card from national. A ceremony flows when the audience remains comfortably focussed throughout. We are considering of having a small eagle ceremony at scout camp with oa. Scoutmaster, minister, scout as master of ceremonies, 2 or more scouts as colorhonor guard, 1 or 3 scouts to light candles for scout oath, 1, 3, 4, 6, or 12 scouts to recite parts of the scout law depends on how many scouts. Scout spirit is the most important thing in scouting. Presentation of the honorees scouting history or personal eagle badge statement 1520 minutes the eagle charge the eagle scout promise the presentation of the eagle badge the presentation of other awards and gifts 6. The following are elements that have appeared in various eagle. Six members of the order of the arrow, in indian costumes and a ceremonial campfire. If you want to do a display, gather items like award certificates, picture albums, scout projects, trophies, extra scout badges, art projects, and anything else that showcases your sons abilities. Simple eagle scout court of honor ceremony mike walton settummanque, the blackeagle personnel needed. If the candidate is a member of the order of the arrow, this ceremony could be most appropriate. Here is our webelow crossover ceremony script prior to the ceremony, the troop members are given the items that they will be responsible for, to take care of the new scoutss. Andrew buckner leader, tyler horner carries the american flag and keith green carries the troop flag. It was originally used for an eagle court of honor at an army base in stillwater, ok.
We are here to recognize the accomplishments of eagle scout. Eagle court of honor script with images eagle scout ceremony. You can see complete ceremony scripts a template with charges, poems, prayers, etc. Some complete eagle court of honor scripts on some of the following pages you will find a collection of complete scripts that have been used in various troops over the years. I reaffirm my allegiance to the three promises of the scout oath.
Scripted ceremonies troop program resources boy scouts. Additional eagle resources 97 new eagle court of honor book published 97. As you live up to your obligations, you bring honor to yourself and to your brother scouts. The eagle scout should receive congratulations from all people involved. Eagle courts of honor are fully developed celebrations recognizing scouts who have attained scoutings highest rank. Feel free to make any changes that you feel are necessary. Eagle scout court of honor ideas a wonderful thought. A brief eagle ceremony this script was contributed to the scoutsl youth groups discussion list on internet by mike walton of greenwood, ky. Eagle ceremony script for troop 533, calumet council submitted by elly bacoyanis pre ceremony notes stage. They know that a scout is trustworthy is the very first point of the scout law for a good. The troop approaches from the rear in two files between the two halves of the audience seating. Commissioner awards and recognition commission commission ceremony scripts ceremony scripts. May the blue of your eagle badge always remind you to be loyal. When the eagle scout badge was designed in 1912, it was decided that a small silver eagle would be suspended from a tricolor ribbon of red, white, and blue.
Eagle court of honor program and script troop 626 procedures. Each boy scout, by meeting specific requirements, advances through ranks called tenderfoot, second class, and first class. Conducting a successful eagle scout court of honor baylakes. Eagle scout obligations ceremony each of the following obligations can be presented by a different individual. I have the honor to give you the eagle charge on the occasion of your elevation to the highest rank in scouting. Fillable troop meeting planning form pdf scouting ceremonies are regularly presented during troop meetings, and special occasions attended by parents and guests. It gives people something to look at when they arrive. Most of the names have been replaced with position titles. All through your life you may never find any more meaningful words than, on my honor, i will do my best. Since we have 6 new scoutss, 6 of the troop scoutss will have a troop neckerchief to replace the webelo neckerchief, the other 6 troop scoutss will have new. We made the candle stands and placards to represent each rank.
Eagle ceremony script with images eagle scout ceremony. The scout and his family should be involved in the. All or some of the letters of congratulations may be read to those present. Sikora, past scoutmaster susoreny, head of council mr. This ceremony is preceded by remarks about the eagle candidate which are typically made by the scoutmaster. We changed the ceremony a little to fit for our eagle scouts and also incorporated a small script for cub scout ranks to be represented.
Throughout scoutings history, the rose has been associated with the presentation of the eagle. Available only in your local council trading post or scout shop with required paperwork. It is written for a stage and is best done in a room that can be darkened. The second responsibility of an eagle scout is loyalty, for without loyalty, character lacks direction. Two brothers were warded this high honor and i was honored to share this special occasion with them, their parents, grandparents, numerous scouts in various stages of their journey, many mentors and scout leaders. Do not read eagle at eagle court of honor eagle the rank of eagle is a very special and important achievement, one that is recognized throughout ones lifetime.
Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. We come now to that part of our court of honor where we are to give recognition to our candidate for the rank of eagle scout. Will troop 93 please file forward to your assigned seats. Indians enter either in silence or chanting in a low voice either from backstage or from the rear of the audience. Court of honor ceremonyall parts boy scout troop 173. Sir, i have the honor to present life scout for the award of eagle scout. As an eagle scout, you have assumed a solemn obligation to do your duty to god, to country and to fellow scouts, and to mankind in general. Court of honor ceremony complete script all ranks 1 call to order spl. The scoutmasters handbook instructs us to formally present the eagle rank in a ceremony separate from the normal troop court of honor.
Eagle ceremony script for damon drown, october 16, 1993 72 eagle scout court of honor script for bradley alan wallace 76 eagle scout ceremony from joe ulrich 82 an eagle court of honor script by greg gough 88 richards eagle court of honor october 6, 1996 92 9. The version as presented here was used at a court of honor for three eagle scouts. The eagle scout badge is the highest youth award which may be earned by a member of the boy scouting program. By repetition of the eagle scout promise before your fellow scouts, you will become an eagle scout. I thoughtfully recognize and take upon myself the obligations and responsibilities of the rank of eagle scout. Eagle ceremony script for damon drown, october 16, 1993. You have been counted worthy of this high rank in the. Before the ceremony, you can lay these things out on a table. Eagle court of honor ceremonies us scouting service project. If you have a prospective eagle scout in your life, youll have an eagle court of honor ceremony coming up too.
One thing which should be noted is that this ceremony lists some of the actual achievements of the eagle scout. Don demers eagle scout ceremonies handbook could not have been possible without the contributions from a lot of dedicated scouters and council folks. Sep 19, 2015 in our troop the eagle scout and his family write the script for the ceremony and ask whoever they want to play the various rolls. It is the responsibility of the troop committee chairperson or the advancement committee chairperson to plan the ceremony and oversee. Eagle ceremony script for troop 533, calumet council submitted by elly bacoyanis preceremony notes stage. See more ideas about eagle scout ceremony, eagle scout and eagle. The specific scout for whom this ceremony was customized earned part of his ranks before the end of 1989 and the. Creagh, committee member nootens, eagle scout tom hancock, and past assistant scout master katherine sipes.
Dec 6, 2017 boy scout troop 849 voice of the eagle script stay safe and healthy. You have learned the scout oath, scout law, scout motto, scout sign, salute and. The indians would form with the four winds on one side, with allowat in the center of the stage area, kinet off to the. It was the first time ive had the privilege of experiencing this beautiful ceremony. Eagle scout court of honor tools and resources for. As we begin this eagle court of honor and examine these scouts trail to eagle, it is fitting that we start with the fundamental principles of scouting. I attended an eagle scout court of honor last night. Awarding the eagle is an important and serious matter.
Eagle scout segment a ceremony or presentation about 10 minutes the significance and history of the eagle scout award 5. There was a great deal of overlap between these two documents, so it made sense to combine it all, along with other sources, into a new handbook. Whether a simple presentation or an elaborate production, ceremonies should be wellpaced and flow. Previously, you stood before this court and became a tenderfoot scout. Thye only imput the troop has is providing links for ideas and proffreading the script. Eagle scout, his parents, the guests, and the ceremony participants. The scout law clearly states attributes of a scout. Eagle court of honor in troop 30 this ceremony was adapted from woods wisdom and variations of it have been used in troop 30 of newark valley, ny.
In full awareness of the challenge of the times, the parents and scout leaders of this young man have labored long and faithfully to help him develop to alert and participating citizenship. Planning an eagle court ceremony eagle scout court of honor. Sample eagle court of honor opening ceremony in addition to the troops scouts and their families, often in attendance are a. Nov 18, 2014 my eagle scout ceremony was on november 2nd, 2014. Eagle scout gifts eagle scout ceremony program template ceremony programs free downloads scouting boy scouts party ideas invitations. When you fail, you tarnish the good name of all true and worthy scouts. Eagle scout, parents or guardians of eagle scout, national council representative see note below equipment needed. Eagle scout court of honor tools and resources for scouts. The following ceremony is used as part of an eagle count of honor by boy scout troop 849 in manhattan beach, ca.
My name is jon warnock and i will be your master of ceremony today. The boy scouts of all nations constitute one of the most wholesome and. You will find herein most of the eagle scout ceremonies handbook by dan demers, and also the eagle scout court of honor scripts faq from fred rogers. The stage has chairs on it for scoutmaster goodwin, master of ceremonies john nootens, mr. Creagh, committee member nootens,eagle scout tom hancock, and past assistant scout master katherine sipes. Is there any reason why you as a new eagle cannot renew this promise which you first made as a new scout. The list of achievements should be customized for the scout who is being honored. You have used that time well in pursuing scout activities and knowledge. Eagle scout presentation kit, with eagle medal badge separated from kit butstill inside kit other items. He knows that a scout is trustworthy is the very first point of the scout law for a good reason. Additional eagle resources 98 new eagle court of honor book published 98.
They often feature a variety of very special ceremonies commensurate with the high honor being bestowed upon outstanding young men. Governor lockes speeches eagle court of honor for sam roe. To an eagle scout, honor is the foundation of all character. The foremost responsibility of an eagle scout is to live with honor. Please accept the scout badge as your first step toward your goals. An eagle ceremony should be a reflection of that principle. A wonderful example of an eagle scout ceremony with some tips rmm0071 duration. On behalf of troop 508, i would like to welcome all of you to this eagle court of honor. Scoutmaster, minister, scout as master of ceremonies, 2 or more scouts as colorhonor guard, 1 or 3 scouts to light candles for scout oath, 1, 3, 4, 6, or 12 scouts to recite parts of the scout law depends on how many scouts you want involved, committee member to present letters. Color guard and troop are in position at the rear of room. There are many ways to design an eagle court ceremony and as long as you remember to confer the actual honor on the boys and give a nod to tradition and historical context, there is no wrong way. To turn a runofthemill eagle scout court of honor into something unforgettable, toss out the carboncopy script your troop has used for years. We frequently refer to the eagle court of honor book by mark ray. Here you will see many of the bits and pieces from other chapters of this handbook ordered together into a proper script.
The path of a boy from scout to eagle is long and often times hard. The following is an adaptation of the original court of honor script. Aug 09, 2017 planning an eagle court ceremony if you have a prospective eagle scout in your life, youll have an eagle court of honor ceremony coming up too. The eagle rank is the highest rank a boy can attain in scouting. It can be read by another eagle scout s mother and then the eagle recipient presents his mother with 7 red roses. Do anyone of you have any experiences with doing at oa eagle scout ceremony at camp. A first class scout may earn merit badges and demonstrate leadership to qualify as a star scout, a life scout, and eventually, after leading a project which serves the community, an eagle scout. Mar 17, 2015 if you want to do a display, gather items like award certificates, picture albums, scout projects, trophies, extra scout badges, art projects, and anything else that showcases your sons abilities. There are many ways to design an eagle court ceremony and as long as you remember to confer the actual honor on the boys and give a nod to tradition and historical context, there is no wrong way to do it. During the ceremony, a scout from the troop comes up the center aisle to light a candle and stand by his rank.
The boy scouts of all nations constitute one of the most wholesome and significant influences in the worlds history. The scout and his family should be involved in the planning of the ceremony. Eagle scout court of honor script for bradley alan wallace. We have found it best for the speaker to memorize our eagle court of honor script. The program for an eagle court of honor ceremony should embody the following. This gives dignity and animation to the ceremony and holds the audience spellbound. Eagle scout challenge the foremost responsibility of an eagle scout is to live with honor. Mar 10, 2019 here is our webelow crossover ceremony script prior to the ceremony, the troop members are given the items that they will be responsible for, to take care of the new scoutss. It is the climax and goal toward which this scout has been working for several years. I would like to ask that all those present who hold the rank of eagle to come forward and light a candle and place it at the eagle badge. An eagle scout lives honorably, not only because honor is important to him, but because of the vital significance of the example he sets for other scouts.
Court of honor ceremony and stand with link to script. Eagle scout gift free downloads, invitation, program and powerpoint for court of honor. This script was contributed to the scoutsl youth groups discussion list on internet by mike walton of greenwood, ky. Eagle scout at a court of honor ceremony 2018 duration.