Transcript Closing Ceremonies

Opening Ceremony
– Flag and Candle Ceremony
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1 small American flag
1 white candle
1 blue candle
1 red candle
4 persons
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1st person: Practically from the beginning of time, man has used
symbols to express hope, ideals, and love of his own
nation. Our flag represents the ideals and science,
commerce and agriculture. It symbolizes the sacrifices
made by men and women for the future of America. It
stands for your home and everything and everyone you hold
dear.
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"I light the red candle which is the symbol of the red in
our flag, and stands for hardiness and valor and
symbolizes the lifeblood of brave men and women."
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2nd person: "I light the white, which is the symbol of purity and
innocence and symbolizes the white of our flag."
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3rd person: "I light the blue candle which is the symbol of
perseverance and justice, and symbolizes the eternal blue
of the heavens."
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4th person: "The stars in our flag represents states. They indicate
that the heights of achievement for our nation are limitless as the
heavens above us.'
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Together: "Won't you join us in the Pledge of Allegiance?"
• Good evening, my name is Xavier Collazo
and I will be your master of ceremonies for
this evening.
• Id Like to welcome parents, family, and
visitors to the Troop 387 Court of Honor.
• I would Like to open this Court of Honor
with the flag ceremony by Flaming Eagle
Patrol .
• would Daniel DeWitt and Samuel Floyd
please come to the front to lead us in the
Flag and Candle Ceremony.
• And now would Nick Cross
come to the front and lead us in
the Scout Oath.
• Next, the Scout law and its
meaning will be presented by
Daniel de Wit and Samuel
Floyd.
• A Scout is Reverent. To begin
this night In the presence of God
Warren de Wit our Chaplain Aid
will lead us in the invocation
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A Scout Learns.
A Scout is Tested.
A Scout is Reviewed.
A Scout is Recognized
Next, Mr. Clemens will present
the recognition deserved by our
fellow scouts who have worked
in rank advancement and merit
badges.
• Next week a crew of our scouts
and leaders from this troop are
going to go to a scuba diving
adventure at Key West, Florida
• would Mr. Mather and Mr.
Widener come to present the TShirts to our crew
• The highlight of the summer for
our troop is summer camp at
Camp Davy Crockett.
• Leonel Collazo will will present
a brief slide show of past
summer camps and Josh
Widener and Mr. Collazo will
talk about what to bring and
what not to bring to summer
camp.
• Our Troop is getting bigger and
we are in need of new leaders to
help us continue troop program.
• Mr. Collazo will have a brief
presentation about how can any
adult help our troop.
• Adam Tate will now give a few
announcements about upcoming
events.
• As we come to the end of our
Court of Honor Mr. Collazo will
present his scoutmaster minute.
• We have come to the end of this
Court Of Honor, would Daniel
de Wit, Samuel Floyd close this
Court of Honor with the Flag
Ceremony.
• Thank You For Coming in on
this wonderful evening please
join in the back for refreshments
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• A scout is kind, Scouts please
remember guests and adults eat
first. Goodnight
SCOUT LAW
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Trustworthy. A Scout tells the truth. He keeps his promises. Honesty
is part of his code of conduct. People can depend on him.
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Loyal. A Scout is true to his family, Scout leaders, friends, school, and
nation.
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Helpful. A Scout is concerned about other people. He does things
willingly for others without pay or reward.
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Friendly. A Scout is a friend to all. He is a brother to other Scouts. He
seeks to understand others. He respects those with ideas and
customs other than his own.
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Courteous. A Scout is polite to everyone regardless of age or
position. He knows good manners make it easier for people to get
along together.
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Kind. A Scout understands there is strength in being gentle. He treats
others as he wants to be treated. He does not hurt or kill harmless
things without reason.
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Obedient. A Scout follows the rules of his family, school, and troop.
He obeys the laws of his community and country. If he thinks these
rules and laws are unfair, he tries to have them changed in an orderly
manner rather than disobey them.
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Cheerful. A Scout looks for the bright side of things. He cheerfully
does tasks that come his way. He tries to make others happy.
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Thrifty. A Scout works to pay his way and to help others. He saves for
unforeseen needs. He protects and conserves natural resources. He
carefully uses time and property.
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Brave. A Scout can face danger even if he is afraid. He has the
courage to stand for what he thinks is right even if others laugh at or
threaten him.
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Clean. A Scout keeps his body and mind fit and clean. He goes
around with those who believe in living by these same ideals. He
helps keep his home and community clean.
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Reverent. A Scout is reverent toward God. He is faithful in his
religious duties. He respects the beliefs of others.
Court of Honor
June 9, 2003, 7:00 pm
1) Call to Order / Welcome (Xavier)
a)
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d)
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f)
g)
(1 minute)
Flag Ceremony
Flaming Eagle Patrol
(2-4 minutes)
Alex Munjal + 5-8 new scouts
US Flag Carrier
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Troop Flag Carrier
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TN Flag Carrier
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Guards
___________ ___________ ___________ ___________
The colors of the Flag???
2) Scout Oath and Law *
a) Scout Oath Nick Cross
b) Scout Law Daniel and Samuel
(2-4 minutes)
3) Invocation
a) Warren DeWit
(2-3 minutes)
4) Awards
minutes)
a) Mr. David Clemens
(10-15
5) Presentation of Sea Base T-shirts)
a) Mr. Mather and Mr. Widener
6) Summer Camp Slide show, do’s and don’t
a) Leonel Collazo, Josh Widener, Mr Collazo
minutes)
(8-12
7) New leaders recruitment
minutes)
a) Mr Collazo and 1-3 scouts
(10-15
8) Announcements
a) Adam Tate
b) Presentation New Scouts
(2-4 minutes)
9) Scoutmaster Minute (Mr. Collazo)
(1 minute)
Scout Swearing In Ceremony
SCOUT RANK (Josh Widener)
This is the beginning of the long road to eagle. When he first joins Boy Scouts the boy must
Know the Pledge of Allegiance, and demonstrate the scout salute, sign, and handclasp. He
must tie a square knot, which symbolizes a true and honest person. Then he has to show
his understanding of and willingness to live by the Scout Oath, the Scout Law, the Scout
motto, the Scout slogan, and the Outdoor Code. That means he gives his most sacred oath
to do his utmost best to live by the laws of his God, the laws of his country, and the twelve
scout laws, to help other people whenever he can, and to keep himself in good physical
shape, to keep his mind alert, and to obey a high level of morals. The scoutmaster holds a
conference with the boy to see that he is of good character and spirit. The boy then has the
rank of Scout which means that he is now a certified member and can now proudly wear his
Boy Scout uniform.
INVESTITURE CEREMONY (Adam Tate)
LEADER: Tonight, we welcome some new Scouts into our Troop. Since the last Court of
Honor,_______ have started coming to our Troop and have completed the joining
requirements to become a Scout. I now ask ______ and their (his) parents to come
forward.
You are about to pledge yourself to a way of life that has guided millions
of boys before you. It is not a promise to be taken lightly. Are you ready
to take this promise?
CANDIDATE: I am.
LEADER: Will the members of the Troop please stand and give the Scout sign, repeat after me
the Scout Oath.
LEADER: On my honor, I will do my best. (Candidate repeats)
LEADER: To do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law. (Candidate repeats)
LEADER: To help other people at all times. (Candidate repeats).
LEADER: To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally
straight. (Candidate repeats)
LEADER: As a new Scout in Troop ___, we expect you to uphold the ideals and program of the
troop. You will be expected to live according to the Scout Law and the Scout Oath you
took tonight and to be regular in attendance at troop activities. We know you will be a fine
addition to our troop, and we welcome you.
Closing Ceremonies
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SETTING:
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Room is darkened except for the red, white, and blue
candles. One Scout is assigned to extinguish each of
them.
SCOUT 1: As I put out this white candle, representing
purity, may we be ever mindful of the obligation that a
Scout is clean. He is clean in body and thought,
stands for clean speech, clean sports, clean habits,
and travels with a moral crowd.
SCOUT 2: As I put out this blue candle, representing
loyalty, may we be ever mindful of the obligation that a
Scout is loyal. He is loyal to all to whom loyalty is due:
his Scout leaders, his home, his parents, and his
country.
SCOUT 3: As I put out this red candle, representing
courage and sacrifice, may we be ever mindful of our
obligation that a Scout is brave. He has the courage to
face danger in spite of fear, and to stand up for the
right against the coaxing of friends and the jeers or
threats of enemies, and defeat does not down him.
MC: This court of honor is now closed.