Sample Eagle Ceremony December 2015
Contents
Welcome
Invocation
Presenting the Colors
EAGLE SCOUT REQUIREMENTS
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE EAGLE BADGE
SHARING STORIES ABOUT THE CANDIDATE:
EAGLE SCOUT CHARGE
EAGLE PLEDGE
PRESENTATION OF THE EAGLE AWARD
EAGLE REFLECTION
RETIRING OF THE COLORS
Welcome
Good morning and welcome My name is MC and I am honored to serve as the
master of ceremonies My wife and I are proud parents of an Eagle Scout and glad you couldjoin us as we recognize Eagle Candidate for attaining Scouting’s highest rank: Eagle Scout.
At this time, I would like to ask ______to open with a prayer.
Invocation
Heavenly Father, we thank you for the interest in the Scouting movement that has brought this
group together. We thank you for the success of the Scouting program in the United States sinceFebruary 8, 1910. We are grateful for the influence that Troop 97 has had on the lives of boyssince it held its first charter in 1997. We pray for continued blessings on this troop, its leaders,its troop committee, and its sponsor through the years ahead. We pray that Troop 07 maycontinue to turn out leaders for tomorrow prepared as good citizens
Thank you ______
Presenting the Colors
Scouts. Scooters, and Friends. I would like to welcome you to this Eagle Court of Honor. This
is an occasion for pride and joy. as well as a time for serious reflection. The Eagle Rank is the
highest recognition that Scouting offers to Scouts, it is earned through the advancement program and only 4 percent of the boys who begin in Scouting receive this award. The Eagle award is the epitome of Scouting’s best efforts and beliefs. Today, we have the pleasure of
seeing EagleCandidate achieve his Scouting efforts when he joins the company of Eagle Scouts.
Would everyone please stand for the Presentation of the Colors and the Pledge of Allegiance.
SCOUTS ATTENTION
(COLOR GUARD: 4 scouts get flags from the back of the room and prepare to march.}
COLOR GUARD ADVANCE
(COLOR. GUARD: Color guard marches to tire froth of the room and waits for die next
command.)
COLOR GUARD PREPARE TO POST THE COLORS
(COLOR GUARD: Color guard moves to the flag stands but DOES NOT PUT FLAGS IN
STANDS. American flag on MC’s right....Troop flag on MC’s left. FLAG CARRIERS
FACE THE AUDIENCE. )
PLEASE JOIN ME IN
The Pledgeof Allegiance
I pledge Allegiance to the flag
of the United States of America
and to the Republic for which it stands,
one nation under God, indivisible,
with Liberty and Justice for all.
COLOR GUARD POST THE COLORS
( COLOR GUARD: Color guard places the flags into the stands.) |
COLOR GUARD DISMISSED
(COLOR GUARD marches to the back of the room and then proceeds quietly to their seats) i
Guests PLEASE BE SEATED.
I would like to welcome our Board of Review and Council Representative, CommiteeChair.
EAGLE SCOUT REQUIREMENTS
CommiteeChair: By the authority vested in me as a representative of the Abraham Lincoln CouncilBoard of Review and the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America, I declare this Court ofHonor to be convened.
I will describe for you what the Boy Scouts of America expects of a young man who wants to
achieve the rank of Eagle Scout. The first consideration is the examination of the candidate’s proficiency in the various craftsand skills prescribed in the requirements for the Eagle Award. A scout must earn 21 meritbadges. Of these, 13 are required for all scouts to earn. The Abraham Lincoln Council’s Boardof Review has found that this candidate has completed the merit badge requirement.
The second consideration for the Eagle Award is leadership The Abraham Lincoln Council
carefully reviewed the record of the candidate’s performance in his leadership positions. They
found that all positions held in the troop and his Eagle service project met the requirements of
the Eagle Scout Award. They found that the candidate displayed a willingness to exert
leadership in activities that were, and will continue to be, constructive and worthwhile to this
community.
The final consideration, but certainly not least, is the scout’s character. The Abraham Lincoln
Council has reviewed letters of recommendation from leaders, teachers and spiritual advisors
regarding this candidate. It is the finding of the Board of Review that this candidate has put into
practice the principles of the Scout Oath and Law. They believe that he will continue to exhibit
these habits throughout his life.
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE EAGLE BADGE
{Someone will advance a PowerPoint presentation. There is one slide for each speaker. }
#1. Scout 1
The appeal of the majestic eagle has been felt by individuals from long ago to the present day.
To the Egyptians, the eagle was the messenger to the gods and their sun, a symbol of eternal life.
To the romans, he was the carrier of Jupiter’s thunderbolts and a sign of power. To the
American Indians, he stood as a living symbol and the pledge of victory. For us today, the eagle
is a living symbol of courage and freedom. When the first Eagle Scout badge was designed in
1912, a small silver eagle was suspended from a tri-color ribbon of red, white and blue. It
remains so today.
#2. Scout 2
The foremost responsibility of an Eagle Scout is to live with honor. To an Eagle Scout, honor is
the foundation of character. He knows that “A Scout is Trustworthy” is the first point of the
Scout Law for a good reason. An Eagle Scout lives honorably, not only to because of the
infinite importance of doing so to himself, but because of the vital significance of the examples
he sets for other Scouts. Living honorably reflects credit upon his home, his troop, his church,
his school and community. May the white of the Eagle badge remind you always to live with
honor.
#3. Scout 3
The second responsibility of the Eagle Scout is loyalty. A Scout is true to his family, friends,
school and nation. His loyalty to his troop and brother Scouts makes him pitch in and carry his
share of the load. All of these help build the loyalty which means devotion to community, to
country, to one’s ideals, and to God. May the blue of the Eagle badge always inspire your
loyalty.
#4. Scout 4
The third responsibility of an Eagle Scout is to be courageous. Courage is a quality by which
men measure in themselves and others. To a Scout, bravery means not only the courage to face
physical danger, but the determination to stand up for his rights. Trusting in God with faith in
his fellow citizen, he looks forward to each day, seeking his share of the world’s work. May the
red of the Eagle badge always remind you of courage.
#5. Scout 5
The fourth responsibility of an Eagle Scout is to be cheerful. To remind the Eagle Scout to
always wear a smile, the red, white, and blue ribbon is attached to the scroll of the Second ClassScout Award, which has its ends turned up in a smile.
#6. Scout 6
The final responsibility of an Eagle Scout is service. The Eagle extends a helping hand to those
who still toil up Scouting’s trail, just as others helped him in his climb to Eagle. The
performance of the daily Good Turn takes on a new meaning, when he enters an adult life of
continuing service to others. The Eagle stands as the protector of the weak and helpless. He
aids and comforts the unfortunate and the oppressed. He upholds the rights of others while
defending his own. He is always prepared to put forth his best.
{scouts should return to their seats. }
SHARING STORIES ABOUT THE CANDIDATE:
Before the Eagle Scout badge is presented, we would like to hear from a few leaders and scouts
who know the EagleCandidate well.
Stories are shared.
EAGLE SCOUT CHARGE
Would Scoutmaster please come forward to perform your duties in this Court of
Honor.
Scoutmaster:
The Boy Scouts of all nations constitute one of the most wholesome and significant influences inthe world's history. You have been declared worthy of the high rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy
Scouts of America. All who know you rejoice in your achievement. Your position, as you well know, is one of honor and responsibility. You are a marked man. Asan Eagle Scout, you are expected to exemplify in your daily life the high principles and valuesexpressed in the Scout Oath and the Scout Law. You have assumed a solemn obligation to doyour duty to God, to your country, to your fellow scouts, and to all other human beings. This isa great undertaking which you are now just beginning. As you live up to your obligations youbring honor to yourself and to your brother scouts.
As an Eagle Scout, you will be a champion to other scouts and be an example to your
community. Remember, your actions will be more conspicuous. People will expect more of you.
It is your responsibility to help maintain the high regard that all Americans have for Eagle
Scouts. To falter would bring discredit, not only to you, but to your fellow Eagles. Keep your
ideals high and your honor bright.
Your responsibilities, however, go beyond your fellow scouts. They extend to your country and
to your God. America has many good things to give you and to give your children after you;
but these good things depend, for the most part, on the quality of her citizens. Our country has
had a great past. You can help make the future even greater.
I challenge you to undertake your citizenship with solemn dedication. Be a leader, but lead only
toward the best. Lift up every task you do, and every office you hold, with a high level of
service to God and to your fellow human beings. Live and serve so that those who know you
will be inspired to the highest ideals of life.
I challenge you to be among those who dedicate their hearts and hands to the common good.
Build America on the solid foundations of clean living, honest work, unselfish citizenship, and
reverence to God. Then, whatever others may do, you will leave behind you a record of which
you may be justly proud.
EAGLE PLEDGE
The Eagle Scout candidate will now take the Eagle Scout pledge, which will be administered by
FellowEagle.
FellowEagle: EagleCandidate, please stand. Will all Eagle Scouts here today please stand and renewyour Eagle Scout promise as EagleCandidate joins our brotherhood.
Scout sign! Repeat after me:
On my honor, I will do my best ....
To do my duty to God....
On my honor, I will do my best....
To do my duty to my country....
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 Eagle Scout.
Two!
Eagle Scouts, please be seated.
PRESENTATION OF THE EAGLE AWARD
Will CommiteeChairplease present the Eagle Award.
CommitteeChair: Will the family of the Eagle candidate please come forward?
{Family comesand stands on one side of the stage.}
EagleCandidate, as Troop 97 Committee Chairperson, and with the approval of the Abraham LincolnCouncil and the National Boy Scouts of America, it is my privilege to pronounce you an EagleScout. It is with distinct honor that I present you with your Eagle Scout award. I will ask yourfather to pin it over your heart and your mother to present you with your Eagle Scout
neckerchief.
{CommitteeChair gives Mother the neckerchief and slide to put on EagleCandidate. Then, CommitteeChair gives Father the medalto pin on EagleCandidate.}
EAGLE REFLECTION
{EagleCandidate will present pins to mother, father and mentor.}
RETIRING OF THE COLORS
Will the troop please prepare for the retiring of the colors.
{Color Guard moves to the back of the room.}
Please rise for the retiring of the colors.
Color Guard, Attention!
Color Guard, Forward March!
Color Guard, Retrieve the flags!
Color Guard, Retreat! {Color guard marches to the back of the room, followed by EagleCandidate.}
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