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Eagle Scout Court of Honor

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NOTE FROM THE AUTHOR

Dear Reader, I worked very hard to compose this material to pull off a well-organized succinct ceremony that would honor all involved. It was a beautiful ceremony and I was very pleased, everything was accomplished on time and seemed to flow, which was my biggest concern. I know there are still many areas of improvement so any suggestions are greatly appreciated. (I still have two more sons to plan eagle ceremonies for.) This project was developed due to the lack of information, resources and material for the parents sponsoring the ceremony. I was unable to attend many of the troop's Eagle Scout ceremonies so without the help and dedication of the other mothers I could not have done this. There is a formal protocol to the ceremony and it became my quest to find out the how's and why's. I reproduced this ceremony into a book form for my son's troop as a gift to the other mothers facing this monumental task. My husband Michael the web guru has asked me to again publish this to help other mothers throughout the United States and other countries. I am so grateful to be able to share this with all of you. My sincere thanks to all the Scout Leaders, Families, Friends, and Church members. They so generously and unselfishly donated so much of their time. There is no greater honor for a parent than to have others support your child in achieving this rank. I am working to put this on disk to minimize the efforts of retyping the ceremony. Look for this in the near future. My goal for my son was to make this into a booklet for his memories and make it as presentable as possible so he and his children could cherish it. Unfortunately, I had to remove several graphics and emblems from the material to speed up the download time to you. I hope you find the material helpful and stress reducing. Good luck and God Bless. Please contact me if you have any suggestions. Sincerely, Shelley Chilton www.Eagleceremony.com

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EAGLE SCOUT COURT OF HONOR CEREMONY TROOP ______

(All information is on Microsoft Word 2002)

Total pages 64

1. Note from the author 2. Index 3. Eagle Program Draft – for Master of Ceremonies 4. Court of Honor Ceremony 5. Eagle Court Strategic Plan 6. Eagle Court Congratulatory Remarks 7. Eagle Court Sign In 8. Eagle Court Gift -Cards Log 9. Eagle Certificate Request Letters 10. Sample Request Letter 11. Press Release 12. Sample Press Release 13. Court of Honor Flag Presentation 14. Eagle Music Program 15. Eagle Ceremony Inventory Sheet

16. Sample Eagle Court Set Up 17. Sample Eagle Scout Biography 18. Sample Eagle Acceptance Speech 19. Court of Honor Invitations 20. Eagle Thank You Cards 21. Court of Honor Program – for guests 22. Emblems Eagle & Medal 23. Scout Ceremony Resource #’s


_______________________ COURT OF HONOR PROGRAM (Scout Name)

MASTER OF CEREMONIES: _________________________

PRESENTATION OF COLORS: HONOR GUARD WELCOME _______________________ INVOCATION _________________________ INTRODUCTION OF HONORED GUEST _________________________ LIGHTING OF THE CANDLES ________________________, EAGLE SCOUT ________________________, SR. PATROL LEADER OPENING OF THE EAGLE COURT _________________________ GATERING OF THE EAGLES NEST _________________________ TRAIL TO THE EAGLE _________________________ PRESENTATION OF EAGLE CANDIDATE _________________________ HONOR GUARD _________________________ VOICE OF THE EAGLE _________________________ BIOGRAPHY OF CANDIDATE _________________________ RECOGNIZE THE CANDIDATE _________________________ LIGHTING OF THE BADGE _________________________ CHALLENGE OF THE CANDIDATE _________________________ EAGLE CHARGE _________________________ PRESENTATION OF FAMILY _________________________ EAGLE SCOUT HONOR GUARD INVESTITURE _________________________ CANDIDATES MOMENT _________________________


SPECIAL PRESENTATION _________________________ AUDIENCE SHARING _________________________ PRESENTATION TO THE EAGLES NEST _________________________ ADJOURN EAGLE COURT _________________________ BENEDICTION _________________________ RETIRE COLORS __________________________ HONOR GUARD __________________________ RECEPTION ______________________


WELCOME

_____________ , Master of Ceremonies

THE ________________FAMILY WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND A WARM WELCOME TO ALL OUR FRIENDS, SCOUTS AND FELLOW ADULT SCOUTERS HERE TO ATTEND THE EAGLE COURT OF HONOR FOR ____________________. WHAT IS THE FUTURE FOR A SCOUT? RECORDS ESTIMATE THAT FOR EVERY 100 BOYS WHO JOIN SCOUTING:

RARELY WILL ONE BE BROUGHT BEFORE THE JUVENILE COURT SYSTEM. TWO WILL BECOME EAGLE SCOUTS. SEVENTEEN WILL BECOME FUTURE SCOUTING VOLUNTEER’S. TWELVE WILL HAVE THEIR FIRST CONTACT WITH A CHURCH, SYNAGOGUE, OR MOSQUE THROUG SCOUTING. ONE WILL ENTER THE MINISTRY. FIVE WILL EARN THEIR FAITH’S RELIGIOUS AWARD EIGHTEEN WILL DEVELOP A HOBBY THAT WILL LAST THROUGH

THEIR ADULT LIFE. EIGHT WILL ENTER A VOCATION THAT WAS LEARNED THROUGH

THE MERIT-BADGE PROGRAM. ONE WILL USE HIS SCOUTING SKILLS TO SAVE HIS OWN LIFE. ONE WILL USE HIS SCOUTING SKILLS TO SAVE THE LIFE OF

ANOTHER PERSON. SCOUTS ALSO ACCOUNT FOR: 64 PERCENT OF AIR FORCE ACADEMY GRADUATES 68 PERCENT OF WEST POINT GRADUATES 70 PERCENT OF ANNAPOLIS GRADUATES 72 PERCENT OF RHODES SCHOLARS 85 PERCENT OF FBI AGENTS TWENTY-SIX OF THE FIRST 29 ASTRONAUTS

TONIGHT WE HONOR OUR ONE SCOUT IN A HUNDRED _____________. (AD LIB)


INVOCATION

“PRAYER FOR SCOUTING” by___________

HEAVENLY FATHER, WE THANK YOU FOR THE INTEREST IN THE SCOUTING MOVEMENT THAT HAS BROUGHT US TOGETHER TODAY. WE THANK YOU FOR THE SUCCESS OF THE SCOUTING MOVEMENT IN THE UNITED STATES SINCE 1910. WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR THE INFLUENCE THAT TROOP ____ HAS HAD ON THE LIVES OF SCOUTS SINCE IT'S BEGGINING. WE ARE THANKFUL FOR THE POSITIVE INFLUENCE AND DEDICATION THIS PROGRAM HAS BROUGHT TO OUR YOUNG MEN. WE PRAY FOR CONTINUED BLESSINGS ON THIS TROOP, ITS LEADERS, ITS COMMITTEE, AND IT’S SPONSOR THE ___________________________. WE PRAY THAT THROUGH THE YEARS AHEAD THAT TROOP _____ MAY CONTINUE TO TURN OUT LEADERS FOR TOMORROW, PREPARED AS GOOD CITIZENS. WE HUMBLEY PRAY. AMEN


INTRODUCTION OF HONORED GUESTS

by

________________, Master of Ceremonies

GRANDPARENTS

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HONORED GUESTS

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SCOUT LEADERS

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CANDLE LIGHTING CEREMONIES

______________, Eagle Scout ______________, Senior Patrol Leader

(SCOUT LIGHTS THE GREEN CANDLE)

THE GREEN CANDLE BEING LIT BY THE SCOUT REPRESENTS THE LIGHT OF SCOUTING.

(AS THE SCOUT LIGHTS THE RED CANDLE)

THE RED OF MY FLAG IS THE LIFEBLOOD OF BRAVE MEN READY TO DIE OR WORTHILY LIVE FOR THIS, OUR COUNTRY,

(AS THE SCOUT LIGHTS THE WHITE CANDLE)

THE WHITE OF MY FLAG IS FOR PURITY, CLEANLINESS OF PURPOSE, THOUGHT, WORD, AND DEED.

(AS THE SCOUT LIGHTS THE BLUE CANDLE)

THE BLUE OF MY FLAG IS FOR FAITH AND LOYALTY, LIKE THE ETERNAL BLUE OF THE STAR FILLED HEAVENS.


OPENING OF THE EAGLE COURT by

______________ , Master of Ceremonies

SCOUTING IS NO DOUBT ONE OF THE GREATEST ORGANIZATIONS IN THE WORLD TO FOSTER THE HIGHEST IDEALS OF CITIZENSHIP. IT IS LITTLE WONDER THAT SO MANY OF OUR NATION’S GREATEST LEADERS HAD SOME OF THEIR EARLIEST LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCES IN SCOUTING.

NOW SCOUTING IS CHANGING, BUT ONE THING REMAINS CONSTANT AND THAT IS THE TOTAL DEVELOPMENT FROM BOYHOOD TO MANHOOD DEPENDS ON THE PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND MORAL GROWTH EXPRESSED IN THE SCOUT OATH. THE SKILLS ARE SO DEMANDING AND THE CHALLENGES ARE SO GREAT THAT IT IS NOT SURPRISING THAT ONLY 2% OF ALL BOYS IN SCOUTING ACHIEVE THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT EACH YEAR. WHEN MOST BOYS ENTER SCOUTING THEY PICTURE THEMSELVES AS ONE DAY BECOMING EAGLE SCOUTS, BUT AS YOU KNOW THERE ARE TOO MANY ACTIVITIES, AND INTERESTS CLAMORING FOR THEIR ATTENTION AND THE FLAMES THAT WERE BURNING ASPIRATIONS, FLICKER, DIM AND DIE OUT. BUT TODAY WE HONOR A YOUNG MAN WHO HAS COMPLETED THE TRAIL TO EAGLE SCOUT, AN HONOR THAT REPRESENTS WHAT THE BOY WILL BE IN THE FUTURE AS HE GROWS TO MANHOOD. BY THE AUTHORITY INVESTED IN ME BY THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA, I HEREBY DECLARE THIS EAGLE COURT IN SESSION.


GATHERING OF THE EAGLE’S NEST

by

______________,Master of Ceremonies

AT THIS TIME, I WOULD LIKE TO INVITE EVERY SCOUT AND ADULT IN THE AUDIENCE THAT HAS EVER ATTAINED THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT TO TAKE THEIR RIGHTFUL PLACE IN THE EAGLE’S NEST.


TRAIL TO THE EAGLE

by______________ (current or previous Scout Leader)

I AM THE SCOUT. (SCOUT CARD IS PLACED) - I HAVE TAKEN THE FIRST STEP ON THE EAGLE TRAIL. I HAVE BECOME A MEMBER OF A BOY SCOUT TROOP; I KNOW THE OATH, LAW, MOTTO, AND SLOGAN. I HAVE JUST LEARNED MY FIRST KNOT: THE SQUARE KNOT. I AM THE BEGINNING. I AM THE TENDERFOOT. (TENDERFOOT CARD IS PLACED) MY THREE POINTS STAND FOR THE THREE PARTS OF THE SCOUT OATH. YOU FIND ME ON THE MARINER’S COMPASS, FOREVER POINTING THE WAY TO THE NORTH STAR AND A SAFE JOURNEY IN LIFE. ON MY FACE ARE TWO STARS REPRESENTING TRUTH AND KNOWLEDGE, ALSO A SHIELD, WHICH IS THE EMBLEM OF A NATION MOLDED TOGETHER IN JUSTICE, AND LASTLY AN EAGLE TO GUARD THE FREEDOM OF MY LAND. I AM THE SECOND CLASS. (SECOND CLASS CARD IS PLACED) THE ENDS OF MY SCROLL ARE TURNED UP IN THE WILLING SMILE OF THE SCOUT. ON MY FACE IS THE MOTTO, ”BE PREPARED” AND SUSPENDED FROM ME IS A KNOT, TIED THERE TO REMIND YOU OF THE BOY SCOUT SLOGAN,” DO A GOOD TURN DAILY”. I AM THE FIRST CLASS. (FIRST CLASS CARD IS PLACED) I WAS THE TENDERFOOT AND I LAID MY COURSE BY THE STARS OF TRUTH AND KNOWLEDGE AND GIRDED MYSELF WITH THE RIGHTEOUSNESS OF JUSTICE AND FREEDOM. I ADDED A SMILE THAT I MIGHT BE A FRIEND TO ALL AND BOUND MYSELF TOGETHER WITH A KNOT OF DUTY TO OTHERS.


TRAIL TO THE EAGLE con’t

I AM THE STAR. (STAR CARD IS PLACED) NOW I CAN STAND ALONE, I HAVE EARNED THE RIGHT TO IMPROVEMENT ON MY OWN. TO ME GOES THE HONOR OF CHOOSING MY FIELD. BEFORE ME LIES A HORIZON OF ENDLESS OPPORTUNITY. I AM THE LIFE. (LIFE CARD IS PLACED) I HAVE SHOWN THE WORLD THAT SCOUTING IS IN MY HEART. I HAVE MASTERED KNOWLEDGE OF SUBJECTS THAT WILL BENEFIT MY COUNTRY AND MY FELLOWMAN. I AM READY TO REACH FOR MY WINGS TO FLY. LASTLY, I AM THE EAGLE. (EAGLE CARD IS PLACED). IT HAS BEEN A LONG, HARD, BUT WONDERFUL ROAD. I HAVE MASTERED MY GOAL. WITH DEEP HUMILITY I NOW STAND AS A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE BEST SCOUTING CAN ACCOMPLISH IN THE LIVES OF YOUNG MEN. MAY I NOW PASS ON TO MY YOUNGER FELLOW SCOUT'S A PORTION OF MY KNOWLEDGE.


VOICE OF THE EAGLE

by___________ I AM THE EAGLE, OUR NATIONAL BIRD, I ADORN THE GREAT SEAL OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. THE SYMBOL OF THE EAGLE GOES BACK TO THE ANCIENT TIMES, MAN HAS USED ME AND MY BROTHERS AS A SYMBOL OF ROYALTY, POWER, VICTORY, AUTHORITY AND VALOR. MY STRENGTH AND COURAGE HAS INSPIRED MEN THROUGH THE AGES. I HAVE SYMBOLIZED HUMANKIND'S FINEST AS RECORDED IN HISTORY. I HAVE SYMBOLIZED GOOD TRIUMPHING OVER EVIL, STRENGTH, BEAUTY, GRACE AND FREEDOM. ANCIENT MAN LOOKED UPON ME AS AN INVETERATE ENEMY OF SERPENTS. THEY SAW THE BATTLES BETWEEN THE SUN AND THE CLOUDS AS BATTLES BETWEEN THE EAGLE AND THE SERPENT. MANY ARMIES HAVE MARCHED UNDER THE EAGLE STANDARDS. THE SIOUX INDIAN WARRIORS DECORATED THEIR WAR BONNETS WITH MY FEATHERS. THE SYMBOL OF THE EAGLE FLYING TOWARD THE SUN HAS ENSPIRED MANY CULTURES TO ASSOCIATE ME WITH THEIR SUN GODS. THE ANCIENT ASSYRIANS ASSOCIATED ME WITH ASHUR, THE GREAT SUN GOD. THE MAIN GOD OF THE ASSYRIANS. I WAS AWED AND WORSHIPPED FOR MY MAJESTIC BEAUTY. IN THE ASSYRIAN MYTHS, I WAS A SYMBOL OF STORMS, LIGHTENING AND THE GOD WHO CARRIED SOULS TO THE REALM OF THE DEAD. ZEUS, THE RULER OF THE GODS. THE GREEKS REPRESENTED ME WITH WINGS OUTSTRETCHED HOLDING A SERPENT IN MY CLAWS. THUS, I REPRESENTED THE TRIUMPH OF GOOD OVER EVIL.


VOICE OF THE EAGLE con’t

IN ROMAN CULTURE, I WAS THE SYMBOL OF JUPITER, THE SUPREME ROMAN GOD. THE ROMANS SAW ME AS THE SYMBOL OF VICTORY. AS THE ROMAN LEGIONS CONQUERED THE WORLD, THEY MARCHED UNDER THE STANDARD OF THE EAGLE WITH OUTSTRETCHED WINGS. THE SILVER EAGLE WAS THE SYMBOL OF THE REPUBLIC AND THE GOLDEN EAGLE THE SYMBOL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE. I BECAME THE PERSONAL EMBLEM OF THE CEASER'S, REPRESENTING SUPREME AUTHORITY.

THE PROFIT ISIAH WROTE, “THOSE WHO HOPE IN GOD WILL RENEW THEIR STRENGTH. THEY WILL SOAR ON WINGS LIKE EAGLES….” (ISIAH 40:31) THE RISE OF CHRISTIANITY BROUGHT ME MORE HONORS. TO SOME EARLY CHRISTIANS, THE EAGLE WAS THE SYMBOL OF THE ASCENSION OF CHRIST INTO HEAVEN. ON JUNE 20, 1782, I BECAME THE SYMBOL OF A NEW COUNTRY. BECAUSE OF MY COURAGE AND BEAUTY, I WAS CHOSEN TO SYMBOLIZE THE NEW UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. THE EAGLE BECAME A PROMINENT FEATURE OF THE SEAL OF STATE FOR THE NEW REPUBLIC. I BECAME THE SYMBOL USED ON MANY STATE FLAGS. YOU FIND ME ON COINS, ON THE DOLLAR BILL ON THE EMBLEMS OF THE PRESIDENT, THE PRESIDENT’S CABINET, AND MOST BRANCHES OF THE ARMED FORCES. HAVE YOU EVER REALY LOOKED AT THE DOLLAR BILL? THE BALD EAGLE ON THE BACK OF THE DOLLAR WAS SELECTED AS A SYMBOL FOR VICTORY FOR TWO REASONS: FIRST, HE IS NOT AFRAID OF A STORM; HE IS STRONG AND HE IS SMART ENOUGH TO SOAR ABOVE IT. SECONDLY, HE WEARS NO MATERIAL CROWN. THE COLONIES HAD JUST BROKEN WITH THE KING OF ENGLAND.


VOICE OF THE EAGLE con’t

NOTICE ON THE DOLLAR THE SHIELD IS UNSUPPORTED. THIS COUNTRY COULD NOW STAND ON ITS OWN. AT THE TOP OF THE SHIELD, YOU HAVE A WHITE BAR SIGNIFYING A UNIFYING FACTOR. WE ARE COMING TOGETHER AS ONE NATION. IN THE EAGLES BEAK, YOU CAN READ “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” MEANING “FROM MANY ONE.” ABOVE THE EAGLE, YOU HAVE THIRTEEN STARS REPRESENTING THE THIRTEEN COLONIES, AND ANY CLOUDS OF MIS-NDERSTANDING ROLLING AWAY. NOTICE WHAT THE EAGLE HOLDS IN THE TALLONS-AN OLIVE BRANCH AND ARROWS. THIS COUNTRY WANTS PEACE, BUT WE WILL NEVER BE AFRAID TO FIGHT TO PRESERVE PEACE. THE EAGLE ALWAYS WANTS TO FACE THE OLIVE BRANCH, BUT IN TIME OF WAR, HIS GAZE TURNS TOWARD THE ARROWS. I'VE HAD THE HONOR OF BEING NAMED ON THE LUNAR MODULE, WHICH LANDED ON THE MOON, WITH THE FAMOUS WORDS OF EAGLE SCOUT, NEIL ARMSTRONG, “HOUSTON, TRANQUILLITY BASE HERE. THE EAGLE HAS LANDED”. IN 1911, FOLLOWING TRADITIONS AS OLD AS MAN HIMSELF, THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA CHOSE THE EAGLE TO SYMBOLIZE THE VERY HIGHEST IN ACHIEVEMENT. THROUGHOUT ALL OF HISTORY, I HAVE BEEN THE SYMBOL OF MAN’S BEST. THE EAGLE IS THE SYMBOL OF SCOUTING’S BEST AND CONTINUES TO FLY HIGH KEEPING HIS GAZE FIXED ON HIS GOALS. THE EAGLE SCOUT CARRIES A GREAT HONOR WHICH REPRESENTS THE VALUES EMBODIED IN THE SCOUT'S OATH AND SCOUT'S LAW. I AM A RARE CREATURE. WHEN YOU SEE ME FLYING, YOU CAN'T HELP BUT WATCH ME SOAR. I EMBRASS YOU THIS DAY AS A NEW EAGLE SCOUT AND INVITE YOU TO SOAR WITH ME. THIS IS THE VOICE OF THE EAGLE.


RECOGNIZE THE CANDIDATE

by ________________, _________________

(title)

THE EAGLE SCOUT CANDIDATE MUST PASS THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS: FIRST - THE CANDIDATE MUST BE ACTIVE IN SCOUTS FOR 6 MONTHS AFTER OBTAINING THE LIFE RANK. SECOND - THE CANDIDATE MUST SHOW SCOUT SPIRIT BY LIVING THE SCOUT OATH AND LAW. THIRD - THE CANDIDATE MUST EARN 21 MERIT BADGES, 12 MUST COME FROM THE REQUIRED LIST FOR EAGLE SCOUT. FOURTH - THE CANDIDATE MUST SERVE IN A POSITION OF TROOP LEADERSHIP FOR SIX MONTHS. FIFTH - THE CANDIDATE MUST PLAN, ORGANIZE AND CARRY OUT A SERVICE PROJECT TO BENEFIT HIS COMMUNITY OR CHURCH. HE MUST SHOW LEADERSHIP IN THIS PROJECT. THIS PROJECT MUST BE PREAPPROVED BY THE TROOP BEFORE IT IS DONE. SIXTH - THE CANDIDATE MUST TAKE PART IN A SCOUTMASTER’S CONFERENCE. SEVENTH - THE CANDIDATE MUST SIT BEFORE AN EAGLE BOARD OF REVIEW BY THE DISTRICT EAGLE SCOUT COMMITTEE. LASTLY, THE CANDIDATE’S APPLICATION IS REVIEWED BY THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA.


RECOGNIZE THE CANDIDATE con’t

_______________ STANDS BEFORE US HAVING COMPLETED THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS. HE HAS EARNED ALL THE REQUIRED RANKS, ALSO A TOTAL OF ______ MERIT BADGES. HE PERFORMED A SERVICE PROJECT. ______________ EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________PASSED ALL OF HIS CONFERENCE’S AND BOARDS, AND IS READY TO RECEIVE THE HIGHEST RANK IN BOY SCOUTS. HOWEVER, IF ANYONE KNOWS A REASON WHY THIS SCOUT SHOULD NOT BE AWARDED THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT, LET THEM SPEAK NOW.


RECOGNIZE THE CANDIDATE con’t (sample eagle project description.......... ______________EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT WAS TO BENEFIT THE RAIN PROJECT, WHICH IS A TRANSITIONAL HOMELESS SHELTER. THE GOAL OF THE SHELTER IS TO GIVE A LIVING PLACE TO HOMELESS FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS TO TEACH THEM SKILLS TO GET BACK ON THEIR FEET. THE PROJECT REQUIRES THE ADULTS TO MAINTAIN A JOB, TURN THE MONEY OVER TO THE PROJECT. THE PROJECT TEACHES THEM HOW TO OPEN A BANK ACCOUNT, BUDGET MONEY AND SAVE. THE FAMILY KEEPS 20% OF THE MONEY EARNED FOR EXPENSES. AFTER THE FAMILY HAS SAVED ENOUGH MONEY, THEY HELP THEM SECURE AFFORDABLE HOUSING. THE PROJECT IS IN NEED OF MONEY TO HELP THESE FAMILIES; THE PROJECT HAS LIMITED FUNDS AND CANNOT PROVIDE ENOUGH CLOTHS, TOILETRIES, ETC. ________ EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT WAS TO ASSIST THE SHELTER WITH TOILETRIES, SUCH AS TOOTHPASTE, TOOTHBRUSHES, DEODORANT, DIAPERS, ASSORTED BABY SUPPLIES, LOTION, SHAMPOO, CONDITIONER, RAZORS, ETC. ________ ORGANIZED BOY SCOUT TROOP _____ TO SOLICIT FOR DONATIONS IN FRONT OF THE SUPER MARKETS IN _________________(City). (ALBERTSON’S AND VONS). HE PREPARED POSTERS AND FLYERS TO ADVERTISE THE NEED FOR DONATIONS, AND A SHOPPING LIST FOR PEOPLE TO TAKE WITH THEM WHILE SHOPPING. THEY WERE ALSO WELCOME TO MAKE A CASH DONATION. __________ RAISED APPROXIMATELY $500.00 IN TOILETRIES, AND $382.00 IN CASH TO PURCHASE BEDDING, UNDER WARE, SOCKS, PILLOWS ETC. FOR MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN. IN ADDITION TO HIS EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT, HE HAS DONATED APPROXIMATELY 1000 VOLUNTEER HOURS TO TENDER LOVING CARE HOME HOSPICE, WHICH CARES FOR THE TERMINALLY ILL. HE HAS PARTICIPATED IN VISITS WITH PATIENTS, OFFICE WORK, SPECIAL HOLIDAY PROJECTS AND CEREMONIES. ___________PASSED ALL OF HIS CONFERENCE’S AND BOARDS, AND IS READY TO RECEIVE THE HIGHEST RANK IN BOY SCOUTS. HOWEVER, IF ANYONE KNOWS A REASON WHY THIS SCOUT SHOULD NOT BE AWARDED THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT, LET THEM SPEAK NOW.)


CHALLENGE THE CANDIDATE

by _________________(Scout Master, Leader or Eagle Scout)

THIS IS THE VOICE OF THE EAGLE. I SPEAK FOR THE EAGLE SCOUTS OF THIS COUNCIL. WE CHALLENGE THIS SCOUT TO ACCEPT THE RESPONSIBILITIES AS WELL AS THE HONOR OF THE EAGLE SCOUT AWARD. THESE RESPONSIBILITIES ARE AS FOLLOWS: AN EAGLE SCOUT WILL LIVE WITH HONOR. HIS HONOR IS SACRED. IT IS THE FOUNDATION OF ALL CHARACTER. AN EAGLE SCOUT WILL LIVE THAT HE REFLECTS CREDIT UPON HIS HOME, CHURCH, SCHOOL, COMMUNITY AND SELF. AN EAGLE SCOUT IS TO BE LOYAL. “ TO THINE OWN SELF BE TRUE AND IT MUST FOLLOW AS NIGHT THE DAY, THOU CANNOT BE FALSE TO ANY MAN”. NEITHER PAIN NOR PROFIT, PRIDE NOR PERSONAL LOSS SHALL SWAY HIS LOYALTY. AN EAGLE SCOUT IS TO BE COURAGEOUS. COURAGE GIVES ALL CHARACTER FORCE AND STRENGTH. WITH TRUST IN GOD AND FAITH IN HIS FELLOW MAN, HE FACES EACH DAY UNAFRAID AND SEEKS HIS SHARE OF THE WORLD’S WORK TO DO. FINALLY, AN EAGLE SCOUT IS SERVICE ORIENTED. HE EXTENDS A HELPING HAND TO THOSE WHO TOIL ALONG THE SCOUTING TRAIL, JUST AS A OTHERS HAVE AIDED YOU. THE DAILY GOOD TURN MUST TAKE A NEW MEANING AND BETTER THE LIFE PATTERN OF SERVICE. PROTECT AND DEFEND THE WEAK AND HELPLESS; COMFORT THE UNFORTUNATE AND OPPRESSED. UPHOLD THE RIGHTS OF OTHERS AS WELL AS YOUR OWN. REMEMBER, REAL LEADERSHIP IS FOUNDED UPON REAL SERVICE.


LIGHTING THE EAGLE BADGE

by ______________Scout Leader

FOR US TODAY, THE EAGLE IS A SYMBOL OF ALL COURAGEOUS, FREEDOM LOVING AMERICANS. WHEN THE EAGLE WAS INITIALLY DESIGNED IN 1912, IT WAS DECIDED TO SUSPEND A SMALL SILVER EAGLE FROM A TRICOLOR RIBBON OF RED, WHITE AND BLUE SO, IT HAS REMAINED TODAY. (SCOUTS READ) (CARD 1) _______________ (see following pages for narratives) (CARD 2) _______________ (CARD 3) _______________ (CARD 4) _______________ ________, YOU ARE DESERVING OF MUCH CREDIT IN HAVING ACHIEVED SCOUTING’S HIGHEST RANK. HOWEVER, WEAR YOUR AWARD WITH HUMILITY, EVER MINDFUL THAT THE EAGLE SCOUT IS LOOKED UP TO AS AN EXAMPLE. MAY THE SCOUT OATH AND THE SCOUT LAW BE YOUR GUIDE FOR TOMORROW ONWARD.


VOICE OF THE EAGLE

by______________

#1 THE VOICE OF THE EAGLE THE FIRST RESPONSIBILITY OF AN EAGLE SCOUT IS TO LIVE WITH HONOR. AN EAGLE’S HONOR IS SACRED. HONOR IS THE FOUNDATION OF ALL CHARACTER. CHARACTER IS WHAT REALLY IS DOWN DEEP INSIDE, NOT WHAT SOMEONE THINKS ONE IS. AN EAGLE WILL SO LIVE THAT HE REFLECTS UPON HIS HOME, HIS CHURCH, HIS SCHOOL, HIS FRIENDS, AND UPON HIMSELF. (THE WHITE PART IS LIGHTED) MAY THE WHITE OF YOUR BADGE REMIND YOU TO LIVE WITH HONOR.


THE SECOND OBLIGATION OF THE EAGLE

by______________

#2 THE SECOND OBLIGATION OF THE EAGLE SCOUT IS LOYALTY, WITHOUT LOYALTY, ALL CHARACTER LACKS DIRECTION. AN EAGLE IS LOYAL TO HIS IDEALS. TO THINE OWN SELF BE TRUE, AND IT MUST FOLLOW AS NIGHT THE DAY, THOU CANNOT THEN BE FALSE TO ANY MAN. NEITHER PAIN NOR PROFIT, PRIDE NOR PERSONAL LOSS SHALL SWERVE HIM FROM HIS LOYALTY. (THE BLUE PORTION IS LIGHTED) MAY THE BLUE OF YOUR BADGE REMIND YOU TO BE LOYAL.


THE THIRD OBLIGATION OF AN EAGLE SCOUT IS COURAGE.

by________________

#3 THE THIRD OBLIGATION OF AN EAGLE SCOUT IS COURAGE. COURAGE GIVES ALL CHARACTER FORCE AND STRENGTH. TRUSTING IN GOD AND WITH FAITH IN HIS FELLOWMAN, HE FACES EACH DAY UNAFRAID AND SEEKS HIS SHARE OF THE WORLD’S WORK TO DO. (THE RED PORTION IS LIGHTED) MAY THE RED OF YOUR BADGE REMIND YOU ALWAYS OF COURAGE.


THE FINAL OBLIGATION OF THE EAGLE SCOUT IS

SERVICE.

by_______________

#4 THE FINAL OBLIGATION OF THE EAGLE SCOUT IS SERVICE. HE EXTENDS A HELPING HAND TO THOSE WHO STILL TOIL UP THE SCOUTING TRAIL HE HAS JUST COMPLETED. JUST AS OTHERS HELPED HIM IN HIS ACHIEVEMENT OF THE EAGLE RANK. THE HABIT OF THE DAILY GOOD TURN MUST TAKE ON A NEW MEANING AND BLOSSOM FORTH IN A LIFE OF SERVICE. HE PROTECTS AND DEFENDS THE WEAK AND THE HELPLESS. HE AIDS AND COMFORTS THE UNFORTUNATE AND OPPRESSED. HE UPHOLDS THE RIGHTS OF OTHERS WHILE DEMANDING HIS OWN. HIS CODE OF ACTION IS BASED UPON THE BELIEF THAT REAL LEADERSHIP MUST BE FOUNDED UPON REAL SERVICE. (THE EAGLE IS LIGHTED) MAY THE EAGLE SUSPENDED FROM THE RIBBON ALWAYS REMIND YOU TO PERFORM SERVICE.


CHARGE THE EAGLE

by_______________ WE ARE HERE TONIGHT, TO CELEBRATE A GREAT SUCCESS, AND TO TALK ABOUT YOUR FURTURE. I HAVE THE PLEASURE OF COUNSELING YOU, ON HOW TO TURN THIS SUCCESS INTO MORE SUCCESSES THROUGH OUT THE REST OF YOUR LIFE. WHAT ARE THE KEYS TO SUCCESS? HOW CAN YOU BE SUCCESSFUL? IS THERE A SECRET? THESE QUESTIONS HAVE MANY ANSWERS BUT ONE ANSWER CAN MAKE IT VERY SIMPLE: BE A FAILURE. THIS SOUNDS LIKE THAT MAY SEEM LIKE STRANGE ADVICE, YOU MAY EVEN THINK I'M NOT READING MY SPEECH RIGHT. HOWEVER, WHEN YOU THINK ABOUT IT, YOU’VE BEEN FAILING EVER SINCE YOU BECAME A SCOUT. YOU'VE REMEMBERED AN OLD SAYING, " IF AT FIRST YOU DON'T SUCCEED TRY, TRY AGAIN." DO YOU REMEMBER THE FIRST TIME YOU TRIED TO BUILD A FIRE? YOU FAILED, DIDN’T YOU? AND WHAT ABOUT YOUR FIRST HIKE, THE ONE THAT ENDED IN SORE MUSCLES AND BLISTERS? YOU DIDN’T WIN THE FIRST TIME YOU RAN FOR PATROL LEADER, AND WHEN YOU DID WIN, YOU MADE PLENTY OF MISTAKES WHEN YOU TRIED TO LEAD YOUR PATROL. IN ALL OUR LIVES WE EXPERIENCED MORE FAILURES THAN SUCCESSES. WHAT SET'S US APART FROM THE OTHERS? WE KEEP TRYING TO SUCCEED AND LEARN FROM OUR FAILURES. I'M GOING TO SHARE SOME OF OUR MOST SIGNIFICANT HISTORICAL FAILURES, AND THEIR TRIUMPHS. THOMAS EDISON DISCOVERED 1,800 WAYS NOT TO MAKE A LIGHT BULB BEFORE HE INVENTED ONE THAT WORKED. BABE RUTH STRUCK OUT 1,330 TIMES ON HIS WAY TO HITTING A RECORD-SETTING 714 HOME RUNS. MICHAEL JORDAN WAS CUT FROM HIS HIGH-SCHOOL BASKETBALL TEAM. ABRAHAM LINCOLN DROPPED OUT OF SCHOOL, LOST TWO ELECTIONS FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AND


LOST TWO ELECTIONS FOR THE SENATE BEFORE BECOMING PRESIDENT.


CHARGE THE EAGLE – Con’t

THESE MEN NEVER LET THEIR FAILURES BE THE FINAL OPTION. INSTEAD, THEY LEARNED FROM THEIR MISTAKES, IMPROVED THEMSELVES, AND WENT ON TO ENJOY GREAT SUCCESS. SO DON’T BE AFRAID TO MAKE MISTAKES; DON’T BE AFRAID TO FAIL. I’D LIKE _________________ TO STAND AT THIS TIME AND RECITE THE EAGLE SCOUT PROMISE. REMEMBER, _______________ IF YOU HAVE TRIED TO DO SOMETHING AND FAILED, YOU ARE VASTLY BETTER OFF THAN IF YOU HAD TRIED TO DO NOTHING AND SUCCEEDED.


INVESTITURE

___________________, Master of Ceremonies

_________, YOUR PARENTS HAVE UNDOUBTEDLY BEEN YOUR PRIMARY SOURCE OF HELP AND STRENGTH. NO ONE WILL EVER KNOW THE UNNUMBERED ACTS OF SELF- SACRAFICE FROM YOUR MOTHER. I WOULD LIKE YOUR MOTHER TO PIN THE EAGLE MEDAL ON YOUR UNIFORM. IN RECOGNITION OF YOUR MOTHER’S DEVOTION, PLEASE PRESENT HER WITH THIS EAGLE MOTHERS’ PIN. YOUR FATHER HAS BEEN THE SOURCE OF MUCH ADVICE AND GUIDANCE ALONG THE EAGLE TRAIL, SO I WOULD LIKE HIM TO PRESENT THE EAGLE SCOUT CERTIFICATE TO YOU. IN RETURN, PLEASE PRESENT YOUR FATHER WITH THIS EAGLE TIE TACK. NOW, IT GIVES ME GREAT PLESURE TO PRESENT TO YOU OUR NEWEST EAGLE SCOUT, _______________________.


THE NEW EAGLE IN THE NEST _________________,

Master of Ceremonies

____________ MAY TAKE HIS PLACE WITH HIS FELLOW EAGLE SCOUTS. LET THE FELLOW EAGLE SCOUTS IN THE EAGLE’S NEST BE THE FIRST TO CONGRATULATE HIM. LET’S GIVE OUR NEW EAGLE SCOUT A ROUND OF APPLAUSE.


CLOSING OF THE EAGLE COURT

__________________,

Master of Ceremonies TODAY HAS INDEED BEEN A SPECIAL DAY. THANK YOU ALL FOR COMING AND PARTICIPATING IN THIS WONDERFUL EVENT. I NOW DECLARE THIS EAGLE COURT OF HONOR TO BE CLOSED. FOLLOWING THE RETIREMENT OF COLORS AND TAPS, PLEASE JOIN THE COURT IN CONGRATULATING _________________, SCOUTING’S NEWEST EAGLE SCOUT. RECEPTION TO FOLLOW IN______________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________. I NOW CALL ON __________________________ TO GIVE OUR BENEDICTION.


BENEDICTION

by_______________

THE SCOUT OATH STATES IN PART, “ON MY HONOR I WILL DO MY BEST TO DO MY DUTY TO GOD.” TODAY, IN GOD’S HOUSE, WE SHARE IN THE JOYS OF _____________. NEVERTHELESS, LET US REMEMBER THAT GOD GIVES US THE STRENGTH AND COURAGE TO ACHIEVE OUR GOALS. TODAY WE GO FORTH IN KNOWING THAT SCOUTING MUST CONTINUE TO SUPPORT THE BELIEF IN ONE’S GOD, AND THE WELL ROUNDED PERSON THAT RESULTS. HE ALSO GAVE US THIS BEAUTIFUL EARTH TO SCOUT ON. WE ARE SO THANKFUL FOR THE MANY BLESSINGS YOU HAVE GIVEN TO US. WE CONTINUE TO ASK THAT YOUR SPIRIT BE WITH US AND GUIDE US EACH DAY. WE PRAY TO YOU DEAR LORD THIS DAY. AMEN


EAGLE SCOUT COURT OF HONOR STRATEGIC PLANNING

WORKSHEET COURT OF HONOR DATE___________________ TODAY’S DATE_________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________

OBJECTIVES STRATEGIES/STEPS PERSON ACCOUNTABLE

COMPLETION DEADLINE DATE

Schedule Court of Honor Contact Scout Master and rehearsal and For available dates & time decoration dates of the scout troop for court of honor and rehearsal dates Contact Church or Banquet Hall for available dates & time Reserve dates & time Coordinate Speakers Contact Speakers to coordinate with Scout dates & times *Don't forget to call the (see attached program for parts) Mayor to present awards Determine Date & Time Contact all involved with Of Court of Honor Program and confirmed dates Reserve hall for Confirm rehearsal date with decorations & rehearsal Scout Master for troop Reserve Back Drop for Call Local BSA Office Ceremony To reserve Eagle Back Drop or ceremony props shared by district. Send Out Letters to Type and Mail letters Public Officials for (give 8 to 12 wks) Recognition letters Get American Flag Contact State Assemblyman Flown over US Capital Office for Flag- State Senators usually do not do this. Get Award from church Contact ____________to have (if church sponsored) award made and if he will be available to present.


EAGLE SCOUT COURT OF HONOR STRATEGIC PLANNING WORKSHEET

COURT OF HONOR DATE___________________ TODAY’S DATE_______________________ OBJECTIVES STRATEGIES/STEPS PERSON

ACCOUNTABLE COMPLETION

DEADLINE DATE Nat’l Eagle Scout Assoc Go online to join Membership Must have date of Eagle Board of Review where scout Officially passed and rec’d Eagle Rank www.bsa.scouting.org/nesa/apply.html Establish Invitation List List approximate # of Invites Establish Ceremony Printing $ Budget Food & Refreshments $ Decorations $ Banquet Hall Fees $ E S Ceremony stuff $ Pictures $ Eagle Scout Kit Purchase Eagle Scout Kit From Vta BSA Store (Includes, pins for Eagle, Mom & Dad) Eagle Neck scarf & scarf tie Pick up Invitations Program Covers Table Cloths Scouts misplaced patches or Pins BSA Council # Picture of Eagle Scout Schedule picture with full uniform (Picture people will do it in 1 Hour) Press release Write and send picture to papers.


EAGLE SCOUT COURT OF HONOR

STRATEGIC PLANNING WORKSHEET

COURT OF HONOR DATE___________________ TODAY’S DATE_________________



Print Invitations Post Net usually makes Color copies the Invitations are Approximately $1.00 per Invite if color picture is added See sample Invitation below. Mail Invitations One month before Ceremony Develop Display Table for Pictures Eagle Scout Awards Certificates Table Cloths Flowers/Flags/Ribbons Special Awards Items to purchase: Plan Ceremony Program and Ceremony are on disk (Some troops have established ceremony) Please speak to Scout Master It you have questions about additions and customizations there is a lot of room for changes for each Scouts ceremony. See prior ceremonies, flyers, and Court of Honor books for suggestions. Establish Program See attached program (Program paper 32 lb. Add and delete according White bond To speakers and parts 8 ½ x 11) (Michaels has silver yarn/rope to Office Depot/Kelly Paper tie programs)



WORKSHEET COURT OF HONOR DATE___________________ TODAY’S DATE_________________



Establish Program Con’t Get Eagles information Rank Advancements Merit Badges Optional items for program: Other achievements Other awards Special thanks and recognition of troop, church, sponsors, etc. Plan Reception Preliminary count of RSVP’s # of people: Menu (Food orders need at least Food: 72 hours notice before event) Drinks: Order Cake: *(1/2 sheet 40 to 50 people (Grocery stors may put picture $37.99) on the Cake with provide a copy of invitation) Decorations # of Tables for Event: (Party America has rolling # Food Tables plastic table covers) # Tables for Guests




WORKSHEET COURT OF HONOR DATE___________________ TODAY’S DATE_________________



Plan Reception con’t Table Decorations Food tables

Colors Red,White,Blue Tablecloth Centerpieces Desert Tablecloth Centerpieces Guest Tablecloth Centerpieces Eating supplies Plastic Silverware Napkins plastic cups or glasses (for food and deserts) optional table/room items balloons streamers confetti

(Clean up items) (don’t forget large trash bags) Cleaning spray 409 etc.

Ceremony Rehearsal Make sure all speakers have parts at least two weeks prior to ceremony. Music & sound system person (Should be notified for rehearsal and should have music)

Eagle Scout Ceremony Items Call Scout Master to coordinate time to pick up items from Troop’s storage.






Eagle Scout Ceremony Items List of items needed for Con’t Ceremony:

Scout Candle log & holders (check candles to make sure you have enough prior to ceremony 12 white if using log If using scout symbol, 1 blue, 1 white, 1 green, 1 red Rank advancement cards and holder Eagle Scout Light box (check lights to make sure working prior to ceremony) Music (CD’s please pick songs, have have typed list prior to ceremony) Sign in book's Programs Reserved Seat Signs Completed program, with speeches for master of ceremonies, 1 extra copy for speakers and boy scouts who have parts in the program.








Set Up Decorations Bring all decorating items including: Tape & scissors Seat reserve signs Scouting Ceremony items Scout display table items

DAY OF COURT OF HONOR Items to bring: CEREMONY

Programs Master of Ceremonies extra copies Eagle Scout pins Scarf and tie Flag for presentation Food Cake


EAGLE COURT OF HONOR

_____________________ (Scouts Name)

B.S.A. Troop ______

_______________ (Date)

Congratulatory Remarks

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EAGLE COURT OF HONOR _____________________

(Scouts Name)

B.S.A. Troop ______ _______________

(Date)

Guest Sign In

_____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________

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EAGLE COURT OF HONOR _____________________

(Scouts Name)

B.S.A. Troop ______ _______________

(Date)

Gift and Cards Log

_____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________

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Date:_______________ Honorable ____________________________ Address_______________________________ City, State Zip__________________________ Dear Congressman/Senator/Assemblyman, I am proud to inform you that my son _____________________of Boy Scout Troop ________ recently completed all requirements for the rank of Eagle Scout. His Court of Honor ceremony is scheduled for ________________, 20___ at the _______________________________located in the city of______________________, in the state of __________________. I know that _________________________ would be honored to receive a letter or certificate from you congratulating him on this singular accomplishment. Your commendation will be read at his Court of Honor, then bound and preserved as a lifelong remembrance of his achievement. For his Eagle Service project, _________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Please address your correspondence to Eagle Scout ____________________ at the address below. Many thanks for helping ___________________ family, community and Troop commemorate this important event in his young life. Sincerely, _____________________________________________ Address_______________________________________ City, State, Zip__________________________________


Sample of Actual Letter

January 24, 2002 Honorable Elton Gallegly 300 Esplanade Drive Suite 1800 Oxnard, CA 93030 Dear Congressman Gallegly: I am proud to inform you that my son ________________________________ of Boy Scout Troop _____has recently completed all requirements for the rank of Eagle Scout. His Court of Honor ceremony is scheduled for May 4 at the ______________________Church in _______________, California. I know that _______ would be honored to receive a letter or certificate from you congratulating him on this singular accomplishment. Your commendation will be read at his May 4 Court of Honor, then bound and preserved as a lifelong remembrance of his achievement. For his Eagle Service project, ______ recruited and organized his fellow scouts to solicit supplies and funds for a transitional homeless shelter in our community. This project resulted in $500 worth of toiletries and an additional $400 in cash to purchase bedding, underwear, socks and similar items for the homeless. He also has earned 23 merit badges and logged more than 1000 volunteer hours in support of the terminally ill patients at TLC Home Hospice. Please address your correspondence to Eagle Scout ____________________ at the address below. Many thanks for helping ____________family, community and Troop commemorate this important event in his young life. Sincerely, _________________________


PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: __________________ DATE: ____________ PHONE: _____________________


________________, of the city of___________________ will be receiving his Eagle Scout award, ___________, ______________ at __________. He is a member of __________________ Boy Scout Troop _______, which meets weekly at ______________________________. Friends, Family and Acquaintances are invited to attend. KEY PRESENTERS: These presenters are comprised of the previous and current Scout Masters, Troop Leaders and Troop Officials who’s leadership and guidance paved the way for __________ to attain his Eagle Scout Rank. ____________________ will be the Master of Ceremony, __________________ will present the Trail of the Eagle, _________________ will present the Voice of the Eagle, ________________ will Recognize the Candidate, _____________________ will Challenge the Candidate and _____________________ will present the Eagle Charge. To earn the highest award ________ has earned _____ merit badges, served as a leader in his troop and completed a major community service project. _________ Eagle Scout project was to benefit ____________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ___________ Eagle Scout project was_______________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ _______ organized Boy Scout troop _________________. The troop helped_______ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ He prepared posters and flyers to advertise the need for donations. ________________ _______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________


________raised approximately ______________. ____________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ In addition to his Eagle Scout project, _______ will be honored by ______________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ __________________future plans include___________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________


PRESS RELEASE Sample

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: SHELLEY CHILTON DATE: APRIL 25, 2002 PHONE: _______________________


________________, of Moorpark will be receiving his Eagle Scout award, Saturday, May 4, 2002 at 11:00 am. He is a member of ____________ Boy Scout Troop ____, which meets weekly at ______________ United Methodist Church. Friends, Family and Acquaintances are invited to attend. KEY PRESENTERS: These presenters are comprised of the previous and current Scout Masters, Troop Leaders and Troop Officials who’s leadership and guidance paved the way for _______ to attain his Eagle Scout Rank. __________ will be the Master of Ceremony, ________ will present the Trail of the Eagle, ________ will present the Voice of the Eagle, _______ will Recognize the Candidate, ________ will Challenge the Candidate and ___________ will present the Eagle Charge. To earn the highest award ______ has earned 23 merit badges, served as a leader in his troop and completed a major community service project. ______ Eagle Scout project was to benefit the Rain Project, which is a transitional homeless shelter located in _________. The project is in need of money to help these families; the project has limited funds and cannot provide enough cloths, toiletries, etc. _______ Eagle Scout project was to assist the shelter with toiletries, such as toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, diapers, assorted baby supplies, lotion, shampoo, conditioner, razors, etc. ______organized Boy Scout troop _____ to solicit for donations in front of the super markets in __________. (Albertson’s and Vons). He prepared posters and flyers to advertise the need for donations, and a shopping list for people to take with them while shopping. They were also welcome to make a cash donation. ______ raised approximately $500.00 in toiletries, and $382.00 in cash to purchase bedding, underwear, socks, pillows etc. For men, women and children.


Press release Page 2 Eagle Scout ______________ In addition to his Eagle Scout project, he has donated approximately 1000 volunteer hours to Tender Loving Care Home Hospice, which cares for the terminally ill. He has participated in visits with patients, office work, special holiday projects and ceremonies. _________ is also will be honored by the _________ County Indian Education Consortium will present ________ with a special certificate of recognition for his achievement on Friday, May 10, 2002 at ___________ Middle School in ________________. Upon graduation from High School, ______ will enter the U.S Navy where he will undergo training to become a crewmember in naval aviation. He has dreamed of working in aviation and becoming a pilot since he was little and looks forward to the opportunities awaiting him.


FLAG PRESENTATION

BY

______________________ THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE FLAG BEING PRESENTED TO ________________ TODAY FOR HIS COURT OF HONOR WAS FLOWN OVER THE UNITED STATES CAPITOL ON _________________________ AT THE REQUEST OF THE HONORABLE __________________________________, MEMBER OF CONGRESS.

_______________ hands the flag to Eagle Scout.

EAGLE COURT OF HONOR ___________________________

B.S.A. Troop _________ ______________________

(date)

MUSIC PROGRAM =>(Don’t forget to buy the Music CD – www.EagleCeremony.com) CD SONG

SELECTION

SEATING OF GUEST ____________________ ________________________ ____________________ ________________________ ____________________ ________________________ ____________________ ________________________

____________________ ________________________

____________________ ________________________ ____________________ ________________________ ____________________ ________________________

SONG PRIOR TO CEREMONY OPENING ____________________ ________________________ ____________________ ________________________ ____________________ ________________________

____________________ ________________________

SC

(*At conclusion of this song the Flags Ceremony should begin)

____________________ ________________________ ____________________ ________________________

* ____________________ ________________________

ONGS AFTER EREMONY ____________________ ________________________

____________________ ________________________ ____________________ ________________________

____________________ ________________________

____________________ ________________________ ____________________ ________________________


SAMPLE

MUSIC PROGRAM

CD SONG SELECTION

SEATING OF GUEST STARS & STRIPES #3 Grand old Flag #6 America the Beautiful #12 Star Spangled Banner PROUD TO BE AMERICAN #3 Born in the USA

SONG PRIOR TO CEREMONY OPENING STARS & STRIPES #7 God Bless the USA *PROUD TO BE AMERICAN #4 Proud to be an American

(*At conclusion of this song the Flags Ceremony should begin)

SONGS AFTER STARS & STRIPES #10 Semper Fidelis

CEREMONY #11 My Country Tis of Thee PROUD TO BE AMERICAN #7 I will remember you



ITEMS FOR EAGLE SCOUT CEREMONY Troop _________________ Inventory Eagle Light Box Eagle Candle Log Eagle Scout Symbol Eagle Card Holder Board Eagle Cards 5 Flag Straps 5 Pairs of White Gloves 1 Flag Pole Top Extension Cord (Flags if needed to be transported) ITEMS TO PURCHASE: __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ ADDITIONAL ITEMS TO BRING __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________

SAMPLE EAGLE COURT SET UP

Stage Set-up

The Church has tables to use, drape Eagle Flag or other Ceremony Cloths

Candles (Back) and Eagle Card on Table (Front) Eagles Nest Eagle Scout Piano Bench Eagle Light Box Pulpit

AUDIENCE



(Sample biography)

____________ BIOGRAPHY Eagle Scout Court of Honor

(Date) By Shelley Chilton

________ entrance into this world was a joyous event to his family. He was born

_______________, the day after ____________ weekend, after three days of intense early

labor contractions. _________ is my first of four labors of love. When the nurse handed

________to me, he resembled a 5-pound sack of sugar. He only weighed a little over 5

pounds. He did not stay little for long; he is now about 6 feet tall and counting. I have

always equated his growth spurts to his eating habits. As some of you have discovered

after a day with ________he has a ferocious appetite, and consumes mass quantities at

mealtime.

Not surprising he has done this all his life. I never thought a little boy could be so

hungry and eat so much. He had me running to fix his meals. He would scream the until

the food hit his mouth, and if I did not feed him fast enough he would scream in between

bites.

_________ had an amazing talent of observation, curiosity, and determination. He

was ever so determined to climb the stairs, stack chairs or steps to reach new heights. At

about 7 months old, he tested his abilities by climbing on the outside of a gated staircase.

He looked at me and squealed with laughter and delight at his success, my heart stopped.

_________ never took a first step but instead stood up one day and ran across the

room. Those of us watching could not believe it. He ran from one end of the room to the

other. At 14 months old, he begged me to buy him a fat bat, a big plastic bat and ball. He

was able to hit 9 out of 10 pitches, showing off his coordination, I knew was in trouble.


________ displayed his mechanical abilities early too.

Page 2

_____________ Biography


(Date)

He observed me tighten a loose screw on a doorknob one day. When I was not

looking, he found the screwdriver and unscrewed the doorknob I had just fixed.

We almost lost ______ at the age of 16 months when he became tall enough to

reach the safety latch to the backyard pool. He had watched diligently and with his

usual determination, and stealth opened the door and climbed into the pool. Luckily,

_____ had trained us well enough to panic and run in search of him the moment there

was quiet. ________ has given me many episodes of shear terror. He has sprained his

elbow, broken his finger, been shot with a BB gun, and while I was carrying him he

survived a vicious dog attack. I have thanked God everyday for the gift of ______ life

and his good health.

Since _____ was so rambunctious, I thought channeling his energy might be

helpful so I enrolled ________ in Tae Kwon Do, where he received his Red Belt prior

to us moving to _______________. I was ever grateful for these lessons in discipline

and the self-confidence he gained.

_______had always wanted to join the boy scouts and we had the good fortune

to join troop ______. So many Scoutmasters, Scout Leaders and Troop Officials have

played an important part in ________ life.

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________.

Their dedication, sacrifice, patience, perseverance, and examples have made it

possible for _____ and so many other worthy young men to aspire and achieve their Eagle

Scout. We cannot thank you enough, and God bless you.


Page 3

_______________ Biography


(date)

I am so very proud to be _________ mom and that he achieved his Eagle Scout.

______ has always had a great sense of humor and the ability to laugh at him self and

others, which has helped him to overcome lives obstacles. I pray he will always have this

talent.

Upon graduation from High School, ________ will enter the U.S Navy where he

will undergo training to become a crewmember in naval aviation. He has dreamed of

working in aviation and becoming a pilot since he was little and looks forward to the

opportunities awaiting him.

I am trusting in God to keep him safe once again, since I will not be there to protect

him on this journey. Thank you all for coming and being part of this special day.

I would like to conclude by reciting these famous words of inspiration from

President Theodore Roosevelt. ________ please remember:

It is not the critic who counts, not the man who points out how the strong man stumbled,

or where the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit belongs to the man who is

actually in the arena: whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood: who strives

valiantly: who errs and comes short again and again: who knows the great enthusiasm,

the great devotions, and spends himself in worthy cause: who, at the best, know in the

end the triumph of high achievements: and who, at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while

daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know

neither victory or defeat.


(sample acceptance speech) ____________Eagle Scout

Acceptance Speech Eagle Court of Honor

(date) I would first like to say thank you to all of you for coming and sharing this special day. I would like to thank all my scoutmasters, leaders and scout officials that have helped me through the years. Their encouragement, enthusiasm and examples have helped me to attain my Eagle. I want to say a special thanks to my Grandparents. My Grandma and Grandpa _____________, and Grandpa ________. They did not realize they were the decorating, cooking, and planning committee. They worked relentlessly and without them, this could not have been possible. They pushed me through the tough spots, and stood behind me not letting me fall. Then without the help of mom, my eagle would not be possible. She planned this all and with the help of my grandparents and my dad she was able to pull this wonderful ceremony off. When I first came into the Boy Scouts, I was extremely shy. However, as time went on I was more willing to take charge of the situations that challenged me. This is one of several qualities I have gained from scouting. The others are self-confidence, willingness to help, and always wanting to make people feel better. As I meet people, I try to leave a long lasting “good” impression on them that way I know I have touched somebody. I will also go out of my way to help people. People tell me I am outgoing. I believe that when I had to repeat the scout oath and law repeatedly it made me realize this is what a scout is. Looking up to my different leaders, I have noticed they also are very out going and will try to help people in anyway, they can.


____________Eagle Scout Acceptance Speech Eagle Court of Honor (date) Page 2 There were times when I did not know if I could achieve the rank of Eagle. I then had to say to myself, “How can I not attain the Eagle Rank”. Then I would think of the troop leaders and their dedication. They have all gone out of their way to help participate in my life while I was working to achieve each rank. and today they are here to see me to the highest rank and achievement. I can proudly say I have learned from the best, and will carry the memory of this special event always. I am so proud to be able to stand before you today having achieved my Eagle. I know I will be an Eagle Scout the rest of my life. Thank you


NEXT PAGES ARE LANDSCAPED FOR INVITATIONS, PROGRAMS, AND THANK YOU CARDS. THE FOLLOWING ARE SAMPLES FOR YOU TO USE WHEN. ( I have provided these pages for you now in Word so that you may alter and adjust them to suit your child.)


On the front cover Eagle Scout Emblem

(Inside pages)

The ________Family Invites you to take part in

Honoring the accomplishment of

________________

EAGLE SCOUT BSA Troop _____

At his Court of Honor on

(Date) (Time)

______________Church _________________

_______________, CA 93021

Reception/Lunch to follow Please RSVP by April 29, 2002

(___) ____- ______


On the front cover Eagle Scout Emblem

(inside pages)

Thank you for your generous & thoughtful gift.

You helped to make this day very special.

Sincerely,

_____________,Eagle Scout


________________________(NAME OF SCOUT)

Eagle Scout B.S.A. Troop ____

LEADERSHIP POSITIONS Assistant Patrol Leader, Patrol Leader, Scribe, Troop Guide,

Cheer Master, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, Historian

MERIT BADGES *Camping, *Citizen in Community, *Citizen in World,

*Citizen in Nation, Climbing, *Communications, *Environmental Science, *Family Life, Fingerprinting, *First Aid, Ice Skating, Indian Lore, *Lifesaving, *Personal Fitness, *Personal Management, Pets, Rifle, Rowing, Safety, Shotgun,

Skiing, *Swimming, Woodcarving.

(*Required for Eagle Scout)

RANK ADVANCEMENT Joined Boy Scouts in 1996

Tenderfoot 9/96 2nd Class 12/96 1st Class 3/97

Star 1/99 Life 3/01

Eagle 12/01

The ___________ family extends its appreciation to the adult leaders of Troop ____ for their dedication, sacrifice, patience, perseverance,

example and continued support of the Boy Scout Program in ____________. Thanks also to the leaders and congregation of ______________________

Church for their support of Troop_______. May God bless all of you.

(Inside pages)

EAGLE COURT OF HONOR In recognition of

______________________ B.S.A. Troop _______

(date)

MASTER OF CEREMONIES: ROLAND OUELLETTE PRESENTATION OF COLORS HONOR GUARD WELCOME _______________ INVOCATION _______________ INTRODUCTION OF HONORED GUESTS _______________ LIGHTING OF THE CANDLES _______________ ______________ OPENING OF THE EAGLE COURT ______________ GATHERING OF THE EAGLES NEST ______________ TRAIL TO THE EAGLE ______________ PRESENTATION OF EAGLE CANDIDATE HONOR GUARD VOICE OF THE EAGLE ______________ BIOGRAPHY OF CANDIDATE ______________ RECOGNIZE THE CANDIDATE ______________ LIGHTING OF THE BADGE ______________ CHALLENGE TO THE CANDIDATE ______________ EAGLE CHARGE ______________ PRESENTATION OF FAMILY HONOR GUARD INVESTITURE ______________ CANDIDATE’S MOMENT ______________ SPECIAL PRESENTATION’S ______________ ______________ AUDIENCE SHARING PRESENTATION TO THE EAGLE’S NEST ______________ ADJOURN EAGLE COURT ______________ BENEDICTION ______________ RETIRE COLORS HONOR GUARD RECEPTION _____________ SOUND _____________

Our thanks and gratitude to the _______________________ Church, Troop ______ and the Citizens of ____________________.

Thanks, too, for all who supported the Rain Project, a transitional homeless shelter, which ________ selected as his community service project.

EAGLE SCOUT HONOR ROLL – B.S.A. TROOP ____ __________________ __________________ __________________ __________________ __________________ __________________ (Scouts Name)

__________________ TROOP ____ __________________

__________________

EAGLE SCOUT COURT OF HONOR __________________

(Date) __________________

__________________

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__________________ CHURCH __________________ __________________ __________________

(Front and Back Pages)



Important Numbers for supplies and special orders: Paper Office Depot www.OfficeDepot.Com Office Max www.officemax.com Staples www.stapels.com Call in local area to check paper warehouse supplier Decorations: Party America www.partyamerica.com www.americanpartyoutlet.com www.All4fun.net www.favors.com www.partyetc.com Party supply stores in your local area. Invitation Printing: Post Net www.postnet.net Mail Boxes, etc. www.mbe.com or similar types stores have color printers Cake and Food Local Grocery stores usually have the most reasonably priced cakes. Bulk Food and Food Supplies Smart & Final Costco Sam's Club Check in your local area for food warehouse suppliers Scouting Supplies BSA Local District Office www.scouting.org National Eagle Scout Association www.scouting.org/nesa Government Officials White House www.Whitehouse.gov Senate, Legislature www.firstgov.gov (Don't forget Local clubs, City and County Officials, they may also attend to present the Flag or Awards)


www.EagleCermony.com

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Moorpark, CA 93021 www.ChiltonEnterprise.com

Email: [email protected] (805) 532-9162


http://www.chiltonenterprise.com/

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