| BSA TROOP 272 |
| Quarterly Court of Honor and Friends of Scouting Presentation |
| Charlotte Christian Reformed Church |
| Tuesday, March 18, 2003 - 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. |
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| Materials: |
- 1 flagstand with flagpole
- 1 U.S. flag
- 1 spotlight
- 1 small log candle holder with 3 candles (red, white and blue)
- 1 box of matches
- 2 certificates for Scout
- 1 certificate for Life Scout
- 1 Life Scout badge
- 1 miniature Life Scout badge with pin
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| Personnel: |
- Troop Committee Chairman Cathy McCarthy
- Scoutmaster John McCarthy
- Assistant Scoutmaster Gary Cunningham
- Mrs. Donna Cunningham
- Scoutmaster Joe McIntosh, Troop 43
- Senior Patrol Leader Ethan McCarthy
- Assistant Senior Patrol Leader Steven McCarthy
- Murphy Patrol Leader Chris Cunningham
- Scout Anthony McAtee
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| Setting: A table is set up at the front of the room. |
| A flagstand with a flagpole is placed on the right end of the table (from the point of view of the audience) to hold the U.S. flag. |
| The U.S. flag is held by the color guard. |
| A spotlight is held by Ethan McCarthy. |
| A small log candle holder is set on the table holding 3 candles (red, white, and blue). |
| A box of matches is set on the table. |
| Two certificates for Scout and one certificate for Life Scout are set on the table. |
| One Life Scout badge and one miniature Life Scout badge with pin are set on the table. |
| Three seats are placed behind the table. |
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| Friends of Scouting Presentation (7:30 p.m.) |
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| Opening Flag Ceremony (7:40 p.m.) |
| Ethan comes forward and says: |
"ATTENTION" |
"COLORGUARD, ATTENTION"
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| (If necessary, give an appropriate command, either "COLORGUARD, LEFT FACE" or "COLORGUARD, RIGHT FACE", to direct the colorguard to face in the appropriate direction for its march to the flagpost.) |
"COLORGUARD, FORWARD MARCH"
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"HALT" |
| (If necessary, give an appropriate command, either "COLORGUARD, LEFT FACE" or "COLORGUARD, RIGHT FACE", to direct the colorguard to face the flagpost.) |
"COLORGUARD, RAISE THE COLORS"
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"SALUTE THE FLAG" (LEAD IN PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE) |
"AND TWO" (SIGNAL TO DROP SALUTE)
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"COLORGUARD, ABOUT FACE"
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"FORWARD, MARCH" |
"HALT" |
"AT EASE" |
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| A Brief Patriotic Opening (7:45 p.m.) |
| Anthony turns the lights off. |
| Ethan shines a spotlight on the U.S. flag. |
| Steven, Chris, and Anthony come forward. |
| Steven lights the red candle and says: |
"The red of my flag stands for the life
blood of brave men, ready to die or worthily live for this, our
country." |
| Chris lights the white candle and says: |
"The white of my flag stands for purity, cleanness of purpose, thought, word, and deed." |
| Anthony lights the blue candle and says: |
"The blue of my flag stands for truth and justice, like the eternal blue of the star-filled heavens."
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| All four Scouts salute the U.S. flag. |
| Ethan says: |
"My flag -the flag of America, home of liberty, land of opportunity, where men of all races live in peace and friendship together".
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| Introduction of the Court (7:50 p.m.) |
| Steven says: |
"Two! Lights!"
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| Chris blows out the three candles. |
| Anthony turns the lights on. |
| Ethan comes forward and says: |
"Please join me in welcoming the members of our Court of Honor, Troop Committee Chairman Cathy McCarthy, Scoutmaster John McCarthy, and Assistant Scoutmaster Gary Cunningham."
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| Mrs. McCarthy, Dr. McCarthy, and Mr. Cunningham
take their places behind the table. |
| Mr. Cunningham says: |
"Please stand and join me in prayer..."
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| Mrs. McCarthy says: |
"This Court of Honor is hereby convened to recognize the achievements of the Scouts of BSA Troop 272. Please be seated." |
| Mrs. McCarthy and Mr. Cunningham take their seats. |
| All four Scouts take their seats. |
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| Life Scout Ceremony (7:55 p.m.) |
| Dr. McCarthy comes forward and says: |
"Will Mr. and Mrs. Cunningham and their son Chris please come forward for the Life Scout ceremony?"
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| After the Cunninghams come forward, Dr. McCarthy says: |
"Chris Cunningham earned the rank of Life Scout in his former troop, Troop 43. We are very pleased to have his former Scoutmaster, Joe McIntosh, with us this evening to present Chris with the Life Scout badge. Will Mr. McIntosh please come forward?" |
| After Mr. McIntosh comes forward, Dr. McCarthy says: |
"History will record the good works of two types of
scouts, the great scouts of the past, through whom we received America, and the Boy Scouts of today, whose good works will help determine the type of heritage we leave to the future. The bold, rugged characters of George Washington, Daniel Boone, George Rogers Clark, and a host of others were gained in the stern robust life of the primitive outdoors. We cannot today perform the
deeds of these old scouts in the same way that they performed them. But we can live the outdoor life they lived and we can model our lives along the solid lines laid down by them. In this way, the heritage we leave to those who follow will be a worthy reflection of the heritage we received from the great scouts of the past. In light of this heritage, do you as a Life Scout renew the pledge of service to your fellow men that you made as a Star Scout?" |
| Chris says: |
"I do." |
| Dr. McCarthy says: |
"This court of honor finds you fully qualified for the rank of Life Scout. The rank of Eagle Scout awaits you as you continue on the trail of Scouting. As Scoutmaster McIntosh presents you with the Life Scout badge, may the red heart of this badge be a constant reminder of the fine things you have received from Scouting, and of the fine things you carry in your heart as a pledge to Scouting and your fellow man." |
| Mr. McIntosh gives the Life Scout badge and certificate to Chris. |
| Dr. McCarthy says: |
"This miniature Life Scout badge is for your mother, in recognition of her love, comradeship, encouragement and faith in you. Take it and pin it on her proudly." |
| Chris takes the miniature Life Scout badge and pins it on his mother. |
| Dr. McCarthy shakes Chris's hand and Mr. and Mrs. Cunningham's hands. |
| Chris faces Dr. McCarthy. |
| Dr. McCarthy salutes Chris and says: |
"Attention! Scout Salute! Two! Dismissed." |
| Chris responds by standing at attention, and saluting
Dr. McCarthy. |
| Mrs. Cunningham, Chris, Dr. McCarthy and Mr. McIntosh take their seats. |
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| Rank Advancements and Merit Badges Ceremony (8:05 p.m.) |
| Mr. Cunningham says: |
"We wish to recognize the Scouts of Troop 272 for their progress on earning rank advancement and merit badges. |
| The Scouts come forward. |
| As Mr. Cunningham reviews the achievements of each of the Scouts, the audience applauds each Scout. |
| Mr. Cunningham reviews the rank advancements which were earned by the Scouts during this quarter: |
- Anthony - became a Scout after completing all joining requirements
- Jonathan Potter - became a Scout after completing all joining requirements
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| Mr. Cunningham presents a Scout certificate to Anthony McAtee. |
| Mr. Cunningham reviews the merit badges which were earned by the
Scouts during this quarter: |
- Ethan - completed Communications and Fingerprinting Merit Badges
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| Mr. Cunningham reviews other merit badges which the Scouts have worked on during this quarter, but have not yet completed: |
- Anthony - partials on Architecture, Cooking, Genealogy, and Reading Merit Badges
- Chris - partials on Architecture, Computers, Cooking, and Family Life Merit Badges
- Ethan - partial on Personal Management Merit Badge
- Steven - partials on Architecture, Computers, Cooking, and Family Life Merit Badges
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Mr. Cunningham says:
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"Scouts, you may return to your seats." |
| Mr. Cunningham and the Scouts return to their seats. |
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| Closing Flag Ceremony (8:10 p.m.) |
| Mrs. McCarthy comes forward and says: |
"I want to congratulate all you Scouts for your accomplishments. We are proud to have each of you as a member of Troop 272." |
| Mrs. McCarthy says: |
"This Court of Honor is now adjourned. Please rise as the Scouts conduct the closing flag ceremony."
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| Ethan comes forward and says: |
ATTENTION |
COLORGUARD, ATTENTION |
| (If necessary, give an appropriate command, either "COLORGUARD, LEFT FACE" or "COLORGUARD, RIGHT FACE", to direct the colorguard to face in the appropriate direction for its march to the flagpost.) |
COLORGUARD, FORWARD MARCH |
HALT |
| (If necessary, give an appropriate command, either "COLORGUARD, LEFT FACE" or "COLORGUARD, RIGHT FACE", to direct the colorguard to face the flagpost.) |
SALUTE THE FLAG |
COLORGUARD, STRIKE THE COLORS |
AND TWO (SIGNAL TO DROP SALUTE WHEN FLAG IS OFF OF THE POLE) |
COLORGUARD, ABOUT FACE (ONCE FLAG IS FOLDED) |
FORWARD, MARCH |
HALT |
AT EASE |
| The Scouts take their seats. |
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| Refreshments and Fellowship (8:15 p.m.) |
| Mr. Cunningham comes forward and says: |
"This concludes our Court of Honor. You are all welcome to stay for fellowship and refreshments. |
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| Last revised 03/11/03 |
| John D. McCarthy |