| BSA TROOP 272 |
| Court of Honor |
| Olivet Baptist Church |
| Tuesday, April 20, 2004 - 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. |
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| Opening Flag Ceremony (7:30 p.m.) |
| Chris 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 (7:35 p.m.) |
| Ethan turns the lights off. |
| Michael shines a spotlight on the U.S. flag. |
| Chris, Steven, and Ethan come forward. |
| Chris 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." |
| Steven lights the white candle and says: |
"The white of my flag stands for purity, cleanness of purpose, thought, word, and deed." |
| Ethan 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. |
| Chris 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 (7:45 p.m.) |
| Chris says: |
"Two! Lights!"
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| Ethan blows out the three candles. |
| Steven turns the lights on. |
| Chris 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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| Recognition Ceremony (7:50 p.m.) |
| Mr. Cunningham says: |
"We wish to recognize the Scouts of Troop 272 for achievements which they have made since our last Court of Honor in September. |
| The Scouts come forward. |
| Dr. McCarthy reviews the merit badges which were earned by the
Scouts during this quarter: |
- Chris Cunningham - Architecture, Art, Communications, Environmental Science, Family Life, Music, Personal Fitness, and Pets Merit Badges
- Steven McCarthy - Family Life Merit Badge
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"Dr. McCarthy reviews other achievements which the Scouts have made during this quarter." |
- Ethan McCarthy - submitted joke to Boys' Life magazine, published in April, 2004 issue, awarded certificate and prize
- Camp Rotary Cope Course - Troop 272 joined Troop 33 in September for a challenging cope course at Camp Rotary.
- Chief Okemos Council Fall 2003 Popcorn/Candy Sale - Troop 272 sold $166.00 of popcorn and candy, $41.08 to participating Scouts' personal accounts, patches for participating Scouts
- Troop Open House - Troop 272 conducted a membership drive in November.
- Recharter - This drive enabled us to recharter in December, with the help of our new chartering organization, Olivet Baptist Church.
- Pokagon Toboggan Outing - Our new Scout, Michael Hannah, went on his first outing with our troop, in February, under challenging conditions, camping out on a cold winter night.
- Mawanjidiwin District Recognition Dinner - SM John McCarthy and ASM Gary Cunningham attended this important recognition event in early March.
- Charlotte Merit Badge Blitz - Ethan McCarthy attended this blitz in early March. He made significant progress on three merit badges: Computers, Coin Collecting, and Music.
- Holt Area Bottle Drive - In late March, Troop 272 raised $189.20, $113.50 of which was credited to participating Scouts personal accounts
- Chief Okemos Council Spring 2004 Popcorn/Candy Sale - Troop 272 sold $204.00 of popcorn and candy, $97.20 of which was credited to participating Scouts personal accounts, patches for participating Scouts
- Scouting for Food Drive - Troop 272 collected 170 pounds of non-perishable food and personal items; Troop 272 distributed this to the Holt Community Food Bank
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Mr. Cunningham says:
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"Scouts, you may return to your seats." |
| Mr. Cunningham, Dr. McCarthy, and the Scouts return to their seats. |
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| Closing Flag Ceremony (8:00 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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| Chris 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 (8:05 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 4/20/04 |
| John D. McCarthy |