| BSA TROOP 272 |
| Quarterly Court of Honor |
| Olivet Baptist Church |
| Tuesday, July 20, 2004 - 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. |
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| Opening Flag Ceremony (7:30 p.m.) |
| The opening campfire is lit. |
| Senior Patrol Leader: |
"ATTENTION" |
"COLORGUARD, ATTENTION"
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"COLORGUARD, FORWARD MARCH"
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"HALT" |
"COLORGUARD, RAISE THE COLORS"
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"SALUTE THE FLAG" (pledge allegiance) |
"AND TWO" |
"COLORGUARD, ABOUT FACE"
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"FORWARD, MARCH" |
"HALT" |
"AT EASE" |
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| Scout Law Ceremony (7:35 p.m.) |
| Scoutmaster: |
Honored guests, ladies and gentlemen, Troop 272 believes
earnestly in the Scout motto, "Be Prepared", and in the ideals of
service as given in the Scout slogan, "Do a Good Turn Daily". We meet
regularly to practice the skills of Scouting and to have fun. From time to time
we go hiking and camping so we might learn more of the great outdoors and at the
same time develop qualities of health and self-reliance. In Scouting, as in the
game of football or any other sport or activity, we must have rules. The rules of
Scouting are found in the twelve points of the Scout Law. As I light each of the
twelve candles in front of me, representing the twelve points of the Scout Law, I
would like to have the troop repeat these points after me. |
| Scoutmaster: |
Troop, attention! Scout sign! |
| Scoutmaster/Troop: |
(lights first candle) A Scout is trustworthy/ A Scout is trustworthy. |
| Scoutmaster/Troop: |
(lights second candle) A Scout is loyal/ A Scout is loyal. |
| Scoutmaster/Troop: |
(lights third candle) A Scout is helpful/ A Scout is helpful. |
| Scoutmaster/Troop: |
(lights fourth candle) A Scout is friendly/ A Scout is friendly. |
| Scoutmaster/Troop: |
(lights fifth candle) A Scout is courteous/ A Scout is courteous. |
| Scoutmaster/Troop: |
(lights sixth candle) A Scout is kind/ A Scout is kind. |
| Scoutmaster/Troop: |
(lights seventh candle) A Scout is obedient/ A Scout is obedient. |
| Scoutmaster/Troop: |
(lights eighth candle) A Scout is cheerful/ A Scout is cheerful. |
| Scoutmaster/Troop: |
(lights ninth candle) A Scout is thrifty/ A Scout is thrifty. |
| Scoutmaster/Troop: |
(lights tenth candle) A Scout is brave/ A Scout is brave. |
| Scoutmaster/Troop: |
(lights eleventh candle) A Scout is clean/ A Scout is clean. |
| Scoutmaster/Troop: |
(lights twelfth candle) A Scout is reverent/ A Scout is reverent. |
| Scoutmaster: |
Scouts, stand at ease! |
| Scoutmaster blows out candles. |
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| Introduction of the Court (7:40 p.m.) |
| Senior Patrol Leader: |
"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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| Court of Honor takes places behind the table. |
| Mr. Cunningham: |
"Please stand and join me in prayer..."
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| Mrs. McCarthy: |
"This Court of Honor is hereby convened to recognize the achievements of the Scouts of Troop 272. Please be seated." |
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| Tenderfoot Ceremony (7:45 p.m.) |
| Scoutmaster: |
"Senior Patrol Leader, who has earned the rank of Tenderfoot?" |
| Senior Patrol Leader: |
"Sir, Michael Hannah has earned this rank." |
| Steven shines spotlight on easel. |
| Michael steps in front of easel. |
| Scoutmaster: |
"Michael, tonight we are recognizing you for earning the rank of Tenderfoot, your first rank as a Boy Scout. By earning this rank, you have shown some abilities in camping and outdoor skills, some basic first aid techniques, and are learning about the patrol system. You have learned the Scout Oath, Law, motto and slogan and explained what they mean to you. Your final step was to participate in your first Scoutmaster conference and your first Board of Review where you have satisfied your Scoutmaster and the Board that you were indeed qualified and worthy of the rank of Tenderfoot Scout. This is the first step in a long journey towards Eagle, the highest rank in Scouting. Congratulations and best wishes as you continue on your journey towards Eagle." |
| Scoutmaster pins Tenderfoot Badge on Michael's left
shirt pocket, hands Michael Tenderfoot certificate, gives Michael the Scouting handshake. |
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| Other Recognitions (7:55 p.m.) |
| Scoutmaster blows out all candles. |
| Mrs. McCarthy: |
"We wish to recognize the Scouts of Troop 272 for other achievements which they have made since our last
quarterly Court of Honor in April." |
- Webelos Crossover - our new Scout, Aaron Walsh, crossed over to Troop 272 on Friday, May 14 having earned his
Arrow of Light in Pack 700 of Elliott Elementary in Holt. Scoutmaster John McCarthy, Assistant Scoutmaster Gary Cunningham, and
Tenderfoot Scout Michael Hannah presided over the Crossover Ceremony at Pack 700's recognition ceremony at Holt First Presbyterian Church.
- Mawanjidiwin Spring Camporall 2004 - Troop 272 attended our district's spring camporee at Fox Memorial Park in
Potterville from Saturday-Sunday, May 15-16. Chris Cunningham earned an award in one of the categories of the caber toss competition for
longest distance. The Murphy Patrol earned an award for the most number of points in the same category.
- Troop Open House - Troop 272 conducted an open house with the theme of Orienteering on Tuesday, June 8. Several
Webelos Scouts from Pack 640 of Horizon Elementary in Holt attended this event. Two adults in attendance inquired about
transferring their sons into Troop 272.
- Chris Cunningham's Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project received approval from Olivet Baptist Church.
- Steven McCarthy's Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project received approval from the Chief Okemos Council
on Monday, June 14. With the help of many of Steven's friends, both youth and adults, the project was completed on
Friday, June 18.
- Transfer - Nathan Truelove transferred to Troop 272 from Troop 141 of Mason on Tuesday, June 15. Nathan attended his first troop
meeting with Troop 272 on Tuesday, July 6.
- Ethan McCarthy completed the Music Merit Badge on Tuesday, July 6.
- Lake Michigan - Troop 272 conducted a very successful outing to P. J. Hoffmaster State Park in Muskegon, Michigan on
Friday-Sunday, July 9-11. This was the first campout with Troop 272 for our new Scouts, Aaron Walsh and Nathan Truelove.
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| Closing Flag Ceremony (8:05 p.m.) |
| Mrs. McCarthy: |
"I want to congratulate all of you Scouts for your accomplishments. We are proud to have each of you as a member of Troop 272." |
| Mrs. McCarthy: |
"This Court of Honor is now adjourned. Please rise as the Scouts conduct the closing flag ceremony."
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| Senior Patrol Leader: |
"ATTENTION" |
"COLORGUARD, ATTENTION" |
"COLORGUARD, FORWARD MARCH" |
"HALT" |
"SALUTE THE FLAG" |
"COLORGUARD, STRIKE THE COLORS" |
"AND TWO" |
"COLORGUARD, ABOUT FACE" |
"FORWARD, MARCH" |
"HALT" |
"AT EASE" |
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| Refreshments and Fellowship (8:10 p.m.) |
| Mr. Cunningham: |
"This concludes our Court of Honor. You are all welcome to stay for fellowship and refreshments. |
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| Last revised 7/14/04 |
| John D. McCarthy |