"ATTENTION"

"COLORGUARD, ATTENTION"

"COLORGUARD, FORWARD MARCH"

"HALT"

"COLORGUARD, RAISE THE COLORS"

"SALUTE THE FLAG" (pledge allegiance)

"AND TWO"

"COLORGUARD, ABOUT FACE"

"FORWARD, MARCH"

"HALT"

"AT EASE"

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.

Troop, attention! Scout sign!

(lights first candle) A Scout is trustworthy/ A Scout is trustworthy.

(lights twelfth candle) A Scout is reverent/ A Scout is reverent.

Scouts, stand at ease!

"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."

"Please stand and join me in prayer..."

"This Court of Honor is hereby convened to recognize the achievements of the Scouts of Troop 272. Please be seated."

"Senior Patrol Leader, who has earned the rank of Tenderfoot?"

"Sir, Jacob Butler and Nathan Truelove have earned this rank."

"Jacob and Nathan, 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."

"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."

"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."

" We would like to note that there is a Troop Program Planning Conference this weekend. If there are any suggestions for troop goals or activities for the coming year, or any scheduling conflicts of which we should be aware, they should be given to the members of the Patrol Leaders Council."

" Secondly, their will be a Troop Committee Meeting on December 7, 2004 at which we expect to have the Troop Program Presentation. All parents or interested persons are invited. "

" Thirdly, our troop needs to begin planning for our Scouts to attend the Northwoods Summer Resident Camp. We need to know what kind of interest there is in this opportunity. Please be sure to get the information about this event which we have available this evening."

"This Court of Honor is now adjourned. Please rise as the Scouts conduct the closing flag ceremony."

"ATTENTION"

"COLORGUARD, ATTENTION"

"COLORGUARD, FORWARD MARCH"

"HALT"

"SALUTE THE FLAG"

"COLORGUARD, STRIKE THE COLORS"

"AND TWO"

"COLORGUARD, ABOUT FACE"

"FORWARD, MARCH"

"HALT"

"AT EASE"

"This concludes our Court of Honor. You are all welcome to stay for fellowship and refreshments.