BSA TROOP 272
Court of Honor
Olivet Baptist Church
Tuesday, February 7, 2006 - 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Opening Flag Ceremony (7:00 p.m.)
Nathan 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.)
"COLORGUARD, RAISE THE COLORS"
"SALUTE THE FLAG" (LEAD IN PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE)
"AND TWO" (SIGNAL TO DROP SALUTE)
"COLORGUARD, ABOUT FACE"
"FORWARD, MARCH"
"HALT"
"AT EASE"
A Brief Patriotic Opening (7:05 p.m.)
Nathan turns the lights off.
Jacob shines a spotlight on the U.S. flag.
Ethan, Michael, and Aaron come forward and stand behind the table facing the audience.
Ethan 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."
Michael lights the white candle and says:
"The white of my flag stands for purity, cleanness of purpose, thought, word, and deed."
Aaron 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."
Ethan, Michael, and Aaron salute the U.S. flag.
Jacob says:
"My flag -the flag of America, home of liberty, land of opportunity, where men of all races live in peace and friendship together".
Nathan says:
"Two! Lights!"
Jacob blows out the three candles.
Nathan turns the lights on.
Ethan, Michael, Aaron, and Jacob take their seats.
Introduction of the Court (7:10 p.m.)
Nathan comes forward and says:
"Please join me in welcoming the members of our Court of Honor, Troop Committee Chairman Cathy McCarthy, Scoutmaster John McCarthy, Assistant Scoutmaster Gary Cunningham, and Assistant Scoutmaster Joe Walsh."
Mrs. McCarthy, Dr. McCarthy, Mr. Cunningham, and Mr. Walsh take their places behind the table.
Nathan takes his seat.
Dr. McCarthy says:
"Please stand and join me in prayer..."
Mrs. McCarthy says:
"This Court of Honor is hereby convened to recognize the achievements of the Scouts of BSA Troop 272. Please be seated."
Dr. McCarthy and Mrs. McCarthy take their seats.
Friends of Scouting Presentation (7:15 p.m.)
Recognition Ceremony (7:30 p.m.)
Mr. Walsh comes forward and says:
"We wish to recognize the Scouts of Troop 272 for achievements which they have made since our last Court of Honor in October of 2005. "
  • Mawanjidiwin District Fall Camporee - Troop 272 attended the Mawanjidiwin District Fall Camporee from Friday-Sunday, October 14-16, 2005 with the Webelos 2 den of Pack 640 of Horizon Elementary School in Holt. The theme for this outing was Cooking. All the Scouts, Boy Scouts and Webelos, did a great job of preparing and serving meals for their guests, who came to judge their performance. Everyone also had a good time attending the games and seminars organized around the theme of cooking.
  • Troop Program Planning Conference - With a lot of hard work, beginning with our Troop Program Planning Conference on Saturday, November 19, 2005, the Patrol Leaders' Council of Troop 272 did a great job in putting together a plan for 2006.
  • Recharter - In December, Olivet Baptist Church renewed its charter for Troop 272 in the Ojibwas District of the Chief Okemos Council of the Boy Scouts of America.
  • Scout Sunday - On January 15, Troop 272 conducted its first annual Scout Sunday. That morning, the troop participated in the morning worship service at Olivet Baptist Church. The Scouts conducted the opening flag ceremony, recited the Scout Oath during the Children's Message, and read the Scripture passage for Pastor Owen's sermon.
Mr. Walsh takes his seat.
Mr. Cunningham comes forward and says:
"In November, Ethan McCarthy completed the Family Life merit badge. To reach the rank of Eagle Scout, Ethan now needs to complete the Environmental Science Merit Badge and his Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project. "
Ethan comes forward.
Mr. Cunningham hands Ethan his Family Life merit badge and shakes his hand.
Ethan takes his seat.
Mr. Cunningham says:
  • Charlotte Merit Badge Blitz - On January 21, Scouts from Troop 272 attended the first of two sessions of the Boy Scout Merit Badge Blitz organized by Troop 191 of Charlotte, Michigan.
  • Eagle Bound Merit Badge Blitz - On February 4, Scouts from Troop 272 attended the first of two sessions of the Eagle Bound Merit Badge Blitz organized by Troop 164 of Okemos, Michigan.
Mr. Cunningham takes his seat.
Dr. McCarthy comes forward and says:
"On February 2, Troop 272 participated in the Webelos Crossover Ceremony at the Blue and Gold Banquet of Pack 640 of Horizon Elementary in Holt. Our new Scouts crossed over to Troop 272 at this ceremony. We welcome these Scouts to our troop."
The new Scouts come forward.
Dr. McCarthy welcomes each of the new Scouts by name and shakes their hands.
Dr. McCarthy and the new Scouts takes their seats.
Northwoods Orientation (7:45 p.m.)
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."
Nathan 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.
Refreshments and Fellowship (8:05 p.m.)
Dr. McCarthy comes forward and says:
"This concludes our Court of Honor. You are all welcome to stay for fellowship and refreshments.
Last revised 1/13/06
John D. McCarthy