BSA TROOP 272
Court of Honor
Olivet Baptist Church
Tuesday, June 6, 2006 - 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Opening Flag Ceremony (7:00 p.m.)
Scout #1 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.)
Scout #1 turns the lights off.
Scout #2 shines a spotlight on the U.S. flag.
Scout #3, Scout #4, and Scout #5 come forward and stand behind the table facing the audience.
Scout #3 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."
Scout #4 lights the white candle and says:
"The white of my flag stands for purity, cleanness of purpose, thought, word, and deed."
Scout #5 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."
Scout #3, Scout #4, and Scout #5 salute the U.S. flag.
Scout #2 says:
"My flag -the flag of America, home of liberty, land of opportunity, where men of all races live in peace and friendship together".
Scout #1 says:
"Two! Lights!"
Scout #2 blows out the three candles.
Scout #1 turns the lights on.
Scout #3, Scout #4, Scout #5, and Scout #2 take their seats.
Introduction of the Court (7:10 p.m.)
Scout #1 comes forward and says:
"Please join me in welcoming the members of our Court of Honor, Troop Committee Advancement Chair Donna Cunningham, Assistant Scoutmaster Gary Cunningham, and Assistant Scoutmaster Joe Walsh."
Mrs. Cunningham, Mr. Cunningham, and Mr. Walsh take their places behind the table.
Scout #1 takes his seat.
Mr. Cunningham says:
"Please stand and join me in prayer..."
Mrs. Cunningham says:
"This Court of Honor is hereby convened to recognize the achievements of the Scouts of BSA Troop 272. Please be seated."
Mr. Cunningham and Mrs. Cunningham take their seats.
Recognition Ceremony (7:15 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 February of 2006. "
Mr. Walsh takes his seat.
Mr. Cunningham comes forward and says:
" Jacob Butler completed the Coin Collecting, Computers, Crime Prevention, Dog Care, First Aid, Fingerprinting, Music, and Reading merit badges. "
Jacob comes forward.
Mr. Cunningham hands Jacob his Coin Collecting, Computers, Crime Prevention, Dog Care, First Aid, Fingerprinting, Music, and Reading merit badges and shakes his hand.
Jacob takes his seat.
Mr. Cunningham says:
" Michael Hannah completed the Art and Reading merit badges. "
Jacob comes forward.
Mr. Cunningham hands Michael his Art and Reading merit badges and shakes his hand.
Jacob takes his seat.
Mr. Cunningham takes his seat.
Closing Flag Ceremony (8:00 p.m.)
Mrs. Cunningham 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. Cunningham says:
"This Court of Honor is now adjourned. Please rise as the Scouts conduct the closing flag ceremony."
Scout #1 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.)
Mr. Walsh comes forward and says:
"This concludes our Court of Honor. You are all welcome to stay for fellowship and refreshments.
Last revised 5/15/06
John D. McCarthy