Citizenship Ceremony
This Eagle
ceremony is ideal for more than one candidate.
SETTING:
(In the VIP area
or on a stage or platform are seated the Mayor of the city, the chairperson
of the court of honor, and the MC. Also, the commissioners and other
distinguished Scouters and guests. The Commissioner rises and calls the roll
of honor. Each Eagle candidate rises when his name is called and advances to
the platform where they all stand at attention.)
CEREMONY:
The MC of the evening delivers the charge to
the Eagle Scouts. The Mayor then calls each Scout by name, congratulates him
and presents to him his personal citation in an attractive folder. The Mayor
reads the first citation in full. He calls the names of those which follow.
(At the close of the presentation, Scouts about face, give Scout sign and
repeat the Scout Oath.)
MC: "I have the honor to give you the Eagle Scout charge on the
occasion of your elevation to the highest rank in Scouting. The Boy Scouts
of all nations constitute one of the most wholesome and significant
movements in the world's history and you have been chosen worthy of this
high rank in the Boy Scouts of America. All who know you rejoice in your
achievement. Your position, as you well know, is one of honor and
responsibility. You are a marked man. As an Eagle Scout, you have assumed a
solemn obligation to do your duty to God, to country, to your fellow Scouts
and to humanity.
As you live up to your obligations you bring honor to yourselves and to your
brother Scouts. Your responsibility goes beyond Scouting, to your country
and your God. America has much to give you and your children after you; but
it depends for the most part on the quality of her citizens. Our country has
had a great past. Your challenge is to make the future even greater. I
charge you to undertake your citizenship with a solemn dedication. Be a
leader, each of you, but lead only toward that which is the best. Lift up
every task you do and every office you hold to the high level of service to
God and to your fellow citizens. So live and serve that those who know you,
will be inspired to better living. We have too many who use their strength
and their brains to exploit others and for selfish ends. I charge you to be
among those who dedicate their skills and ability to the common good. Build
America on the solid foundation of clean living, honest work, unselfish
citizenship and reverence for God. Whatever others may say or do, you will
leave behind you a record of which every Scout may be proud.
CITATION TO Scout [ Scout's name ],
You joined Troop _____ of _____________ in the _______________ Council, Boy
Scouts of America on ________. You advanced to Second class rank on
______________. To First class rank on __________.
You earned _____ merit badges, and because of your character and good
citizenship, you achieved Star rank on __________. You received additional
badges and awarded the Life rank on __________. You have earned the
following badges: (List the badges here.)
In addition to these badges you were recommended by your parents, your
teachers, your Scoutmaster and others whom we rely. The court of honor
believes you will be a first class citizen, always worthy of your Eagle
Badge of rank.
On behalf of ______________________ Council, Boy Scouts of America, and with
the high hope that you will always represent the finest of character and
citizenship, we welcome you to the Eagle rank and congratulate you, your
parents, and Troop leaders.
This statement signed by the president of the council, Scout Commissioner,
Chairperson of the court of honor, District Commissioner, Scoutmaster, and
Scout Executive.
Officially presented by: _____________________________
Mayor of the city of _______________________________
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