Ceremonies

[OldGreyBear]

Ok, I have done a few openings, here is a closing that I like

CALL FROM YOUTH

I'd rather see a lecture than hear one any day.

I'd rather one should walk with me than merely point the way.

The eye's a better pupil and more willing than the ear.

Fine words can be confusing, but example's always clear.

And best of all the teachers are adults who live their creed.

For to see the good in action is what everybody needs.

I can soon learn how to do it if you let me see it done.

I can watch your hands in action but your tongue too fast may run.

And the lectures you deliver may be very wise and true,

But there's no misunderstanding how you act and how you live.

For I may understand you and the high advice you give,

But there's no misunderstanding how you act and how you live.

[Lynda J]

OBG I really like this one. My Gran was a big one on example.
SHe use to say that you can tell child how to act but you can show him much better.

[OldGreyBear]

Just another one

Senior Patrol Leader Investiture

The Scoutmaster directs the Senior Patrol Leader to the Troop's flag pole and directs his left hand to the pole.

He turns to the troop and says "Troop Attention"

Scoutmaster to the SPL: Give the Scout sign and repeat after me please: " I promise to do my best -- to be worthy of the office of Senior Patrol Leader -- for the sake of my fellow Scouts and my troop – and in the World Brotherhood of Scouting."

Scoutmaster: Two

Scoutmaster: I congratulate you on being elected to this position. Realize the responsibility that you have committed to. Set the example by living the Scout Oath and Law in your everyday life. Show Scout Spirit in everything you say and do. You are now in charge of your troop, lead them with a firm but gentle hand. Realize the trust and confidence placed in you by their votes. You may be seated.

[BM_Crawford]

I personally wrote my entire ceremony from scratch It was called "Voyage of the Eagle" and consisted of three short pieces representing the begining, the middle, and the completion of your obtaining the Eagle Rank. I'll post it here if you guys want me to.

[wagionvigil]

Copy and paste BM

[BM_Crawford]

Great! Here they are. The second part sounds a bit down but it's more of an incentive to keep younger scouts moving.

Voyage of the Eagle
“Beginning of Adventure”

The trials of Cub Scouts end as you cross the bridge of the arrow of light into the adventure of Boy Scouts. Remembering the search-that search for the troop that suits you and welcomed you-you’ve crossed the bridge now a Boy Scout. The Voyage of the Eagle has now taken root.
With great fervor and high hopes you soar through the ranks. Like a storm the requirements are wiped aside like leaves in the wind. Skills are learned like Totin’ Chip and Firem’n Chit and experiences are gained at the Patrol Leader’s Council meetings.
All the energy and intensity of a new young scout runs through your veins with everyone’s expectations and hopes awashed on young shoulders.
-everything stops-

“The Void of Time”

Drifting…drifting through a void of time, of the mind and of the soul, you pause. Like the coldest region of space you freeze to an absolute halt.
You wait; waiting for what? The question why seeps into the mind and corrupts its core spoiling all thoughts of desire and inspiration leaving the mind to rot in its state of carelessness and question.
Benefactors desperately try to pull you from this void but you have none of it, for this is the stage of emptiness, the great halt in which all scouts must endure, where commitment and soul are challenged.
Heed this warning, halt for nothing for if you do you may halt forever…

"The Ascent to Eagle"

From the depths of the void magnificent wings soar up into bright blue skies of endless possibilities.
The Eagle carries up his companions letting them, who have led and aided him, feel the warmth and glory of clear sun-filled skies for a moment-companions inspired and mentors rejoiced for they have helped your tasks in achieving the Eagle Scout.
Now and Eagle, endless possibilities lay spread between brilliant brown empowering winged feathers; so fly to them with all the conviction in which you embraced your Eagle Quest.

© Brian Crawford 2004. All rights reserved.

I hope you guys liked it if its any help you're more than welcome to use it!

[t305spl]

Those are really good Brian. When I make Eagle im going to hire you to write my ceremony.

[BM_Crawford]

AWESOME! You don't have to pay me though I'm really glad you like it!! http://DreamCollageEnteratinment.cjb.net Thats a forum with previews of some of my other works if you or anyone is interested. And if you want to see the whole thing of any you just have to tell me

[OldGreyBear]

The folowing is a little long, and its sorta not a cermony but I can guarantee you its original. I wrote it after seeing the Motorcycle Skit, AKA Roughrider Skit for the 20th billioneth time. It was written for summercamp so its already a little dated, but I think you can follow it. And if you old guy (!) dont get it, remember, it was written for the youth:

Scout 1: Hey Walter (or other name), how are you doing?

Scout 2: Fine, You know I really like Summer Camp, but I miss being in touch with music

Scout 1: Yeah, I know what you mean, but the guys in my troop try to find things related to music all around us

Scout 2: How do you do that?

Scout 1: Well, its like at the trading post, whatever the total I always give them 5 cents more than the total so I can get a NICKELBACK

Scout 2: Whoa NELLY, that’s pretty good, you mean like what’s the stuff you eat on a cob?

Scout 1: Yeah, that’s it, KORN And if your in a hurry What’s that?

Scout 2: Oh easy, RUSH, I guess you could say NO DOUBT it’s a SIMPLE PLAN to keep music in mind at all times This is great since I am such an AUDIOSLAVE

Scout 1: Yeah, this way I don’t feel so TRAPT I head a kid in one of the troops is really homesick, he woke up last night screaming

Scout 2: Yeah, he doesn’t think anybody likes him and feels like an OUTKAST

Scout 1: You know what we call the glow of the fire after the flames die down?

Scout 2: EVANESCENCE?

Scout 1: When the sun rises they say day breaks …

Scout 2: And when the sun sets, THE DARKNESS falls

Scout 1: Good, You know how the OA get their fires started,

Scout 2: Sure, liquid FUEL

Scout 1: Sure are a lot of bugs around here, do you have any repellent?

Scout 2: Sure I do, its 12 percent deet, they call it D-12, repells anything

Scout 1: Hey you kids in the front row, quit talking and behave like scouts

Scout 2: Yeah, do we have to call for an USHER to throw you out?

Scout 1: Can you believe the menu? BLACK EYED PEAS three days in a row

Scout 2: Yeah, that’s not right, that’s stupid, its outrageous, its LUDICRIS! Did you see those dumplings they made? They looked more like a LIMP BIZKIT than anything else

Scout 1: Did you hear the San Antonio Spurs starters all went sailing together after the season? They got in some bad weather though and went through a series of storms

Scout 2: Ok, that explains the Head line, Typhoons MAROON 5

Scout 1: I really like the Camp Director this year, he is a really nice guy

Scout 2: Yeah, I know what you mean, You could say he is a PRINCE among men I hear he flies a JET in the Air National Guard

Scout 1: Hey, I just got a letter from home, my mom judges show dogs as a hobby

Scout 2: She does? That’s neat, what breed of Dog ?

Scout 1: Yeah, her specialty is the Spaniel breed, you know like Cocker Spaniel, Springer Spaniel, Irish water Spaniel, those kinds of dogs There was quite an stir at the National Spaniel Show last month my mom says

Scout 2: What happened?

Scout 1: Well, the headline in Spaniels Monthly says it all, BRITTANY SPEARS Number one rank I am not sure about the E-Con Director though

Scout 2: What do you mean? I really like him, he/she is a whiz at identifying edible plants

Scout 1: Well, he/she might think he/she is good at identifying edible plants, but you know those wild mushrooms that were picked?

Scout 2: Yeah, I think they were referred to as Houbies

Scout 1: Yeah, Houbies, Scoutcraft cooked some of those Houbies, they smelled awful

Scout 2: You mean?

Scout 1: That’s right, the Houbies stank

Scout 1: Did you hear next year they are combining the Space Exploration merit badge with Environmental Science next year

Scout 2: Don’t tell me, for three days you have to observe an ALIEN ANT FARM

Scout 1: Well, watching ants, even alien ones wouldn’t be as bad as watching bees, those things hurt when they STING, By the way, what happened to your shirt? Its awful dirty, did you get in a mud fight?

Scout 2: Oh,no it got STAIND in a PUDDLE OF MUD while I as running through LINKIN PARK it was feeding time at the zoo and I wanted to see the GORRILLAZ eat

Scout 1: I am not sure about the Camp EMT either

Scout 2: How’s That

Scout 1: I got a bug in my eye and it hurt, he said I should just flush it out with my own tears

Scout 2: You mean he wanted you to cry?

Scout 1: No, not cry, but open and close my eyes real fast

Scout 2: Oh I see, he wanted you to BLINK 182 times a minutes

Scout 1: I guess the Staff/Leader Soccer game got a little out of hand last night

Scout 2: Yeah, I hear 3 staff members were issued a YELLOWCARD

Scout 1: What do you call your neighbor next to the guy two houses from you,

Scout 2: That’s, easy, he is THREE DOORS DOWN

Scout 3: Hey what are you guys talking about?

Scout 2: Ryan here is telling me how to keep music in mind by using musical group names in general conversation

Scout 3: Oh no, not U-2 !!!
(turns to the audience)

Here’s one we all can do,

If a guy who works with silver is called a silver smith, and a guy who works with gold is a goldsmith then a guy who works with arrows is an:

(waits)

Aerosmith

(they get ready to leave the stage)

Scout 1: Hey, did you think this skit was funny?

Scout 2: I am not sure, I just think the camp director is happy we didn’t mention BARE NAKED LADIES

(Walk off )

[BM_Crawford]

That's great, I really like that. It shows scouts being creative and having fun. Very cool