The Boy Scouts of the world constitute one of the most wholesome and significant
movements in history, and you [ Scout's name ], have been counted worthy
of this highest rank in its membership, 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 mankind
in general. This is a great undertaking. As you live up to your obligations,
you bring honor to yourself and to your brother Scouts. If you fail, you
bring down the good name of all true and worthy Scouts.
Your responsibility goes beyond your fellow Scouts -- to your Country and
your God. America has many good things to give you and your children after
you; but these good things depend on the qualities she instills in her
citizens. You are prepared to help America in all that she needs most.
She has a great past, and you are here to make her future greater.
I charge you to undertake your citizenship with a solemn dedication. Be
a leader, but lead only toward the best. Lift up every task you do and
every office you hold to the high level of service to God and your fellow
men -- to finest living. We have too many who use their strength and their
intellect to exploit others for selfish gains. I charge you to be among
those who dedicate their skills and ability to the common good.
Build America on the solid foundations of clean living, honest work, unselfish
citizenship and reverence for God. Whatever others may do, you will leave
behind you a record of which every Scout may be proud.
I have the honor to give you the Eagle 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 influences in the world's history. You have been counted worthy of this high rank in the Boy Scouts of America.
Your responsibility goes beyond your fellow scouts: it extends to your God and your Country. America has many fine things to offer you and your children after you; but these good things depend for the most part on the quality of her citizens. Our country has a great past. You can help make the future still greater. I charge you to undertake your citizenship with solemn dedication. Be a leader, but lead only toward the best. Lift up every task you do, and every office you hold to the high level of service to God and your fellow men. So live and serve that those who know you will be inspired to the finest living. We have too many who use their strength and their brains to exploit others and gain selfish ends.
I charge you to be among those who dedicate their hearts and hands to the common good.
Build America on the sound foundations of clean living, honest work, unselfish citizenship, and reverence for God. Then, whatever others do, you will leave behind you a record of which you may be justly proud.
Eagle candidate ___________, I charge you to enter this Eagle Scout Brotherhood holding before you the ideals of honor and service.
By repetition of the Eagle Scout Promise before your fellow members you become an Eagle Scout.
Thought the words you use will be similar to those by which you joined Scouting...tonight they will mean more than they could have meant at any time in the past... When you pledge yourself on your sacred honor... you will be sealing your eternal loyalty to the Code of the Eagle Scout... with the words which closed the Declaration of Independence. Will the Scout please stand...Attention!...Candidate: Scout sign...Repeat after me...
I reaffirm my allegiance to the three promises of the Scout Oath... I thoughtfully recognize and take upon myself...the obligations and responsibilities of the rank of Eagle Scout...On my honor, I will do my best...to make by training and example...my rank and my influence...count strongly for better citizenship...in my troop...and in my church...and in my community, and in my contacts with other people...To this I pledge my word of honor...TWO! (Continue with presentation of badge)
The Boy Scouts of all nations constitute one of the most wholesome and
significant influences in the world's history. You have been declared worthy
of the high rank of Eagle Scout 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 are expected to exemplify in your
daily life the high principles and values expressed in the Scout Oath and
the Scout Law. You have assumed a solemn obligation to do your duty to
God, to your country, to your fellow scouts, and to all other human beings.
This is a great undertaking which you are now just beginning. As you live
up to your obligations you bring honor to yourself and to your brother
scouts.
As an Eagle Scout, you will be a champion to other scouts and be an example
to your community. Remember, your actions will be more conspicuous. People
will expect more of you. It is your responsibility to help maintain the
high regard that all Americans have for Eagle Scouts. To falter would bring
discredit, not only to you, but to your fellow Eagles. Keep your ideals
high and your honor bright.
Your responsibilities, however, go beyond your fellow scouts. They extend
to your country and to your God. America has many good things to give you,
and to give your children after you; but these good things depend, for
the most part, on the quality of her citizens. Our country has had a great
past. You can help make the future even greater.
I challenge you to undertake your citizenship with solemn dedication. Be
a leader, but lead only toward the best. Lift up every task you do, and
every office you hold, with a high level of service to God and to your
fellow human beings. Live and serve so that those who know you will be
inspired to the highest ideals of life.
I challenge you to be among those who dedicate their hearts and hands to
the common good. Build America on the solid foundations of clean living,
honest work, unselfish citizenship, and reverence to God. Then, whatever
others may do, you will leave behind you a record of which you may be justly
proud.
The foremost responsibility of an Eagle Scout is to live with honor. To an Eagle Scout, honor is the foundation of all character. He knows that "A Scout is trustworthy" is the very first point of the Scout Law for a good reason. An Eagle Scout lives honorably, not only because honor is important to him but because of the vital significance of the example he sets for other Scouts. Living honorably reflects credit on his home, his church, his troop, and his community. May the white of the Eagle badge remind you to always live with honor.
The second obligation of an Eagle Scout is loyalty. A Scout is true to his family, Scout leaders, friends, school, and nation. His loyalty to his troop and brother Scouts makes him pitch in and carry his share of the load. All of these help to build the loyalty which means devotion to community, to country, to one's own ideals, and to God. Let the blue of the Eagle badge always inspire your loyalty.
The third obligation of an Eagle Scout is to be courageous. Courage has always been a quality by which men measure themselves and others. To a Scout, bravery means not only the courage to face physical danger, but the determination to stand up for the right. Trusting in God, with faith in his fellowman, he looks forward to each day, seeking his share of the world's work to do. Let the red of the Eagle badge remind you always of courage.
The fourth obligation of an Eagle Scout is to be cheerful. To remind the Eagle Scout to always wear a smile, the red, white, and blue ribbon is attached to the scroll of the Second Class Scout award, which has its ends turned up in a smile.
The final responsibility of an Eagle Scout is service. The Eagle Scout extends a helping hand to those who still toil up Scouting's trail, just as others helped him in his climb to the Eagle. The performance of the daily Good Turn takes on a new meaning when he enters a more adult life of continuing service to others. The Eagle stands as protector of the weak and helpless. He aids and comforts the unfortunate and the oppressed. He upholds the rights of others while defending his own. He will always "Be Prepared" to put forth his best.
You deserve much credit for having achieved Scouting's highest award. But wear your award with humility, ever mindful that the Eagle Scout is looked up to as an example. May the Scout Oath and the Scout Law be your guide for tomorrow and onward.
The Eagle Rank represents proficiency in all Scouting skills, and is attained
by only about 2 percent of all young men in Scouting.
It represents a great deal of teamwork as a member and leader of a troop.
You demonstrated, by living the Scout Oath and Law, in an effort to perpetuate
the Scouting Spirit. It also represents years of hard work, strength of
character, persistence and, more important, it is indicative of what lies
in the future as a Scout grows into manhood. Eagle Rank testifies that
a Scout has an understanding of his community and his nation, and a willingness
to become involved. It is also fitting at this time, to explain that not
only does this badge signify his hard work, it also signifies certain obligations
on his part.
The first obligation of an Eagle Scout is Honor. The white in the Eagle
Badge represents honor, and it is the sacred foundation of his character.
Character is not what you think of yourself, [ Scout's name ], but what
you are, deep inside. It is what you do to reflect credit upon your home,
family, church, school, friends, and yourself. Always let the white of
the badge remind you to live with honor.
The second obligation of an Eagle Scout is Loyalty. The blue in the Eagle
Badge represents loyalty, your loyalty, for without it, character lacks
direction. Regardless of how rough the road, how difficult the task, or
how impossible the situation, you must remain loyal to your cause and purpose.
It is the sense of belonging, being a part of a team and working together
with others. It is standing by your work, your promises and your pledges.
It is also the feeling you give others....knowing that they can count on
you. Let the blue of this badge remind you to remain loyal.
The third obligation of an Eagle Scout is Courage. The red in the Eagle
Badge represents courage, it gives your character force and strength. If
you have faith in God and your fellowman, you are able to face each day
unafraid and strive to share in the work at hand. You should do your part
in all things, regardless of danger, adversity, or hardship. Let the red
of the badge remind you of courage.
The fourth obligation is Responsibility. and is represented by the Scout
Motto, Be Prepared. It means that you are always in a state of readiness,
both in mind and body, so you will be able to face danger and help others
to the best of your ability. It also means that you have been trained for
emergencies, and that you are confident of your ability to do your duty
as an Eagle Scouts.
The fifth and final obligation is that of Service. This obligation is represented
by the Eagle. You must extend a helping hand to those who still toil up
the Scouting trail, just as others helped you achieve your goal. It means
that the daily good turn must continue. You must strive to protect the
weak and defend the helpless. The Eagle also indicates that you are now
an elite member of an esteemed group of world citizens. With this honor
comes the knowledge that any discredit which falls upon you, also befalls
your brother Eagle Scouts.
Are you willing to accept these obligations, responsibilities, and the
honor of the Eagle Scout Badge?
Answer: Yes, with the help of God, I am.
Remember your obligations of Honor, Loyalty, Courage, Responsibility, and
Service. Our heartfelt congratulations to you on this very, very special
occasion, and our sincere hope is that you may always wear your Eagle Badge
with dignity and pride.
The Eagle Challenge from the Voice of the Eagle
(To be read by Scoutmaster and 4 other Eagle Scouts present)
Leader: The foremost responsibility of an Eagle Scout is to live with HONOR.
To an Eagle Scout, honor is the foundation of all character. He knows that
"A Scout is Trustworthy" is the first point of the Scout Law
for a good reason. An Eagle Scout lives honorably, not only because honor
is important to him but because of the vital significance of the example
he sets for other scouts. Living honorably reflects credit on his home,
his church, his troop, and his community. May the white color of the Eagle
badge remind you always to live with honor.
Person 1: The second obligation of an Eagle Scout is LOYALTY. A Scout is
true to his family, Scout leaders, friends, school, and nation. His loyalty
to his troop and brother Scouts makes him pitch in and carry his share
of the load. All of these help to build the loyalty which means devotion
to community, to country, to one's own ideals, and to God. Let the blue
of the Eagle badge always inspire your loyalty.
Person 2: The third obligation of an Eagle Scout is to be COURAGEOUS. Courage
has always been a quality by which men measure themselves and others. To
a Scout, bravery means not only the courage to face physical danger, but
the determination to stand up for the right. Trusting in God, with faith
in his fellow man, he looks forward to each day, seeking his share of the
world's work to do. Let the red of the Eagle badge remind you always of
courage.
Person 3: The fourth obligation of an Eagle Scout is to be CHEERFUL. To
remind the Eagle Scout to always wear a smile, the Red, White and Blue
ribbon is attached to the scroll of the Second Class Scout, which has its
ends turned up in a smile.
Person 4: The final responsibility of an Eagle Scout is SERVICE. The Eagle
Scout extends a helping hand to those who still toil up Scouting's trail,
just as others helped him on his climb to the Eagle. The performance of
a daily Good Turn takes on new meaning when he enters a more adult life
of continuing service to others. The Eagle stands as a protector of the
weak and helpless. He aids and comforts the unfortunate and the oppressed.
He upholds the rights of others while defending his own. He will always
"Be Prepared to put forth his best.
Leader: You deserve much credit for having achieved Scouting's highest
award. But wear your award with humility, ever mindful that the Eagle Scout
is looked up to as an example. May the Scout Oath and Scout Law be your
guide for tomorrow and onward.
-- Thanks to Ben Parker, bparker@interaccess.com, (Oak Park IL) ASM T-16
Oak Park IL
I (re)affirm my allegiance to the three promises of the Scout Oath.
I thoughtfully recognize and take upon myself the obligations and responsibilities of an Eagle Scout. On my honor, I will do my best to make my training an example and my status and my influence count strongly for better Scouting and for better citizenship in my troop, in my community, and in my contacts with other people.
To this I pledge my sacred honor.
I, [ Scout's name ], believe in the Boy Scouts of America as a movement that has as its aim and purpose, character building and citizenship training. I believe it to be a movement that helps a Scout become master of his own powers, helps him get along with others and helps him find a worthy use for his talents. I believe it is my duty to do my best to obey the Scout Oath and Law. I hereby renew my commitment to Scouting and promise to do what I can in service to other Scouts who are still on the Eagle trail.
I, [ Scout's name ] on my honor as an Eagle Scout, promise to work to better Scouting in my Troop and to influence all Scouts for greater advancement and participation. I will conduct myself in a manner fitting and proper for one of this high rank. I will do my best, to give leadership in service whenever I can. This I promise to do always.
The Eagle Scout candidate will now take the Eagle Scout pledge. As the candidate takes this pledge for the first time, will those Eagle Scouts who are present in the audience please stand and reaffirm their pledge? Will each of you please give the Scout Sign and repeat after me in unison?
On my honor, I will do my best, to do my duty to God. On my honor, I will do my best, to do my duty to my country. I reaffirm my allegiance to the three promises of the Scout Oath. I thoughtfully recognize and take upon myself the obligations and responsibilities of the rank of Eagle Scout.
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