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Here is an Eagle ceremony that was given to me by our Order of
the Arrow Lodge Advisor for our OA Chapter's use in an upcoming
Eagle ceremony. I understand its been used here in the Ventura
County (CA) Council for a number of years with great success.
Have fun. -- Lou Leopold, Cubmaster, Pack 3804, Asst. Advisor,
Asuskawa Chapter; Topa-Topa Lodge #291, Ventura County Council,
California
Allowat Sakima, the Mighty Chief
Kichkinet, the Guide
The North Wind
The East Wind
The South Wind
The West Wind
Drummer
Scoutmaster
Eagle Candidate and his parent(s)
Drum, Eagle Board, two red candles, white candle, blue candle,
candle holder(s)
Scoutmaster: We have the honor and pleasure of recognizing (Eagle
Scout Candidate's Name) for the award of Eagle Scout. The parents
and Scout leaders of the Eagle candidate whom we honor tonight
have labored long and faithfully to develop him towards alert and
participating citizenship through the Boy Scout program. It is,
however, candidate's personal efforts and achievement that
culminates this evening in the presentation of the Eagle Award.
Please escort Eagle Candidate (Eagle Scout Candidate's Name) and
his parents to the stage.
(Drummer starts drumming. Indian party arranged with Allowat
Sakima and Kichkinet in front, North Wind next, followed by the
East and West Winds with candidate in the middle, followed by the
candidate's parents, followed by the South Wind, and drummer in
the rear.)
(The four winds take their positions at the right of the Eagle
board, Eagle candidate in the center with parents behind the
candidate, and Allowat Sakima, Kichkinet, and Drummer to the left
of the Eagle board.)
Allowat Sakima: I have led my braves to the summit of this
mountain in a long journey from our camp to show you the rewards
of your climb along the trail. When you began this trip as a
young Cub Scout on the trail many years ago, you had this
Mountaintop as your goal. You have reached the summit, the realm
of the Eagles. But before admitting you to this honored
membership, we must first hear the story of your long climb along
the trail. You first learned Scout skills as you climbed through
the ranks of Scout, Tenderfoot, Second Class and First Class.
Kichkinet: After reaching the First Class rank, you have worked
diligently, and have sought experts who gave you valuable counsel
on many subjects. Then additional merit badges allowed you to be
a Star Scout, while still more found you wearing the heart of a
Life Scout. Many more moons have passed while harder requirements
found you adding to your qualifications until you have achieved
Scouting's highest rank...Eagle.
Allowat Sakima: You have worked to the point where you are about
to become an Eagle. Listen, first, to the wisdom of the four
winds.
East Wind: I am the spirit of the East Wind. I represent the
common law, your duty to God and to country. Trustworthy, loyal,
and helpful, are the qualities which a man must possess who lives
by the laws and rules of this land. See that we do not lose this
great blessing of a lawful land.
West Wind: As the spirit of the West Wind, I represent the law of
equity, your duty to country and to others, friendly, courteous,
and kind are the laws that breathe of conscience. They create the
atmosphere that comes from within your heart. The desire for you
always to be a friend to those of all ages, young and old alike.
Courteous to those who pass along your trail. Cast away the
harmful spirit of unfriendliness and selfishness.
South Wind: I am the spirit of the South Wind. I represent the
civil law, your duty to others and to self. Obedient, cheerful,
and thrifty are the characteristics of civility. A life of
cheerful obedience is necessary for the development of a true
citizen. Obedience is something everyone has to learn--to take
orders and carry them out cheerfully. Real thrift means earning,
spending wisely and saving, and to share with those less
fortunate.
North Wind: I am the spirit of the North Wind, the most powerful
of all, I represent the divine law. Brave, clean, and reverent.
To be brave is to be unselfish. To be clean in body and soul is
to be pure in heart. Cast from your mind and body any evil spirit
that tries to weaken or destroy the divine law, live a life of
reverence. Be brave and clean.
Allowat Sakima: Throughout the climb up the Scouting trail, the
badges have changed as your abilities grew. but one pledge
remained unchanged, the Scout Oath. Now, candidate, make the
Scout sign and state the Scout Oath slowly and clearly to renew
this promise which you first made many moons ago.
Candidate: (Repeats the Scout Oath slowly.)
Scoutmaster: This court recognizes candidate as fully qualified
for the rank of Eagle Scout. He should understand that the Eagle
Scout rank is a responsibility as well as an honor."
Allowat Sakima: You have reached the summit of the mountain, the
highest rank in scouting. You may now soar with all the other
Eagles, for you are an Eagle.
Kichkinet: To ensure that you understand that being an Eagle is a
responsibility as well as an honor, the four winds will now
explain the responsibilities of an Eagle Scout before the badge
is awarded. (Produces a red candle and hands it, unlit, to the
candidate). This red candle represents the life blood of
scouting...and its flame represents Scout spirit and the
willingness to provide cheerful service to others.
Drummer lights the candle held by the candidate.
East Wind: (Places the white candle into the candle holder). The
first responsibility of an Eagle Scout is to live with honor.
Please light this white candle which represents honor. (Pause) An
Eagle Scout's honor is sacred. Honor is the foundation of all
character. An Eagle will so live that he will reflect credit upon
his home, his church, his school, his friends, and upon himself.
May the white of your badge remind you to live with honor.
West Wind: (Places the blue candle into the candle holder). The
second obligation of an Eagle Scout is loyalty. Please light this
blue candle which represents loyalty. (Pause) Without loyalty,
all character lacks direction. An Eagle is loyal to his own
ideals. May the blue of the Eagle emblem remind you of loyalty.
South Wind: (Places the red candle into the candle holder). The
third obligation of an Eagle Scout is courage. Please light this
red candle which represents courage. (Pause) Courage gives all
character force and strength. Trusting in God, and with faith in
his fellow man, he faces each day unafraid and seeks his share of
the world's work to do. May the red of the of Eagle emblem remind
you of courage.
(Kichkinet takes candle from candidate and extinguishes it.)
North Wind: The final obligation of an Eagle Scout is service.
The candle you used to light the other three candles represents
the spirit of scouting and service to others. An Eagle Scout
extends a helping hand to those who continue to toil up the
Scouting trail he has completed, just as others helped him in his
achievement of the Eagle rank. The habit of the daily "good
turn" must take on new meaning, and blossom forth in a life
of service. His code of action is based upon the belief that real
leadership must be founded upon real service. Even as an adult
you can continue to provide service. An adult Eagle Scouter is
entitled to wear a red, white and blue square knot to show that
he has attained Scouting's highest rank, and to signify his
readiness to provide cheerful service to those still climbing the
trail to Eagle.
Kichkinet: All Eagle Scouts around the world will be honored to
have you join us. Candidate, as you go forward in life, receiving
other honors and awards, always remember this day when you became
an Eagle Scout. The red, white and blue candles representing
courage, honor, and loyalty will now be extinguished.
(Drummer extinguished the three candles.)
Even though the flames no longer burn, the ideals that they
represent will continue to live in your heart. Listen to the
wisdom of the winds.
East Wind: Remember the common law: trustworthy, loyal, helpful.
West Wind: Remember the law of equity: friendly, courteous, kind.
South Wind: Remember the civil law: obedient, cheerful, thrifty.
North Wind: Remember the divine law, the most powerful of all:
brave, clean, reverent.
Scoutmaster: We now present Eagle Scout name with the highest
award of the Boy Scouts of America, the rank of Eagle Scout.
(Scoutmaster presents the medal to the recipient's parents who,
in turn, pin the medal onto the left pocket flap of the uniform
shirt. The Scoutmaster presents the new Eagle Scout with the
parent pin and the Eagle Scout pins the pin on his parent. If the
Eagle Dad tie tack is available, the Scoutmaster presents the tie
tack to the Eagle Scout who, in turn, presents the tie tack to
his Father.)
Scoutmaster: We will now hear from our new Eagle Scout.
(The new Eagle Scout speaks.)
(After the Eagle Scout has spoken, the drummer begins beating the
drum.)
Allowat Sakima: I welcome you, new Eagle, to the summit of your
trail. The Eagle is strong and powerful, and flies unblinking
into the face of the sun. It soars high and builds on a pinnacle.
You must not swerve from your duties as an Eagle.
(All proceed out in the same order as they entered).
-- Thanks to Scott Drown, SM Troop 39, Maltby, Mt. Baker Council,
Everett WA.
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