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(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.)
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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