| |
Historical Cub Scout Pack 6 | Real Pack 6 |
After the boys leave, have their parents come forward and stand up on stage. Explain that when the boys come in, the parents should position themselves two to three steps behind their own boy when he enters. Explain that when the Cubmaster says that Akela will turn you once they will silently step forward and gently turn their boy around one time completely. When the boys are asked to step backward, their parents should reach out and surprise him with a big hug then remove the blindfold.
CUBMASTER: We have many boys who are working to earn their bobcat badge. Some boys are ready now, some will be ready next month. We don't want to make the ready boys wait; we will take each boy when he is ready. Will the following boys, please follow Akela and the den chiefs. (name Akela and boys!)
Joe Smith
Mark Brown
...
AKELA: Boys wishing to be Cub Scouts, come with me.
Akela leaves room and blind-folds boys. Den chiefs help.
CUBMASTER: Parents of those boys, you are Akela too. Please come forward behind me. WAIT until they are in front.
CUBMASTER: When we bring your boy in front, would you please position yourself 3 steps behind your boy. When I give you a sign, come forward to your boy, turn him around once and step back again. When I tell the boy to step backwards, reach out and surprise him with a big hug. Ask for questions.
CUBMASTER: The Law of the Pack says that " . . .the Pack helps the Cub Scout grow." Would those in the Pack who agree that these boys should be allowed in, please show your
approval.
NOISE (leaders help if necessary)
CUBMASTER: The first point of the Law of the Pack says, "The Cub Scout follows Akela." Akela, please bring the candidates for Bobcat in to the Pack.
Akela leads the group in by the rope to a straight line before the Pack. The parents now take their positions.
AKELA: Says whatever is necessary to position the boys
RASHKA: Candidates, remember the Cub Scout promise you have learned. It begins, "I promise to do my best." You must do your best to trust Akela to safely lead you through the dark.
BAGHEERA: A Bobcat is sure-footed and even in the dark he never waivers. The blindfold is the unknown events of tomorrow. You will not fail or fall if you follow Akela.
AKELA: Stop! Akela takes away rope and faces boys to audience.
CUBMASTER: The second point of the promise says to do your duty to God. Remember to do what you know God wants of you.
RASHKA: The third point of the promise says, To do your duty to your country. This land has always been sacred, to the Indians first and then to the pioneers.
BALOO:: If you listen, you will hear the land tell you of our forefathers. Please carefully place one ear to the ground now and quietly listen to its words. Wait while all candidates put one ear to the floor. It speaks saying, "Do what you can for your country. Stand up straight, free and proud. Will the Bobcat candidates's please stand? Wait until all are standing.
CUBMASTER: The fourth point of the promise says to help other people. This means doing a good turn daily. Akela will now turn you to remind you of this duty. Signal parents to turn their boy around once. Akela make sure all are facing front when done.
CUBMASTER: Finally, the promise says that you will obey the Law of the Pack.
RASHKA: This may be the toughest duty of all. Show that you are strong enough to ignore temptation.
CUBMASTER: Trust Akela and without looking take three steps backward, now! (Boys step back into parent's arms and parents hug them.)
CUBMASTER: Akela-parents you may remove the blindfolds. Boys, as you can see, your parents, also Akela, are with you in every step of Cub Scouts. They are an important part of your advancement as a Cub Scout.
CUBMASTER: Now that you have shown your eagerness to be a member of the Pack, your parents will present you with your Bobcat badge. They are Akela, your counselor, and have the right to this honor. We will give the badge to them.
Hathi distributes bobcat badges to parent.
CUBMASTER: Remember, parents, to pin the badge upside down.
Parents, please pin it on now.
WAIT
CUBMASTER: Bobcats, only your parent can turn it right-side up and only after you have done your first good deed as a Bobcat, such as doing chores without being asked, helping someone and not expecting any reward. Parents, be sure to recognize the good deed done. Sew the badge on upright as soon as the deed is one!
CUBMASTER: You boys will present your parent with the Bobcat parent's pin.
We will give the pins to you now.
(Hathi distributes parent pins to boys)
CUBMASTER: Family participation is a very important part of Scouting. In Cub Scouting, the parents are inducted just the same as their boy and take upon themselves an obligation or promise that they too will do their best, be square and obey the Law of the Pack, and give good will.
CUBMASTER: Boys please give the parent pin to your parent now.
WAIT
CUBMASTER: Boys, Bobcats, you are now full members of the pack.
Applause.
CUBMASTER: Please take your seats.
Other ceremonies from Pack 6: Tiger
Graduation Arrow of Light
Other packs ceremonies:
Scouts-L
13
Yahoo Search