Re: Several Eagle Related Questions
Amick Robert (amick@SPOT.COLORADO.EDU)
Thu, 22 Aug 1996 11:02:26 -0600
With regard to ceremonies: we have developed one which uses a series of
slides depicting Eagles and the symbolism of the Eagle to America,
Scouting, the Space program and other aspects. It utilizes some of John
Williams wonderful music including the olympic themes, superman, and
others. We always begin the series with a slide show about the candidate
from the "early" years up through his Scouting career and finally end with
a nice portrait of the candidate as the final slide. Some of the
narrative is based on the poem "Where Eagles Fly" which was written in
1982 by a NESA member.
We have loaned this show to other units upon request, and most who have
seen it say it is one of the most moving and inspirational Eagle
presentation ceremonies they have seen.
The slides are set up to be shown with a "dissolve unit" so they fade from
one projector to the other. The music is simultaneously recorded on a
second track along with "cue" tones to make the slides change in
synchronization with the music.
Following this presentation we have the Scout masters of ceremonies
conduct the remainder of the ceremony with the traditional candle
lighting, and introducing guest speakers and presenters. One nice touch
is to have a new Scout present the Eagle Badge the mother of the Eagle
Candidate "in the hope that one day this new Scout will also stand here to
receive his Eagle award. This is quite an honor for new Scouts and they
often are very pleased to be asked to do so.
As I mentioned in an earlier post, we present the candidate with a large
framed print of an eagle in flight, along with his photograph in uniform
superimposed on the print, and an embroidered Eagle emblem, plus an
engraved plate with his name, date of Eagle board, and date of the Court
of Honor. This has meant a great deal to the new Eagle Scouts and their
parents.
Bob Amick, Explorer Advisor, High Adventure Explorer Post 72, Boulder, CO
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