Ceremonies for scouts that are aging out

[ajscrm 10]

We have a number of boys that are aging out this year and want to recognize them for all of their years of scouting and support to our Troop. I'm looking for some established "aging out" ceremonies to perform during Courts of Honor. Anyone know of some?

[Narraticong 15]

What a cool, and caring, idea! Scouting is really more about the fun, adventure, and brotherhood of these young men than it is about the elusive Eagle. Think of all the boys who have had their character influenced by Scouting. Who gained a lifteime love for the outdoors. Who have gone on to become upstanding citizens who participate in their government. All without ever wearing an Eagle.

 

As one who does wear the Eagle, I think it's a great idea to have a ceremony at the end of each year for those aging out.

 

Ken

[frank10 12]

At exactly noon on Pete's 18 birthday the scout gathered around his tent, removed his gear from the patrol site and yelled "And don't come back".

 

Still brings a tear to me eyes.

 

But might not be what your looking for..

[bbender 21]

Perhaps you recognize them not for the end, but the new beginning, and have an investiture ceremony for your new Assistant Scoutmasters?

[emb021 16]

The BSA used to have some kind of "scout citizen" ceremony for scouts aging out at 18. This was back in the 1930s/40s.

 

Not sure if its on-line at the USScouting website.

 

[Eamonn 61]

FYI

I closed the other thread with the same title.

Eamonn

[infoscouter 11]

Try this:

 

http://www.netwoods.com/cermonies/asmxover.html