Patrol Spirit Ceremony

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Baden-Powell Patrol Award Ceremony

SPL lights a gold candle and calls the troop to attention.

SPL: "Mr Scoutmaster, the __________ Patrol of Troop ____ has proven itself most worth and has completed all the requirements for the Baden-Powell Patrol Award."

SM: "Mr. Senior Patrol Leader, assemble the patrol."

SPL: "__________ patrol - front and center." SPL hands an unlit white candle to each Scout as they assemble. The patrol forms a line facing the troop with the SPL and ASPL at the ends.

SM: "Mr. Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, what are the achievements of the Buck Patrol."

ASPL: "They have shown patrol spirit and have conducted themselves with great honor. They have fulfilled their duty to others through patrol service projects. They have had patrol meetings and have planned and carried out patrol events. They have helped with the planning and execution of the troop's program through their participation on the Patrol Leaders Council . Two of their member have recently advanced and they routinely present themselves in proper Scout uniforms."

SPL: "They have proven themselves worthy of this honor and the Patrol Leaders Council has confirmed their worthiness. In remembrance of Lord Baden-Powell, the founder of Scouting and the creator of the Patrol Method, I recommend that the Buck Patrol be awarded the Baden-Powell Patrol Award to wear below their patrol patch as a symbol of their great achievements for all to see."

SM: "Mr. Senior Patrol Leader, you may present the Baden-Powell Patrol Award patch to the members of the Buck Patrol."

SPL and ASPL present the patch to each Scout. The SPL then lights the Patrol Leader's candle and asks him to light the candle next to him and raise his candle high until all candles are lit and raised high.

SM: "May the __________ Patrol continue to light the way for Troop ____ as we continue down our Scouting path. __________ Patrol - Be Prepared!"

__________ PATROL AND TROOP: "We are prepared!"

SPL and SM: "Congratulations!"

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(Bob Myers)