Induction Ceremony

THE DESIRE TO JOIN THE PACK

PERSONAL: Cubmaster, Den Leader, new Bobcat and parents

CUBMASTER: Do we have any boys who desire to join the Pack?

DEN LEADER: (Comes forward) Akela, I have a boy who has shown his desire to join the Pack.

CUBMASTER: How has he shown his desire?

DEN LEADER: He has studied the Bobcat requirements and understands the purpose of Cub Scouting.

CUBMASTER: Does he come alone?

DEN LEADER: No, his parents wish to join the Pack also.

CUBMASTER: Fine bring him up. (Den Chief escorts new Bobcat and his parents to front).

What is your name? (Answer)

I understand you wish to become a member of our Pack? (Answer)

Do you know the Law of the Pack? (Answer)

Are you prepared to try to follow the Cub Scouts ideals and obey the Law? (Answer)

Are you prepared to work hard and to advance in rank? Are you willing to do your best? (Answer)

Good. You are about to start on the Cub Scout trail. Please repeat with me the Law of the Pack.

(Addressing parents) Cub Scouting is a family program. Parents have certain responsibilities too. They are expected to help their son advance in rank. They are expected to attend Pack Meetings with their son, and help at other times when called upon. Are you willing to do these things to help your son achieve the goals and fun that will be his in Cub Scouting? (Answer)

(To boy and parents) You are all starting the Cub Scout trail which leads to the great game of Scouting. May each of you be happy in our Pack. (Shake hands with parents and boys).

The Cubmaster then gives each boy the Cub Scout handshake and gives Bobcat pins to parents. The parents pin badges on their son's shirt.