Induction Ceremony

TIGER CUB CANDLELIGHT

PERSONNEL: Cubmaster, Committee Chairman, Den Chief, Tiger Cubs

EQUIPMENT: Table, enlarged Cub Scout emblem, 3 candles with holders, Tiger Cub patch and certificate for each Tiger Cub

SETTING: Tiger Cubs wait outside room with Den Chief. Table is placed at front of room holding Cub emblem and 3 candles. The room is in darkness. When all is ready, the Den Chief knocks on the door from the outside. Cubmaster and Committee Chairman stand behind the table.

CUBMASTER: Who wishes to enter this meeting room?

DEN CHIEF: Den Chief (name) with Tiger Cubs to join this pack.

CUBMASTER: What are the names of the Tiger Cubs?

DEN CHIEF: (names the Tiger Cubs).

CUBMASTER: Bring the Tiger Cubs inside. (DEN CHIEF brings Tiger Cubs into room

and leads them to front of table. He then takes his seat in the audience.)

CUBMASTER: (To Tiger Cubs) You have entered from the darkness of the outer world to the light symbolizing Scouting. This candle (he lights one) stands for the Spirit of Scouting. There are many benefits to be gained from belonging to Cub Scouting. You will learn a great deal, you will have a chance to help others, you will be rewarded for your efforts, and you will have a lot of fun. The Cub Scout promise is the basic principle of Cub Scouting. (Lights candle representing promise.) Will you repeat it with me please?

(CUBMASTER gives Cub sign and begins the promise. Tiger Cubs join him.)

COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN: Just as the Cub Scout promise is the basic principle of Cub Scouting, the Law of the Pack is the fundamental rule governing Cub Scouting. (lights third candle) Please give the Cub Scout sign and repeat with me.

(COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN gives sign and leads Tigers in repeating Law of the Pack.)

CUBMASTER: Remember well the Promise and the Law of the Pack and use them as your guide for personal conduct in the years to come. And now we ask that the parents of these Tiger Cubs come forward to receive the patches and certificates for their sons.

(Parents come forward and stand behind their son.)

(CUBMASTER presents the Tiger Cub patches and certificates to parents, who in turn present them to their sons.)

CUBMASTER: (to parents) Parents play an important role in Cub Scouting. You will work together with your sons on their achievements and electives. You will find that you will learn as well as your sons, and in having fun with him will become a closer family.

CUBMASTER: (to boys) Congratulations! And good Cub Scouting to you all.