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ADVANCEMENT - NEWSROOM ADVANCEMENT

Props: tape of typewriter running in background, hat with a press card in the band, set up a box to look like a fax machine with a roll of paper that can be pulled out with all boys names and awards on pages to be torn off as needed.

Setting: Meeting area set up with desks to resemble newspaper office and fax machine for receiving the latest breaking news. Cubmaster or Awards Chairman play the Editor and an Assistant

Cubmaster plays the reporter giving them the latest in the news.

Editor: Tonight has been a big news night. We are receiving faxes right and left about Cub Scouts advancing in rank.

Reporter: (Interrupts with list of Bobcats.) Here's the latest report Chief on those awards that have been earned.

Editor: Let me see, would (Calls names of boys and their parents) please come forward to be recognized. (Present award to parent who then presents it to their son.)

(Follow this procedure for all ranks and arrow points. If you are presenting the Arrow of Light, be sure that the ceremony is appropriate for the special achievement.)

Editor: The wire has finally stopped running. This has been quite a night for awards in Pack Congratulations to all of you who have worked so long and hard to earn your award. A special Thank you also goes to the parents for the support you have given to your sons.

INDUCTION -A LEADERS RESOLUTION

I shall study my boys so that I may understand them.

I shall like my boys so that I can help them.

I shall learn -- for they have much to teach me.

I shall laugh -- for youth grows comfortable with laughter.

I shall give myself freely -- yet I shall take, so that they may acquire the habit of giving.

I shall be a friend -- for a friend is needed.

I shall lead -- Yet I shall beware of pushing.

I shall listen -- for a listener prevents combustion.

I shall warn them when my experience warrants it.

I shall command when actions merits it.

I shall overlook mistakes -- yet I will not blame them.

Lastly, I shall try to be that which I hope they think I am.

INDUCTION - BOBCAT FAMILY WELCOME

Have a rustic candle holder with one candle for each incoming Bobcat. A separate candle represents the spirit of Cub Scouting. Call forward Bobcat candidates and their parents, and ask them to all join hands behind the ceremonial table. Extinguish room lights.

CUBMASTER: (lighting separate candle) This candle represents the spirit of Cub Scouting. It is a spirit of fun, of brotherhood, and of service. It will burn in your hearts during your whole career in Cub Scouting and later in Boy Scouting. We welcome you, both boys and parents, into our pack. Cub Scouting is for the whole family, not just for boys. Fun and friendship will be yours in our pack because we all join hands to make it so.

You parents have certain responsibilities in Cub Scouting. We ask that you attend all pack meetings and that you work with your son on his advancement. From time to time, we will also ask you to assist with den and pack activities. Your reward will be the joy of seeing your son, and the sons of others, grow as Cub Scouts and as budding young men. Will you accept your responsibilities?

(Ask parents to say, "We will.")

Please pin the bobcat pins on your son's uniform. (Parents do this.)

Now will the new Bobcats please join me in repeating the Cub Scout Promise? (Lead boys in Promise.)

As a symbol of your acceptance into our pack, and your agreement to do your best to follow the Promise, I will ask each of you to light a candle that joins you with the spirit of Cub Scouting.

(Announce each boy's name as he lights a candle.)

We gladly welcome your families into our Cub Scout family