July 1999 Our National Treasures

OPENING - THE AMERICAN CREED

PERSONNEL: Cubmaster, boys and leaders of the pack.

CUBMASTER: Please stand and repeat the creed after me;

I believe in: The United States of America as a government of the people, by the people, for the people whose just powers are derived from the consent of the governed; a democracy in a republic, a sovereign nation, one and inseparable; established upon those principals of freedom, equality, justice and humanity for which American patriots sacrificed their lives and fortunes.

I therefore believe it is my duty to my country

To love it:

To support its Constitution:

CLOSING - I MADE A PROMISE

Five boys are needed for this ceremony. Each should have his part printed on a small card he can conceal in his hand or have the part memorized.

Cub #1: I made a promise... I said that whatever I did I would do the best I could.

Cub #2: I made a promise...to serve my God and my country the best I could.

Cub #3: I made a promise...to help other people the best I could.

Cub #4: I made a promise.. .to obey the Law of the Pack the best I could.

Cub #5: I have done my best, and I will do my best because I am the best... I am a Cub Scout.

Den Leader: Will everyone now join us in repeating the Cub Scout Promise.

OPENING - LIBERTY

Props: Seven card with the letters L-l-B-E-R-T-Y on the fronts, parts on the backs. Cub Scouts hold the cards down, and in turn hold them up as they road their part. The leader can be a Cub Scout, Den chief, or adult leader.

Leader: The word Liberty is held so dear

Each letter is a symbol of this nation held together by love, not fear.