July 1999 Our National Treasures

OPENING - HONORING OUR FLAG

PERSONNEL: 16 Cub Scouts, American Flag bearer, Leader

EQUIPMENT: American Flag, 7 red crepe paper streamers, 6 white crepe paper streamers, blue crepe paper rectangle, white cardboard five-pointed star. (7 Cub Scouts, each carrying a red crepe paper streamer march in single file onto stage. In turn, each boy displays his streamer. It should reach from above his head to his feet.)

7 CUBS: (in unison) We are the seven red stripes in our flag. For hardiness and valor we stand.

(6 Cub Scouts, each carrying a white crepe paper streamer enters and duplicates the actions of the first group. They stand alternately with the boys holding red stripes.)

6 CUBS: (in unison) We are the six white stripes in our flag. For innocence and purity we stand.

(A Cub Scout enters, carrying the blue paper rectangle which he holds up as he stands to the right of the first boy holding the first white stripe.)

CUB SCOUT #14: Now look at me, the field of blue. For vigilance, perseverance and justice true.

(Next Cub enters carrying the large white star. He holds it against the blue field.)

CUB SCOUT #15: I am a five-pointed star shining bright. One for each state. When united, we have might.

ADVANCEMENT - PRESENTATION OF TIGER CUB PIN

PROPS: A large piece of cardboard with picture of a Tiger Cub, cut out Jig-saw style. (Be sure the pieces equal the number of awards and anticipated parents.)

CUBMASTER: This evening we have several boys who have completed the puzzle of achievements so they may advance in rank. Will _____ Tiger and his parents come forward? Give each a piece of the puzzle along with his Tiger Cub pin. After all awards are presented, have the boys and parents put the jigsaw puzzle together. By working together as