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February 2000 Turn Back The Clock |
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Spirit of Baden-Powell
The Narrator, the "Spirit of
Load Baden-Powell," is a Den Chief in full uniform wearing a
campaign hat; he reads the entire script from a lectern.
NARRATOR: I represent the Spirit of
Lord Baden-Powell, the founder of Boy Scouting. I am also the Spirit of
Scouting past and present. [Gestures to Cub Scouts.] Here is our
future -- Cub Scouts of America.
[First boy enters carrying toy church
or Bible. Narrator continues.]
We take turns praying in our Den. I
like to wear my uniform to church on Scout Sunday. (or Sabbath) Nearly
half of all Cub Scout Packs in America are sponsored by churches.
[Second boy approaches in complete
Cub Scout uniform. Narrator continues.]
The two colors of the Cub Scout
uniform have special meaning. Blue stands for truth and loyalty; gold
for good cheer and happiness.
[Third boy enters carrying Wolf Cub
Scout Book and Kipling's The Jungle Book.]
Early Cub Scout ceremonies were based
on Kipling's Jungle Tales.
When Cub Scouting was organized in America, in 1929, Native American
themes were used.
[Fourth boy enters, carrying a craft
project of wood.]
Cubbing means fun. We have lots of
fun. But I like making things--real boy projects--things we can play
with or that follow our themes.
[Fifth boy carries in a nature
collection.]
I like to go on hikes and collect
things for my nature collection or the den museum.
[Sixth boy enters with a "buddy
burner."]
I like to go on picnics. We Cubs sure
do like to eat! This is the cook stove I made.
[Seventh boy, the smallest Cub Scout,
enters with American Flag.]
I am proud to be an American so I can
salute the flag. I also like to see our Pack flag [points to it] because
then I know I am part of XX years of Scouting. I belong!
Yes, I represent the past and the
present. These boys, Cub Scouts now, are the men of tomorrow. They will
be the preservers of our American heritage. Please stand and join us in
singing "God Bless America." [Or saying The Pledge of
Allegiance.]
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