November 2000

Advancement Ceremonies

The Power Award

Materials: Tape, awards, energy cut-outs (enlarge if necessary). Tape the awards to the cut-outs. The Cubmaster calls the boys and parents to the front. They stand in a semi-circle with boys' backs to the audience. The Cubmaster then says "Tonight we have boys who have really turned on the power on their advancements. As I call out your name, please turn and face the audience." The Den Leader reads the energy message on each cut-out before presenting the award to the parents, who then give the badges to the boys. After all the awards have been presented, the Cubmaster concludes by saying, "All these are energies we use in life. May you boys use them well, conserving them for future years to come. Congratulations on your great work this month."

Power-ful Advancement Ceremony

Props: paper pinwheels; tub with boat, pitcher with water to pour into tub; lamp and power source.

Cubmaster: All this month we've been talking about power. Our boys have really turned on the power as they used their energy and completed lots of achievements. Would the following boys come up for Wolf recognition? (Boys and parents come, each blow pinwheels) Just as the wind was one of he earliest known power sources, so these young scouts have achieved great and powerful goals as they have earned the Wolf Rank Some have even reached hurricane force winds and achieved greater power by earning additional arrow points. (Present awards)

(Have boys for Bear Rank come forward) Have all work together to pour water into a tub and make the boat float.) The power of water has long been recognized Floods can quickly wash away homes and other structures and cause great destruction; but water is also a power for good-the electricity it generates provides power for many other activities. These boys can choose to channel their energy to destructive or helpful uses. It is their choice. Tonight we have some bears who have showed us the power to do good works. (Present awards)

(Invite Webelos to come forward. Have boys turn on a light by either a switch, connecting to wires to complete a circuit, or whatever is desired). Electricity ... that amazing source of power that has changed our lives forever. A lightning-quick energy is also found in these Webelos Scouts who continue to energetically get more and more activity badges. We commend this highest source of power. (Present awards)

Just as power is all around us, so is there power within us to do great good. If we seek to do our best, to reach out and help others, that power will grow until we can accomplish whatever we want. Let's give these young men some POWERFUL applause!