Neil Armstrong Quote Graduation
Ceremony
Equipment: Stage. "Crossover
Bridge" (stairs or anything similar which will convey the image
desired), Graduation Certificates, Scout neckerchiefs.
Cubmaster: On July 20, 1969, an
American did something which men throughout history have wanted to do.
On that date, Neil Armstrong stood on the surface of the moon. His
first words were, "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for
mankind." Armstrong was able to be the first man on the moon
because of a series of small steps taken not only by him, but by countless
other persons.
Today we are privileged to witness some boys
take one of those "small steps" that makes great men and events
possible. Today, we are honored to witness __ boys graduate from Cub
Scouting into Scouting. Will the following boys and their parents please
join me .....
Parents, you and these boys have taken many
of those small steps that Neil Armstrong spoke of in order to be here today.
From Bobcat, through Wolf and Bear, and on to the Arrow of Light, you have
fulfilled the Cub Scout Motto: "Do Your Best". Now you are
ready to become a Scout. _________, our Committee Chairman, will now
present you with your graduation certificates. Congratulations.
Committee Chairman: Parents and boys,
we have enjoyed and benefited from your membership in our pack. Though
we regret losing you, we are sure that you will be valuable additions to
Troop ___. Now parents, will you please remove your Webelos
neckerchiefs. Boys, congratulations. (Cub Scout handshake) And
now will you and your parents take that next small step up onto the stage
(across the bridge, up the stairs, or whatever you are using as the symbol)
as you continue to what we hope will be a successful future. May God
be with you. Mr. __________, Scoutmaster, Pack ___ proudly presents
your newest Scouts. (Boys and parents take directed action and join
the Scoutmaster. Scouts present boys with neckerchiefs.
Scoutmaster make short welcoming address.)
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