This ceremony works best when many people are present. This site is not sponsored or endorsed by the boy scouts of america. When we first joined cub scouts, we held our meetings at my house. Our camps have begun and ended each day with the raising and lowering of the flag for decades and this is an iconic girl scout moment for many of our members. In fact, the latest edition of the boy scout handbook says, as a good turn, scouts can volunteer to help replace faded and tattered flags in their communities and to conduct flag retirement.
The boy scouts of america was honored to be entrusted with the retirement of over,000 flags in a dignified ceremony recognized by the united states flag code and the recommendations of the boy. I could not find anything online about flag retirement that was current in my city of pomona, ca. Both wolf and arrow of light cub scouts have adventures that involve a cub scout flag ceremony wolf adventure council fire duty to country 1. The scout oath the boy scout promise is the worlds most oftrepeated oath, and its recitation is very frequently included in the opening ceremony of troop meetings. The scouts maintain a vigil over the fire until all traces of the flag remnants are destroyed. Mar 05, 2014 tonight i had the honor of participating in a flag retirement ceremony here at camp red moon island.
Flag retirement collection box eagle scout project showcase. The ceremony should be conducted outofdoors, preferably in conjunction with a campfire program, and it should be very special. When a flag is worn beyond repair, it should be retired in a dignified manner. Steven farnsworth will hold the pole and kyle miller. Big collection of flag retirement ceremonies south fayette. Nov 06, 2017 the most important object in boy scout training is to educate, not instruct. This flag retirement ceremony record is a way to memorialize these very special occasions. Chapter 2 of the scout bsa handbooks are about citizenship. Like discussions of religion and politics, the flag and flag retirements evoke strong feelings in a lot of people. Many are willing to tell you that their way is the only way.
Following the retirement of the building 1 post flag, members of local boy scout packs and. Our flag has been used so much, that it is no longer a fitting emblem to. Updated september 29, 2017 when you hold a simple and dignified flag ceremony, youll give this american symbol the respect it deserves. May 25, 2010 the scouts of pack 995 put together this silly video demonstrating the right and wrong way to do a proper flag ceremony. In many cases, such events are or can be or possibly should be conducted with a combination of members from all groups.
Girl scout troop 10154 us flag retirement ceremony home. When you hold a simple and dignified flag ceremony, youll give this american symbol the respect it deserves. The basis for this ceremony came from camp whitsett during the summer of 1994. Many units start the flag retirement process by contacting a local. In fact, conducting a flag retirement ceremony is a very meaningful opportunity for scouts. While this ceremony is carried out by many local posts of the american legion and vfw and boy scout troops, this ceremony can also be conducted by camps of the sons of union veterans of the civil war.
The arrow of light scouts from the chattahoochee council performed an amazing, respectful, somber ceremony, that in all honesty it was the most moving tribite that i have ever witnessed in my 26 years of service the this nation. This ensures that no bit of flag exists when we finish. Explain who is involved in the ceremony, and thank any important individuals, groups, and businesses. Our girl scout troop and local vfw post host an annual us flag retirement ceremony each year to honor our servicemen and vets. Brooke at artistic endeavor made these paint dot pendants. Boy scout investiture ceremonies investiture ceremony 1 the notable thing about this investiture is its simplicity. Tear off stripes one at a time, we had to cut saying one statement with each stripe. The remainder of the flags collected should be incinerated. Furthermore, paragraph k of this same title 36, section 176, states. This is one of the biggest benefits of being involved in cub scouting both wolf and arrow of light cub scouts have adventures that involve a cub scout flag ceremony wolf adventure council fire duty to country 1. The scouts only have to remember five steps to lead it. Jul 04, 2017 tonight, the boy scout troop will perform the flag retirement ceremony. A small, modest fire is built and lit in advance, being given sufficient time to burn down almost to coals. The acting cubmaster for a cub scout pack, the acting senior patrol.
Girl scout troop 10154 us flag retirement ceremony. The girggiirrgirl scout in chargel scout in chargel scout in charge or caller is a designated girl scout who announces or calls each part of the ceremony. On a table in a threecandle holder at the head of the room are three candles and a lighter or matches. Finding a cub scout flag ceremony that the scouts can remember was hard.
Honor guard for cub scout packs 4 web ii scouts and 2 adult leaders for boy scouts troops 4 selected honor scouts and 2 adult leaders script. Boy scouts conduct flag retirement ceremony article. How to conduct a cub scout flag ceremony free printable. The denner only needs to remember 21 words in this presentation of the colors. Girl boy cub flag retirement burning patches crests badges scout guide ceremony ebay. How to properly retire an american flag us flag etiquette. We will open our ceremony with a short history of the us flag, given by scout giving the history of the flag scout gives short history of flag. On each side of the box, information boards inform visitors of the u.
The hearth was constructed as a troop 42 eagle scout project. Flag retirement ceremonies, which is really the correct way. A national flag that is worn beyond repair may be burned in a fire. Flag retirement ceremony boy scout troop 505, naperville il. Display the old flag, give its history, if known, pledge of allegiance 2. Retirement of our boy scout troop flag the troop flag should be removed from the holder. Stehno will read this from behind the flag, as the flag is doing the speaking remember me. A new flag has taken its place and we will now retire this flag with respect. For cub scout packs 4 web ii scouts and 2 adult leaders.
The flag retirement ceremony can be done in many settings, but is most effective in a small group setting. Boy scouts retire american flags in memorial day 2017 ceremony. The mc takes his position behind the podium, facing the audience. Flag retirement ceremony sons of the american legion. Boy scout troop 42 retirement of flags ceremony free. Holding a cub scout flag ceremony is one of the ways that we teach our children patriotism so that they can become good citizens when theyre adults. While the scouts are performing the flag dissection, other scouts should start and tend a medium size, wood fire preferably in a metal drum or incinerator. The lead scout is at the lowerright corner of the flag, and cuts off the bottom stripe while 2 scouts continue to hold the top 2 corners of the flag and the 4th scout collects the bottom stripe as it is cut away. When the national flag is worn beyond repair, burn it thoroughly and completely on a modest, but blazing fire. Many fail because a scout forgets his lines or the staging is too complicated. The master of ceremonies mc starts the cd player and plays youre a grand old flag to announce the beginning of the ceremony. The following is a direct quotation from the beginning of title 36, section 176, of the united states code. Boy scouts american flag retirement ceremony sierra. Members of boy scout troop 114 in cordova held a special ceremony on friday to retire several american flags that were old and tattered.
Your local boy scouts or girl scouts council can help. Ceremonies flag retiring us scouting service project. Us flag code and flag ceremonies scouts bsa program. Boy scout builds retirement box for american flags. Steven farnsworth will hold the pole and kyle miller will hold the flag so as to display it completely to the group. The subject of flag retirement ceremonies sparks heated debates every year in scouting circles. Scout flag ceremony pdf boy scout opening flag ceremony. The ceremony can be adapted for use with any method of retirement. Some troops already conduct flag retirement ceremonies several times a year, so they really dont need help conducting a proper ceremony. This video was created by the troop for their silver award project. Aug 23, 2010 a simple flag retirement ceremony august 23, 2010 20 comments the united states flag code states, the flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem of display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning. Webelos scout bridging ceremonies a bridging ceremony from troop 6, colonial virginia council a darkened room, a single candle burning on a table. Boy scout troop 42 retirement of flags ceremony free the. Flag retirement and now fellow americans we have come to the part of the ceremony were silence is required.
With some careful planning, such a flag ceremony isnt difficult to conduct. The four servicemembers carried it to a burn barrel, lit it on fire and saluted the flag one last time. Retirement of our national colors we are here tonight to honor our nations flag. Pdf with flag facts and flag retirement ceremony information. With that in mind, boy scout troop 42 and cub scout pack 42 of south bound brook conduct an annual flag retirement ceremony fittingly held on flag day. The national flag foundation provides the following guide for conducting a patriotic flag burning ceremony.
To this day, the project yields thousands of flags of all sizes which are collected by the local boy scout troop for proper disposal. Once the flag remnants and fire are ready, you perform the following ceremony. No disrespect should be shown to the flag of the united. Plan carefully and your ceremony will be enjoyed as respectful adoration for our flag, our nation, and everything for which they stand. A modest flag retirement ceremony background and preparation. During this time please remain quite until the end of the ceremony. Flag retirement ceremony ideas if youre looking for a simple, meaningful flag retirement ceremony script, click here. It is a very short ceremony, but it probably wont seem that way to young cub scouts.
The surrounding area was beautified with red, white, and blue landscaping. President harry truman signed act of congress to designated june 14 as national flag day. Sep 11, 2012 video by girl scout troop 61057 teaching how to do your own flag retirement ceremony. Possible commands for a flag ceremony girl scouts, attention. The acting cubmaster for a cub scout pack, the acting senior patrol leader for a boy scout troop, or the crew president for a venturing crew. Inland scouts honor 911 anniversary with flag retirement. There are many more elaborate, more impressive ceremonies, but they can be unsuccessful. Flag code and proper flag care, etiquette, and disposal. The following is a sample of a flag retirement ceremony that has been used by boy scout troop 849 in manhattan beach, ca. In the scouts bsa handbook for girls 39006, 2019 printing, sku 684768, pp.
It is no longer a fitting emblem to display, so we are respectfully retiring it today. Several military veterans some who served during world war ii, korea, vietnam and the persian gulf wars participated in the ceremony. When the united states flag old glory becomes worn, torn, faded or badly soiled, it is time to replace it with a new flag, and the old flag should be retired with all the dignity and respect befitting our nations flag. The following is a sample of a simple flag retirement ceremony that has been used by boy scout troop 849 in manhattan beach, ca. Only one flag should be used in the ceremony, which is representative of all the flags to be burned in the service.
Many fail because a scout forgets his lines or the staging is too. You can find more detailed information about cub scout flag ceremonies in this post cub scout adventures with flag ceremony requirements. Jun 30, 2015 did you know the boy scouts of america is one of the very few organizations that have an official code for flag retirement. North carolina 4th of july festival flag retirement ceremony. Sep 12, 2014 flag retirement ceremony pictures sep 12, 2014 10. Program all veteran post representatives, boy scouts and girl scouts to arrive by 9 a. The ceremony involves two color guards, one for the flag currently in use and a special color guard for the flag to be retired from service. Check out these other fun and fast crafts to make with your scouts. The united states flag should already be raised and secured on the flag pole.
The webelos scouts their parents behind them are lined up near the scoutmaster who is standing beside the flame. Retire the flag with proper camp ceremony using a bugle. This discussion topic is about the us flag code, the us pledge of allegiance, bugle calls, bsa flag ceremonies. In order to completely destroy the flag, we will burn it. The 5day flags of valor event includes over 2,000 flags on a sports field of a school commemorating the current and past service of community veterans. Respect for our nations symbols are an integral part of being a reverent, responsible scout. These cub scout rank keychains were whipped up by laura at lauras crafty life. The leader uses the scissors to cut the flag in half vertically, right along the edge of the blue field of stars. Flag retirement ceremony simple this simple ceremony is appropriate to teach cub scouts how to retire a us flag which has become too worn for. Eagle scout logan roldan, 16, of troop 608 in upland, center, guides troop 625 of fontana, as they retire a us flag, during a flag retirement event honoring september 11, at the boy scouts of. May 16, 2016 flag ceremonies are a longstanding girl scout tradition that honors the american flag as the symbol of our country and all the hopes, dreams, and people it represents. In fact, some of us adults couldnt remember all of them either.
Cfr chief of flag retirement scoutperson to read the history of the flag the scoutmaster, or leader of the organization a guest speaker usually a veteran, or distinguished peron person to give the invocationbenediction color guard with color guard captain burn crew to make sure the flag burns properly, and doesnt get out of hand. A scouts own could be an appropriate ending for your flag burning ceremony. A special ceremony or campfire would be appropriate. When the united states flag old glory becomes worn, torn, faded or badly soiled, it is time to replace it with a new flag, and the old flag should be retired with.