How to Hold an Eagle Scout Court of Honor

Eagle Scout is the highest rank in the Boy Scouts. It takes years to attain this rank. The Eagle Scout candidate must satisfy specific requirements including merit badges, service projects and take responsibility in the troop. Hold an Eagle Scout Court of Honor to pay tribute to an Eagle Scout candidate.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

1. Convene an Eagle Board of Review to verify the candidate's credentials before you hold an Eagle Scout Court of Honor.
2. Decide the date, time and place to hold the Eagle Scout Court of Honor. Consider your church, a hall or another place that is important to the scout.
3. Make a guest list and purchase or print Eagle Court of Honor invitations. Invite city, county and state politicians and dignitaries, and include the President of the United States.
4. Bring the ceremony committee representatives from the troop and the scout's parents together. Work on recognition, ceremony details, participants, decorations, refreshments, printed programs and publicity.
5. Draw up a plan to hold an Eagle Scout Court of Honor. Include a Color Guard for the opening flag ceremony, have a rededication of the Eagle candidate, plan to invite at least three guest speakers, prepare the award presentation, inform the scout to prepare his acceptance speech, follow the speech with the Eagle presentation and end with the closing flag ceremony.
6. Choose a Master of Ceremonies and rehearse the format of the Eagle Court of Honor with participants. Add a personal touch to the ceremony with music that pays tribute or is special to the Eagle candidate.
7. Plan a reception. Make it as simple as cake and drinks or plan an extravagant dinner party.