Induction Ceremony

THE FLAME OF CUBBING

PERSONNEL: Cubmaster, new Cubs and their parents

EQUIPMENT: One single burning candle, a small candle in a holder for each new Cub Bobcat candidate, Bobcat badges, Bobcat certificates, and Mother's pin.

ARRANGEMENTS: Dim the lights if possible otherwise leave them on.

CUBMASTER: Would the following Bobcat candidates come forward and form a straight line across the front. (As each boy comes forward, the Assistant Cubmaster hands them a candle in a holder, like a nut cup or cupcake paper.)

Place your candle in your left hand. You are about to receive the Cub Scout flame of Scouting. As I approach you and if you are willing to accept this flame, then light your candle from mine. (Cubmaster passes and asks each boy if he is willing to accept the flame of Cubbing, then each boy lights his candle.)

Having accepted the Cub Scout flame, you all have said, Yes, I do desire to become a Bobcat Cub Scout. To further seal this desire, raise your right hands in the Cub Scout sign and repeat the Cub Scout promise. We will start by each of you stating your name one at a time. (Have the boys recite the Cub Scout promise in unison.)

Will the parents of these Cub Scouts please come forward and stand behind your son. I will present to you your son's Bobcat badge and certificate as a Cub Scout, which I then ask you to present to your son. Please pin the bobcat badge to his left shirt pocket, upside down. Once he has done a good deed, you may turn it right side up.

(As you present the parents with the award, introduce the family to the pack.) Mr. & Mrs. _____ I will present your son's Bobcat badge and certificate and welcome you to our Pack.

Let's give these new Bobcats a round of applause.