OPENING
CEREMONY
Cub Scouts Means…
Viking Council
Arrangements: 8 Cub Scouts hold cards spelling
out CUB SCOUT and read the lines written on the back of the cards.
Cub # 1:
C – is for Cheerful Cub Scouts. Giving Goodwill means we are
cheerful as we work and play.
Cub # 2:
U – is for useful Cub Scouts. Giving Goodwill means we help our
family, our teachers, and our Scouting leaders.
Cub # 3:
B is for busy. Giving Goodwill means we are busy helping other
people enjoy the holiday season.
Cub # 4:
S is for serving. Giving Goodwill means we give service
with a smile and help the needy.
Cub # 5:
C is for courteous. Giving Goodwill means we are courteous. If we
are courteous, other people will be courteous too.
Cub # 6:
O is for orderly Giving Goodwill means we keep our rooms and
belongings orderly which helps our family in this busy season.
Cub # 7:
U – is for understanding. Giving Goodwill means we remember to keep
secrets, and understand when our parents are tired or busy.
Cub # 8:
T – is for thankful. Giving Goodwill means we are thankful for our
home, church, school, and for our family and friends..
GREETINGS
Viking Council
This is a classic that appears almost every year for
your Holiday Pack Show. Commissioner Dave
Set Up: The Den Chief explains that the audience is to respond by
doing as the boys say and then introduces the ceremony.
The boys hold cards that
spell out the word G-R-E-E-T-I-N-G-S. Each exposes his card as he speaks his
line.
G - Glad to see you
here tonight.
R - Reach out your
hand to a friend left or right.
E - Everyone smile
and shake his hand,
E - Everybody smile
and nod at another friend.
T - Together now,
stand up on your feet,
I - I’d like for you
all to take your seat.
N - Now that we're
all friends, we'll start the show,
G - Good will is a
feeling we all like to know.
S - So now we say
greetings to everyone.
All - We’ve tried to give goodwill in all that we have done. So
Cubmaster, our program's begun.
The boys motion for Cubmaster
to come on stage
December Lights Opening
Chief Seattle Council
This is the season of
lights. It is a time when the days are shorter and the nights are long. But,
somehow, things seem brighter. Shopping centers are bright with holiday
lights.
Thousands of homes have single
candles to light the way for the Christ Child. Other thousands have candles
burning to commemorate the miracle of the oils of Hanukkah. Even the stars in
the winter sky seem brighter.
The most brilliant glow
comes form the spirit of goodwill that you live all year ‘round in the Cub
Scout Promise and Law of the Pack.
Let us all stand and repeat
them together.
Chief Seattle suggests the
Cubmaster says this opening. Santa Clara County Council add this beginning –
Setting: Cub Scouts
leave the room and march back in by dens. Dim the room lights and have each
Denner hold a single candle or small flashlight as the dens return. When the
dens have reached their places, the Cubmaster then begins the remarks:
Goodwill Opening
Chief Seattle Council
And the angel said, “Peace on
earth, goodwill toward men.” Cub Scouts give goodwill by being thoughtful and
kind, and by doing Good Turns. In this holiday season, may our good will
shine as brightly as the star in the East, so that other people will follow
our example. Please join me in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Holiday Pledge Of Allegiance
Chief Seattle Council
Set Up: A narrator to say the lines of the Pledge
of Allegiance and 6 Cub Scouts to say the accompanying lines.
Someone to play music. While
this ceremony is being done, background music (such as "Joy to the World".)
plays softly.
Narrator: I pledge Allegiance
1st. Cub: At this joyous time of year
Narrator: To the flag
2nd Cub: A symbol of unity as Christ is a
symbol of peace
Narrator: Of the United States of America
3rd Cub: A land chosen above all others
Narrator: And to the Republic for which it stands
4th Cub: The people who care and share
Narrator: One Nation under God
5th Cub: Who shared his son with us
Narrator: Indivisible
6th Cub: A nation united through love
Narrator: With Liberty and Justice for all
Then ask all in attendance to join with you and
repeat the Pledge of Allegiance.
Opening Ceremony I
Southern NJ Council
Props: Box wrapped with holiday paper and tied
with a bow. In the box are a menorah, small Christmas tree, invitation,
Kwanzaa candelabra, Instant Recognition patch and beads, small wrapped gift,
small felt stocking, and card saying "Do Your Best."
Cubmaster: (Opens box
and looks inside.) December is one of the most exciting months of the year,
and certainly one of the busiest. This month we have: Christmas (Takes out
tree.); Hanukkah (Removes menorah.); Kwanzaa (Removes candle holder.), and
Holiday parties (Takes out invitation.). What a great time for all of us!
Our pack has had lots of fun this month working on advancements (Takes patch
and beads from box.), but one of the best things was our special service
project/Good Turn (Takes stocking from box.) This helped us live the theme
“A Cub Scout Gives Goodwill” We've been busy, and all the time we have
followed the Cub Scout Motto: (takes paper out of box and shows it while
saying motto) "Do Your Best" and the ending of the Law of the Pack,’ “A Cub
Scout Gives Goodwill.” Now den ___ will present the colors.
Building A
Better World
Santa Clara County
Council
11 Cub Scouts, each holding
a card with a letter on the front and his line on the back. Each speaker
holds up his letter as he says his line. Last line delivered by all.
Den leader introduces
this Opening by stating – All this month we have been learning how a Cub
Scout gives goodwill and through this goodwill he can help build a better
world. We will now show you how a Cub Scout can help build a Better World -
B for BROTHERHOOD, boosting for each other's good
E for EVERY LAND to share in earth's riches everywhere
T for TRUSTFULNESS, trusting more and fearing less
E for EQUAL CHANCE for each nation to advance
R for REAL RESPECT in spite of race, creed, or sect.
W for WILL TO WORK for peace with faith and skill
O for OPPORTUNITY to keep our speech and action free
R for REVERENCE for a guiding providence
L for LOVE TO SPREAD around when need and bitterness are found
D for DIGNITY of man devoted to a better plan.
(All hold up letters)
Den leader - There
you have it - that is how you build A BETTER WORLD.
