Pack 351 Flag Ceremony

Opening

The Cub Scout announcer takes his place at the front facing the audience, and the color guards with the Pack Flag (on the right) and the U.S. Flag (on the left) stand at the back of the room. The announcer says the following:

1. "Will the audience please rise."


2. "Hand salute. Color guard, please advance."
   (Pause to let color guard reach the stage and get to their flag stands.)


3. "Color guard, post the colors."
   (Pause while flags are posted.)


4. "Please join me in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance."
   (Recite Pledge of Allegiance)


5. "Please join me in reciting the Cub Scout Promise."
   (Recite Cub Scout Promise)


6. "Color guard, dismissed."

Closing

The Cub Scout announcer again takes his place at the front, and the color guards are at the back of the room. The announcer says:

1. "Will the audience please rise."


2. "Color guard, please advance."
   (Pause while color guard advances)


3. "Hand salute. Color guard, retire the colors."
   (Pause until color guard reaches back of room.)