Court of Honor

The Court of Honor (COH) is intended to honor/recognize Scouts who have advanced in any way since the prior COH.   Advancement can include rank advancement, earning merit badges, and earning awards (Scouts has lots of awards and we will discuss these another time).    Courts of Honor are held in September/October, January and May.    These ceremonies are 60-90 minutes long.  The fall event is longer since many Scouts earn many awards at summer camp.   A COH may also be closer to 90 minutes if we also have an Eagle ceremony.   

How does a COH runs?

• 2 scouts from each Troop follow a script.  This is an excellent opportunity for a Scout to work on requirements associated with the Communication Merit badge or other badges that have a speaking component.   

• Colors are presented.

• Pledge, Oath, and  Law are offered.

• There may be an opening prayer

• Scoutmaster's speak briefly.

• Scouts speak to recent outings/adventures/service opportunities

• Rank Advancements are recognized (parent(s) are invited to join us up front - the emcee will tell you more.  Parents return to their seats when all of those receiving the rank their Scout earned are announced.  

• Merit Badges are presented. 

• The Committee Chair (or delegate) speaks briefly.

• The Treasurer (or delegate) speaks briefly

• There may be a closing prayer

• Dismissal - unless there is an Eagle Ceremony