[ Form scouts into semi-circle around 3 candles. Take roll call. ]
Troop, when your name is called please stand, answer roll, and give your rank.
The scout-candidates to be welcomed here tonight have passed their joining requirements, and qualify to be received as Boy Scouts into our troop.
[ Lights off. A Scout lights candles as the 3 parts of the Scout Oath, or Promise, are explained. ]
These 3 candles represent the 3 parts of the Scout Oath, or Promise. The 3 parts are Duty to God and Country, Duty to other people, and lastly, Duty to yourself. These candles are lighted by the flame representing the spirit of scouting, and kept alive by a scout's honor.
Candidates (call out names), please come forward.
[ Candidate scouts' come forward. ]
The Sout Oath, or Promise, is a pledge to a way of life that has guided millions of boys and men before you. It is not a pledge to be taken lightly. Think well now before you take it.
[ Pause for 4 - 5 seconds. ]
Are you ready to take this promise?
[ Scout candidates reply. ]
Members of Troop ___ please stand and give the Scout Sign. Candidates, repeat the Scout Oath after me.
On my honor I will do my best,
to do my duty,
to God and my country.
To obey the Scout Law.
To help other people at all times.
To keep myself physically strong,
mentally awake,
and morally straight.
At this time I would like to present you will the Scout Badge.
[ Present the candidates with the Scout Badge. ]
Pin this badge on upside down until you do your first good turn as a Boy Scout. As a new Scout we expect you to uphold the ideals of Scouting, and to live by the Scout Law and the Oath you took tonight. You will be a fine addition to our troop, and we welcome you.
[ Give Scout Handshake.]
Troop Attention! We salute our new Scouts. Troop Salute-one-two.