Scouting, Volume 38, Number 3, March 1950 Page: 24
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IN D U C T I O N
Every month thousands of Scouts reach their
fourteenth birthday and thereby become Ex-
plorers. Whether they join Crews in Troops or
Posts, Ships, or Squadrons, their new status is to
be recognized by a formal ceremony inducting
them into the Explorer Program.
This is the strategic time for the Scoutmaster and
the Explorer Advisor to impress upon the young
man that something more is happening to him than
changing his neckerchief for a maroon tie and
acquiring new insignia. This is the time to get him
thinking about his new responsibilities, such as
service to the Troop, by making him feel them. An
impressive induction ceremony will stir his emo-
tions in the right direction.
On these pages is a simple dramatic ceremony
the Chicago Council developed to be used in Troops
or Explorer Units.
Build the Equipment
The ceremony rack, as illustrated, should be
made of a log with a branch on it to keep it from
rolling. Build a little tradition into the rack. You
might cut the log while on an expedition or from
a favorite camp site. Let it be part of a campfire
long enough to be blackened or even charred a bit.
It will then bear the brand of the fellowship of that
evening. Bring it home and drill three holes for
candles and saw a notch for the totem.
The pine tree candles are usually obtainable from
specialty shops or variety stores. If not, the wax
from two green candles may be softened and
molded around a third one into the shape of a pine
tree.
A woodsy aroma may be added to the scene by
using a bayberry candle for the ideals of Scouting,
and pine scented candles for sidelights in the room.
The same scent is furnished by putting a drop of
liquid incense on a few light bulbs in the room
about ten minutes before the ceremony.
The miniature totem pole may be carved (thus
adding some tradition to the rack) from a set avail-
able from the National Supply Service (Cat. No.
1647), or from a piece of soft wood.
Material Needed
The rack described above is set on a table placed
at a focal point of the room. Display the United
States Flag and the Unit flag prominently nearby.
On the table in front of the rack lay an Explorer
(or Scout) cap and an Explorer Universal Badge
(or "Explorer B.S.A." strip) for each candidate.
The room is darkened except for the Scouting ideals
candle and sidelight candles (if any).
Men Needed
The men who participate in the ceremony are
the Senior Crew Leader (in charge), Deputy Senior
Crew Leader, Secretary, two Crew Leaders, sponsor
for the candidate, and the candidate.
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