Flag Ceremonies & Citizenship + Patrol Elections
MEETING AT A GLANCE
| Block |
Time |
Girl Patrol |
Boy Patrol |
| Opening |
0:00–0:07 |
Teaching flag ceremony — whole troop together |
← same |
| Skill instruction |
0:07–0:32 |
Pledge of Allegiance + citizenship (Scout rank focus) |
Citizenship + rank-differentiated discussion |
| Activity |
0:32–0:50 |
True/False Steal the Bacon (Oath & Law) |
Join girls’ game OR patrol skills relay |
| Election Preview |
0:50–0:55 |
Whole troop — election process explained, nominations open for M4/M5 vote |
← same |
| Closing |
0:55–1:00 |
Whole troop together |
← same |
REQUIREMENTS ADDRESSED
| Req |
Rank |
Description |
Patrol |
| S-1f |
Scout |
Repeat Pledge of Allegiance; explain meaning |
Girl patrol (primary) |
| S-2a |
Scout |
Describe how Scouts provide troop leadership |
Both |
| S-2b |
Scout |
Describe the four steps of Scout advancement |
Both |
| S-2c |
Scout |
Describe Scouting America ranks and how earned |
Both |
| S-2d |
Scout |
Describe what merit badges are and how earned |
Both |
| S-3a |
Scout |
Explain the patrol method; describe patrol types |
Both |
| S-3b |
Scout |
Know patrol name, emblem, flag, yell |
Both |
| T-3a |
T |
Discuss Scout Oath and Law in your life |
Boy patrol (returning Scouts) |
| T-3b |
T |
Demonstrate Pledge of Allegiance; explain meaning |
Boy patrol |
| T-3c |
T |
Participate in a flag ceremony |
Both |
| 2C-7a |
2C |
Scout Oath/Law in family, school, community |
Boy patrol (returning 2C Scouts) |
| 1C-8a |
1C |
Explain rank to a non-Scout |
Boy patrol (returning 1C Scouts) |
⚠️ Sep 18 — Outdoor Skills Academy (Fri): Scouts who attend earn reinforcement for T-5a/5b, S-1e, outdoor skills. This is a council sponsored girls only event.
Sep 26 — USGS Columbia Environmental Research Center (Sat): Excellent field opportunity for 2C-5a/5b (wildlife/plant ID) and 1C-2a/2b (conservation). Encourage all 2C and 1C Scouts to attend.
