(On an attractively draped table, place a long candelabrumwith 12 white candles for the I2 points of the Scout Law. Behindthe candelabrum place three longer candles - a white one in thecenter and a green one on each side - for the three parts of theScout Oath. Use a red candle as a lighter. Position the U.S. andtroop flags in their appropriate places. The chairman of the troopcommittee presides.)

Chairman: We are going to welcome a new Scout and hisparents to our troop tonight. Patrol Leader (name) ofthe Patrol, please bring forward Candidate (name).Senior Patrol Leader (name) will please escort thecandidate's parents to the front. Thank you.

(Patrol leader accompanies candidate to the side of thetable where they turn and face the audience. The senior patrolleader and the candidate's parents follow and take places behindcandidate and patrol leader)

Chairman: It is now my privilege as chairman of thetroop committee to pass this burning candle (the red one),which represents the spirit of Scouting to Scoutmaster (name)who will formally invest the candidate. (Chairman lightscandle; as he hands it to the Scoutmaster the room lights areturned off)

Scoutmaster: Thank you, (name). My happiestduty as Scoutmaster is to receive new boys and their parents intoour troop family. Candidate (name), we are going tolight these candles representing the 12 points of the Scout Law.Let these ever be your guide in life. Patrol Leader (name),take this, the spirit of Scouting, and light our way. (Patrolleader lights the first candle.)

Patrol Leader: A Scout is trustworthy. (Narratorwith a good voice, who is behind a curtain or offstage with The0fficial Boy Scout Handbook and flashlight, reads the explanatorytext for this part of the Scout Law. Patrol leader and narratorcarry on in this manner until the I2 candles are lighted and the12 points of the Scout Law have been read. Patrol leader thenreturns candle to Scoutmaster)

Scoutmaster: Thank you, Patrol Leader (name).Senior Patrol Leader (name), you will now light the three centralcandles, which symbolize the three parts of our Scout Oath orPromise. Candidate (name), you are about to pledge yourselfto a way of life that has guided millions of boys and men beforeyou. It is not a promise to be taken lightly. Think well now beforeyou take it. (Scoutmaster pauses and allows 5 or 6 secondsto elapse.) Are you ready to take this promise?

Candidate: I am.

Scoutmaster: Will the members of the troop please standand give the Scout sign. Candidate (name), repeat afterme the Scout Oath. (Scoutmaster leads in the Scout Oath.)

Scoutmaster: On my honor I will do my best. (Candidaterepeats.)

Scoutmaster: To do my duty to God and my country andto obey the Scout Law. (Candidate repeats. Senior patrol leaderlights center white candle)

Scoutmaster: To help other people at all times. (Candidaterepeats. Senior patrol leader lights one green candle)

Scoutmaster: To keep myself physically strong, mentallyawake, and morally straight. (Candidate repeats. Senior patrolleader lights other green candle Room lights should be turnedon at this moment.)

Scoutmaster (to parents): Here is the Scout badge.Will you please attach it to the center of your son's left shirtpocket. Pin it on upside down. When your son has done his firstGood Turn as a Scout, he will ask you to turn the badge rightside up. (Pin badge on pocket. If using a cloth emblem, providea straight pin with which to fasten.)

Scoutmaster: Now that your son is a Boy Scout, I'm sureyou want him to get full value from the program. Here is an informationfolder welcoming you to our troop and telling you how you canhelp your son and the troop. I know we can count on your support.(Present the information and shake hands with each parent.)

Scoutmaster (to new Scout): Now that you area Boy Scout, you have the privilege of presenting your motherwith a miniature replica of your new badge. As you advance inScouting, her badge will be changed each time you complete a rank.(Give Scout miniature universal pin with pin already open.Scout pins miniature badge on mother's dress.)

Scoutmaster (to Scout): As a new Scoutin Troop 403, we expect you to uphold the ideals and program ofthe troop. You will be expected to live according to the ScoutLaw and the Scout Oath you took tonight and to be regular in attendanceat troop activities, including troop and patrol meetings, hikes,camps, and Good Turn projects. We know you will be a fine additionto our troop and we welcome you. (Scoutmaster give Scout handclaspto new Scout.)

Scoutmaster (to troop members): Troop, attention!We salute our new Scout. Troop, salute. Two. Scouts be seated.(The senior patrol leader escorts parents back to their seatsand patrol leader takes the Scout to his patrol, where they givetheir patrol cheer for the new member)