Scouting, Volume 38, Number 1, January 1950 Page: 3
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By Strengthening Ourselves
Through the practice of the Scout Oath.
"On my honor I will do my best:
To do my duty to God and my country,
and to obey the Scout Law;
To help other people at all times;
To keep myself physically strong,
mentally awake, and morally straight."
By Strengthening Our Community and Nation
Through our civic good turns, through our faith-
ful performance of religious obligations and
through our contribution to good citizenship in
terms of self-reliance and self-discipline.
By Strengthening Our World Brotherhood
Through the extension of the world-wide brother-
hood of Scouting with the high purpose to keep
the torch of Liberty ever burning.
suggested items for the ceremony are:
A. Singing of first stanza of "America."
B. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United
States of America.
C. Brief statement about the crusade to
"Strengthen the Arm of Liberty."
D. Brief report on the accomplishments to date
toward the goals of the crusade.
E. "Declaration of Purpose" — provide copies for
all if possible, or have it inscribed on a large
placard, blackboard, or scroll.
The verbal part of the ceremony can be carried
out in various ways; one method would be for each
Patrol Leader to read slowly and clearly one of
the statements beginning with "We believe" with
the entire group joining in with "We do therefore
make our Declaration of Purpose."
In a small group each boy could sign the Decla-
ration. In larger groups the Patrol Leader or Senior
Patrol Leader could sign for his group. Close with
the last stanza of "America."
No doubt your plans are well laid but here is a
recheck list for perhaps there are some things
you may have forgotten.
THE ACTIVITIES
1. Your own Fortieth Anniversary Week
Program
This should be an Open House meeting with
parents, friends and old-timers invited. The sug-
gested items for the program are: a. Exhibits; b.
demonstrations and contests; c. recognition of Unit
leaders; d. tribute to active parents; e. uniform in-
spection; f. "Declaration of Purpose" ceremony.
2. Window Displays and Live Expos.
Do something to let your community or neigh-
borhood know what Scouting is and what it does.
The very best kind of display is a live one.
3. A Community Good Turn
Is there some significant service that needs to be
done for your community, neighborhood or insti-
tution? This is an excellent way to celebrate
Scouting's birthday.
4. Scouting in the Schools
Promote wearing the uniform to school during
the week and particularly on February 8th. Offer
the services of your Unit to help build an assembly
program; or if that isn't practical, then handle
Flag ceremonies during the week, or some other
public service.
5. Scout Sunday
Be sure to urge all Scouts to attend the church
or synagogue of their choice. If your Unit is spon-
sored by a church, then offer to participate in the
program. Attendance in uniform is urgently recom-
mended.
6. Other Activities
You'll have word of special District or Council
activities from your Council office or through your
Commissioner.
Every Unit should feature the Semi-annual Na-
tional Uniform Inspection. It is part of the Crusade,
and important to the effectiveness of our program.
Special features in some areas will be, a com-
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FOR ALL SCOUTERS
JANUARY, 1950
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