Preparation for Flag Break/Hoisting

Civic duty is an important part of Scouting. The Troop flag is a symbol of our Scout Group. The flag represents us as a team. Working with Scouts and showing respect to a flag, whether it’s saying the pledge, presenting a flag at a ceremony or parade, or learning to properly retire an old, tattered flag, is how we help Scouts develop pride in their country.

Religious Observances - Flag Ceremony

Flag ceremonies may be used for:

• Opening or closing meetings

• Opening or closing special events

• Beginning or closing a day

• Honoring a special occasion or special person

• Retiring a worn flag

Flag ceremonies may take place in:

• Meeting rooms

• Outdoor settings

• Large auditoriums

• Onstage

Order of the Opening Ceremony

• Calling for Horse-shoe formation (Whistle call : All Scouts)

• Flag Break (Other than the National Flag)

• Scout Salute

• National Anthem

• Religious observances

• Thought of the Day

• Marking the Attendance

• Notices, Programme lineup

• Break off (for the rest of the activities)

Order of the Closing Ceremony

• Calling for Horse-shoe formation (Whistle call : All Scouts)

• Notices, Points for the day, Awarding of badges

• Flag Lowering while singing Evening Taps

• Duty Hand-over

• Dismiss (Patrol Order)

Evening Taps

Day is done, gone the sun, From the seas, from the hills, from the sky; All is well, safely rest, God is nigh.

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