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.
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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