Cubmaster:
Would all Tiger Cubs and their parents please come forward?
Many
years ago in the village of akela there grew a mighty oak. She, who is Mother
Earth, had given
the
tree to Akela’s grandfather. Akela, the wisest wolf, cherished this tree and
held council beneath It’s outstretched
branches. The beautiful tree was home and playground to any bird or animal who
respected
and cared for it. Mother Earth provided abundant sunshine and rain to nurture
and patience
would
be needed to insure that the tree would grow to it’s fullest potential.
Who
presents these Tiger Cubs for their Tiger Patch?
Tiger
Cub Coach: I do, Akela. They have Searched, Discovered, and Shared. They are
also learning
the
way of the Pack.
Cubmaster:
Let them speak the Promise of the Tiger Cub.
Tiger
Cub Coach: Tigers and Parents, repeat after me.
I
promise to love God,
Tiger
Cubs: I promise to love God,
Tiger
Cub Coach: My family,
Tiger
Cub: My family,
Tiger
Cub Coach: and my country
Tiger
Cub: and my country
Tiger
Cub Coach: and to learn about the world.
Tiger
Cub: and to learn about the world.
Cubmaster:
This tree represents our Tiger Cub program. In order for it to flourish, much
time and
effort
must be spent by the Tiger Cubs and their parents. (Look towards Tiger Cubs)
As
each of you receive your award, please replace the patch with a leaf, and you
will see how much
more
vital the tree will become.
(Boys
are called by name, take patch, place leaf, get awards.)
You
have each helped nurture this tree, and it has become a part of you. Just as
Mother Earth’s trees
endure
for many years, you have gained values through the Tiger Cub program which will
last you a
lifetime.
May you always stand tall and straight like a tree... and be a beautiful
resource of our land.
Will the audience
please join me in congratulating these scouts.