Webelos Cross-over - Voucher Ceremony

This Ceremony is meant for Webelos scouts.

Akela, Baloo, scout parents, Scoutmaster & Sr. Patrol Leader, Troop Guide, 1 cub scout for each Webelos scout

Give script to the parents of each Webelos scout and to the Cub Scouts that will vouch for them, and the Sr. Patrol Leader and Scoutmaster.

A cub scout and a boy scout vouch for each Webelos scout crossing over.

Webelos scouts are led out of the room by their Den Leader or Den Chief - this is optional.

Akela: We are assembled to honor Webelos Scouts and their parents this day. I request that all Webelos scouts with the courage, strength, and desire to continue their scouting adventure in Boy Scouts come forward now.
(Webelos are led in by their den leader or just come forward from their seats.)

(As the scouts line up, the Webelos den leader removes their neckerchiefs and blue shoulder loops and tells them to put them in their pocket)

Akela: These scouts have brought honor to our Pack as they have climbed the Cub Scout trail together. Each of them is now ready to go into the great adventure of Boy Scouting and start up the Boy Scouting trail.

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Akela: Before [scout name] may go forward and join Troop [number], is there anyone who will vouch for the virtues of this Webelos Scout?
(that is the cue for the Cub Scout to stand and read the script)

Cub Scout: [name] has been a good scout, and has earned [number] Webelos adventure pins, the Webelos rank badge, (and the Arrow of Light). I think [name] will make a great Boy Scout.

Parents: As parents, we accept the responsibilities of helping [name] along the Boy Scout trail. We are excited to see our child take this next step in Scouting.
(each parent may want to personalize or add a bit)

Den Leader: [name] has been a loyal and trustworthy Webelos scout, and has grown strong in scouting abilities and has developed character. I believe this scout is ready to become a Boy Scout.

Sr. Patrol Leader: Knowing this scout to have a strong desire to learn the ways of our troop and to continue the climb to the ultimate scouting goal of Eagle Scout, I accept [name] into troop [number]. [name]'s patrol will be led by [Troop Guide or Patrol Leader name]. We will have many adventures together over the next few years.

Scoutmaster: Just as [name] will grow the ranks of our troop, the parents are needed to support our program and I welcome you to our scouting family and encourage you to be involved in our troop.

Akela: [name], thank you for your time with Pack [number]. Congratulations as you join your new scouting family.
(shakes scout's hand and directs the scout to the new patrol where the Troop Guide presents the scout with a troop neckerchief, shoulder loops, and other items as is customary)

(repeat for each Webelos Scout)

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(after last Webelos scout is finished)
Akela: Pack [number] please stand at attention! Join me in a huge cheer for these new Boy Scouts!