AKELA: (Raise arms until everyone is quiet) All is quiet, the Great Spint watches. We have all gathered around the Council fire to learn of the wisdom of our elders. Do I hear the Bobcats? (All Bobcats howl like bobcats)

Are the Wolfs here? (Wolfs all howl) Are the Bears gathered? (Bears wuff and growl) Are the Webelos here?

(Webelos yell "Weee beee loooyalll Scooouuuts!)

AKELA: (Have all do their yell again together then call for quiet) We are all here, let the council fire ignite.

(Have assistant turn on the switch)

AKELA: (Raise arms to heaven and look up) O Great Father in the sky, listen to thy people.

1ST BRAVE: We thank Thee for the light of the sun each day and the beauty of the earth.

2ND BRAVE: We thank Thee for me plants and animals Thou hast created for us to enjoy.

3RD BRAVE: We thank Thee for the moon and stars at night and the fire which gives us warmth and cooks our food.

AKELA: Rise up all you braves. Rise up white brothers. Rise up all people. (motion for audience to rise) Wewant to honor the flag of our white brothers.

FLAG BEARER: (brings in American flag, sets in stand) This banner stands for freedom, liberty, and  possibilities for all. We honor it and respect it. It is our country's ensign. Let us pledge...

AKELA: White brothers give thanks to your Great Creator (have prayer).

CUBMASTER: For our theme this month, we have been helping others and giving good will. I hope you have found that when you help others and give good will, you don't lose anything. In fact, you gain.

It's like the light from this candle. (Light candle.) This is a very small flame. But when I give the flame to others (light candles held by Cub Scouts), the light is much greater for all of us.

In the same way, we can light up our world by helping and giving to others. Please join me in out pledge to do that by repeating the Law of the Pack. (Lead Law.)

Source: Illowa Council

CUB #1 - This is my Scouting light. It is my enthusiasm. As light brings out the sparkle in diamonds, enthusiasm brings out the sparkle in Scouting.

CUB #2 - This is my Scouting light. It represents what I know I can do. I'll do my best to do my duty to God and my Country.

CUB #3 - This is my Scouting light. As we face each other tonight, let us look at the light and silently thank God for the brotherhood of Scouting we share here tonight.

CUB #4 - This is my Scouting light. I shall pass this way but once so if there is any good that I can do, let me do it now for I shall not pass this way again.

CUB #5 - This is my Scouting light. Let each one of us take time to look back at where we've been and have pride in that past. Let us look forward to where we're going and have hope for that future.

CUB #6 - Would you please stand and join us in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Narrator: "God Bless America" is a prayer that is in every heart.  While the statesmen of the world are seeking paths to peace, we can ask ourselves "What is the strength of America?"  What are the secrets of our nation's power?

An agriculturalist might have you believe America's strength lies in its soil.

A merchant would say that a nation's power rests in its commerce.

A manufacturer might say that it is in technology, in machinery and in the skilled labor to operate plants to produce manufacturer's products.

A politician might contend that a nation's strength is in national policies.

An educator might declare that knowledge is a nation's power and that our country's greatness is in its learning.

A scientist would say that a nation's power is in science, in the products of the laboratory.

The military man most likely would insist that a nation is great according to its weapons and military strength.

But America's real strength is the character of her people.  It took character to survive that first winter at Plymouth Rock and that other winter at Valley Forge.  It took character to pack your things into a rickety wagon and push off into a land of vague promise and specific terror.  It took character to tell a nation that slavery was wrong...to say that might is not right.

Because character is needed today more than ever before, the Boy Scouts of America is concerned more than ever about building strong character in boys.  We want to guarantee that America is as strong in this space age as it was at it's birth.

Will you all please join me in singing "God Bless America"?

EQUIPMENT: Each boy holding a nature scene

SETTING: Boys lined up in front of audience.

CUB #1: We've learned a lot about taking care of this wondrous planet of ours.

CUB #2 We will protect and clean up the air, so all can enjoy the stars.

CUB #3: We won't litter our fields and streams or throw our trash on the roads.

CUB #4: We will enjoy all the sun's beams and protect the homes of the toads.

CUB #5: Nature is truly a wondrous thing. God's handiwork is everywhere.

CUB #6: In flowers and trees and butterfly wings, in clean water, clean fields and clean air.

G - G is for all the good that Cub Scouts do.

O - O is for one Cub Scout that can make a difference.

L - L is for the Law of the Pack.

D - D is for our duty to God and country.

R - R is to remind us to take care of our earth.

U - U is for using our resources to help others.

S - S is for the special times we share with families and friends.

H - H is for how Cub Scouting makes us feel "happy".

Please stand and join us in the Pledge of Allegiance.

O is for outstanding objectives of the program

L is for learning that lasts your lifetime.

D is for dreams that will come true with diligent work.

R is for responsibility to do what is right

U is for the understanding of others we develop

S is for soaring of spirit and strength of character

H is for happiness and sense of humor

Equipment: Cards with words printed on them for each Cub Scout, and an upright stand such as a ladder for each sign to be attached at the appropriate time.

Narrator: We think of Cub Scouting as a ladder of good citizenship.  Let us show you what we mean.

Cub #1 Friendship.  We make lots of friends in our school, church, neighborhood, den and pack.

Cub #2: Teamwork.  We learn how important it is to work with others as a member of a team.

Cub #3: Dependability.  We learn to be places when we promise and to do our part.

Cub #4: Leadership.  We learn to lead games and help with other den and pack activities.

Cub #5: Honesty.  We learn to tell the truth, to handle money, and to understand what honesty means.

Cub #6: Loyalty. We learn to be true to our friends, our parents, and our den and pack, and to honor our country and its flag.

Cub #7: Good Will.  We like to help our school, church, neighbors and those less fortunate than we.  Good will projects make us feel good.

Cub #8: Responsibility.  We learn to be responsible for certain jobs, our own belongings, things about our home, and for the property of others.

Narrator: Good Citizenship.  Through Cub Scouting experiences, boys learn things that help make them better citizens as they grow into manhood.

EQUIPMENT: Barbells with letters on each end to spell GOOD HEALTH

SETTING: Boys holding barbells

CUB #1: Eating the right foods is really important if our bodies are to be strong and healthy.

CUB #2: Proper dental care will help us keep our teeth all our lives. Brush and floss regularly and see your dentist.

CUB #3: Buckle right down and carry your share of the load, unless you want to be a shirker on life's road.

CUB #4: Do your best to lift your share, showing everyone that you care.

CUB #5: Take care of your body and be sure to eat right. And now we wish you a very good night.