Last evening it was my pleasure to do something that in the 6 years of existence of the Troop 376 Color Guard, we have never done before. We had an early induction ceremony for two cub scouts into our color guard.
We did not take this gesture lightly. Two weeks ago, our color guard members recognized the cubs for their multiple contributions to our color guard during public service activities. These two cubs were voted into the color guard by the boy scout members of the group. That's a very big deal.
Last night was the final step in their early induction. We were invited to the Pack promotion ceremony, to pin their credentials onto their uniform. The cub scouts we honored worked hard to get into the color guard without even knowing it. They were interested and available on multiple occasions, both public and scout related, and jumped in to help out our team. They followed instructions and were very much an addition to the events.
With the color guard voting them in, the team took ownership of their little brothers, to teach them and to care for them. Last night the cubs took ownership of doing their best to help the color guard, and to respect the flags.
These two young men have made the same commitment as their older brothers for anytime they also serve the public. They no longer have to ask to serve. They no longer are simply cute additions to the team (although they are still as cute as they can be). They are full members of the color guard, and how do we know this going forward? By the unique American Flag pin that was presented to them by their mothers. Pinned over their heart on the left pocket flap.
They worked hard to be recognized, little did they know they would be accepted and welcomed onto the team, not just recognized. In the finest cub scout tradition, we asked them to promise to do their best, and I'm sure they will.
Sometimes change is unnerving. But SOMETIMES...change is quite exciting. We look forward to a long and productive relationship with these young men. Congratulations!
It was a good day.
No comments:
Post a Comment