EHS Laging- Handa Investiture Ceremony Script

GREETINGS

EMCEE: Honored guest; Scout Leader. Jovendo Parra our Council

Executive, School Principal IV Scout Leader Gilbert Inocenio; department
heads, outfit advisors, Crew leaders, fellow teachers; our beloved parents;
our dear learners and most importantly our new Scouts, good morning!
Welcome to this significant occasion, the Boy Scout Investiture Ceremony.
Today, we celebrate the commitment of these young individuals as they
embark on a new journey of adventure, service, and a personal
growth.I’am Scout Leader Emily Nonato, your toastmaster for today’s
ceremony.

I. ENTRANCE OF COLORS
EMCEE: May I invite everyone to please rise for the entrance of colors, a
symbol of our nation’s pride and the ideals we strive to uphold and please
remain standing as we proudly sing the Philippine National Anthem.

II. OPENING PRAYER

EMCEE: Let us seek guidance and blessings from the Almighty. We invite
Scout Leader Dr. Cecille Delos Reyes to lead us in prayer.

Lord, Heavenly Father, Almighty Eternal God, we raise our minds and
hearts to you at the beginning this Ceremony as we light this candle that
symbolizes the Spirit of Scouting. We humbly beg for your guidance,
protection and forgiveness of our sins. Grant us the grace to learn the
virtues of your youth and apply the Scout Oath and Law in every action in
your honor and glory.

Deign to bless the Boy Scouts of the Philippines and the Scouting
Movement in this institution, as well as our brother Scouts all over the
world. Fill the soul of our Scoutmasters with your own spirit of knowledge;
of wisdom and of reverence, that influenced by your divine leadership, he
may, by word and example lead us on to imitate the virtue of your
boyhood.

Our Crew Leaders, who has the responsibilities to lead their crews, we ask
you to help them to know their members and be sensitive to their needs,
help them realize that attitudes and good example are more important
than skills and be fair and generous to all. Grant our Crew and Outfit a
happy spirit; bless all our projects and help us to make constructive
progress, so that our training will fit us for real service now and in the
future.

We thank you for granting us our ever loving and supportive parents and
by making them your representatives. Help us carry out conscientiously
by ready and cheerful obedience to our father and mother. Let us be ever
attentive to their wishes, eager to make them happy and patient to accept
their corrections, all these we pray in your most holy name. Amen.

III. PANUNUMPA SA WATAWAT NG PILIPINAS

EMCEE: We now pledge allegiance to our flag, a symbol of our unity
and freedom. Scout Reyes will lead the Panunumpa ng Katapatan sa
Watawat ng Pilipinas.

IV. OPENING REMARKS

EMCEE: To officially open this ceremony, we are honored to have our

School Principal IV and our Institutional Head Scout Leader Gilbert O.
Inocencio

V. INVESTITURE PROPER
EMCEE: Thank you, Scouter Sir Gilbert Inocencio for that encouraging
and heartwarming opening remarks. We now move to the heart of this
ceremony, the Investiture Proper. This is a significant moment where
our new Scouts are formally welcomed into the scouting movement.
Scout Adora, our Council scout representative, will guide us through
this important ceremony.

Outfit Advisor: “Crew leader, bring the candidates forward.” (CL escorts the
candidates in front of the stage, facing the Outfit Advisor, back to audience.
CL stands in front). (PS. Choose selected students at least 3.)

Outfit Advisor: “You have presented yourselves before this Outfit 583 and
asked to be made Scouts. Is this your own wish?”

Participants: “Sir, yes Sir!”

Outfit Advisor: “In this ceremony you will be received into this Outfit 583
and into the world brotherhood of Scouting. Before you is a single, lighted
candle. It represents the Spirit of Scouting.

The Scout Ideals as contained in the Scout Oath and Law present a code for
living and a standard of conduct that must be observed by all members of
the Scouting Movement at all times. Scout spirit is living every day in
accordance with our Scout Ideals. You show it in the way you act and the
things you say and do in Scouting as well as in your daily life.

As you become Scouts you will learn more about the Scouting Spirit. The law
of the Outfit is the Scout Law. It is known and followed by millions of Scouts.
You will learn and follow this law, too. The Senior Crew Leader will now lead
the dedication of the Scout Oath & Law.

(Participants pledge themselves to the Scout Oath and Law)

EMCEE: (The Lighting of 3 Main Candles represents 3 Main Duty of a Scout

namely Duty to God and Country, Duty to Others and Duty to Self-
followed by the lightning of 12 candles which symbolizes the 12 points of the
Scout Law, the 12 candles will be lit by 12 Scouts individually, one at a time
after it is mentioned.)

Sct. Reyes: leads the Scouter A, B, & C in reciting the duties and lighting of
the three (3) main candles. Each scout/participant approaches the single
lighted candle and light their candle and proceeds to the lectern/podium.
Each scout/participant reads their part before the audience.

Sct. Reyes: “On my honor, /I will do my best/ to do my duty/ to God and my

Country, the republic of the Philippines (lights the center candle while
reciting this).

Sct. Abaigar: On My Honor… Honor is your most precious and sacred

possession in life. It includes your good name, your integrity and good
reputation. When you commit yourself to the Scout Oath, you promise to live
by its precepts in order to give meaning and idealism to your way of life.
(while reciting this, he/she lights the upper candle with glass)

I will Do My Best… In everything you do, you promise to do the best you
can. If anything worth doing is worth doing at all, it is worth doing well. Doing
your best is your personal challenge. Always strive to do your best in
everything you do.

To Do My Duty to God and My Country… We, who belong to the Scout

Movement believe in God. We may not all worship Him in the same way, but
we are one in our faith and belief that He is the supreme Being, our Lord and
Master. To do your duty to God, you must worship Him and follow His
teaching according to your own religious beliefs. You will find happiness in
life if you faithfully do your duty to God.

Sct.Obiado: “On my honor/ I will do my best to obey the Scout Law, and to
help other people at all times;/ (while reciting this, he/she lights the left
candle with glass)

And to Obey the Scout Law… In trying to live up to the Scout Oath – you
will need the Scout Law to guide you. The twelve points of the Scout Law are
our norm of conduct as we travel along the Scouting trail through life. Thus,
you are asked to commit yourself to the Scout Oath and Law as your way of
life.

To Help Other People at All Times… One reason why Scouting has
flourished in this country is because it has received the willing support of the
public. Scouting merits this support because Scouts have demonstrated that
they are useful members of society. This is evident when Scouts perform
rescue work in case of disaster – fires, earthquakes, typhoons and floods.
During emergencies anywhere, Scouts are always among the first to
volunteer for service and perform tasks which are ordinarily belong to adults.
In normal times, Scouts have shown that they are ready to participate and
even initiate community and service projects that benefit the community.
The spirit of service is in the heart of all true Scouts.
 Sct. Marayag: “On my honor/ I will do my best/ To keep myself physically
strong/ Mentally awake, /And morally straight. (while reciting this, he/she
lights the right candle with glass)

To Keep My Self Physically Strong… By now, you have learned certain

rules of health and hygiene in school which if observed will help you live a
healthy and happy life. Sound minds swell in sound bodies. If you want to
have an alert mind and be always ready to serve others, you must keep
yourself physically healthy and strong.

Mentally Awake… Being mentally awake reflects mental alertness and

mental health. It is not enough that a Scout is physically healthy; he must be
mentally awake too. His reflexes, his responses, his movements must be
ready to respond to his needs and the needs of the situation.

And Morally Straight… A Scout always must be a model of moral

uprightness. His norm of conduct must be beyond reproach. His thought,
words and deeds should always reflect his high ideals and sound moral
values.

Scout Law – ____________________________________

EMCEE: The Scout Law. Scout is Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly,

Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean and Reverent.”
( Outfit Advisor will approach the center stage, call the 12 selected students
and let them light the candle, starting the upper left side down then to the
right side while reciting the 12 points of scout law she will assist the selected
students to read the script).

1. A Scout is Trustworthy… A Scout tells the truth. He keeps his promises.

Honesty is part of his code of conduct. People can always depend on him.

2. A Scout is Loyal……. A Scout is loyal first and foremost to the Supreme

being, then to the constitution, then to our fellowmen, then to the Vision
statement of the BSP. A scout who stands by these can always depend on his
loyalty.

3. A Scout is Helpful… A Scout is concerned about other people. He

willingly volunteers to help others without expecting payment or reward.

4. A Scout is Friendly… A Scout is friend to all. He is a brother to other

Scouts. He seeks to understand others. He respects those with ideas and
customs that are different from his own.

5. A Scout is Courteous… A Scout is polite to everyone regardless of age

and position. He knows that good manners make it easier for other people to
get along together.

6. A Scout is Kind… A Scout understands there is strength in being gentle.

He treats others as he wants to be treated. He does not harm nor kill any
living creature needlessly but will strive to save and protect all harmless life.

7. A Scout is Obedient… A Scout follows the rules of his family, school and
Outfit. He obeys the law of his community and country.

8. A Scout is Cheerful… A Scout looks for the bright side of life. He

cheerfully does task that come his way. He tries to make others happy.

9. A Scout is Thrifty… A Scout works to pay his way and to help others. He
saves for the future. He protects and conserves natural resources. He
carefully uses his time and property.

10. A Scout is Brave… A Scout can face danger even if he is afraid. He has
courage to stand for what he thinks is right even if others laugh at him or
threaten him.

11. A Scout is Clean… A Scout keeps his body and mind fit and clean. He
goes round with those who believe in living these same ideals. He keeps his
home and community clean.

12. A Scout is Reverent… A Scout is reverent towards God. He is faithful in

his religious duties. He respects the belief of others.

(Now may I call Scout Leader. Jay-R Armero for the Boy Scout
Promises and Law)

Scout Leader. JayR: “You have heard the words of the Scout Oath and the
twelve points of the Scout Law. Do you accept these three duties and the
twelve points of this law as Scouts?”

Participants: “Yes, we are!”

Scout Leader: “Do you promise to do your best to live and pledge yourself
to learn and follow the Scout Oath & Law?”

Participants: “Yes, we are!”

Scout Leader: “Very well. We began in almost total darkness. Now in the
light of these candles, we can see one another well and have renewed
ourselves in the Spirit of the Scout Oath & Scout Law. Now, I shall Sct. Reyes
to lead the presentation of the Scout Badge.

Sct. Reyes: My fellow Scouts, before you is the Scout Badge. The Scout
Badge is composed of the trefoil and the scroll with an overhand knot
attached to it. Each point of the three-pointed trefoil, which is the main part
of the Scout Badge, represents the three points of the Scout Oath, namely –
duty to God and Country, Duty to Others and Duty to Self.

The single band joining the three points of the trefoil symbolizes Unity and
Universal Brotherhood. The design and color inside the trefoil which is
derived from our flag have the same symbolism and meaning. The stars
further symbolize the ideals of faith, truth and knowledge, the foundation of
Scout Citizenship.

The Scroll with the Scout Motto turned up at its end is a symbolic reminder of
the eight points of the Scout Law, “A Scout is Cheerful.” The rope attached
below the scroll serves as a reminder to the Scout to do a good turn to
someone every day, the slogan being “Once a Scout Always a Scout.”

As your personal commitment, do promise to depend and uphold the highest

traditions and noble ideals of the Scout Badge as member of the World
Organization of the Scout Movement and the Boy Scouts of the Philippines?

Participants: “Sir, Yes, sir!”

Sct. Reyes: Very well, with that, I’m with you in this endeavor. As
previously mentioned in the part of the Scout Badge is the Scout Motto,
which is “Laging Handa” or “Be Prepared”. The motto reminds a Scout of the
meaning and purpose of his membership and the training he is getting in
Scouting.

A Scout is being prepared and trained for responsible citizenship and servant
leadership. As he requires the necessary knowledge and skills in Scouting,
his mind is conditioned and he is able to offer the same knowledge and skills
not only for himself but in the service of others. Scouting therefore, is a
preparation and readiness to serve others, hence our Scout Motto “Laging
Handa.” Do you accept this motto as your own and promise to live with it in
your daily lives?

Participants: “Sir, Yes”

Sct. Reyes: I am glad and happy to hear your commitment to our Scout
Motto. Now, I shall now call scout Abaigar for the presentation of the Scout
Slogan.

scout Abaigar: As previously mentioned in the part of the Scout Badge is

the Scout Slogan, the rope attached below the scroll serves as a reminder to
the Scout to do a good turn to someone every day, the slogan being “ Once a
Scout Always a Scout.”

The Scout Slogan serves as a daily reminder and challenge to the Scout to
look for opportunities to render a good turn to somebody, be at home, in
school, in the community or elsewhere. This positive reminder to render
service to others complements the Scout Motto of “Laging Handa.” Do you
promise to live up with this slogan – and do your best to commit a good turn
daily?

Participants: “Yes, we are!”

scout Abaigar: Very well then, I am one with you, this slogan – do a turn
daily, may we always be. Now, I shall now call Sct. Villanueva for the
commencement of the Scout Salute and the Scout Sign.

Sct. Villanueva: My fellow Scouts, before us is the Philippine Flag and the
BSP Flag, and as sign of respect, let us execute the Scout Sign.

The Scout Sign is made with the right-hand palm forward with forefinger,
middle and ring pointed upward, the thumb folded over the little finger. The
forearm forms a right angle with the upper arm which is horizontally in line
with the shoulder.

The three fingers pointing upward indicate the three components of the
Scout trefoil. They also signify that a Scout reaches upward to bigger and
nobler Ideals. The thumb and little finger joined together represent the unity
of the Scouting Movement and symbolize the bond of brotherhood of all
Scouts all over the world.

The Scout Sign is used by Scouts when he makes a solemn pledge, while
reciting the Scout Oath and Law, as well as the Panunumpa sa Watawat. It is
also used as a greeting or recognition sign among Scouts and Scouts all over
the World. Ready front!

Fellow Scouts, Scout Salute! The Scout salute is made with the right hand in
the Scout sign. The hand is brought up smartly (taking the shortest distance)
with the forefinger touching the edge of the right eyebrow. If wearing a
brimmed cap or hat, the forefinger must touch the brim slightly to side of the
right eye. When in uniform, the salute is rendered as a sign of respect to the
flag and the National Anthem. It is also used between Scouts and Scouters as
a sign of courtesy and respect.

I shall now call Sct. Dela Cruz to lead the presentation of the Scout
Neckerchief and the Wooden Carabao Slide before our acceptance and
donning ceremony.

Sct. Dela Cruz r: My fellow Scouts, before you are the Scout Neckerchief
and the Carabao Slide, allow me to present to you its symbolism before the
donning ceremony.
Our Neckerchief represents as the identity and basic uniform of a Scout…
The Universality of the Scout Movement Serves as many practical purposes
such as Bandage and tourniquet, Signal Flags during emergencies, in
absence of ropes, may also be joined together to be used as one and
protects the head from the heat of the sun.

Sct. Dela Cruz: The Wooden Carabao Head as Slide… The symbol of hard
work, humility, perseverance and strength… An animal of burden which is so
valuable, an asset to the Filipino farmer. It Exemplifies kindness, friendliness,
hospitality, patience and persistence which are held highly by every Filipino
and Our national animal – that possesses “good character”, which also
render selfless service to all. You may now prepare yourselves and accept
your charge as we request your parents and guardians to lead the
Neckerchief Donning Ceremony.

VI. THE DONNING OF THE NECKERCHIEF

EMCEE: May I request all parents, guardians/Outfit Advisors/Patrol Leaders

to don the neckerchiefs of their sons and daughters as symbol of acceptance
in the Scout Movement. (If parents are not around, teachers/Outfit
Advisors/Patrol Leaders are requested to do the honor.)

EMCEE: “And now for the official acceptance, let us all welcome our
Institutional Head/Principal… Sct. Golbert Inocencio.
The Institutional Head/Principal: “By the authority vested in me by the
Boy Scouts of the Philippines, Pasig Council, and as the Institutional Head of
the EHS-Laging Handa Senior Scouts, I now officially declare you as full
fledge member of Scout Outfit 583 of Eusebio High School. You may now
accept your Membership IDs from your Scout Officials in the presence of your
loved ones the symbol of your membership. Welcome to the Troop! Best
Scouting Wishes and Thank You very much!

(Play the song “On My Honor”) for BSP

VII. THE PRESENTATION OF THE INSTITUTIONAL CHARTER

EMCEE: As a testament to the commitment of Eusebio High School scouting

movement, we will now have the presentation of the Institutional Charter by
our Outfit Advisor Sctr. Jayr Armero.

Sctr. Jayr Armero: Before I formally present this Charter, allow me to

express my sincerest thanks to your Outfit Leaders, your Institutional Head
and Representative, Outfit Unit Committee Chairman and Members and most
especially to our valued parents and guardians for entrusting these scouts
and gave them the opportunity to join this noble movement. Once, again
please accept my deepest gratitude and commendation for a job well done,
making Scouting possible and prepare our youth for responsible citizenship
and servant leadership.

Congratulations to everyone and Best Scouting Wishes!

VIII. OUTFIT INSTALLATION CEREMONY

Sctr. Jayr Armero As mandated in our Institutional Charter, we shall now

have our Outfit Installation Ceremony, Crew Leaders, kindly organize your
members surrounding our Outfit Flag. Put your left hand at the shoulders of
the Scout in front of you and execute a Scout Sign and repeat after me.

I, (state your name) / of outfit No. 583 / of Eusebio High School, / having been
admitted / as bona fide member / of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines, / Pasig
Council. / And do hereby solemnly swear, / to uphold the highest ideals of the
Scout Oath and Law; / and obey the Constitution and By Laws/ of the Boy
Scouts of the Philippines / as stipulated in our Institutional Charter.
I promise / to render selfless service to my home, / school, / church, /
neighborhood, / community/ and country / and be at its disposal anytime. /
“On my honor, / I will do my best / to do my duty to God/ and my country, /
the Republic of the Philippines, / and to obey the Scout Law;/ to help other
people at all times; / to keep myself/ physically strong / mentally awake / and
morally straight.”/ So help me God.

Fellow Scouts, Congratulations! And Best Scouting Wishes!

Sctr.JayR armero: You may now extend your SCOUTS’ LEFT HANDSHAKE
to your fellow Scouts as sign of brotherhood and acceptance. Scouts all over
the world use the Scout Handshake. Scouts everywhere greet each other
with a warm left handshake. Using it makes one feel that he belongs to the
world brotherhood of Scouting and that he is one among the millions of
 Scouts in various parts of the world dedicated to the same ideal of service.

IX. INTRODUCTION OF THE GUEST SPEAKER

EMCEE: For a message of inspiration and guidance, we are honored to

welcome our esteemed guest speaker our Council Executive. Ladies and
gentlemen, newly invested Boy Scouts, I deeply honored to introduce our
Council Excutive. Jovendo Parra

X. CLOSING MESSAGE
EMCEE: Thank you, Sctr. Jovendo Parra for your inspiring words and for
sharing your wisdom with our newly invested Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts.
Your message will undoubtedly guide them as they embark on this new
chapter of leadership and service.

And now, to bring this special ceremony to a close, we are honored to

welcome Scout Leader. Elen Peralta, to share final message of
inspiration for our newly invested Boy Scouts.

XII. EXIT OF COLORS

EMCEE: Thank you so much Sctr. Elen Peralta As we conclude this
ceremony, let us once again honor our colors. Please rise for the exit of
colors.

XIII. CLOSING
EMCEE: Congratulations to our new Scouts. May your journey in scouting
be filled with adventure, service, and personal growth. Thank you to all
who have made this ceremony possible. May we all continue to embrace
the ideals of scouting and strive to make a difference in our community.
Good morning!