The Eagle Court of Honor Book (Paperback)

by Mark A. Ray (Author) "Ask an adult Eagle Scout what he remembers most about Scouting, and he'll likely tell you about campouts in the rain, perhaps a trip to..." (more)
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Product Description
The Eagle Court of Honor Book is the complete guide to Scouting's greatest moment. It covers every aspect of staging an Eagle Scout court of honor: from physical arrangements to promotion to the ceremony itself. Included are three complete ceremonies, nine planning checklists, 15 pages of charges, poems, and quotations, inexpensive props you can make, and support job descriptions. A must for any Boy Scout leader's library.

About the Author
Over the past 25 years, Mark Ray has participated in Scouting at almost every level: as a Cub Scout, a Boy Scout, a district executive, a Scout parent, and now as a Scoutmaster. An Eagle Scout himself, Mark has served on two Wood Badge staffs and three National Jamboree staffs--and has survived a trek at Philmont Scout Ranch. Mark works as a freelance writer in Louisville, Kentucky,

Product Details

• Paperback: 182 pages
• Publisher: Ray Pub; 2nd edition (May 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0965120716
• ISBN-13: 978-0965120715
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #246,775 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Resource, December 4, 2002

By	Ida H. Lively (Port Matilda, PA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is a great resource for those who are new to planning Eagle Court of Honors, or for those who want to add something a little different than the rote items they normally do.

I purchased copies for myself, our scoutmaster, and our advancement chairperson. When the scoutmaster of a neighboring troop needed help with her son's eagle ceremony, I gladly gave her my copy, knowing it was a wonderfull resource. (I then purchased another copy for myself!)

I believe THAT speaks for the quality and usefullness of this book.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Help Your Eagle Soar, June 10, 2002

By	Isabel Frey (Merrick, NY United States) - See all my reviews

Lots of great ideas. With several recent Eagle Courts of Honor in our troop, this book helped my son design a ceremony that was unique and meaningful. The opening ceremony (an explanation of scouting by John Wayne) and the Eagle presentation ceremony both came from the book. A wonderful quotation from Theodore Roosevelt, which he found in the "quotes" chapter, was used on the opening page of the program. I found the "things to do" checklist especially helpful. "The Eagle Court of Honor Book" is an invaluable tool for any scout troop, with lots of practical ideas that can be incorporated into a variety of ceremonies, from the most simple to the most grand. I highly recommend it.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A survival guide for Eagles and their parents, August 23, 2004

By	J. Shepherd "Corsair" (New Hamster) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

An Eagle Court of Honor has many parallels to a wedding, with the exception that the BSA does not allow the option of elopement. My own son would have preferred to have done it through the mail ! Actually, the ceremony is a reaffirmation of Scouting and the very basic values it represents. Ray's book does a real service of sorting out fact from fiction, and provides ideas for a range of ceremonies that range from basic to elaborate. Some of the material is original, some is available on the web. For something like $ 10.00, you can save a ton of time and frustration. If I had another son, I would rather do without the internet and have a copy of this book !