The ceremony members enter in this order: Meteu, Spirit of the Arrow, and Voice of the Eagle on once side of the stage, and the 4 winds on the other in the order that they speak (east, west, south, north).

Voice of the Eagle

I am he whose hearts and deeds soar high above the crowd. I am he whose sharp eyes glint with the knowledge that abounds. I am he whose love of flight drives closest to the sun. I am he whose screaming cry is heard by all below. I am he who has reached the height of scoutings prizes ideals. I am he who has come so far and will continue further still. I am the Voice of the Eagle.

Spirit of the Arrow

I am he whose joy is found in easing others' burdens. I am he who sets the pace in leading others in service. I am he who is first to do what others may disdain. I am he whose greatest goal is to aid in other's achievement. I am he who has found the beauty in a life of cheerful service. I am he who wears the sash and has taken on its purpose. I am the Spirit of the Arrow.

Meteu

Knowledge gained and honor earned have brought us together. Mountains tall and rivers wide no longer stand between us. Long ago you followed me on a path of cheerful service. I have always felt your presence behind me on the trail. But, my friend, look ye back on the trail you've left behind, for I am not the only one being followed.

Other men with similar deeds lag not long behind. They are also in need of you. We remember long ago the lessons taught to you. Those same lessons must now be taught to someone who follows you. The bright eyed scoutwith eager mind awaits your knowledge and skill. Someday he will be a man who may do great tings. He may be a Mayor, or President, or maybe even a Scoutmaster. Surely he will be a man, but we know not what he will do. The one thing we can be sure of, he can't do it without you.

The brigt eyed scout with eager mind sits reaching out to you. Help him now as I helped you then and your heart will be ever true.

East Wind

I am the spirit of the East Wind. I represent the common law, your duty to God and country. Trustworthy, loyal and helpful are the qualities which a man must possess who lives by the laws of this land. See that we do not lose this great blessing of a lawful land.

West Wind

As the Spirit of the West wind, I represent the law of equity, your duty to country and others, friendly, courteous and kind are the laws that breathe of conscience. They create the atmosphere that comes from within your heart. The desire for you to always be a friend to those of all ages, young and old alike. Courteous to those who pass along your trail. Cast away the harmful sprit of unfriendliness and selfishness, by practicing in your daily life the law of equity: Friendly, Courteous, Kind.

South Wind

I am the spirit of the South wind. I represent the civil law, your duty to others and self. Obedient, cheerful and thrifty are the characteristics of civility. A life of cheerful obedience is necessary for the development of a true citizen. Obedience is something everyone has to learn... to take orders and carry them out cheerfully. Real thrift means earning, spending wisely, and saving, and to share with those less fortunate.

North Wind

I am the spirit of the North Wind, the most powerful of all. I represent the Divine law: Brave, Clean, and Reverent. To be brave is to be unselfish. To be clean in body and soul is to be pure in heart. Case from your mind and body any evil spirit that tries to weaken of destroy the divine law, live a life of reverence. Be brave and clean.

Spirit of the Arrow

Listen, my brother, to the words of the past:

• The tree that never had to fight
• For sun and sky and air and light,
• That stood out in the open plain
• And always got its share of rain
• Never became a forest king,
• but lived and died a scrubby thing
• The man who never had to toil,
• Who never had to win his share,
• Of sun and sky and air and light,
• Never became a manly man
• But lived and died as he began.
• Good timber does not grow with ease
• The stronger wind, the tougher trees
• The farther sky, the greater length
• The more the storm the more the strength
• By sun and cold, in rain and snows
• In tree or man, good timber grows.

  (Pause for ten seconds)

My brother, there is good timber in you. Your parents stand by you as they always have, weathering the storms with you, and encouraging you onward.

*** Start here the part you repeat for each candidate if their are multiple candidates***

We wish to call the parents of Eagle Scout candidate _____________________ to the stage.

Brother (candidate's name), place this pin on your mother in honor of the achievements she has helped you to aspire to.

Brother (candidate's name), place this tie tack on your father in honor of the wisdom and encouragement he has imparted to you.

Voice of the Eagle

Scout, (candidate's name), long have you steered your life by the light of the Scout Oath. Fory years you have taken those words into your heart and spirit and made them a part of your personality until finally those words became deeds and actions that no longer needed conscious thought. Recite now for use the Scout Oath, which for you have now become a way of life.

(Candidate recites Scout Oath).

I now call on (Eagle Charger's Name) to give the Eagle Charge and prepare you for what lies ahead.

(Eagle Charge is given)

Voice of the Eagle

Mr (Charger's name), with the Welcome and high expectation of all eagles, I pass you this Eagle Ribbon to pass to (candidate's name)'s mother for presentation.

Person giving charge

With great pride and well wishes, I pass you this Eagle Ribbon to pin on your son.

(Pause for fumbling and applause).

Voice of the Eagle

Welcome to your hard earned spot in the sky. Never forget the road that brought you here, nor the people who helped you on the way, for they will never forget you.

***Return to beginning of single candidate part and repeat for each candidate***

Spirit of the Arrow

Congratulations my brothers, a new task lies before you. For he who serves his fellows, is of all his fellows greatest.

Meteu

All eyes are upon you now, and a new journey lies ahead. Always remember the wisdom of the winds.

East Wind

Remember the common law: Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful.

West Wind

Remember the Law of Equity: Friendly, Courteous, Kind.

South Wind

Remember the Civil Law: Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty.

North Wind

Remember the Divine Law: The most powerful of all: Brave, Clean, and Reverent.

**As far as I know, this ceremony was written solely by member of Wakpominee Lodge #48 (except the poem). Until I am told otherwise, I consider this property of our lodge. Feel free to use it, but please do not claim it as your own. Also, leave this note on the bottom of the page when you print it.