The Eagle Court of Honor.

The primary purpose is to honor the new Eagle Scout. But the ceremony should serve other purposes besides presenting the scout with his Eagle badge. It should also present him with a challenge: to use what he has learned to better his troop and community.

Others, specifically his parents and Scout leaders, who have helped him climb the trail to Eagle should be recognized for their support.

Another purpose of the court of honor is to set an example for other Scouts in the troop, as well as Cub or Webelos Scouts to travel the Trail to Eagle.

Finally, the ceremony should inform and inspire family members, friends, Scout parents and others in the audience about the Scouting program and charge them up to get involved.

Creating a memorable Eagle Court of Honor will inspire future Eagles and encourage your guests to return for the next court of honor your troop has.

How do you plan an Eagle Court of Honor?

Start with
The Eagle Court of Honor Book
http://www.eagle
book.com

other websites

http://macscouter.
com/Eagle/
EagleBook.asp

http://www.eagle
scout.org/finale
/coh/coh.html

http://www.eagle
scout.org/finale/
coh/planprep.
html

and talk to your Scoutmaster for others.