Opening Ceremony
    Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
    Scout Oath
    Scout Law - - candle lighting




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Troop 583 Court of Honor


CAMPOUTS/EVENTS
Pow Wow Camp Perry - 4-5-6 December 2009.

Winter Camp 2009 Camp Perry - 26 - 31 December 2009

Ten Commandments Hike McAllen, TX - 13 February 2010

Easter Vigil Fire Holy Spirit Parish, McAllen - 3 April 2010.

Assisted Pack 1400 with Crew 583 at Idea Quest Acad. northwest Edinburg, TX - 22 May 2010.

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The following Scouts earned merit badges.


Alfonso M. - - Plumbing - Indian Lore
Thomas C. - - Family Life - Personal Management
Arnold M. - - Family Life - Personal Management
Joseph M. - - Family Life - Emergency Prep.



Scout ADVANCEMENTS
TENDERFOOT RANK CEREMONY
Scout - Alfonso M.

Alfonso has made the second advancement step in Boy Scouting and to our Troop.
He is showing great promise toward advancement in the Troop.
He has achieved further understanding of Scouting including First Aide and other basic concepts.
He is ready to make progress toward the fullness of Scouting.
Will the parents of Alfonso please come forward.
John please present the mother's scout pin to your mother in recognition of her love and assistance in your efforts.





This completes the Troop 583 part of Court of Honor.

Mr Gray convenes the ceremonies



Participant patches for work at the Council Camporee (First Aid competition) are distributed.

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Outdoor Bronze Award Ceremony
Light three green candles
This triad of is a symbol of the three trees on the Venturing's Outdoor Bronze Award.
The candles can be also be said to represent a Venturer's:
        Knowledge of outdoor skills
        Respect for nature and humanity, and
        Spirit of Adventure


Outdoor Bronze Award         (Award Certificate & ribbon)

Danny, Selina, & Nick
We celebrate with you today on the path you have chosen in seeking to earn your Outdoor Bronze Award.
It is with respect and great appreciation that I may now award to you the Venturing Outdoor Bronze Award.



Your achievement also means that you have now completed the first half of your journey to earning the Venturing Ranger Award.
Please continue on your chosen path with the same dedication and spirit of adventure you have shown to date.

Religious Life Bronze Award Props: Three gold candles
The symbol of Venturing�s Religious Life Bronze Award is the open hands with upturned palms represent the acceptance to scouts of all faiths and symbolize the diversity of religious beliefs as espoused by the Boy Scouts of America�s Declaration of Religious Principle.

The gold candles represent a Venturer�s:
        Knowledge of religious life,
        Reverence,
        Faith and Love�

Other items: Religious Life Bronze Award         (Award Certificate & Ribbon)

Danny & Nick,
It is with respect and great appreciation that I may now award to you the Venturing Religious Life Bronze Award Ribbon.

Arts & Hobbies Bronze Award

White candle the symbol of Venturing�s Arts & Hobbies Bronze Award is the pen and the paintbrush representing the creative energies of the Venturing scout. The white candle represent a Venturer�s interest in many activities such as music and theater. Other items: Arts & Hobbies Life Bronze Award         (Award Certificate & Ribbon)

Danny & Selina
It is my honor that I may now award to you the Venturing Arts & Hobbies Bronze Award Ribbon.

The Buckskin Award
For a leader completing their first year of service.

Mrs. Gamez



The Unit Leader Award of Merit
        (Award Certificate, patch and knot) For meritorious service over a number of years.

Debbie Jackson





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Dinner:

Dinner - prepared by Crew 583 in dutch ovens cooked just south of the Youth Room, with salads provided by families of Troop 583.