Charge to the Eagle Scout!

SCOUT'S-NAME Charge to the Eagle Scout DATE

I, PRESENTOR'S-NAME, have the honor to give SCOUTS-NAME the Eagle Scout Charge on the occasion of your elevation to the highest award in Scouting.

The scouts of all nations constitute one of the most wholesome and significant movements in the world's history. You have been judged by the Boy Scouts of America as being worthy of this honor. All who know you rejoice in your achievement.

SCOUTS-NAME, your position, as you well know, is one of honor and responsibility. You are a marked man. As an Eagle Scout, you have assumed a solemn obligation to do your duty to God, to country, to your fellow scouts, and to mankind in general. This is a great undertaking. As you live up to your obligations you bring honor to yourself and to your brother scouts.

SCOUTS-NAME, America has many good things to give you and your children after you: But these good things depend for the most part on the Quality of her citizens. Our country has had a great past. You can help make the future even greater.

SCOUTS-NAME, I would like for you to rededicate yourself to the principles of scouting by repeating the scout oath and law.

SCOUTS-NAME, I charge you to undertake your citizenship with a solemn dedication. Be a leader, but lead only toward the best. Lift up every task you do and every office you hold to the high level of service to God and to your fellowman. So love and serve that those who know you will be inspired to finer living.

I charge you, SCOUTS-NAME, to be among those who dedicate their skills and ability to the common good.