2. Complete a Boy Scout application and health history signed by your parent or guardian.
3. Find a Scout troop near your home. (If you live in or near Cushing and are looking at this site, you already have.)
4. Repeat the Pledge of Allegiance.
5. Demonstrate the Scout sign, salute, and handshake.
*THE SCOUT SIGN
The Scout sign identifies you as a Scout anywhere in the world. Use it whenever you give the Scout Oath or Scout Law.
The three upraised fingers stand for the three parts of the Scout Oath. The thumb and little finger together stand for the bond between all Scouts.
*THE SCOUT SALUTE
The Scout salute signifies respect and courtesy. You use it to salute the flag of the United States of America. During some ceremonies, you may also salute your Webelos leaders or Boy Scout leaders.
To give the Scout salute, place the fingers of your right hand in position as for the Scout sign. Bring the hand smartly up to your head, palm sideways, until your forefinger touches the edge of your cap above the right eye or, if you are capless, your forehead above the right eye. When the salute is completed, snap your hand down quickly to your side.
*THE SCOUT HANDCLASP
The Scout handclasp is a token of friendship. That's why you use your left hand-the one nearest your heart.
To give the Scout handclasp, use your left hand instead of the right. Do not interlock your fingers.
6. Demonstrate tying the square knot (a joining knot).
7. Understand and agree to live by the Scout Oath or Promise, Law, motto, and slogan, and the Outdoor Code.
*SCOUT OATH OR PROMISE
On my honor I will do my best
To do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law;
To help other people at all times;
To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.
*THE SCOUT LAW
A Scout is Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, and Reverent
*THE SCOUT MOTTO: �Be Prepared�
*THE SCOUT SLOGAN: �Do a Good Turn Daily�
*THE OUTDOOR CODE
As an American, I will do my best to:
Be clean in my outdoor manners
Be careful with fire
Be considerate in the outdoors, and
Be conservation minded.
8. Describe the Scout badge.
When we speak of the Scout badge, we mean the badge of the First Class Boy Scout.
*The three-point design of the top half of the badge is like the north point of the old sailor's compass.
*The main part of the badge shows that a Scout is able to point the right way in life as truly as the compass points it in the field.
*The three points, like the three fingers in the Scout sign, stand for the three parts of the Scout Oath to which a boy pledges himself as a Boy Scout.
*The stars symbolize the ideals of truth and knowledge of the Scouting movement. They guide you by night and suggest a Scout's outdoor life.
*The eagle with the shield is the national emblem of the United States of America. It stands for freedom and readiness to defend that freedom.
*The scroll with the Scout motto is turned up at the ends to suggest the corners of a Scout's mouth raised in a smile as he does his duty.
*The knot attached to the bottom of the scroll is to remind you that, as a Boy Scout, you promise to do a Good Turn for someone every day.
9. Complete the Pamphlet Exercises. With your parent or guardian, complete the exercises in the pamphlet "How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse: A Parent's Guide".
10. Participate in a Scoutmaster conference. Turn in your Boy Scout application and health history form signed by your parent or guardian, and then participate in a Scoutmaster conference.
To receive an application or to meet with the Scoutmaster, please e-mail Kateri.