- Displays
- Opening Ceremony
- Invocation
- Dinner - Points to Remember
- method of serving isn't important
- keep the cost reasonable
- serve food that's generally accepted by all families
- be sure the food is served hot
- simple table decorations can/should be used
- get everyone served as quickly as possible
- Welcome & Introductions
- Cubmaster or Comm Chairperson should make introductions (appropriate but brief)
- Greeting from Institutional Representative
- Entertainment & Singing
- Review of Year
- Awards
- this is what all the scouts have been waiting for
- the ceremony should be impressive, well-executed, and meaningful
- Recognition of Leaders & Parents
- recognize all scout leaders and parents who have been VERY helpful
- Announcements & Thanks
- Closing Ceremony
- put a perfect end to a perfect evening
Important Things to Remember
- Be sure the pack leaders, cubs, and parents know that the Blue & Gold is Cub Scouting's birthday celebration.
- Begin planning at least 3 months in advance. Some preliminary plans can even be started at the pack's annual planning meeting.
- KISMIF - Involve leaders and parents - share the responsibility; Scouts need to help by making invitations and decorations