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In this guide, I’ll walk you through my tips for how to plan your own Court of Honor the easy way so you’ll have a fun and successful event. 😀 Here’s a handy table of contents if you’d like to skip to the section that’s most relevant to you right now!
- The 6 Key Steps To Planning An Eagle Scout Court of Honor (COH)
Time for step one: 1) Set a Venue, Date, and Time: 2 Months...
- 5 Steps To Running An Incredible Eagle Scout Court of Honor
One of the most important parts of an Eagle Court of Honor...
- The 6 Key Steps To Planning An Eagle Scout Court of Honor (COH)
Learning Objectives. At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to: Explain the four steps of Advancement and the role of the Court of Honor. Discuss tips to enhance attendance and enthusiasm at Courts of Honor.
A Court of Honor is a formal gathering of a family, friends, peers, dignitaries to recognize the work that a Scout has done, be it during the year or even after summer camp.
- Eagle Scout Court of Honor Planning Timeline
- Gather Props and Supplies: 2 Weeks Prior
- Rehearse The Ceremony: Within 1 Week of Your Eagle Coh
- Conclusion
There’s a lot of preparation that goes into making sure an Eagle Court of Honor is a magical experience. In the steps I’ve detailed below, you’ll be learning what needs to be accomplished first, the timeframe it should get done by, plus the other COH planning steps that you can save for later on down the line. Time for step one:
To hold your Eagle Court of Honor, in most cases you’ll be using the same supplies as a regular Court of Honor, plus a few extra items.At least two weeks before your ceremony, I’d recommend meeting with your Scoutmaster to assess what supplies your troop already has, and which ones you’ll need to get. The list below should give you a good idea of p...
A few days before holding your actual Eagle Court of Honor (or even the morning of), a rehearsal should be held so that any kinks can be smoothed out. Since an Eagle Court of Honor is a formal ceremony, all speakers should be well aware of what they’ll need to be saying, when, well before the event takes place. While you don’t need to hold a full-o...
Now that you know all the steps that go into planning an amazing Eagle Court of Honor, it’s time to see how it looks in action! The video (48:41) below provides an awesome example of how a smooth Eagle COH should be run. I’d recommend skipping through it while paying close attention to the beginning and ending: While there are a lot of steps that g...
This booklet is a guide to planning and conducting the event. Please read it over carefully and then draft your own plan. Then put it in writing with a copy to everyone concerned. Good communication is essential to a successful National Court of Honor.
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A Court of Honor is a ceremony held by Scouts to formally recognize and honor those who have achieved specific ranks or earned awards. An Eagle Court of Honor is a special type of Court of Honor ceremony that is held to recognize and celebrate a Scout who has earned the rank of Eagle Scout,…
One of the most important parts of an Eagle Court of Honor ceremony is the planning process, which typically begins at least 2 months before the Eagle Court of Honor is held. Definitely check out my guide on the 6 Keys to Preparing an Eagle Court of Honor if you’re still in the planning stages of your own ceremony!
