EagleCourtOfHonor-fromSM

Congratulations on your son's Eagle! Abarring any paperwork issue, his paperwork should be processed within six weeks.

[This link] will give you an overview of the Eagle Scout Court of Honor.

I definitely want to be a part of his ceremony. But if you want Uncle Buck to be the Master Of Ceremonies and Mr. ___ to deliver the Scoutmaster's Minute, that is absolutely fine with me. (Uncle Buck is a special family member or friend and Mr. ___ would be an adult leader with whom your son has worked moreso than with me.) You won't hurt my feelings. I say this because the Eagle Scout Court of Honor is put on by your family with support from the Troop; this is your son's ceremony.

At the same time, start planning this early - the day after the Eagle Scout Board of Review. Write the script; several examples are available. Copy a previous one, re-invent the wheel, or do a mixture of both.

So on Day One you start writing the script. On Day Two, start finding a location. I can help, but I need to know ASAP. Once the date is locked in, send the invitations out - immmediately, especially to the dignitaries and officials. (We are fortunate in Gilroy; the mayor has nearly always come when invited.) Many of the national ones take a couple months to respond; these are great displays at the Court of Honor. An excellent location is the Scout's house of worship; not all churches are available for such, but many are. Another excellent location is a clubhouse (service club's meeting place).

Keep in touch - this is a huge day for your son and a huge event to plan. Last-minute makes it difficult.

-Alan Viarengo