What: BSA flag retirement ceremony & conservation project

When: 9 May 09, 0900-1600 hrs

Who: Troop 80 & Cub Scout Pack 89

Timeline:

0900: Troop 80 & Pack (one patrol/den each) meet at the Choson Gift Shop to collect donated old flags & plastic bottles/newspapers for our conservation recycling project.

1000: Troop 80 & Pack (less flag collecting crews) meet at the Camp Coiner ceremony site (ball field or picnic area TBD) to begin ceremony & cook out preparation.

1100: End collections.  Transport flags to Camp Coiner ceremony site.  Transport recyclable items TBD.

1130-1215: Lunch.  Pack 89 hosted “Hot Dog” cook out. 

1215: Troop 80 & Pack 89 rehearsals

1230 - 1315: Flag preparation.

1315:  Light ceremony fire and scout/cub formation. Group photo.

1330 – 1500: Flag Retirement Ceremony

1500 – 1600 or UTC: Leave No Trace & ENDEX

Uniform: Class A (no sash), cap, boots (no tennis shoes/sandals), gloves, water bottle (filled)

Emergency Support: USAG-Y (fire department/MP/hospital) & Eagle Scout/adult medics.  No scout should participate if having smoke induced medical conditions (asthma) or fear of fire.

Supplies: Colors (US, Troop & Pack flags with stands), Song sheets, Plastic containers to hold flags (3), scissors (4), water jugs (6) for burn treatment & fire extinguish, shovel, rake, etc

Flag Collection:  Scouts will collect flags (US only) at the Choson gift shop.  Scouts will fold each donated flags with honors, appropriately placed in a container for transport to the ceremony site.   Uniform is Class A.  A scout hand shake and thanks will be given to each donator.

Lunch:  Pack 89 will host a BBQ cookout for all participants near the ceremony site. 

Bugler: Brings bugle/trumpet & prepared to play TAPS.

Song: Star Spangled Banner or Our Land?  Scouts sing or designate singer?

Conservation Project:  Simultaneously collect plastic bottles and newspapers at the flag collection site.  USAG-Yongsan DPW will pick up all recyclable materials.