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Source: https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities/closing-a-meeting/

Having a closing is an important part of a meeting’s structure. There’s no right way to do a closing ceremony – whatever you do, a closing should help everyone reflect and say goodbye. Closing ceremonies should help everyone in the Cub Pack bond.

Lots of groups choose to do Flag Down to end their meeting. You can find out how to do this below – but it’s not the only option. It’s up to you what you say and what else you do – why not ask the Cubs what they think?

Flag Down
Before Flag Down is a good time to give any important messages or letters out and to remind the group of the plans for the next meeting.

Reflection
Opening and closing ceremonies help you respect and trust others. How do you show respect in the ceremonies? Do they remind you that you all have some things in common (for example, being Cubs) even when you’re all individuals? Do they help you feel like you can trust the others in your Pack?

Opening and closing ceremonies also remind you that you’re a local, national, and international citizen. Do you feel part of something bigger during these ceremonies? Do these ceremonies remind you of your Cub Promise? Do you feel closer to the people around you when you share things such as ceremonies? When else do you take part in ceremonies?

Safety
All activities must be safely managed. Use the safety checklist to help you plan and risk assess your activity. Do a risk assessment and take appropriate steps to reduce risk. Always get approval for the activity and have suitable supervision and an InTouch process.

Resources

Before you begin Flag Down, choose a Sixer to lower the flag, and someone else to share a thought or reflection.

Uniform for all
Flag

Instructions

Flag Down
Everyone stands around the flag in their Sixes and ‘at ease’ with their feet shoulder width apart and their hands behind their back.
The person leading the meeting may want to give any important notices or letters now. They may also remind everyone what they’ll be doing in the next meeting.
The person leading Flag Down calls ‘Pack! Pack alert!’
Everyone stands ‘alert’ with their feet together and their hands by their sides.
The chosen Sixer comes forward and loosens the cord to gently lower the flag.
The Sixer takes a step backwards, then returns to their Six.
The chosen person gives their thought for the day – perhaps they want to reflect on the activities they’ve done, or thank someone.
The person leading Flag Down dismisses everyone, and it’s time to go home.

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• Closing ceremony
• flag down

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• Membership - Ceremonies