OPENING FIRE SCRIPT

WILL - Well met friends. We have gathered you here to begin our annual tradition of honorable competition known as Color Days. In these trials ahead, the weightiest thought on your mind should be the power we hold when work in concert with each other. JORDAN - These games of Color Days are built upon our 7 virtues; and when lived truly, they can ensure your success. KOPIN - The first virtue is Patiencevictory is never assured, but the brightest paths we walk are often the longest and the valiant can go any distance. Good men are tolerant of differences in the team. LUCAS - The second virtue is Determinationhave a will not merely to win, but to step past failure. Often it is not the strongest or most skilled army to win the field of battleit is the one that LASTS through all opposition. MARCUS - The third virtue is Sportsmanshipall that you win is measured against the way that you achieved it. When you stand before the great recorder at paths end ALL of your deeds are written, not just the glories. WILL - The fourth virtue is Tolerancewalls of misunderstanding can only be scaled with respect. All grievances are small when faced with the goal of a team. LUCAS - The fifth virtue is Enthusiasmyour passion to compete will light the flames of others. MARCUS - The sixth virtue is Spiritthe will of a team must be matched by the heart of a team. When the light of your spirit is bright, it can shine only upon victory. JORDAN - The Seventh virtue is Unitycoming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success. A team of few acting together as one will always defeat the formless mass of many. KOPIN - You must strive for these seven virtues during Color Days, for there is no triumph until it is won with honor. WILL - More than just the seven can help you in your quest for victory, though. Others can serve you along your path. LUCAS - First, there is Friendshipthe bonds we make together make the team all the stronger. Be a friend to others, it is the only way to find friends for yourself.

JORDAN - Second is loyaltythe memories you make, and the bonds you build should grow a home in your hearts. Never forget what you have done herelet the song of today sound all your days to come. MARCUS - Third is a sense of humorthe lightness of humor and the laughter of friends reach across the longest of breaches. KOPIN - We ask you all, to strive to the greatest of your bounds to live these virtues for the entirety of the Color Days. Patience, Determination, Sportsmanship, Tolerance, Enthusiasm, Spirit, and Unity, along with Friendship, Loyalty, and a Sense of Humorthese will guide you to glory in these days. WILL - The field is always left with a victor, but it will be the team that lives these virtues who truly wins Color Days. KOPIN - Now, the venerable heads of our land will place a horn round the necks of those deemed by destiny to be the captains and advisors of the next 3 days. If fortune smiles on you with this gift, then step forward, and claim your place before the knights of our order. Will and Jordan place whistles WILL - You have been given a great honor, one that also carries the weight of great responsibility. All here congratulate you. You were chosen for your positions because of your abilities to lead, inspire, and influence the best natures of those around you. Know that you have now become the leaders of many, and that they will follow wherever your call leads. JORDAN- Search yourselves to finds the true goals of this competitionwhat can really be won at the end of these Days. We charge you to lead with honor, lead with valor, and the virtues will find way to those that follow. LUCAS- We will now announce the blue and orange teams. Will shall read the rolls of the blue team, and Jordan shall read the rolls of the orange team. Blue to the left, Orange to the right. LISTEN CAREFULLY MARCUS - In order that you may have time to consider carefully the meaning of the next few days, we ask that you now take a vow of silence. The vow will last whilst you go back to your cabins, during wake up, and through breakfast. The silence shall not be broken until we have broken our fast. WILL - Repeat the OathI WILL BE SILENT Captains, as your first act as leaders, please take these torches from your advisors and lead your teams back to camp. Campers, please follow your captains and advisors and remember your pledge of silence. Captains and advisors, you will meet with the Kings Court on the big house porch in 15 minutes.

The Grove
Color Days 2009
CDC:

Teamwork:
This is a competition between teams, and as such these two days must be an exercise in teamwork. Come together as a team and as a camp, get to know each other, and work together towards your common goals.

Team Line-Up and Inspection:

All members of your team must be in line, clean, and properly dressed within 2 minutes of the line-up announcement; hands, heads and clothing will be inspected by CDC.

Song and Cheer:

Each team is to prepare a team song and set of 3 cheers for Thursday nights contest. They will be judged by three criteria: 1. Presentation and Conduct 2. Originality 3. Content Both teams will also sing the Grove Song for points as well. NOTE: Singing and cheering is not permitted during meals

Cabin Inspection:
Cabin inspection will be done by team. Each team member must do his own assigned job. One inspector from each team may enter the cabin to check the job. No others may enter the cabin during inspection.

Team Plaque:
Each team will receive a wooden shield to decorate according to an agreed upon design between Captains, Advisors, and the three elected Painters. Work will only be allowed when authorized by the CDC as scheduled. One member of the painting crew will present a speech for the presentation describing the aim and meaning of their shield. Judging will be regarding 5 criteria: 1. Planning how well have you planned and executed your idea? 2. Appearance/Design How visually impressive is the general design. 3. Skill/Layout How complex and detailed is the art? 4. Presentation/Speech How well does the speech enhance the presentation? 5. Originality Is the artwork unique in vision and design?

Sportsmanship:
Each member and captain is expected to show good sportsmanship, fairness, respect, and support for his teammates. Points can and will be deducted for poor sportsmanship.

Captains:
Captains were chosen for their maturity, leadership, and example, so this should be reflected in both enthusiasm and spirit. Enjoy these days. Be positive role models for your camp. Encourage participation of all team members. Captains are to present the CDC with entry lists for individual events.

Packing and Pickup:

Since color days runs through the last full day of camp, both packing and trash pickup are for points. Efforts in both will be judged and tallied towards team point totals.