Official (to Captain): "I congratulate you, Captain ----, Troop ----, and the members of the Council, on these First Class Scouts, and I trust that the Town of ---- will have every reason to be proud of them and to feel that it can depend upon them as especially good citizens and loyal Americans." _Captain acknowledges this in suitable manner and dismisses First Class Scouts to Troop position._ (_Here the Official may address the audience at discretion._) 4. Conferring Merit Badges The Troop being assembled in any desired formation, the Captain calls forward those who have passed the test and presents them to the presiding Official. (Note--The Merit Badges may be conferred by a member or members of the Council, if desired.) Captain: "Members of the Girl Scout Council of ----, these Scouts have passed the various tests for their Merit Badges, and I recommend them to you for decoration accordingly." Official: "Scouts (_reading the list_), you have fairly won the right to wear these badges we are about to present to you, and we are glad to do so. We take this opportunity of reminding you, however, that all good Scouts understand that they are far from having completely mastered the subjects represented by these badges. The symbols which you wear on your sleeve mean that you have an intelligent interest in the subjects you have chosen, understand the principles of them, and can give reasonable, practical proof of this. Do you realize that the Girl Scout Organization credits you with a good foundation and trusts to you to continue to build upon it intelligently?" Scouts (_together_): "Yes." Official (_pinning on badges and speaking to each girl separately_): "We congratulate you on your perseverance and wish you all success in your work." (_Note--When more than one badge is to be presented to a Scout, they may be attached, for the ceremony, to a piece of ribbon and put on with one motion._) _Captain dismisses Scouts to Troop position._ (_Here the official may address the audience at discretion._) _This ceremony being distinctly less formal and intimate than the regular class awards, Scout songs and cheers are in order._ 5. Golden Eaglet Ceremony The Troop being assembled in any desired formation, the Captain presents the Golden Eaglet to the Official who is to make the award.