The Troop 221 Ceremonial Color Guard participates in numerous community activities. Our boys have been on hand for events ranging from high school football games to business-related ground breakings with the governor of Virginia!

In the fall, our ceremonial team helps kick off the home football games for our nearby high schools. Since troop 221 scouts generally attend either Cave Spring or Hidden Valley High Schools, our flag corps can be seen at the opening of these home games. Boys in the color guard earn one hour of service and, as a bonus, get to stick around and see the game for free.

In the spring, our ceremonial team visits Cub Scout Pack 221 to assist with the Arrow of Light and bridging ceremony. This helps make a big impression for the boys who are about to cross over into our troop.

Our ceremonial team has also served at the Big Lick District Recognition Dinner, Camp Powhatan's Friday evening retreat ceremony, and even with the 2002 groundbreaking of Carilion Health System's new Mountain Pavilion. Governer Mark Warner was on hand for that event, and the boys were able to meet our state's top elected official!

The Troop 221 Ceremonial Team has multiple purposes: it encourages scouts to understand the proper care and display of our American flag; it provides an opportunity to advance by earning service hours; and most importantly, it provides a much-needed service to the community. We also believe these boys are ambassadors of good will, helping to promote the Scouting values of citizenship, service and honorable duty.

We encourage you to talk to Mr. Seidel (advisor) and William A. (Scout Instructor) and volunteer for the team. Future engagements will be announced – sometimes at a moments notice – so be prepared when duty calls!