In these days, but particularly in the winter, there are two words that no one wants to hear: infectious and contagious. Yet, I submit that "infectious" and "contagious" are not always a bad thing. For example, do you know someone that has an infectious smile? What about the person whose enthusiasm is contagious? Tonight we have voted on fellow Scouts for inclusion into the Order of the Arrow, Scouting's honor society. We have placed a vote for those who we think best exemplify living the Scout Oath and Law and carrying our cheerful service. May their example prove contagious within our Troop and help to infect all of us to continue to live a life according to the Scout Oath and Law.
A Scout is Cheerful.