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TheWood Gilwell Badge Course GazetteW3-23-16 Mt. Diablo Silverado Council

Vol. MMXVI No. 1 Special Edition Priceless . . . What’s That? WOOD BADGE is the planning, problem solving, ultimate in leadership inclusiveness, valuing training focused to teach diversity, conflict leadership skills to adults management, leading involved in ALL levels of change, and more. Through (Cub Scouts, Boy this living / working Scouts, , Varsity, experience, you will have the and district, council, and opportunity to learn and professional positions). practice these skills with other Scouters in a The First Scoutmasters' Course at , September, 1919 Baden-Powell is seated center in the front row. Originally developed by Lord supportive environment. Baden-Powell in 1919, the founder of the , You will find these skills to The History of Wood Badge Wood Badge is designed to be a very valuable tool in offer Scouters the your Scouting, business, and In September of 1919, a 61 Zulu chieftain’s deserted hut opportunity to learn personal life. While you are year-old retired general of the when on campaign in South leadership skills in an learning these skills, you will British Army stepped out into Africa in 1888. The outdoor environment; it develop a vision for YOUR the center of a clearing at Scoutmasters’ Training emphasizes leadership, not leadership, and derive, with Gilwell Park near London, Course was a great success outdoor skills. It enables you the help of the staff, goals England. He raised to his lips and continued to be held to develop knowledge and that will enable you to realize the horn of a Greater Kudu, year after year. At the end of understanding of the skills your vision — “your Ticket”. one of the largest of African each course, the wooden you need to be successful in antelopes. He blew a long, beads were used to the development of yourself The second part is where sharp blast. Nineteen men recognize the completion of and youth. you “work your ticket”. Over dressed I n short pants training. When the original the course of the 18 months and knee socks, sleeves rolled beads ran out, new ones WOOD BADGE consists of following the practical skills up, assembled by patrols for were whittled to maintain the two parts: training you work at your the first Scoutmasters’ tradition own pace to accomplish your Training Camp held at established by Baden- The first part is a two- goals. When you complete Gilwell. The generals name Sir Powell. Because of these weekend training experience “your Ticket” you will join the Robert Baden-Powell, the beads, the course came to where you are taught ranks of many scouters founder of the World Scouting be known as Wood Badge. It leadership in a scouting before you and will be Movement. continues to this day in setting; this includes an honored at a Wood Badge When they had finished their England and around the outdoor experience. During graduation and receive your training together, Lord Baden- world as the advanced this time, you will be trained Troop One , Powell gave each man a training course for leaders in in practical leadership skills leather , Wood Badge simple wooden bead from a Scouting. such as listening, beads of recognition, and a necklace he had found in a communicating, project certificate.

Who May Attend?

• You must be registered as an adult leader in a Pack, Boy Scout Troop, Varsity Team, Venturing Crew, or at the District or Council For More Information level, or as a Venturing Youth 18-20 years of age. • Complete the “Basic Training” courses for your Scouting position. Ray Chan http://www.scouting.org/filestore/training/pdf/What_makes_a_trained_leader.pdf Wood Badge Course Director • Submit parts A, B, and C of the Annual Health and Medical Record (dated no earlier than one year before the first day of course) and a copy of your (925) 548-6179 Health Insurance Card. [email protected] http://www.scouting.org/filestore/healthsafety/pdf/680-001_abc.pdf

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You ShouldThe Attend Gilwell Gazette FA Qs Wood Badge If . . . Register Form 2 Special Edition Q: I'm new to Scouting. Should I If your favorite color is olive Fee $250 (includes - all meals, wait a year before I take Wood drab... Badge? course materials, camping fee, course A: We recommend you take the If you gave your wife for neckerchief & t-shirt) course earlier in your scouting Christmas a mummy bag rated *Fees are fully refundable until career. The training has been for -15 degrees... August 21, 2016. tailored to those who are Register Online http://bsa-mdsc.org/ relatively new to scouting as If you plan to serve foil meals at well as those with more training/adult/wood-badge your next dinner party... experience. So, take it as soon I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT ATTENDANCE as you're eligible. If your son hides his copy of AT ALL SESSIONS IS MANDATORY. Boy's Life from you (get your Q: I may need to miss a day due to own)... Name:______scheduling conflicts. Is that a problem? If you cried because your Address: ______A: You must attend the entire spouse threw out your container course. Every minute of the of old ashes ... City: ______State: ___ Zip: ______course is essential to the Wood Badge learning experience. If you disconnect the automatic E-mail:______dishwasher in favor of the "3 pot Q: Do I need special Outdoor method"... Home Phone ______Skills? A: Since overnight tent camping If you raise your hand to the Cell Phone: ______and outdoor cooking is part of Scout Sign at a heated the course, some basic camping business meeting... Council (if other than MDSC):______skills will be helpful. But, outdoor skills are not essential. If you were arrested by airport District:______Unit #: ______The staff and experienced security because you wouldn't participants will help those new give up your pocketknife until he Circle: Cub Scout / Boy Scout/ Varsity / Venture / Sea Scouts to the outdoors to have a safe said "thank you"... and enjoyable experience. Primary Scouting Position: ______

Date of Basic Training: ______2016 SCHEDULE LOCATION: Both weekends @ CAMP HERMS, El Cerrito Years in Scouting: ___ Adult ___Youth

7:30 AM Friday, Sept. 9, 7:30 AM Saturday, Oct 8 Occupation:______

thru thru 5 PM Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016 5 PM Monday, Oct 10, 2016 Health, dietary, medical special needs: ______

Arrangements can be made to spend the night before the start of ______each weekend.

Applications with paid deposit ($50) or full payment will be accepted T-Shirt (circle): Small Medium Large XL XXL XXXL

on a first-come first-served basis until the course reaches the Method of Payment:: capacity of 48. Alternates will be placed on a Wait List. Specify Amount: ______Check/Cash:

Credit Card: Visa MasterCard American Express

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Mail completed application and payment to:

BSA, Mt. Diablo Silverado Council Attn: Wood Badge (W3-23-16) 800 Ellinwood Way Pleasant Hill, CA 94523