GULF STREAM Wood Badge is designed to meet the advanced leadership needs of all COUNCIL Scouters, particularly unit level Scouters, such as Cub leaders, Scoutmasters and assistants, Crew Advisors, Committee Chairs, and members. HISTORY AND OBJECTIVES Additionally, Scouters serving at the Wood Badge training was begun by District and Council levels can achieve Baden Powell in 1919 as a way to insure greater effectiveness through Wood Badge. that the leaders of troops were properly trained. Since then, Wood Badge WOOD BADGE has been held worldwide, providing WHY ATTEND? advanced leadership training to thousands By taking Wood Badge, Scouters will NST16-85-22 of Scout leaders. acquire valuable tools such as listening, communicating, conflict management, MARCH 18 – MARCH 20, 2022 Wood Badge builds upon the best project planning and leading change. APRIL 9 – APRIL 10, 2022

traditions and experiences of the Boy Cub - Boy Scouting Participants will better learn to understand Scouts of America and draws from a wide Scouts USA - Venturing range of courses within and beyond the and appreciate diversity and differences in District and Council Committees bounds of Scouting to present the latest in our society. They will learn skills that will And Professional Staff leadership theory and team development. make them a better . Units with trained leaders can deliver an Wood Badge is the Ultimate Leadership Training for Adults in ALL programs of the The objective of a Wood Badge course is improved program and a more meaningful experience for the youth Scouting serves. . to demonstrate as practically as possible, the aims and methods of Scouting and By attending Wood Badge, participants Every youth deserves a servant leadership during the duration of will internalize the FIVE central themes of Wood Badge trained leader! the course. Wood Badge:

Participants will also enjoy the fellowship LIVING THE VALUES of learning alongside many other Scouters GROWING and have a great deal of fun. CONNECTING GUIDING EMPOWERING WOOD BADGE APPLICATION COURSE INFORMATION fees paid will be in the course. Other fully paid candidates will be placed on a Return this form along with a $50 WEEKEND 1: (TANAH KEETA) waiting list. deposit to the Gulf Stream Council MARCH 18, 2022 – MARCH 20, 2022 Service Center. Please understand that Course begins at 7:30 am on Friday, March the course is open on a first come, first- 18, 2022, and ends no later than 5:00 pm on TESTIMONIALS paid basis with balance paid in full. The Sunday. “I highly recommend taking Wood Badge balance of the fee is due by February 1, and taking it earlier in your Scouting 2022. WEEKEND 2: (OKLAWAHA) career, rather than later. APRIL 9, 2020 – APRIL 10, 2020 CHAS CLIFTON, PORT NECHES, TX ______The camp has been reserved for Friday, April Participant’s Signature “Wood Badge opened my eyes to the vast 8, 2022, so patrols can set up campsites on diversity within Scouting and how Please type or print the following: Friday evening and be in place for Weekend 2 Scouting helps all people.” on Saturday morning. All participants will CARSON HOLMES, GARLAND, TX need to be at Camp Oklawaha for 8 am April Name: ______9, 2022. “Through Wood Badge my unit became Address: ______more youth focused and youth led.” City: ______State: ____ Zip: ______PARTICIPANT FEES JIM GROSSMAN, CHESTERFIELD, MO

Primary Phone: ______Early Bird Special Fee: $250 if paid in “Take your Unit to the next Level!” 2ndary Phone: ______Full by December 1, 2021 (includes $50 Email: ______deposit due with application) GET TO WOOD BADGE!

Fax: ______Regular Fee: $275 (includes $50 deposit Upon successful completion of all course Unit & #: ______District: ______due with application) Balance is due by requirements, each participant receives a certificate and the Wood Badge regalia, Occupation: ______February 1, 2022. scarf, woggle and the two wooden beads T-shirt size: ______# Extra Shirt @ $10: ______Limited need-based scholarships are to be worn around the neck on a leather Primary Scouting Position: ______available. Contact the Course Director for thong. Check #: ______more information: Many Scouters consider Wood Badge to

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The course will consist of not less than 32 positively affected millions of America’s Online registration and payment are and not more than 56 participants and preferred. Register at: GSC website for youths. will be filled on a first come-first-serve your convenience. basis. The first 48 participants with all