Participant Binder WE3-53-09 Final
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woOD BADGE for the 21st Century WE3-53-09 Name: Patrol: Los Padres Council, BSA W O O D B A D G E F O R T H E 2 1 S T C E N T U R Y Page 2—Los Padres Council, Area IV, Western Region, BSA W O O D B A D G E F O R T H E 2 1 S T C E N T U R Y GENERAL INFORMATION INFORMATION GENERAL Los Padres Council, Area IV, Western Region, BSA Page 3 W O O D B A D G E F O R T H E 2 1 S T C E N T U R Y Page 4—Los Padres Council, Area IV, Western Region, BSA W O O D B A D G E F O R T H E 2 1 S T C E N T U R Y Patrol Roster Name Address City Zip Phone (home) (office) email Name Address City Zip Phone (home) (office) email Name Address City Zip Phone (home) (office) email Name Address City Zip Phone (home) (office) email Name Address City Zip Phone (home) (office) email Name Address City Zip Phone (home) (office) email Los Padres Council, Area IV, Western Region, BSA Page 5 W O O D B A D G E F O R T H E 2 1 S T C E N T U R Y Glossary of Terms APL —Assistant Patrol Leader—Youth second leader of a patrol. Appointed by the PL to help him and take his place in his absence. A member of the PLC which runs the troop. ASM —Assistant Scoutmaster—A registered volunteer Scouter, 18 years or older, appointed by the Chartered organization to help the Scoutmaster in various ways. ASPL —Assistant Senior Patrol Leader—Appointed by the SPL with SM’s advice and consent, helps run the troop with the SPL and PLC, and takes the place of the SPL in his absence. BP —Baden-Powel, Robert Stephenson Smyth—Founder of the worldwide Scouting movement. Born in London, February 22, 1857. Created a Baron in 1929. He is referred to as Lord Baden- Powell of Gilwell, Chief Scout of the World. Died January 8, 1941. BS —Boy Scouting—A youth program for boys, ages 11 to 17, specializing in outdoor leadership. CA —Assistant Cubmaster—A registered volunteer Scouter, 18 years or older, appointed by the Chartered organization to help the Cubmaster Camporee —Derived from two words: camp and jamboree . A district or council troop activity to demonstrate techniques of living in camp. Involves a one or two-night camping experience. May involve Scoutcraft competitions and visits by Webelos Dens. CC (1) —Committee Chair, Troop—A registered volunteer Scouter, 21 years or older, appointed by the Chartered organization. The adult leader of the troop committee, may also be a member of the chartered organization. Provides the motivation and direction to the committee to get the Troop Program implemented, as decided by the PLC. CC (2) —Committee Chair, Pack—A registered volunteer Scouter, 21 years or older, appointed by the Chartered organization. The adult leader of the pack committee, may also be a member of the chartered organization. Provides the motivation and direction to the committee to get the Pack Program implemented, as decided by the Cubmaster and Den Leaders. CM —Cubmaster—A registered volunteer Scouter, 21 years or older, appointed by the Chartered organization. CO —Chartered organization—A religious, civic, fraternal, educational, or other community-based organization that has applied for and received a charter to operate a BSA Scouting unit. Commissioner —A volunteer Scouter who works with packs, troops, teams, and venturing crews to help the units succeed. In addition to council commissioner, there are district, assistant dis- trict, roundtable, huddle, program, and unit commissioners. Cracker Barrel —A gathering of Scouts and/or Scouters for friendship and fellowship with light snacks and refreshment. CS —Cub Scouting—A youth program for boys, ages 6 to 10, specializing in activities and learn- ing. Page 6—Los Padres Council, Area IV, Western Region, BSA W O O D B A D G E F O R T H E 2 1 S T C E N T U R Y DA —Assistant Den Leader—A registered volunteer Scouter, 18 years or older, appointed by the Chartered organization to help the Den Leader DC (1) —Den Chief—A Boy Scout, Varsity Scout, or Venturer who helps direct the activities of a den. Appointed by the SPL with SM/Adviser advice and consent. A Webelos Den Chief provides the same functions for a Webelos Den. DC (2) —District Chair—The volunteer chairperson of the district committee. DC (3) —District Committee—A group of volunteer adults responsible for carrying out the council program within their district. DE —District Executive—A professional Scouter who works under the direction of the Scout Ex- ecutive and is responsible for the achievements of the district. Denner —A Cub Scout or Webelos Scout elected by his peers to help the den chief and den leader. DL —Den Leader—A registered volunteer Scouter, 21 years or older, appointed by the pack com- mittee to plan and direct the den’s activities. Fast Start —A preliminary training session, available on VHS, DVD and online explaining troop organization, troop meetings, and the outdoor program. Gilwell Park —The training center of the British Scout Association and the original home site of Wood Badge Training. Located in Epping Forest, England. IOLS —Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills—A three-day training event designed to teach WL, ASM, SM, and Venturing Adviser how to support and train boys in the skills needed to attain 1st Class. MC —Committee Member—Adult volunteer who serves on the committee which carries out the unit program. Members are involved in operation of the unit in areas such as finance, advance- ment, transportation, fundraising, and other duties as determined by the CC and SM or CM and CC. Committees can be unit (pack, troop, team,crew), district, or council. OA —Order of the Arrow—An adjunct program of the BSA which honors those who are suppor- tive and experienced in camping and live the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives. It is dedi- cated to service and leadership in the unit and community. Arranged by District (Chapter/Clan/ Village) and Council (Lodge). Lodges may take a Native American name usually of the Nation of another totem near them. Ordeal —This is the first level of OA membership. Scouts, of at least 1st Class rank, who have 15 days and nights of camping (1 week summer camp required) and have the approval of the their SM, are eligible for election by their peers and pass through an Ordeal meant to encourage self-reflection and an awaking of other person’s needs. Membership is not given based on what they have done, but what they are expected to do. PL —Patrol Leader—Youth leader of a patrol consisting of between 5-8 boys. As a member of the PLC he helps make the decisions that run the troop. He appoints his APL. Los Padres Council, Area IV, Western Region, BSA Page 7 W O O D B A D G E F O R T H E 2 1 S T C E N T U R Y PLC —Patrol Leader Council—The youth leaders of a troop. The PLC consist of the SPL, ASPL, PL, and APL. They should be trained by the SM, through troop youth leader training (TLT), to do the planning and running of the troop. SM —Scoutmaster—A registered volunteer Scouter, 21 years or older, appointed by the char- tered organization to lead the troop. Provides direction and training to the Scouts so they can run a troop more effectively. Works with troop committee and the chartered organization repre- sentative provide program opportunities for the youth in the troop. SPST —Scoutmaster Position-specific Training—A one-day basic training for SM’s and ASM’s focusing on the organizational and administration aspects of a troop, usually taken before IOLS. SPL —Senior Patrol Leader—Youth leader of the troop. He is elected by the members of his troop and is the head of the PLC. He appoints the ASPL. TC —Troop Committee—A group of adult volunteers Scouters lead by the CC in supporting and implementing the troop program. TDL —Tiger Den Leader—A registered volunteer Scouter, 21 years or older, appointed by the pack committee to plan and direct the den’s activities. TG —Troop Guide—A youth leader who works with the new Scout patrol in the troop; appointed by the SM in consultation with the SA responsible for the new Scout patrol. This Is Scouting—Replaces New Leader Essentials as the introduction to Scouting for new leaders. Available online at a www.scouting.org VS —Varsity Scouting—A youth program for boys, ages 13 to 17, specializing in sports and physical fitness. Venture Patrol —A patrol in a troop composed of boys aged 13 to 17 who wish to plan and exe- cute activities which offer more High Adventure opportunities than the standard troop program. Not related to Venturing. Venturing —A youth program for boys and girls, ages 14 to 20, specializing in group activities and personal growth. WA —Assistant Webelos Den Leader—A registered volunteer Scouter, 18 years or older, ap- pointed by the Chartered organization to help the Webelos Den Leader. WDL —Webelos Den Leader—A registered volunteer Scouter, 21 years or older, appointed by the pack committee to plan and direct the den’s activities.