The Gilwell Gazette Wood Badge Course W3-23-19 100 Year Anniversary of Wood Badge Mt. Diablo Silverado Council

Vol. MMXIX No. 1 Special Edition Priceless Wood Badge . . . What’s That? WOOD BADGE is the planning, problem solving, ultimate in leadership inclusiveness, valuing training focused to teach diversity, servant leadership, leadership skills to adults conflict management, involved in ALL levels of leading change, and more. (Cub Scouts, Through this living / working Scouts BSA, , and experience, you will have the district, council, and opportunity to learn and professional positions). practice these skills with The First Scoutmasters' Course at , September, 1919 other Scouters in a 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 in short pants and training. When the original the course of the 18 months knee socks, sleeves rolled up, beads ran out, new ones WOOD BADGE consists of following the practical skills assembled by patrols for the were whittled to maintain the two parts: training you work at your first Scoutmasters’ Training tradition established by own pace to accomplish your Camp held at Baden-Powell. Because of The first part is a two- goals. When you complete Gilwell. The generals name Sir these beads, the course weekend training experience “your Ticket” you will join the Robert Baden-Powell, the came to be known as Wood where you are taught ranks of many scouters founder of the World Scouting Badge. It continues to this leadership in a scouting before you and will be Movement. day in England and around setting; this includes an honored at a Wood Badge When they had finished their the world as the advanced outdoor experience. During graduation and receive your training together, Lord Baden- training course for leaders in this time, you will be trained Troop One , Powell gave each man a Scouting. in practical leadership skills leather , Wood Badge simple wooden bead from a such as listening, beads of recognition, and a necklace he had found in a communicating, project certificate.

Who May Attend? For More Information • You must be registered as an adult leader in a Pack, Scout Troop, Venturing Crew, or at the District or Council level, or as a Venturing Youth 18-20 years of age. Adrianne Kordelos • Complete the “Basic Training” courses for your Scouting position. Wood Badge Course Director http://www.scouting.org/filestore/training/pdf/What_makes_a_trained_leader.pdf • Submit parts A, B, and C of the Annual Health and Medical Record (dated (650) 224-2143 no earlier than one year before the first day of course) and a copy of your [email protected] Health Insurance Card. http://www.scouting.org/filestore/healthsafety/pdf/680-001_abc.pdf

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You Should Attend Registration Form FAQs Wood Badge If . . . 2 Special Edition Q: I'm new to Scouting. Should I Fee $300 (includes - all meals, wait a year before I take Wood If you believe that every Scout Badge? deserves a trained leader… course materials, camping fee, course A: We recommend you take the neckerchief & t-shirt) course earlier in your scouting If your favorite color is khaki or *Fees are fully refundable until

career. The training has been olive drab... August 25, 2019. Register and pay tailored to those who are relatively new to scouting as If you gave your spouse/partner by LEAD and get $25 discount! well as those with more for One Lucky Scouter will get a experience. So, take it as soon Christmas a mummy bag rated as you're eligible. for -15 degrees... free course by paying and registering at LEAD!! Q: I may need to miss a day due to If you plan to serve foil meals at scheduling conflicts. Is that a your next dinner party... Click to Register Online problem? A: You must attend the entire If your child hides his/her copy I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT ATTENDANCE course. You cannot leave early of Boy's Life from you (get your AT ALL SESSIONS IS MANDATORY. during the course. Every minute own)... of the course is essential to the Name:______

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of old ashes ... Q: Do I need special Outdoor City: ______State: ___ Zip: ______

Skills? If you disconnect the automatic A: Since overnight tent camping dishwasher in favor of the "3 pot E-mail:______

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skills will be helpful. The staff If you raise your hand to the and experienced participants Scout Sign at a heated Cell Phone: ______will help those new to the business meeting... outdoors to have a safe and Council (if other than MDSC):______enjoyable experience. District:______Unit #: ______

2019 SCHEDULE Circle: Cub Scout / Boy Scout / Venture / Sea Scouts LOCATION: Both weekends @ CAMP HERMS, El Cerrito Primary Scouting Position: ______7:30 AM Friday, Sept. 20, 7:30 AM Saturday, Oct12 thru thru Date of Basic Training: ______5 PM Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019 5 PM Monday, Oct 14, 2019 Years in Scouting: ___ Adult ___Youth

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Applications with paid deposit ($50) or full payment will be accepted Health, dietary, medical special needs: on a first-come first-served basis until the course reaches the capacity of 48. Alternates will be placed on a Wait List. ______

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