The Central Themes of Who is Eligible to Participate? To be eligible to participate in Wood WOOD BADGE Badge you must: Be a registered adult member of the of America. View globally, as a family of (Cub , Boy Scout, Varsity, interrelated, values-based programs or Committee). that provide age-appropriate activities for youth. Have completed the basic Leader Specific Training courses for your Leading to Make a Difference Scouting position. “Be Trained” Leaving a Legacy The Greatest Leadership Secret Have completed the outdoor skills training program appropriate to your Tools of the Trade position. Project Planning and Problem Solving ORANGE COUNTY COUNCIL Managing Conflict Be capable of functioning safely in Assessing Team Performance an outdoor camping environment. Leading Change WOOD BADGE Celebrating Team Success “This will help me in my work and family life, not just Scouting.” Models for Success W4-39-15-1 Team Development Model “I loved Wood Badge. “Passion Precedes Performance” Situational Leadership I wish I had taken it sooner.” February 6-8, 2015 February 21-23, 2015 Bringing the Vision to Life Course Director: Tom Miller Listening to Learn Communicating [email protected] Giving and Receiving Feedback Valuing People and Leveraging Diversity W4-39-15-2 “Youth Run is FUN-damental”

Living the Values A S Values, Mission, and Vision D September 11-13, 2015

R V Aims and Methods E A September 26-28, 2015 D N A Course Director: Colt Rhoads C E E L [email protected] D T L L E U AD D Contact: Julie Anderson E L A RS L 714 546-8558 ext. 105 HI R A P TRAINING FO [email protected] Purpose of Wood Badge History of Wood Badge

As a result of attending Wood Badge, In 1911, four years after Scouting began in participants will be able to: Great Britain, Lord Baden Powell began training Scouters through a series of lectures. This View Scouting globally, as a family of led to the first Wood Badge training course for interrelated, values-based programs that Scoutmasters, held eight years later at Gilwell provide age-appropriate activities for youth. Park near London. Recognize the contemporary leadership In 1936, an experimental Wood Badge course concepts utilized in corporate America and was conducted in the United States at the Schiff leading government organizations that are Scout Reservation at Mendham, New Jersey. relevant to our values-based movement. Then, in 1948, the first American Wood Badge Apply the skills they learn from their course was introduced in the United States participation as a member of a successful as advanced training for trainers of Boy Scout working team. leaders. Later, the program was extended . to include Troop committee members, Revitalize their commitment by sharing in commissioners, and Explorer leaders. an overall inspirational experience that Fall, 201 5 (Sept. 11 – 13 , Sept 2 6 8 ) 80865 helps provide Scouting with the leadership Experiments began in the late 1960s with □ it needs to accomplish its mission on an a leadership development Wood Badge ongoing basis. course emphasizing 11 leadership skills or “competencies.” This program was launched in 1972 in support of a major revision of the Boy Goals of Wood Badge Scout phase of the program.

The primary purpose of the Wood In 1978, an evaluation of the Boy Scout Badge experience is to strengthen Leader Wood Badge course revealed a need otal Course Fee is $280.00 before 30 days prior to Course, $300.00 after. otal Course Fee is $280.00 before 30 days prior to Course, $300.00 after. Scouting in our Units, Districts, and for greater emphasis on the practical aspects Deposit $100. Enclosed is my Payment of $______. Checks to: OCC BSA T $100 is nonrefundable 30 days prior to course start date. The remainder of the fee is due before course start date. local Councils. of good Troop operation. The result was the development of a course that would provide a The Wood Badge Ticket represents the blend of skills and practical Troop participant’s commitment to complete a set operation, mixed with a variety of leadership of personal goals relating to that individual’s exercises. ( Feb 6 – 8 , 2 1 3 ) 80867 Scouting position.

In 2001, the new Wood Badge for the 21st

These goals will significantly strengthen the Century was introduced. It was developed for program in which the participant is involved. all Scouters: leaders, Boy Scout, Varsity, Venturing, and Council and District In addition, the Ticket gives participants an leaders. The focus is on leadership skills, not

opportunity to practice and demonstrate a outdoor skills. The first part of the new Wood ood Badge working knowledge of the leadership skills Badge course reflects unit meetings, while the 92705 Ana, CA presented during the course. Participants second part of the course uses a Troop camping 1 East Dyer Road Orange County Council—BSA Attn: W 121 Santa complete their Wood Badge Ticket no later activity as its delivery model. than 18 months after the course. Wood Badge courses are administered

nationally by the Boy Scout Division. Mail to: I meet the qualifications for Wood Badge and would like to reserve a place in history Please check one: □ Spring, 2015 Name ______□ M F Phone H ( ___ ) ______Cell Address ______City ______State _____ Zip ______Preferred (Nick) Name ______E-mail ______Current Scouting Position ______Unit ______District ______Council ______completed for my position ______Birth Date ______Training in Scouting ______Date Basic Years Badge Course No. ______Critter ______Religious Preference ______Previous Wood Referred By ______Dietary Concerns/Allergies ______