Wood Badge for the 21st Century is designed for leaders of ALL phases of Scouting and is presented to all Scout leaders together.  It is the advanced training course for Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Varsity Scout, and Venturing Leaders, as well as District and Council-level leaders.  The focus is on values and leadership skills, not outdoor skills.  The material is designed to enable you to apply what you learn to your own Scouting position.  Among other things, participants will be able to:

• View Scouting as a family of values-based programs and age-oriented youth activities.

• Recognize contemporary leadership concepts that are relevant to our values-based movement.

• Apply skills learned from participation as a member of a successful working team.

• Revitalize commitment by sharing in an experience that helps provide needed Scouting values and leadership.

The 2008 Tri-Council Scout Leader Wood Badge
will be a two "weekend" course and will take place as follows:

DATES & LOCATIONS:

• 5-7 September, 2008  - First Weekend / 8:00 AM Friday ~ 7:00 PM Sunday
  Trask Scout Reservation, Monrovia Canyon
• 3-5 October, 2008 - Second Weekend / 8:00 AM Friday ~ 7:00 PM Sunday
  Trask Scout Reservation, Monrovia Canyon
• There may also be one or two mid-course Patrol Meetings.
  (Dates and times will be determined by each individual Patrol.)
• Attendance at all sessions and completion of a set of goals "THE TICKET" that you develop for yourself during the course is required for certification and recognition.

Training Scoutmaster/Course Director
Lisa Scott
626.334.4180
WE4-40-98 ~ Owl

San Gabriel Valley Council Wood Badge Advisor
Joey Robinson
626.351.8815 ext.233

Assistant Scoutmaster - Program
Dan Vance
562.422.2323

Verdugo Hills Council Wood Badge Advisor
Paul Reyes
818.243.6282 ext.114

View the Wood Badge information page on the Verdugo Hills Council Website...

WHAT IS WOOD BADGE?
Scout Leader Wood Badge is an Advanced Training Course in Scouting, Leadership Skills and Unit Operation. It is intended to develop appropriate Scouting knowledge, skills and attitude in adult leaders involved directly with the operation of Scout Units.

Tri-Council selects only the most qualified volunteer trainers to present this National Program and it is accomplished in the best manner possible for Scouters in our communities.  We've combined the training teams from the Verdugo Hills, San Gabriel Valley and Long Beach Area Councils to jointly provide Wood Badge training - a partnership that has been one of the most successful cluster courses in BSA's Western Region for over THIRTY years, consistently Delivering the Promise.

WHO IS QUALIFIED TO ATTEND?
You qualify to participate in this exciting experience if you are an adult leader registered in the BSA and have completed the Basic Training Course for your Scouting position.

While Wood Badge is not a survival course, there will be significant outdoor activity with lots of exercise.  You must provide a Current BSA Class 3 Medical Form signed by an appropriate medical person, with medical clearance dated between 6 October 2007 and 4 September 2008.  This needs to be submitted in time for use in planning and for the duration of the course. 

A TWO-STEP PROCESS

Step 1: The Practical Course
For two 3-day weekends (about 8AM Friday to 7PM Sunday), you will live, learn and work with a group of fellow Scouters in an outdoor environment, while being exposed to the Leadership Skills applicable to the development of high-performance teams.  You will also develop a get of goals (the "Ticket") to be completed in the 18 months following the course.

Step 1: The Application Phase (6 October 2008 - 5 April 2010)
During the application phase you will apply the leadership skills that you learned during the course by working the goals (the "ticket") that you established and that your Troop Guide/Ticket Counselor approved during the course.  Throughout this period, your guide acts as a resource counselor and a Scouting Friend to help you complete your "ticket" and accomplish your goals in Scouting.  After your guide confirms you achieved your goals, you will receive the Wood Badge neckerchief, woggle and beads, a worldwide recognition, to wear with your Scouting Field Uniform.

NOTE: Leadership skills learned at Wood Badge are often considered valuable to employers. In many cases, employers have given Scouters time off without loss of vacation time to attend Wood Badge.

Uniform and Other Needs
For the course, Scouters will need a complete BSA uniform for the program in which they are currently registered.  This includes Shirt, Pants and/or Shorts, appropriate Socks and Belt.  Information on other clothing and equipment needs will be provided to each registered participant prior to the course.

Religious Observances
Our Wood Badge course includes an Interfaith Worship Service on Sunday mornings during the course.

THE COST, ETC...
The total cost to attend Wood Badge 2008 is $210 due by 5 August 2008.  This fee covers training materials, food for the first weekend, some food for the second weekend and recognition items.  In addition, participants will need to supply their own personal camping gear, some food for the second weekend and uniforms.

If you're ready to join in the time-honored tradition, hear the Kudu Horn and take the next exciting step on the Scouting Trail to better Leadership.... accept our Invitation and submit the completed Application form.  A deposit of at least $50 (refundable up to 60 days prior to the beginning of the course) is required at registration.  After that date partial refund, if any, is at the discretion of the host council.

Due to course limits, all registrations must be received by 5 August 2008.
Participants will be accepted on a first-come/first-served basis until the course reaches capacity.  Alternates will be placed on a stand-by list.  Please register early to guarantee your slot in this exciting, fun Leadership Course.

 Don't wait - apply TODAY!
 

Submit Application and payment to:
SAN GABRIEL VALLEY COUNCIL, BSA
Attn: Wood Badge
3450 Sierra Madre Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91010

Last modified: Wednesday, January 23, 2008 04:09 PM