Longhorn Council 21 Century Wood Badge SR-631 At

Longhorn Council
21st Century Wood Badge SR-631
At SID RICHARDSON SCOUT RANCH
Information and Application Form
Registration Confirmation
March 1,2004
First Weekend
Between Weekend Meeting
Second Weekend
April 2-4, 2004
(TBD by participants)
April 23-25 2004
These are three full day weekends, including all day Friday
Mail to:
Longhorn Council BSA
Wood Badge SR-631
4917 Briarhaven Road
Fort Worth, Texas 76109
Attention: John Park, Course Director
What is Wood Badge?
Course Fee
21st Century Wood Badge is Scouting's premier training
course. Baden-Powell designed the first Wood Badge
course so that Scouters could use the skills and methods
of Scouting in as practical a way as possible. Wood
Badge is, first and foremost, learning by doing.
Participants of the course are formed first into a Pack,
bridge over into a Troop, and are finally inducted into a
Venturing Crew—just as Scouts move up through the
Scouting program.
The fee for attending the course is $160.00. This
includes all meals and course materials.
Wood Badge is much more than just learning about the
mechanics of the Scouting program. It is the
embodiment of the Scouting spirit. Like many intense
training experiences, Wood Badge has always relied on a
busy schedule that forces the participants to work
together, to organize, and to develop enthusiasm and a
team spirit to accomplish the tasks and challenges placed
before them. Carried out in the context of Scouting
ideals and service to youth, the course develops deep
dedication, spirit of brotherhood and fellowship in most
participants. Certainly were it not for the common goals
of the movement and its program for young people, it
would be hard to get grown men and women to be
excited about the 16-hour days required by a program
that runs from early morning to late at night. After
completing the course, however, most participants
describe Wood Badge as "a mountaintop experience."
Who May Attend?
This course is open to all adult Cub Scout, Boy Scout,
Varsity Scout and Venturing leaders, and District and
Council volunteers capable of handling the hectic,
physically demanding course schedule. See the attached
Fact Sheet for more information on course requirements
and prerequisites.
Are You Ready?
There are two ways to register. The first is to complete
the attached application and return it to the Council
Office with a minimum $30.00 non-refundable partial
payment. The second is to go to www.InteliScout.com,
complete the registration form, and use a credit card to
make payment. (Full payment or $30 down payment
must accompany either method of registration for your
application to be valid.) The first 42 fully paid
participants will be confirmed for the course. (Partial
payment only gets your name on the list.) Register now
to reserve your place. WE MUST HAVE 30 FULLY PAID
PARTICIPANTS BY MARCH 1 FOR THE COURSE TO BE
HELD.
REMEMBER: The course is limited to the first 42
participants who are FULLY PAID ($160.00).
To check for openings after March 1, contact Course
Director JOHN PARK at 817-994-2536, 817-341-3320, or
jpark@woodbadge.org.
PLEASE NOTE: In the event of cancellation,
refunds of your payments, less the $30, will be
given until March 1, 2004. Up to a $100.00
refund will be given between March 4th and
the 1 st Course weekend. $50.00 is refundable to
those canceling between the 1st weekend and
the start of the 2nd weekend. No refunds will be
issued after the start of the 2nd course weekend.
FACT SHEET
Longhorn Council, BSA
21st Century Wood Badge
HISTORY OF WOOD BADGE
In 1911, four years after Scouting began in Great Britain, Lord Baden-Powell began training Scouters through a series of
lectures. This led to the first Wood Badge training course for Scoutmasters held eight years later at Gilwell Park near
London. In 1936, an experimental Wood Badge course was conducted in the United States. Then in 1948, the first
American Wood Badge course was introduced in the United States as advanced training for trainers of Boy Scout leaders.
Later, the program was extended to include troop committee members, commissioners, and Explorer leaders.
Experiments began in the late 1960s with a leadership development Wood Badge course emphasizing eleven leadership
skills. This program was launched in 1972. In 1978, an evaluation of Boy Scout Leader Wood Badge revealed a need for
greater emphasis on the practical aspects of good troop operation. The new 21st Century Wood Badge course expands upon
this by providing a blend of Scoutcraft skills, practical unit operation techniques and a variety of leadership exercises.
The Longhorn Council is a leader in the nation for both quality and frequency of Wood Badge courses conducted. Since
1956, we have conducted 87 courses with over 2600 participants trained.
PURPOSE
21st Century Wood Badge is the advanced training
program for Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Varsity Scout and
Venturing adult leaders. It is designed to offer leaders in
the Scouting program the latest techniques of leadership,
teamwork, and developmental models while applying
them in the Pack, Troop, Team and Crew settings. Its
purpose is to aid leaders in providing a quality program
that will enable youth to grow to their highest potential.
QUALIFICATIONS
To attend 21 st Century Wood Badge, Scouters must:
1.
2.
3.
4.
CURRICULUM
21st Century Wood Badge is conducted over two,
three-day weekend sessions held several weeks apart,
with one or two patrol meetings between sessions.
The 21st Century Wood Badge program consists of
two parts: practical training and application. The
practical leadership experience is conducted in both
outdoor and seminar settings. At the conclusion of the
practical training each participant has a maximum of
eighteen months to complete the application phase within
their scouting position and meet all of his/her personal
goals that are established during the practical phase of
the course.
21st Century Wood Badge involves participants in the
application of skills within situations likely to be found
in a typical Pack, Troop, Team or Crew setting. The
training is applied in a variety of activities as well as in
an in-depth exploration of the role of the adult leader in
developing youth through the Scouting program.
5.
6.
Be registered members of the Boy Scouts of
America.
Have not previously completed a Wood Badge
course.
Have completed the basic training courses for their
Scouting positions. 1
Have completed the outdoor skills training programs
appropriate for their Scouting positions. 2
Be capable of functioning safely in an outdoor
environment.
Successfully pass the BSA class 3 physical
(See the back of this form for footnotes)
GOALS
21st Century Wood Badge participants learn and put
their training to use to improve the quality of the
program within the unit they serve. A part of the
practical training is the development of a “ticket.” This
“ticket” is a written agreement to apply the knowledge
gained during the course in specific ways by fulfilling a
commitment of continued service to the Scouting
program. The Ticket is structured in accordance with the
latest thinking on effective goal setting and includes a
Vision, Mission, and Steps to Success, or goals.
RECOGNITION
Upon successful completion of the “ticket,” the
participant is entitled to receive the Wood Badge
recognition. This consists of a certificate, the Wood
Badge beads, a tan neckerchief with a swatch of
MacLaren tartan, and a leather woggle or neckerchief
slide.
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Longhorn Council
Century Wood Badge Course SR-631
at SID RICHARDSON SCOUT RANCH
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I hereby apply to be a participant to attend the Longhorn Council 21st Century Wood Badge Course.
Online Registration can be found at www.InteliScout.com
Personal Information: (Please print or type the following)
Name
Gender
Date of Birth
T-shirt Size
Home Address
Street
Phone
City
State
Home
Work
Fax
Mobile
E-mail
Zip code
E-mail
Employer
Occupation
Name I prefer to be called is:
Religious Preference
Describe Your Level of Camping Experience
Experience with backpacking stoves
Coleman Peak 1
Whisperlite
Experience level - 1, 2, or 3 (1 Low – Seen one 3 High - use often)
How many do you own or can borrow?
Scouting Information:
Home Council
District
Present Scouting Position
No.
Unit
Number of Years
Other Positions Held
Number of Years in Scouting as a Youth
As an Adult
Scouting Awards Held
Training Dates:
New Leader Essentials:
Leader Position Specific:
Outdoor Skills Training:
Health Information:
Does your physical condition allow you to fully participate in a physically demanding program
YES / NO
State any physical limitations
For further information, contact Course Director John Park at
C: (817) 994-2536 H: (817) 341-3320, or email at: jpark@woodbadge.org
Applicant Signature
Signed
Date
The course fee is $160.00. A minimum $30.00 partial payment must accompany this application.
Please include Wood Badge SR-631 Account #1-6801-231-20 on any payment.
The first 42 fully paid by March 1, 2004 will be confirmed for the course. Please review the refund
policy on first the page. After March 1, contact Course Director John Park, to confirm any openings.
Application Accepted
Scout Executive’s Approval
Course Director – Date
PREREQUISTE TRAINING FOR WOOD BADGE
1
2
Scouting Basic Leader Training Courses
¨ New Leader Essentials
§ All adult leaders
¨ Leader specific training for your registered position
§ Den Leaders
§ Cubmasters
§ Webelos Leaders
§ Tiger Cub Leaders
§ Pack Committee Members
§ Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters
§ Varsity Scout Coaches and Assistant Coaches
§ Venturing leaders
¨ Commissioner basic training
§ District and Unit Commissioners
¨ District Committee Training Workshop
§ District Committee Members
¨ Local Council Defined training
§ Council Scouters
¨ Charter Org. Rep unit training
§ Charter Organization Representative
¨ Professional Development Training
§ Professional scouters
Scouting's Outdoor Skills Training
q Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills
This course is required for Scoutmasters, Assistant Scoutmasters, and Varsity Coaches
and assistants
Previous versions of leader training courses completed prior to June 1 st, 2001 are
acceptable prerequisites.
.
Scoutmastership Fundamentals completed prior to June 1st, 2001 is an acceptable substitute
for this requirement.
All participants are encouraged to complete the Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills training before attending a
Wood Badge course, but it is not required.