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1 Wood badge for the 21st century WE Patrol Leader Notebook

2 Creating A Legacy 2

3 WE GENERAL INFORMATION

4 Notes Creating A Legacy 4

5 Patrol Leader Positions Daily Roster Patrol Leader Assistant Patrol Leader Scribe * Chaplain Aid ** Day One Day Two Day Three Day Four Day Five Day Six *The positions of Scribe and Chaplain Aid may be held by the same individuals throughout the Wood Badge course, or they may rotate among several or all members of the patrol. ** Because of their involvement with the Chaplin Aides meeting on Day Two and with the Interfaith Worship service on Day Six, the person or persons serving as Chaplain Aide should be Patrol Leader on days other than Day Two or Day Six. Creating A Legacy 5

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7 Guidelines for Conducting Flag Ceremonies, Days One through Six Preparations At the Day One Gilwell Field assembly, a staff color guard conducts the flag-raising ceremony, setting the tone and providing an appropriate model for subsequent flag ceremonies. During the remainder of the Wood Badge course, the program patrol takes responsibility for the flag ceremony. That patrol will have had program responsibilities since the previous day s Gilwell Field assembly; that should give them time to plan and practice the ceremony, and to obtain the appropriate historic flag from the quartermaster. Lyrics of the songs associated with historic flags can be photocopied and distributed before the flag-raising ceremony. Procedure After the Senior Patrol Leader reports to the Scoutmaster, The troop is formed, the Scoutmaster replies, Proceed with the flag ceremony. The Senior Patrol Leader directs, Program Patrol, raise the colors. The Patrol Leader of the program patrol takes charge, calling the members of the troop to attention. The color guard approaches the flagpoles and attaches the flags for raising. The patrol leader asks the troop members to make the Scout salute, then instructs the color guard to Raise the colors. The U.S. flag should be hoisted rapidly. As soon as it is at the top of the flagpole, the patrol leader commands Two. State flags and flags of the Boy Scouts of America are also raised quickly. The patrol then makes its presentation of the historic flag. Upon completion of the presentation, the historic flag and the Gilwell troop flag are raised rapidly to the tops of their flagpoles. (The Star-Spangled Banner and the Flag of 1818 are saluted, as they are still recognized as official flags of the United States of America.) The program patrol leads the group in singing a song associated with the historic flag, then returns to its position in the troop assembly. Creating A Legacy 7

8 Appropriate Graces for Scouting Activities In place of the command Let us pray, more inclusive, nonsectarian ways to invite participation in a blessing include the following statements and invitations: A Scout is Reverent, Would you join me in prayer? or Will you all assume an attitude of prayer? Morning Meal Prayers Gracious Giver of all good, thank You for rest and food. Grant that all we do or say this day will serve others and honor Your name. Amen. Our God, we thank You for the dawn of a new day and for our loving care. Help us to be mindful of You as we begin this new day. Amen. Oh God, we thank You for your care through the night and for this new day. Help us to be faithful to You in our thoughts, our words, and our deeds this day and always. Amen. Noon Meal Prayers Mighty God, for this noonday meal we would speak the praise we feel. Health and strength we have from You; help us, Lord, to faithful be. Amen. Dear God, help us to see the beautiful things in earth and sky, which are tokens of Your love. Walk with us in the days we spend together here. May the food we eat and all Your blessings help us to better serve You and each other. Amen. Oh God, as this day continues let us not forget to honor and serve You. We thank You for these gifts of Your love. Bless them to our use, and our lives to Your service. Amen. Evening Meal Prayers Tireless Guardian on our way, You have kept us well this day. While we thank You, we as for your continued care, for forgiveness of our sins, and for rest at the close of a busy day. Amen. Dear God, we thank you for this day and for Your presence in it. Forgive us if we have not made it a better day and help us to be tomorrow what we have failed to be today. Amen. Our God, we thank You for this evening meal. As you have been mindful of us, so help us to be mindful of You, that we may know and do Your will. Amen. Oh God, You have given us all things to enjoy. We bring our thanks to You at this evening meal. Bless us as we eat this food, and keep us mindful of the needs of others. Amen. Prayers for Any Meal For health and strength and daily food, we give You thanks, O Lord. Amen Creating A Legacy 8

9 For this and all Your mercies, Lord, Make us grateful. Amen. We thank you, God, for this food. Bless us as we eat this meal that it may strengthen us for Your service. Amen. Be present at our table, Lord. Be here and everywhere adored; these mercies bless and grant that we may love, and serve, and honor You. Amen. Praised are You, O Lord, who provided all with food. Amen. For food, for raiment, for life, for opportunity, for friendship and fellowship, we thank You, Oh Lord. (Philmont Scout Ranch Blessing) Bless the creatures of the sea, Bless the person I call me. Bless the Keys You made so grand, Bless the sun that warms the land. Bless the Fellowship that we feel, As we gather for this meal. Amen. (Florida Sea Base Blessing) For food, for raiment, for life, for opportunity, for sun and rain, for lakes and portage trails, for friendship and fellowship, we thank You, Oh Lord. (Northern Tier Blessing) Creating A Legacy 9

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11 DAY ONE WE

12 Wood Badge Course Schedule Day One 7:30 A.M. Participant Check-in 8:30 A.M. Orientation & Camp Tour 9:30 A.M. Gilwell Field Assembly 9:45 A.M. Break 10:00 A.M. Course Overview 10:30 A.M. Listening to Learn (Patrol Presentation) 11:20 A.M. Break 11:30 A.M. Blue & Gold Banquet/Opening Luncheon 12:45 P.M. Break 1:00 P.M. Troop Meeting 2:50 P.M. Break 3:00 P.M. Patrol Leaders Council Meeting 4:00 P.M. Values, Mission, and Vision 5:00 P.M. Patrol Meeting 6:00 P.M. Dinner 7:00 P.M. Who-Me Game 8:00 P.M. Instructional Campfire 9:00 P.M. Cracker Barrel Creating A Legacy 12

13 Historic Flag Presentation Day 1 The Continental Flag A nation s flag is a stirring sight as it flies in the wind, representing a country s land, its people, its government, and its ideals. The Egyptians flew the first flaglike symbols thousands of years ago, and people have been flying them ever since. While many flags have flown over what is now the United States of America, the first flag to represent all the colonies was the Continental Colors, also called the Cambridge Flag or the Grand Union Flag. This flag, on which the British flag appeared at the upper left, was the unofficial American flag in 1775 and On New Year s Day 1776, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, George Washington chose it to be flown to celebrate the formation of the Continental Army. Later that year, it became the first American flag to be saluted by another country-the Netherlands. Let us honor this flag with a song that also honors America: America the Beautiful O beautiful for spacious skies, For amber waves of grain, For purple mountain majesties Above the fruited plain! America! America! God shed his grace on thee, And crown Thy good with brotherhood From sea to shining sea! Creating A Legacy 13

14 Troop Meeting Plan DAY ONE ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION RUN BY TIME TOTAL TIME Preopening 25 Minutes Patrol Member Introductions Troop Guide and Patrol Members 10 min. 25 min. Making a Woggle Troop Guide 15 min. Opening Ceremony 30 Minutes Opening Ceremony (includes Scout Oath, Law, and Scoutmaster welcome) New-scout Induction Ceremony Staff Scoutmaster and Senior Patrol Leader 5 min. 25 min. 55 min. Skills Instruction 15 Minutes Aims and Methods of the Boy Scouts of America Troop Guides 15 min. 70 min. Patrol Meetings 20 Minutes Role of Patrol Leader, Patrol Totem, Flags, Responsibilities Election of Patrol Leaders Introduction of Daily Patrol Self- Assessment Tool Troop Guides 20 min. 90 min. Interpatrol Activity 10 Minutes The Patrol Method Game Senior Patrol Leader 10 min. 100 min. Closing 5 Minutes Patrol Leader Installation Senior Patrol Leader and Scoutmaster 5 min. 105 min. Total 105 minutes of meeting Scoutmaster s Minute Scoutmaster Creating A Legacy 14

15 Patrol Meeting Agenda Roles and responsibilities of the patrol leader, assistant patrol leader, chaplain aide and scribe Patrol Leader election Appointment of the assistant patrol leader, scribe, and chaplain aide Introduction of the Daily Patrol Self-Assessment Form Patrol totem Creating A Legacy 15

16 Service Patrol Responsibilities Be responsible for the general cleanliness of the camp, especially for the latrines, washing places, meeting areas, and the campfire circle. Assist the quartermaster with the evening cracker barrels. Lay campfires, when requested, and extinguish the fires when done. Program Patrol Responsibilities Conduct the morning flag-raising ceremony. As part of the flag-raising ceremony, present a brief history of a historic flag and lead the group in a song associated with that flag. Lower the flags in the evening. Ensure that necessary equipment is on hand before the start of each training session, as requested by the staff member in charge. Provide leadership for the Day Four participant campfire. Creating A Legacy 16

17 Roles and Responsibilities Role and Responsibilities of the Patrol Leader Take a leading role in planning and conducting patrol meetings and activities Encourage patrol members to fully participate in the Wood Badge course and to achieve all they can Represent the patrol as a member of the Patrol Leaders Council (PLC) Set a good example by living up to the Scout Oath and Law Practice using the leadership and team skills being presented during the Wood Badge presentations Ensure that daily patrol self-assessments are carried out in a timely, effective manner. Provide patrol members with all the resources and information they need to succeed Empower the patrol to become the best it can be. See that the patrol is prepared for all course presentations and activities Role and Responsibilities of the Assistant Patrol Leader Assume the responsibilities of the Patrol Leader whenever the Patrol Leader is unable to do so Encourage patrol members to fully participate in the Wood Badge course and to achieve all they can Assist the Patrol Leader in empowering the patrol to become the best it can be Set a good example by living up to the Scout Oath and Law Role and Responsibilities of the Patrol Chaplain Aide In concert with the Chaplain Aides of the other patrols and with the Assistant Scoutmaster assigned to coordinate their efforts, the Patrol Chaplain Aide will: Learn what resources are available that can be used for religious observances during the course, and make that information available to the rest of the patrol Develop and help present the participants interfaith worship service. Assist in conducting any other religious observances that may arise during the Wood Badge course Set a good example by living up to the Scout Oath and Law Role and Responsibilities of the Patrol Scribe Provide interesting and timely material about the patrol to the publisher of The Gilwell Gazette the daily newspaper of the course Set a good example by living up to the Scout Oath and Law Role and Responsibilities of a Patrol Member For a patrol to succeed as a team, each of its members must: Fully participate in the Wood Badge course and achieve all he or she can Practice using the team development skills introduced during the Wood Badge presentations Help his or her patrol meet its obligations to fulfill assignments including the development and presentation of the patrol project Set a good example by living up to the Scout Oath and Law Have fun! Creating A Legacy 17

18 Troop Meeting Plan DAY TWO ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION RUN BY TIME TOTAL TIME Preopening 20 Minutes Zulu Toss game Patrol leaders 20 min. 20 min. Opening Ceremony 5 Minutes Scout Oath and Law Program patrol 5 min. 25 min. Skills Instruction 15 Minutes Backpacking stoves Troop Guides 15 min. 40 min. Patrol Meetings 20 Minutes What Are You Most Afraid Of? Troop Guides 20 min. 60 min. Interpatrol Activity 25 Minutes Front-End Alignment Troop Guides 25 min. 85 min. Closing 5 Minutes Scoutmaster s Minute Scoutmaster 5 min. 90 min. Total 90 minutes of meeting Creating A Legacy 18

19 Zulu Toss Game Materials One tennis ball, orange, or other toss able item (ball) per patrol member Procedure Each patrol forms a circle. The Patrol Leader (participant A) tosses (sends) one ball to participant B, who receives it and then tosses (sends) it to participant C, etc., until the ball has been touched once by every individual. The last to touch it sends it back to the Patrol Leader. Toss the ball around the circle several more times until everyone is accustomed to receiving it from and sending to the same individuals ever time. The Patrol Leader tosses the ball to participant B again to start on another trip around the circle. When that ball is midway through th participants, the Troop Guide hands the Patrol Leader a second ball, which he or she then tosses to participant B, participant B to participant C, and so on. There are now two balls being sent and received around the circle. As long as everyone receives from the same person and sends t the same participant each time, the balls will continue to move smoothly through the system. The Troop Guide gradually hands the Patrol Leader more balls, timing their introduction into the circle to keep the balls moving, until all the balls are in play. Creating A Legacy 19

20 Patrol Projects The patrol project encourages Wood Badge course participants to focus their efforts on the production of a tangible product and to experience the satisfaction that results from participating as a member of a high-performing team. During the morning s orientation session, everyone saw the project developed and presented by members of the Wood Badge staff. Each patrol is now assigned the challenge of creating a patrol project of its own. The projects will be presented to the entire troop on the afternoon of Day Five. The project must illustrate a program element or theme of Scouting that is clearly part of all four programs Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, Varsity Scouting, and Venturing and must consist of both a selfexplanatory display and an oral presentation. Possible topics include (but are not limited to) advancement, adventure, athletics, citizenship, codes of ethics, conservation, diversity, family involvement, leadership training, learning, outdoor activities, public service, recognition, safety, and uniforms. Elements of the project could be a game, role-play, demonstration, or narrative. There are no restrictions on creativity or method of presentation. However, the project must be constructed in such a way that patrol members can transport it to their backcountry campsite. Patrol members must reach a consensus regarding the topic of their project by the morning of Day Two. The patrol scribe will write a brief description of the topic to be presented by the Patrol Leader to the Senior Patrol Leader for approval. Approval must be gained no later than Day Two Patrol Leaders Council meeting. Each patrol will have a set amount of time to present its project to the rest of the troop usually 15 or 20 minutes, depending on the number of patrols in the course. Patrol members must keep that time limit in mind as they prepare and rehearse their presentations. The quality of each project should meet or exceed the standard set by the staff exhibit observed on the morning of Day One. The quartermaster will make available a variety of materials for patrols to use in constructing their projects. In keeping with the Leave No Trace standards of Wood Badge, patrols may not use native materials found at the course sites. At Patrol Leaders Council meetings from Day Two through Day Five, Patrol Leaders will offer status reports on the progress of their patrol projects. On the afternoon of Day Five, the patrol projects must be presented in a manner in which all patrol members have substantial participation. At the Patrol Leaders Council meeting on the morning of Day Five, the Scoutmaster will assist the Patrol Leaders in discussing and reaching a consensus regarding a plan for the presentation of the projects. All Wood Badge participants are expected to contribute to the success of their patrols during the development and presentation of projects. The final product should clearly reflect the combined efforts of man individual talents. After presenting their projects, patrol members will complete a self-assessment to explore the process by which they developed their project and to reinforce their understanding of team development. Whenever possible, the patrol projects will not be discarded after the Wood Badge course, but should be used as permanent exhibits to promote the Scouting program within the participants units, districts, and councils. Creating A Legacy 20

21 Wood Badge Course Schedule Day Two 7:00 A.M. Breakfast and Assessments 8:00 A.M. Gilwell Field Assembly 8:30 A.M. Troop Meeting 10:15 A.M. Break 10:30 A.M. Inclusiveness (Troop Presentation) 11:00 A.M. Stages of Team Development (Troop Presentation) Noon Lunch 1:00 P.M. Patrol Leaders Council Meeting Patrol Chaplain Aides Meeting 1:30 P.M. Communication (Patrol Presentation) 2:20 P.M. Break 2:30 P.M. Project Planning (Troop Presentation) 3:20 P.M. Break 3:30 P.M. Rockets (Patrol and Troop Activity) 4:50 P.M. Break 5:00 P.M. Patrol Meeting 6:00 P.M. Dinner 7:00 P.M. Wood Badge Game Show 7:50 P.M. Break 8:00 P.M. Win All You Can Game (The Game of Life) (Troop Activity) 8:50 P.M. Break 9:00 P.M. Cracker Barrel Creating A Legacy 21

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23 WE DAY TWO

24 Notes Creating A Legacy 24

25 Daily Patrol Self-Assessment (Start, Stop, Continue) The Start, Stop, Continue process is meant to provide patrol members with hands-on experience in making assessments. Self assessment-regularly measuring the morale and productivity of one s own group-is key to effective team development. The process also may give you fresh insights into ways the patrol can more effectively develop into a high-performing team. The Daily Patrol Self-Assessment takes place each morning during or just after breakfast. Members may use the following discussion points to assess their patrol s activities of the previous 24 hours. The evaluation is discussed only within the patrol. It is not shared with the Patrol Leaders Council or the rest of the troop. A copy of each day s assessment forms should be kept in the patrol leader s notebook for future reference. Date Patrol Name Start (What should we start doing that will make things better?) Stop (What should we stop doing because it is not helping?) Continue (What is our strength, and what is working well that we want to continue doing?) Creating A Legacy 25

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27 Historic Flag Presentation Day 2 The Serapis Flag Designed with 13 stripes alternating red, white and blue, this flag was raised b Captain John Paul Jones on the British frigate Serapis during the most famous Revolutionary War naval battle. In 1779, after conducting sea raids on the coast of Britain, Jones took command of a rebuilt French merchant ship that had been renamed the U.S.S. Bonhomme Richard (in French, literally Good man Richard ) in horror of Benjamin Franklin and his famous Poor Richard s Almanac. In September of that year, Jones engaged the British frigate Serapis in the North Sea, sailing in close, lashing his vessel to the British ship, and fighting the battle at point-blank range. During the fight, two cannon burst on the Bonhomme Richard. The British captain asked Jones if he was ready to surrender, Jones replied, Sir, I have not yet begun to fight! Eventually it was the crew of the Serapis that surrendered, though the Bonhomme Richard was severely damaged. The American sailors boarded the Serapis and watched from the deck as the Bonhomme Richard sank beneath the waves. Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean O Columbia, the gem of the ocean, The home of the brave and the free, The shrine of each patriot s devotion, A world offers homage to thee. Thy mandates make heroes assemble, When Liberty s form stands in view; Thy banners make tyranny tremble, When borne by the red, white, and blue! When borne by the red, white, and blue! When borne by the red, white, and blue! Thy banners make tyranny tremble, When borne by the red, white, and blue! Creating A Legacy 27

28 Troop Meeting Plan DAY THREE ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION RUN BY TIME TOTAL TIME Preopening 20 Minutes How to pack for the outdoor experience Patrol leaders 20 min. 20 min. Opening Ceremony 5 Minutes Outdoor Code Program Patrol 5 min. 25 min. Skills Instruction 15 Minutes Leave No Trace Troop Guides 15 min. 40 min. Patrol Meetings 20 Minutes Planning for the upcoming Outdoor experience Patrol leaders 20 min. 60 min. Interpatrol Activity 25 Minutes Relay Troop Guides 25 min. 85 min. Closing 5 Minutes Scoutmaster s Minute (relating to the Outdoor experience) Scoutmaster 5 min. 90 min. Total 90 minutes of meeting Creating A Legacy 28

29 Patrol leader Assignments for the Day Three Troop Meeting How to Pack for the Outdoor Experience Pre-opening Activity Day Three Troop Meeting The Wood Badge Outdoor Experience is an opportunity for each patrol to travel together to a relatively remote location, establish a camp, and take part in several days of outdoor activities. Patrol members will pack and carry their own gear and clothing, appropriate for the backcountry. The members of each Wood Badge patrol represent a wide range of skills and backgrounds. The goal of the Day Three troop meeting pre-opening activity is for patrol members to share their knowledge with one another to ensure that each person has access to the necessary gear and clothing and that everyone will be able to pack his or her equipment for traveling to the patrol s campsite. Besides drawing upon their own experiences, patrol members may also refer to The Boy Scout Handbook, Fieldbook, Camping, Hiking, and Backpacking merit badge pamphlets, and publications for Varsity Scouting and Venturing that highlight camping and backpacking. Planning for the Outdoor Experience Patrol meeting Day Three Troop Meeting Patrol Leaders can use the patrol meeting portion of the Day Three troop meeting to begin planning the details of the upcoming Outdoor Experience. Among the topics to consider are the following: Food Budget for meals Menus Ingredient List Shopping Food repackaging, transport, and storage Group Gear For Camping For cooking First Aid kit Although not a backpacking item, bringing a comfortable portable chair is recommended. Creating A Legacy 29

30 Wood Badge Course Schedule Day Three 7:00 A.M. Breakfast and Assessments 8:00 A.M. Gilwell Field Assembly 8:30 A.M. Interfaith Worship Service (Instructional) 9:20 A.M. Break 9:30 A.M. Troop Meeting 10:50 A.M. Break 11:00 A.M. The Leading EDGE/Teaching EDGE (Troop Presentation) 11:50 A.M. Break Noon Lunch 1:00 P.M. Patrol Leaders Council Meeting 1:30 P.M. Conservation Project Planning (Troop Presentation) 2:20 P.M. Break 2:30 P.M. October Sky (Troop Activity) 4:30 P.M. Closing Gilwell Field Assembly 5:00 P.M. Patrol Meeting and Departure Creating A Legacy 30

31 Outdoor Code As an American, I will do my best to Be clean in my outdoor manners, Be careful with fire, Be considerate in the outdoors, and Be conservation-minded. Creating A Legacy 31

32 The Campfire Program Planner How to use this sheet: Be sure that every feature of this campfire program upholds Scouting s highest traditions 1. In a campfire planning meeting, fill in the top of the Campfire Program sheet (over) 2. On the Campfire Program Planner (bellow), list all units and individuals who will participate in the program 3. Write down the name, description, and type of song, stunt, or story they have planned. 4. The master-of-the-campfire organizes songs, stunts, and stories in a good sequence considering timing, variety, smoothness, and showmanship. 5. The master-of-the-campfire makes out the Campfire Program Sheet (over) 6. Copies of the program are given to all participants Cheer Planner Spot Group or Individual Campfire Program Planner Description Type Spot Song Planner Spot Opening Closing Headliner Main event Song Leader Cheerleader Creating A Legacy 32

33 Campfire Program Place Date Time Camp Director s Approval Campers Notified Campfire Planning Meeting MC Song Leader Cheermaster Area set up by Campfire built by Fire put out by Cleanup by Spot Title of stunt, song, or story By Time 1 Opening (and firelighting) 2 Greetings (introduction) MC 3 Sing Yell Closing Creating A Legacy 33

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37 Daily Patrol Self-Assessment (Start, Stop, Continue) The Start, Stop, Continue process is meant to provide patrol members with hands-on experience in making assessments. Self assessment-regularly measuring the morale and productivity of one s own group-is key to effective team development. The process also may give you fresh insights into ways the patrol can more effectively develop into a high-performing team. The Daily Patrol Self-Assessment takes place each morning during or just after breakfast. Members may use the following discussion points to assess their patrol s activities of the previous 24 hours. The evaluation is discussed only within the patrol. It is not shared with the Patrol Leaders Council or the rest of the troop. A copy of each day s assessment forms should be kept in the patrol leader s notebook for future reference. Date Patrol Name Start (What should we start doing that will make things better?) Stop (What should we stop doing because it is not helping?) Continue (What is our strength, and what is working well that we want to continue doing?) Creating A Legacy 37

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39 Historic Flag Presentation Day 3 The Star-Spangled Banner By 1795, Vermont and Kentucky had joined the Union, bringing the number of states to 15. The new flag, featuring 15 stars and 15 stripes, flew over the nation for the next 23 years and the administrations of five presidents. It was this flag that flew over Fort McHenry the memorable night of its bombardment by the British in 1814, inspiring Francis Scott Key to write the verses of our national anthem. The actual flag that flew over Fort McHenry that night is now preserved in the Smithsonian National Museum of American History. The Star-Spangled Banner O Say, can you see, by the dawn s early light, What so proudly we hail d at the twilight s last gleaming? Whose broad stripes and bright stars, thro the perilous fight, O er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming? And the rocket s red glare, the bombs bursting in air, Gave proof thro the night that our flag was still there! O say does that star-spangled banner yet wave O er the land of the free and the home of the brave? Creating A Legacy 39

40 Wood Badge Course Schedule Day Four 7:00 A.M. Participant Check-in 8:00 A.M. Gilwell Field Assembly 8:30 A.M. Leave No Trace Model Campsite Tour 9:50 A.M. - Patrol Camp Setup 10:30 A.M. Leading Change (Troop Presentation) 11:20 A.M. Break 11:30 A.M. Patrol Leaders Council Meeting Noon Lunch 1:00 P.M. Valuing People & Leveraging Diversity (Troop Presentation) 2:00 P.M. Break 2:15 P.M. Problem Solving and Decision Making (Troop Presentation) 2:45 P.M. Problem Solving Round-Robin (Patrol and Troop Activity) 4:00 P.M. Managing Conflict (Patrol Presentation) 5:00 P.M. Patrol Meeting 5:30 P.M. Dinner Preparation 6:30 P.M. Dinner 7:30 P.M. The Diversity Game (Patrol Activity) 8:30 P.M. Participant Campfire and Venturing Induction Ceremony 9:30 P.M. Troop Cracker Barrel Creating A Legacy 40

41 Exhibit Overview Problem/Opportunity: Exhibit Overview Goal: Objectives: Measure of Success: Approach or Method: Assumptions and Risk: Creating A Legacy 41

42 Service and Program Patrol Responsibilities Service Patrol Responsibilities Be responsible for the general cleanliness of the camp, especially for the latrines, washing places, meeting areas, and the campfire circle. Assist the quartermaster with the evening cracker barrels. Lay campfires, when requested, and extinguish the fires when done. Program Patrol Responsibilities Conduct the morning flag-raising ceremony. As part of the flag-raising ceremony, present a brief history of a historic flag and lead the group in a song associated with that flag. Lower the flags in the evening. Ensure that necessary equipment is on hand before the start of each training session, as requested by the staff member in charge. Provide leadership for the Day Four participant campfire. Creating A Legacy 42

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45 Daily Patrol Self-Assessment (Start, Stop, Continue) The Start, Stop, Continue process is meant to provide patrol members with hands-on experience in making assessments. Self assessment-regularly measuring the morale and productivity of one s own group-is key to effective team development. The process also may give you fresh insights into ways the patrol can more effectively develop into a high-performing team. The Daily Patrol Self-Assessment takes place each morning during or just after breakfast. Members may use the following discussion points to assess their patrol s activities of the previous 24 hours. The evaluation is discussed only within the patrol. It is not shared with the Patrol Leaders Council or the rest of the troop. A copy of each day s assessment forms should be kept in the patrol leader s notebook for future reference. Date Patrol Name Start (What should we start doing that will make things better?) Stop (What should we stop doing because it is not helping?) Continue (What is our strength, and what is working well that we want to continue doing?) Creating A Legacy 45

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47 Historic Flag Presentation Day 4 The 46-Star Flag By 1908, the United States of America had grown to encompass states from the Atlantic to the Pacific. Nearly all the territory in between had also been recognized with statehood. When Oklahoma joined the Union, the U.S. flag changed to include 46 stars, a design that would last for only four years and the administrations of two presidents, Theodore Roosevelt and William Taft. For us, there is further significance. This is the flag that was flying over America in 1910 when the Boy Scouts of America had its beginnings. Let us honor this flag with a song that also honors our nation; let us honor our nation with a song that also honors the land. God Bless America God bless America, land that I love. Stand beside her, and guide her, Through the night with a light from above. From the mountains, to the prairies, To the oceans, white with foam God bless America! My home, sweet home. God bless America! My home, sweet home. Creating A Legacy 47

48 Wood Badge Course Schedule Day Five 7:00 A.M. Breakfast and Assessments 8:00 A.M. Gilwell Field Assembly 8:30 A.M. Coaching and Mentoring (Troop Presentation) 9:20 A.M. Break 9:30 A.M. Conservation Project (Troop Activity) 11:30 A.M. Self Assessment (Troop Presentation) Noon Lunch and Patrol Leaders Council Meeting 1:00 P.M. Patrol Project Setup and Break 1:30 P.M. Patrol Presentations 2:45 P.M. Patrol Project Setup and Break 3:15 P.M. Patrol Presentations 4:30 P.M. Ticket Review and Staff Departure 5:30 P.M. Patrol Dinner 7:00 P.M. Patrol Meeting/Patrol Project Self-Assessment 8:00 P.M. Patrol Campfire 9:00 P.M. Patrol Cracker Barrel Creating A Legacy 48

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51 Daily Patrol Self-Assessment (Start, Stop, Continue) The Start, Stop, Continue process is meant to provide patrol members with hands-on experience in making assessments. Self assessment-regularly measuring the morale and productivity of one s own group-is key to effective team development. The process also may give you fresh insights into ways the patrol can more effectively develop into a high-performing team. The Daily Patrol Self-Assessment takes place each morning during or just after breakfast. Members may use the following discussion points to assess their patrol s activities of the previous 24 hours. The evaluation is discussed only within the patrol. It is not shared with the Patrol Leaders Council or the rest of the troop. A copy of each day s assessment forms should be kept in the patrol leader s notebook for future reference. Date Patrol Name Start (What should we start doing that will make things better?) Stop (What should we stop doing because it is not helping?) Continue (What is our strength, and what is working well that we want to continue doing?) Creating A Legacy 51

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53 Historic Flag Presentation Day 5 (Members of the program patrol may present the British Union Flag or another historic flag of their choosing.) British Union Flag The British Union Flag, sometimes called the Union Jack, was carried by the Jamestown settlers in 1607 and by the pilgrims who arrived on the Mayflower in Today, it is the official flag of the United Kingdom. Its design can be found in the Hawaii flag and several flags of other nations, including New Zealand and Australia. Of special note is the fact that the British Union Flag was flown upside down-usually a sign of distressmany times when forces were under siege during the Boer War. Scouts will remember one hero of the Boer War: Robert S.S. Baden-Powell, the founder of the worldwide Scouting movement. Let us honor America and our land, waters, and sky with the song America. America My country! Tis of thee, Sweet land of liberty, Of thee I sing; Land where my fathers died, Land of the pilgrims pride, From ev ry mountainside Let freedom ring. Our father s God to Thee, Author of liberty, To thee we sing; Long may our land be bright, With freedom s holy light; Protect us by thy might, Great God our King. My native country, thee, Land of the noble free, Thy name I love; I love thy rocks and rills, Thy woods and templed hills; My heart with rapture thrills Live that above. Creating A Legacy 53

54 Wood Badge Course Schedule Day Six 7:00 A.M. Breakfast and Assessments 8:00 A.M. Gilwell Field Assembly 8:30 A.M. Patrol Leaders Council Meeting 9:00 A.M. Clean Up/Ticket Finalization/Load Vehicles 11:00 A.M. Interfaith Worship Service (Participants) 11:45 A.M. Closing Luncheon 1:00 P.M. Leaving a Legacy (Troop Presentation) 2:15 P.M. Break 2:30 P.M. Summary Session (Troop Presentation) 3:00 P.M. Course Assessment 3:30 P.M. - Camp Breakdown 4:00 P.M. Closing Gilwell Field Assembly 4:30 P.M. Departure Creating A Legacy 54

55 Wood Badge Patrol Project Discussion Guide Objectives 1. In what ways did your patrol project describe a program element or theme that can be clearly identified as being associated with Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, and Venturing? 2. How did your patrol project relate this program element or theme to the aims and methods of Scouting? 3. List the ways in which the presentation of your patrol project involved both a static display and an oral presentation. 4. How did the presentation of your patrol project involve every member of your patrol? 5. Did your patrol project represent your patrol s best possible effort? Creating A Legacy 55

56 Process 1. During the development of your patrol project, what decision-making process did your patrol use to reach consensus regarding selection of a topic? 2. During the development of your patrol project, did a single member of your patrol assume leadership for the project? If so, on what basis was this patrol member selected? 3. During the development of your patrol project, did conflict ever arise? If so, how did your patrol manage the conflict? 4. During the development of your patrol project, were the unique talents of the individual members of your patrol used to their fullest potential? 5. As a consequence of developing your patrol project, did the members of your patrol learn about aspects of the Scouting program in areas other than those in which they are involved? Creating A Legacy 56

57 6. As a consequence of developing your patrol project, did the members of your patrol develop a more global view of the Scouting movement? Team Development Below, graph your patrol s enthusiasm and skill level over the course of the first four days of Wood Badge. To what extent, if any does your graph correspond to the Stages of Team Development? Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 3 ( + ) ( - ) Creating A Legacy 57

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61 Daily Patrol Self-Assessment (Start, Stop, Continue) The Start, Stop, Continue process is meant to provide patrol members with hands-on experience in making assessments. Self assessment-regularly measuring the morale and productivity of one s own group-is key to effective team development. The process also may give you fresh insights into ways the patrol can more effectively develop into a high-performing team. The Daily Patrol Self-Assessment takes place each morning during or just after breakfast. Members may use the following discussion points to assess their patrol s activities of the previous 24 hours. The evaluation is discussed only within the patrol. It is not shared with the Patrol Leaders Council or the rest of the troop. A copy of each day s assessment forms should be kept in the patrol leader s notebook for future reference. Date Patrol Name Start (What should we start doing that will make things better?) Stop (What should we stop doing because it is not helping?) Continue (What is our strength, and what is working well that we want to continue doing?) Creating A Legacy 61

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63 Historic Flag Presentation Day 6 California State Flag On June 14, 1846, a small band of settlers marched on the Mexican garrison at Sonoma and took the commandant, Mariano Vallejo, prisoner. They issued a proclamation, which declared California to be a Republic independent of Mexico. This uprising became known as the Bear Flag Revolt after the hastily designed flag depicting a grizzly bear and a five-pointed star over a red bar and the words, California Republic. The grizzly bear was a symbol of great strength while the lone star made reference to the lone Star of Texas. The flag only flew until July 9, 1846 when it was learned that Mexico and the United Stares were already at war. Soon a small flotilla of United States Navy ships, commanded by Commodore Sloat, landed in the Mexican capital of Monterey, effectively capturing the Mexican state s government. The discovery of gold in Coloma brought a flood of new immigrants from the United States, overwhelming the remnants of Mexican authority. California was annexed as a territory of the United States and brought into the Union as a free state a few years before the Civil War. But the legacy of the rebellion lived on in the flag as it was commonly used as the symbol of the new State. It was officially adopted as the State Flag by the State Legislature 65 years later in Please join us now in singing The official California State Song I Love You, California I love you, California, you re the greatest state of all. I love you in the winter, summer, spring and in the fall. I love your fertile Valleys; your dear mountains I adore. I love your grand old ocean and I love her rugged shore. Chorus Where the snow crowned Golden Sierras Keep their watch o er the valleys bloom, It is there I would be in our rich land by the sea, Every breeze bearing rich perfume. It is here nature gives of her rarest. It is Home Sweet Home to me, And I know when I die I shall breathe my last sigh For my sunny California. Creating A Legacy 63

64 Historic Flag Presentation Day 6 California State Song remaining verses (for reference) II. I love your red-wood forests love your fields of yellow grain. I love your summer breezes and I love your winter rain. I love you, land of flowers; land of honey, fruit and wine. I love you, California; you have won this heart of mine. III. I love your old grey missions love your vineyards stretching far. I love you, California, with your Golden Gate ajar. I love your purple sun sets, love skies of azure blue. I love you, California; I just can t help loving you. IV. I love you, Catalina, you are very dear to me. I love you, Tamalpais, and I love Yosemite. I love you, Land of Sunshine, half your beauties are untold. I loved you in my childhood, and I ll love you when I m old. Words by F..B. Silverwood, music by A. F. Frankenstein Creating A Legacy 64

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