Volume 1, Issue 4

October 4. 2002

The ALL Important Schedule
Day Four Events
8:00 a.m. Gilwell Field Assembly (GF)
8:30 a.m. Travel to Venture Site
9:00 a.m. Outdoor Experience Assembly, Model Campsite, and Campsite Setup
10:30 a.m. Leading Change (TP) (DH)
11:20 a.m. Break
11:30 a.m. Patrol Leaders’ Council (DH)
12:00 p.m. LUNCH (PC)
1:00 p.m. Valuing People & Leveraging Diversity (TP) (DH)
2:00 p.m. Break
2:15 p.m. Problem Solving and Decision Making (TP) (DH)
2:45 p.m. Problem Solving Round- Robin (PA) (DH)
4:00 p.m. Managing Conflict (PA) (PC)
5:00 p.m. Patrol Meeting (PC)
6:00 p.m. Dinner (PC)
7:30 p.m. The Diversity Game (PA) (PC)
8:30 p.m. Participants’ Troop Campfire (Amphitheater)
9:30 p.m. Patrol Cracker Barrel (PC)

The Gilwell Gazette

Wood badge for the 21st Century

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The Gilwell Gazette

BOBWHITES DOMINATE GILWELL
by Charles Pyle
The Scouters of Troop 1 arose Sunday and discovered how much a group of determined Bobwhites can accomplish in the dead of the night. While Eagles dozed, Bears slumbered, and even Owls nodded, the nocturnal Bobwhites labored in steely silence.
Morning’s illumination revealed their handiwork. From the watchtowers of Ft. Ferguson, bold banners announced that the redoubt was the nesting place of the “Battling Bobwhites.” The message remained clear to all who traversed Gilwell Field despite the vandalism of the shameful Beavers.
Bobwhites are not boastful by nature; their claims always are verified by their actions and achievements. This truth was illustrated in a sublime manner in the launching of the Bobwhite’s Rocket. Yes, the Beaver Patrol’s “device” did fly, but the Bobwhite’s flew higher.
The Bobwhite’s departed Gilwell with glad hearts and the confidence that attends the victorious that come October, the wings of the Bobwhite would again cast a long shadow over Gilwell Field.
The Owls could not fly inside but the next gathering of wildlife, the Owls will be out in the opening. As everyone knows “Owl’s stay up all night”.

The Scout Law
A Scout is —–
Trustworthy
Loyal
Helpful
Friendly
Courteous
Kind
Obedient
Cheerful
Thrifty
Brave
Clean
Reverent.

ROBERT E. LEE COUNCIL, BSA

Beaver Troop Guide Chuck Smith demonstrates the proper Eagle (or was that Bobwhites) method for flying to the Beaver Rocket at the Gilwell Space Facility. He was critiqued by the Bear Troop Guide Jim Richards, who had doubts about flying beavers.

PROGRAM PATROL: Bobwhite
SERVICE PATROL: Buffalo

Lights, Camera, Nuts
by Tippee Typewriter
Our third afternoon under the spell of Gilwell found our band of feathered and furry critters learning about physics, nuts, and physics again. Due to weather induced delays at the launch site, Gilwell Space Flight Center, rescheduled lift off of patrol rockets to the third afternoon. After numerous displays of aeronautical prowess, it was apparent that none of our patrols would be challenging NASA for the rights to build future launch vehicles soon. See the accompanying article for full results of the rocket competition. While each patrol wanted their rocket to out fly the others, let us remember the goal was to apply our project planning skills.
In preparation for a future conservation project that Troop 1 plans to conduct, our camp ranger, Tim Streagle, assisted by the ASM-F, Karren Streagle, taught our Gilwell critters how to use conservation projects in their units as both teaching tools and aids to our environment. As rumor has it, our critters will be gathering nuts in a big way soon. This reporter can only hope the menu for our upcoming feast is devoid of acorn pie and chestnut stew.
After our conservation session, the magic of Gilwell transported our critters to Gilwell Cineplex where the sustenance changed from acorns to peanuts and popcorn. Showing on the main screen was “October Sky” the true story of how a boy with the encouragement of a teacher was able to take a vision and turn it into a reality. Troop Guide Everett Winn, shared how this same process relates to the earlier sessions on vision, team building, and our desire for our critters as they continue to develop their Wood Badge tickets.
Our first weekend session in Gilwell concluded with a roaring rendition of the Gilwell song, a Troop 1 formation on Gilwell Field, otherwise known to the Bobwhites as “Hooky Pooh”, for a presentation of awards for excellence and other things related to rocket science, some always poignant safety remarks from our scoutmaster, patrol meeting, and dismissal for the weekend. More next session!

FROM THE BEAVERS
On Day Three, the Mighty Beavers continued to excel as “The Patrol” at Gilwell.
The Beavers were there to present Troop 1 with its first gift from The Patrol. After gnawing through several branches, The Patrol fashioned a near perfect pioneering project that the “fowl” of the Troop could use to “preen” themselves.
Later, The Patrol demonstrated a beaver’s exceptional memory by identifying 29 objects in the Memory Game. Finally, the rocketship “Bucky Beaver in the 21st Century” gave testament to the exceptional engineering and construction skills granted only to the furry creature of the pond.
Remember, only a small part of the beaver’s dam is seen. Our patrol’s best work is yet to come!

THE ANTELOPE’S EXCEL IN
FLAG CEREMONY
by Ed “Woody” Rack
The Antelope Patrol excelled in the opening flag ceremony for Troop 1 at Gilwell Field. They exhibited precision marching and because of their athletic prowess, the flags went up as never before reminiscent of the first Wood Badge course.
The acappella singing style of Pepe Lope brightened the mood of an overcast morning. If any wish to emulate the fine styling of the Antelopes, classes will be forming soon.

FOX NEWS NETWORK
Special Bulletin! Attempted Moon Shot Reaches for Stars - - and Crashes and Burns!
In a terrible tragedy for the Fox Patrol Space Program, the rocket ”FOX 1” suffered a disastrous tragedy in its maiden voyage as engineering faults overcame the unwavering enthusiasm and commitment of the Fox Patrol mission specialists. They are determined to give it another shot as advances in materials catch up to the engineering principles applied in the rocket design.
In a second “Learning Experience”, the Fox Patrol finished dead last in the Wood Badge Jeopardy game in spite of giving it their best to “Win All You Can”. Fortunately, they fluffed up their Fox fur and chalked it up to one more lesson in ht e Game of Life.
Dan Aunspach accepted the challenge of Fox Patrol Leader, taking over the high performing team from outgoing patrol leader Pat Meadows. The Fox Patrol appreciated Pat’s leadership during WB SR501 Day 2!
In anticipation of the coming camping weekend, the Fox Patrol has entered in earnest into full preparation of its Patrol Project, its Patrol Camp, and its Wood Badge Tickets!

The Scout Oath
On my honor, I will do my best, to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law;
To help other people at all times; To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.

A Wood Badge Ticket Is:
A Commitment.
A vision of personal improvement.
A vision of how the Scouter will lead.
A series of goals.

Your Ticket should be Guided by:
Your Personal Values.
Your Personal Vision.
Your Personal Mission.

Ticket Key Concepts
Your ticket will include five significant goals.
The goals will be written in support of your current Scouting responsibilities and should be designed to provide maximum positive impact for youth membership.
At least one of the five goals will incorporate some aspect of diversity.
If you wish, one goal of the five goals may involve developing and applying a self-assessment tool to measure your progress and effectiveness in relation to the other goals on your ticket.
The goals written should follow the SMART principles.
For each goal, you will :indicate: who, what, where, when, how measured, why, and how verified.
Your Troop Guide will help you to prepare your ticket and will approve it when it is completed.
You will have a ticket counselor assigned to you.
The five goals of the ticket must be completed within 18 months.
When you and your counselor have agreed that you have fulfilled all the items on your ticket, you will receive your Wood Badge certificate, beads, neckerchief, and woggle.