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The Gilwell Gazette “All The
News That’s
Fit to Print!”
Today: High of 76º F, feels like 75º, Thunderstorms: 40%, Rain: 0.2 in., Winds: W 12 mph, gusting to 20 mph
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Volume 13-C No. 5 Day 5 Issue Sunday, June 2, 2013
So did sleep find you? Today is a
busy day, no napping!
Think about those games you
played yesterday afternoon, were
you able to apply anything that you
had learned from the previous
weekends, or did the type “A”
leaders run the show? It’s im-
portant to remember that when
we work as a team even in our pa-
trol environment we can accom-
plish some pretty great things; to-
gether. These activities should help
prepare you as you begin to work
your ticket items. Which style
leader will you be?
Today is Patrol project day! Once
we have listened attentively to all
of the projects, the evening is
yours, unless of course you still
have ticket work to do, and then
you will be in the ERC typing, and
typing, and typing. This is not a fun
way to spend your final night at
Wood Badge.
Check today’s schedule; I believe
there will be a showing of
“Remember the Titans” this even-
ing! This is optional, but you may
find that it is a good way for you to
get rid of your left over snacks by
combining your patrol cracker bar-
rels into one. Feel free to use the
amphitheater for a combined
campfire, or you may have patrol
campfires as well.
Tonight is your last night together
as a patrol on this WB Course. To-
morrow we will say our goodbyes.
Some may never set foot on Gilwell
Field again, but your memories
should be fond and should be
enough to carry you forward in
Scouting and in life. Some of you,
after you complete your ticket,
may be asked to join a Wood
Badge staff. I hope you would ac-
cept that challenge, just be ready
for the work. I would also ask that
you remember what we did here...
strike that... remember what YOU
did here!
Today will be a great day, do your
part to make it so.
Wood Badge Course C4-440-13
Greater Cleveland Council
Course Director’s Note
Dave
Day Five, Sunday, 6/2/13
6:30 AM Breakfast at Patrol Sites
7:30 AM Conservation Project (T) @ERC
9:30 AM Gilwell Field Assembly (6)
10:00 AM Interfaith Worship Service (Participants)
10:30 AM Break
10:45 PM Self-Assessment (T)
11:15 AM Coaching and Mentoring (T)
12:05 PM Break
12:15 PM Lunch - Patrol Leaders Council
1:15 PM Project Setup and Break (Augustus)
1:30 PM Project 1
2:00 PM Project 2
2:30 PM Project 3
3:00 PM Project 4
3:30 PM Project Setup and Break
3:45 PM Project 5
4:15 PM Project 6
4:45 PM Project 7
5:15 PM Project 8
5:45 PM Staff Departure
5:45 PM Patrols at Dinner
7:15 PM Patrol Meeting/Patrol Project Self-Assessment
8:30 PM Cracker Barrel / Movie:
"Remember the Titans”
10:30 PM Patrol Campfires @ patrol site
Today’s Schedule
Good Morning Troop 1!
There’s nothing like sleeping in the fresh air at Beaumont with your patrol members. You get to experience the late night creatures scroung-ing for food by the noises they make. Or be-come familiar with the lovely Beaumont mos-quitos and the beautiful sounds of the birds singing at the crack of dawn. Now that’s living life to the fullest!
What an outstanding campfire program that you scouts put on last night. Thank you very much... the Staff enjoyed it. You can now take that experience and do something similar for your home unit’s outdoor experience.
Today will be another fun-filled day as we are all looking forward to learning from each pa-trol as they do their patrol presentations this afternoon. Hopefully by now, everyone in your patrol has their tickets approved and your pa-trol is humming like a fine tuned watch. Re-member, it’s all about working together, hav-ing fun and keeping up that scouting spirit.
The Senior
Patrol
Leader’s
Corner
John Hogan
“Out of the Past Into the Future” by Csatani
Page 2 The Gilwell Gazette Volume 13-C No. 5
John
The Wood Badge Trading Post
Check It Out!
Don’t forget to stop by the Wood Badge
Trading Post located in the back corner of
the Dining Hall of Augustus Training Center.
Your hostess, Linda Gray, has a splendid se-
lection of Wood Badge critter themed items,
and many standard Scouting literature, hand-
books, gear, (including DRY socks!), and more.
Daily Specials each day on many
“can’t do without it” Wood Badge
items… Look for the sign.
Linda
Chaplain’s
Corner
— Linda Gray
God’s Work What a glorious day we have awoken to. What a
great day today will bring. Today we will focus on
our environment with our conservation project.
“When I look into the skies which You have made, at
the moon and the stars which You have set in their
places – What is man, that You think of him? Mere
man that You care for him?” (Psalm 8:3-4)
When we see the beautiful night skies, the stars so
plentiful, and the silence and beauty of the night
that helps us realize the quiet power and majesty of
our God. Even when we feel small, He loves us per-
sonally and intimately. The greatest and most beau-
tiful part of his creation ties not the Heavens, but
right here on Earth, around us every day…In our
homes, neighborhoods, our places of employment,
and in our scouting encounters. It is the people
around us that truly exemplify the power and majes-
ty of our Creator. You are the crowning glory of his
creative hands – the reason for all creation.
Please reflect on these questions:
How do you see yourself as made in the image
and likeness of your God?
What can you do to deepen respect for the
beauty and glory of God alive in you?
Are you aware that God is present in each mem-
ber of your Patrol?
Does this knowledge change how you respond to
them?
Page 3 The Gilwell Gazette Volume 13-C No. 5
“When a boy finds some-
one who takes an interest
in him, he responds and
follows.”
Thought for the day from Lord Baden-Powell
World Friendship Fund Helps
Scouts Internationally
A scout is a friend of every other scout. The world
Friendship Fund gives youth members of the Boy Scouts of
America an opportunity to help fellow Scouts who are in
need.
At the end of World War II, packs and troops in war-torn
countries had lost everything and were in desperate need of
help to restart their Cub Scout packs and Boy Scout troops.
The World Friendship Fund came into existence to answer
theses Scouts’ needs. Since the war, we have seen the de-
velopment of new nations and the democratization of other
nations. All of these nations want their youth to have the
chance to experience Scouting.
When units participate by taking a collection for the
World Friendship Fund, Scouts can become part of a world-
wide good turn. They develop an awareness of, and a con-
cern for, Scouting needs of others around the world. World
brotherhood through Scouting is realized when Scouts care
and share.
The Tiger Cub motto includes the word “share”. The Cub
Scout Promise and the Boy Scout Oath include a pledge to
“help other people”. The Varsity Scout Pledge and Ventur-
ing Code encourage their youths to recognize and honor
dignity and worth of others.
Challenge your Scouts to fulfill their promise and commit-
ment to help others. They can do this, by giving to the
World Friendship Fund.
Page 4 The Gilwell Gazette
Critter Corner
Beaver Patrol—News Around the Dam
The Beavers were very busy over the break. We had
two very productive meetings where we worked on our
Tri-state BSA Campgrounds Project. We also learned
how to Skype, since one of our patrol members lives in
Michigan. We are looking forward to a fun weekend
filled with learning and friends. We would also like to
congratulate our fellow Beaver, Jordan, on his high
school graduation. We will miss him, but we know that
he will go on to do great things in medical school. Go
Beavers!
Bobwhite Patrol
What beautiful weather to start the second weekend of training…so far.
Our guides became Venturers. Bobwhites had a new song that rocked
Gilwell! “Big, Bad, Bobwhite Brown”! We started the embellishment
wars as project patrol & have really enjoyed all the stories everyone is
coming back with. Good Times!
Lunch with Joel Bussman, Steve Garner, & Bill Lovell was great. Good
company and conversations.
The Bobwhites are definitely in the performing stage because we met
every challenge in the Round-Robin head on. 100% Achieving!
Looking forward to dinner. Dutch
oven chicken & veggies.
Volume 13-C No. 5
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Critter Corner
Eagle Patrol
It was a beautiful morning at Gilwell as all of the pa-
trols gathered after being gone for five weeks. The
troop learned the history of the 46-star flag, and the
“Saga of Eddie” was revealed. An embellishment of
bobwhite bones were added to the program patrol
“beads” (i.e., Token). The Eagle Patrol worked as a
team, raising the flags at Gilwell Outpost, pitching
tents, and collecting wood for tonight’s campfire.
We are looking forward to presenting our patrol skit
and song at tonight’s campfire (less the fire).
Fox Patrol
All members present are ready with tickets
signed. Camp is in good shape. No dust to be
found, or fish.
Everyone is in good spirits and ready for our part
in tonight’s campfire, hoping everyone has fun.
Volume 13-C No. 5
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Critter Corner
Owl Patrol
The Owls finally arrived... just in the nick of time… a car broke down, but we’re all just
fine.
We got all our food and gear to our camp, but despite the sunshine, our camp was quite
damp. And just as we got there, it was time to go back to learn about change, and then
have lunch from a sack.
We learned about generations by sticking a sticker on our back. Yes, the Owls are from the
Greatest Generation, so take that!
What were the characteristics of your generation? Do you agree or disagree? No matter
what, remember, if you are a Baby Boomer, it’s all about me!
In the end it’s about diversity and understanding all our differences is what you need to
know. So if you want to be a better leader, understanding diversity will help you run a
better show.
Problem solving and decision making was next on the bill. Boy, if you
like attending lectures, Wood Badge certainly gives you your fill.
Managing conflict, dinner, and an indoor campfire lie ahead. But only until you read this will you know if
we survived the impending storm and no Owl is dead.
Respectfully submitted, Luke F. Baum
Bear Patrol
The Bear Patrol has been extremely busy since our last trip to Beaumont we have had to work hard to come out of hibernation and be the bear family unit that we knew we were. As you can see we have had to hunt for more food since our bodies had burned off everything during hibernation and unfortunately it was at the expense of one of our fellow patrols the “Not-so-mighty Eagles”. As a patrol we have had to venture into territory that was unfamiliar to some of us and that required that we become one members of the space program in order to use a cave at NASA (okay it was conference room but hey it was still cool) to hold one of our patrol meetings. Our venerable scribe was able to secure our location for that meeting and our first meeting that was held at an eating establishment in Independence, he even arrived to a full 24 hours early. He was being diligent in his orienteering skills. At least that was what we all agreed to tell everyone……
We are looking forward to our last weekend at Wood Badge and we hope that just as we have been blessed to be put together as a patrol that all the other patrols are engulfed in the same feel-ing of teamwork and fellowship as we are. We have had the opportunity to also have the best guide in the group, Sal Messina (see Sal $20 will get you a mention in our letter to the editor).
Volume 13-C No.5
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Critter Corner
Buffalo Patrol
Wow! 5 weeks went by fast!
Buffalo Patrol was busy during the interim: patrol pro-jects, campfire skit & song, menu, Wood Badge tickets, etc.
Booh-yah, Buffalo!
All buffalo Patrol members (Dave, John, Bob, Mike, and Steve) showed up, on time, fully packed & ready to go.
After Gilwell Assembly we trekked out to our campsite. We set up camp quickly & came back for the “Leading Change” presentation. (Great job Nikki & Carol!)
Chef Dave put together a great trail lunch. Jim Durdak & Paula Puchajda joined us for a lunch of turkey sandwiches, veggies, fruit, & pretzels. Oh, and Oreo cookies too!
Then great discussions on generations, problem solving, decision making, and managing conflict. Whew! Lots of information!
We are looking for-ward to preparing and eating dinner with our guests, the diversity game, the participants’ campfire, & finally the cracker barrel.
A long, but satisfying and educational day.
Antelope Patrol
The Antelopes keep ‘rollin, ‘rollin, ‘rollin. All members of the Ante-lope Patrol have written and submitted their tickets, and the patrol presentation. Song and skit are ready to go. The value of teamwork is unmistakable!
The Antelopes would like to follow up on the Generations presenta-tion. Although the generations are all different, one very important thing can tie them all together: Scouting.
An interesting observation is when you look closely at the Scout Oath and Scout Law; you will see that the values espoused and taught by scouting are rooted solidly in the Greatest Generation. Put simply, we as Scout Leaders are trying to teach our young men to be like the Greatest Generation. This may make our Scouts seem old-fashioned, but it also shows how timeless are the Values of Scouting.
Think about how often you have been approached by a non-scouter who tells you what you already know: That one of your scouts who espouses and lives these timeless values is a great young man, so mature, and a delight to talk to. When this happens, we know that what we are doing as scout leaders is the right thing to do.
Keep fighting the good fight, scouters!
Volume 13-C No.5