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Wood Badge for the 21st Century  Course # NE VII-17
Northern NJ Council and Patriots Path CouncilRandi Newbery Course Director,
Phone: 973-992-4399, Email: NNJCWoodBadge@yahoo.com Dave Banks, Host Council Staff Adviser
Phone: 201-677-1000, ext 38, Email: dave.banks@scouting.org WHO: Wood Badge is advanced training for all adult Scout leaders -- Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Varsity and Venturing – at all levels of Scouting -- pack, troop, team, crew, district and council volunteers as well as our professional Scouters. WHAT: Wood Badge training provides a common leadership foundation for all BSA programs, incorporates the most modern leadership practices and increases the quality of the program for our youth. WHEN: Two weekends – Saturday – Monday, September 12-13-14, 2009 AND Saturday – Monday, October 10-11-12, 2009 -- each weekend starting around 7:00 a.m. on Saturday and ending at approximately 5:00 p.m. on Monday. WHERE: Winnebago Scout Reservation (September) and Camp Lewis (October) – both camps are located in Rockaway Township, New Jersey. WHY: You will develop better leadership skills – gain knowledge – have a great experience – enjoy Scouting fellowship and have lots of FUN bringing the best program you can to our youth. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Look for additional registration information on the NNJC website (http://www.nnjbsa.org/) soon. Or you may contact Randi F. Newbery, Course Director, at 973-992-4399 or NNJCWoodBadge@yahoo.com, or Dave Banks, Host Council Staff Advisor, at NNJC, BSA at 201-677-1000 extension 38 or dbanks@bsamail.org. View pictures from NEII-160 and NEII-180 courses!
Wood Badge has evolved into the core leadership skills training course for the BSA. The new Wood Badge course focuses on strengthening every volunteer's ability to work with and lead groups of youth and adults and is less focused on outdoor skills, which are more effectively addressed in other courses
Information and Applications for Wood Badge Scholarships Click here for information about the AFL-CIO Wood Badge Scholarship Program
Click here for information about the VFW Wood Badge Scholarship Program
Attention: All Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Varsity Scout and Venturing Leaders
Wood Badge for the 21st Century is open to all Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Varsity Scout and Venture Scout Leaders who have completed the basic training for their registered position in Scouting. Cub Leaders must have completed New Leader Essentials and the position specific training for their position. Boy Scout and Varsity leaders must have completed New Leader Essentials, the position specific training as well as Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills. Venture advisors must complete New Leader Essentials, position specific training and Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills.
Wood Badge for the 21st Century is a training continuum! There is no requirement to be invited. If you have completed the basic training requirements for your registered position, you are encouraged to attend Wood Badge.
If you have any further questions regarding Training, please contact NNJC Training Professional, Dave Banks, at 201-677-1000 x38 or dave.banks@scouting.org
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