A Representative Wood Badge Ticket
for a Scoutmaster

Job Description:  As Scoutmaster, I would define my job as  ______________

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Part I - Service to Others Through the Troop

A.    Over the next twelve months I will lead the boys in my troop in completing a long-term good turn for one of the camps operated by my council.   In doing so, I will employ the following leadership skills:

Knowing and Using the Resource of the Group.  I will determine people in my council who can identify camp improvement projects for my troop to consider.  I will conduct a survey  to determine boy and parent resources available for possible use in whichever project is selected.

Evaluating.  I will lead in evaluating all suggested projects in order to determine which one best matches available resources, making certain that consideration is given to satisfactory completion of the task while making sure the project is an adventure for individual Scouts.

Controlling the Group.  I will place responsibility for the project with boy leaders.  This will allow them the freedom to succeed.   Meanwhile, I will encourage, praise, and take corrective action when warranted, in order to ensure that the task is completed and the group stays together.

B.      Lead the troop through the SPL & PLC to participate in next year's Scouting For Food drive to collect 500 cans of food.  In doing so, I will employ the following leadership skills.

(Leadership Skill).  I will ......

C.      Working with the troop committee and the sponsoring church, provide leadership through the SPL & PLC for our troop to maintain the church lawn next summer.  In doing so, I will employ the following leadership skills.

(Leadership Skill).  I will ......

(Leadership Skill).  I will ......

Part II - Goals for the Troop

A.     I will recruit and train a minimum of six boys and one other adult who (along with me) will participate in a canoe base trek next summer.   In doing so, I will employ the following leadership skills:

Communicating.   I will communicate with prospective crew members by personal contact or telephone to set up a meeting with them and their parents to discuss the canoe base and to show pictures of some of my previous treks.  I will also encourage questions to ensure understanding.

Setting the Example.   Beginning six months before the date for our trek, I will start on a program of physical training to ensure that I enjoy the trek and that I do not become a burden to the crew.  I will alert the crew to my activities in this regard and, when appropriate, encourage them to participate with me.

Styles of Leadership.  I will involve the entire crew in selecting our travel plans and in scheduling our training activities.

B.      (Additional Ticket Item)

C.      (Additional Ticket Item)

Part III - Personal Growth

A.    I am not as aware as I should be concerning the problems of drugs and child abuse in our society.  By this time next year, I would like to be able to lead a series of discussions with parents and/or Scouts regarding these problems.   In doing so, I will employ the following leadership skills:

Planning.  I will develop a written plan to attain this personal goal, giving attention to the resources needed, and when and where those resources are available.  I will include alternate paths in my plan to ensure I am  not prevented from reaching my goal due to unforeseen circumstances.

Evaluating.  I will regularly (at least quarterly) review where I am in comparison with where I need to be.  I will use this information to make adjustments in my program so that I will reach my goal on time.

B.      (Additional Ticket Item)

C.      (Additional Ticket Item)

Prepared by ________________________________  Date ____________
                                                             Participant

Approved by ________________________________  Date ___________
                                                          Coach Counselor

Final Approval ______________________________  Date ____________
                                                         Coach Counselor

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