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Volume 1, Issue 1 Friday February 7, 2014

Wood Badge Course S7-426-14

Your Course Director Welcomes You Today’s Schedule

WHAT A GREAT DAY FOR SCOUTING!!!! This week-

end, we start a brand new Wood Badge Course and on be-

half of the staff, I want to welcome all of YOU! Wood

Badge for the 21st Century is the ultimate adult leadership

training experienced offered by the Boy Scouts of America.

For the next six days, you will be immersed in the theory,

application, and practice of leadership skills. You will come

away from this experience filled with a renewed sense of

purpose, new lifelong friends, and fun filled memories.

Let’s get started!!!

Larry Cumbo

Course Director, S7-426-14

Find it in this Issue!

-Schedule……………….………1

-Weather………………...….…..1

-Oath, Law, Links……………...2

-Critter Notes, Menu…...……...3

- Know Your Staff …………3 - 5

-Emergency Plan…….…...…....4 -Roles & Responsibilities……...6

7:00 A.M.—Participant

Check-In

8:30 A.M.—Orientation Trail

9:30 A.M.—Flag Ceremony

Gilwell Field Assembly

9:45 A.M.—Break

10:00 A.M.-Troop Assembly

(Course Overview)

10:30 A.M.—Patrol Presenta-

tion (Listening to Learn)

11:20 A.M.—Break

11:30 A.M.— Opening

Luncheon (Blue & Gold

Banquet)

12:45 P.M.—Break

1:00 P.M.—Troop Assembly

(Troop Meeting)

2:50 P.M.—Break

3:00 P.M.—Troop Assembly

Patrol Leaders’ Council

Meeting

4:00 P.M.—Troop Presenta-

tion (Values, Vision, &

Mission)

5:00 P.M.—Patrol Meeting

6:00 P.M.—Dinner

7:00 P.M.—Patrol Activity

(Who Me Game)

8:00 P.M.—Instructional

Campfire and Baden-Powell

Story

9:00 P.M.—Cracker Barrel

The Gilwell Gazette is the

newspaper published by

the Wood Badge Staff

daily during the course.

Copies will be in your

Patrol’s mailbox every

morning at breakfast.

Our intent is to let you

know as much as possible

about the course. You will

find the daily schedule,

interesting facts and

stories, and articles

submitted by your patrol

scribe. Submit your

articles to Phil Decker

(Troop Scribe) or Roland

Lanouette (Asst. Scribe)

by 6PM each night.

HIGH LOW

Weather

Partly Sunny 50 35

Sunday Mostly Cloudy 49 29

Rain 45 35 Saturday Friday

OPERATION SPRINGING ANTELOPE

TOP SECRETTOP SECRET

CLASSIFIED

Sports Match the Famous Scouts

Bill Bradley____, Joe Theisman, ____Nolan Ryan,____

Merlin Olsen,____ Henry "Hank" Aaron, ____

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Phil Decker

Volume 1, Issue 1 Friday February 7, 2014 Wood Badge Course S7-426-14

Promise, Oath, Law, & Code The Cub Scout Promise

I (Your Name)

Promise to do my best

To do my duty to God and my

country

To help other people, and

To obey the Law of the Pack.

The Law of the Pack

The Cub Scout follows Akela

The Cub Scout helps the pack go

The pack helps the Cub Scout

Grow

The Cub Scout gives goodwill.

The Boy 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.

The Boy Scout Law

A Scout is;

Trustworthy

Loyal

Helpful

Friendly

Courteous

Kind

Obedient

Cheerful

Thrifty

Brave

Clean

Reverent

The Venturing Oath As a Venturer

I Promise to do my duty to

God

And help strengthen America,

To help others, and

To seek truth, fairness,

and adventure

in our world.

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The Sea Scout Promise

As a Sea Scout I promise to do my best

to guard against water accidents; To

know the location and proper use of the

lifesaving devices on every boat I

board; To be prepared to render aid to

those in need; To seek to preserve the

motto of the sea, Women and Children

First.

The Venturing Code

As a Venturer, I believe that

America’s strength lies in our

trust in God and in the courage,

strength, and traditions of our

people.

I will, therefore, be faithful in my

religious duties and will maintain

a personal sense of honor in my

own life.

I will treasure my American

heritage and will do all I can to

preserve and enrich it.

I will recognize the dignity and

worth of all humanity and will

use fair play and goodwill in my

daily life.

I will acquire the Venturing

attitude that seeks the truth in

all things and adventure on the

frontiers of our changing world.

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

*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 a high-performance team.

*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 a high-performance team.


Today’s Link WWW.SCOUTING.ORG

Who Said it? “It’s easy to make a

buck. It’s a lot harder

to make a difference.”

Tom Brokaw

Fear NOT!!

Xenophobia- Fear of

Foreigners

Basophobia- Fear of

Walking or Standing.

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http://www.seascout.org/about/history/insignia.html



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Critter Notes Beavers Say:” flap flap…….“

BobWhites Say:” bob-white,…bob-white...“

Eagles Say:” Squeak

squawk…………….“

Foxes Say:”Yip Yip Yip…...“

Owls Say” Hoot………………. hoot”

Bears Say: “ GRRRRRRRRRRR…….”

Buffaloes say” stomp, stomp………….

Antelopes Say :”………….”

Know Your Staff !?!?

Today’s Menu

NOTE: Subject to

changes at the whims of

the cook staff.

Friday Lunch Ham & Turkey Subs

Black Beans & Rice

Salad , Chips Deserts

Choice of Beverage

Friday Dinner

1/2 BBQ Chicken

Boiled Potato

Green Beans Salad

Deserts

Choice of Beverage

Cracker-barrel

Saturday Breakfast

Breakfast Burritos Coffee, Juice, Milk and

Tea

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Course

Director

Larry Cumbo: Larry has been scout volunteer for over 25 years in Neuse Basin. He has been

a Tiger leader to an Assistant Scoutmaster in Pack 13 and Troop 13. He has also served the

district as a District Commissioner, on the District Committee, a member of the FOS fundraising group in the district and is presently serving as an Assistant District Commissioner.

Larry completed his Wood Badge course with Hank Dierker as the Course Director of SR-588. He has served on several other courses in the East Carolina Council and the Tuscarora Council.

Larry and his wife, Treacy, live in New Bern and they have 2 sons that are Eagle Scouts.

Assistant SPL

Asst. Course

Director

Norm Belmore: Grew up in Bristol, Rhode Island, Live in Jacksonville NC. Air Force Vet.

Work at Onslow Memorial Hospital as an Anesthetist. Wife Connie retired as Director of

Healthcare Operations, Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune to answer her call to Ministry. She is currently attending Asbury Theological Seminary and is the Youth Director at Trinity UMC. 2 sons Andrew

married, works in Human resources in Atlanta Ga., expecting my first grandson in June. Son Matt 23, Eagle

Scout, has a degree in Culinary Arts and is working on a business degree. Daughter Caroline a Junior at Campbell University. My passions are working with youth, when I am not Scouting I am a youth leader at

church and I coach the White Oak High School Tennis teams, Girls in the fall and Boys in the spring. I cur-

rently represent East Carolina Council on the BSA National Council. Serve on the ECC Executive Commit-tee, and Executive Board and I am the Council Commissioner for East Carolina Council. ASM Troop 370,

Advisor Crew 370 and COR for Pack, Troop and Crew 370.

Senior Patrol

Leader

George Parker: I started my Scouting career in 1995 when I joined Pack 197 as a Den Leader

for my son's Den. I followed the Den and became the Webelo's Leader. I crossed over with my

son into Troop 197 as an Assistant Scoutmaster. In 1997, I became Scoutmaster of Troop 197,

and remained in that position until 2012. I was the District Chairman for White Oak River Dis-

trict for the past 4 years. I have served on staff for several Wood Badge courses and several National Youth

Leadership Training courses, and I am the Course Director for the 2014 East Carolina Council National Youth

Leadership Training Course. I retired from the United States Marine Corps in 2001. I am proud to be an SR-

877 Mighty Bobwhite.

ASM

Quartermaster

Dee Turner: He has been involved in scouting off and on for 30 years. Currently he is an

Assistant District Commissioner for the Tar River District. He is also heavily involved in the

Order of the Arrow as a Associate advisor for Tau Chapter and for Croatan Lodge. He has also

served on national OA staff. He is the proud parent of a daughter who is heavily involved in dance and a son who was very involved in scouting until his death in 2010. He is a "Six-toed

Bear" from SR-735. He currently attends Martin Community College where he will graduate from in May of

this year with an associates degree. He will be a Physical Therapist Assistant following his graduation and passing his state licensing exam. He enjoys saltwater fishing, shag dancing and restoring old cars.

John Leighton: John has served as a Den Leader, an Assistant Scoutmaster, Venturing Crew

Advisor, Caswell District Chairman, Chairman of the Raleigh Diocese Catholic Committee

on Scouting, Popcorn Product Sale Chair for East Carolina Council, Assistant Treasurer for

the ECC Executive Committee and has given leadership to several council events. He is

currently the VP of Finance for the East Carolina Council responsible for fund raising ac-

tivities. He was awarded the Silver Beaver Award in 2011. John is fully trained in his position. He is a

certified Leave No Trace Instructor and trained in Wilderness First Aid. He has attended Powderhorn

training and received his Wood Badge beads in 2011. He has led groups on trips to Philmont and to the

National Jamboree at the Summit in West Virginia. He is pleased to serve as the Assistant Senior Patrol

Leader with Wood Badge course S7-426-14. John’s married to Mary with whom he shares his daughter,

Janet, a Venturing Scout, and his son, John Michael, a Boy Scout.


Special Notes

WOOD BADGE

S7-426-14

EMERGENCY PLAN

In the event of a

weather or other related

wide-area emergency,

each patrol is to

assemble in place and

Troop Guides conduct a

head count and report

the findings to Larry

Cumbo, S7-426-14

Course Director. Send a

runner to report the

head count to Larry and

further instructions will

be given as to how to

proceed further.

FIRST AID

EMERGENCIES

Staff Member Norm

Belmore who is also

the Troop Guide is

serving as the Medical

Resource person. In the

event of an emergency

or if medical assistance

is required please

contact any staff

member to assist in

locating Norm.

SMOKERS

Smoking will only be

allowed in designated

areas announced by the

Senior Patrol Leader.

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Phil Loseke: Joined Cub Scouts on his 8th birthday in Forest Park, IL (They didn't have

Tigers in 1966). Moved to Raleigh, NC in 1972 where he earned his Eagle in 1973 in the

Occoneechee Council. He became involved in Scouting again as an adult in the Tuscarora Council in in 2003 with Pack 64 and then Pack 33, and served in nearly every Cub Scout lead-

ership position there was. He crossed over to Troop 33 with his son in 2009 where he now serves as Scout-

master. Phil has also served as a Unit Commissioner, OA Chapter Advisor, and Cub Day Camp Director. Phil earned his beads in 2008 and this will be his third time serving as a Wood Badge staffer. Phil has one son,

Jordan, that made Eagle on August 1, 2013 and another son, Cameron, that should make Eagle in 2014.

Jason Campbell: Jason Campbell began Scouting in 1998 with the Far East Council when

his oldest son came home with a “Join Scouting” flyer in 2d grade. He took him to his first few

meetings and soon became jealous of the fun he was having in that Wolf Den and signed on as an Assistant Den Leader. While serving with Pack 103 in Okinawa, Japan he also wore the

Den Leader, Webelos Den Leader, and Cubmaster Patches. As Blake moved up to Troop 103, he followed

and became an Assistant Scoutmaster and eventually the Scoutmaster. His youngest son, Bryn, was now a Tiger and Jason supported his wife as her Assistant Tiger Leader. While in Okinawa, Jason served on the

District Activities Committee and the Great Okinawa Scouting Committee alongside leaders from the Scout-

ing Association of Japan. He was the Program Director for two Day Camps, Shooting Sports Director, and

District Training Staff. He and his wife Rachel attended Wood Badge in 2002 (WE-803-02 week long

course). Moving to the Pacific Harbors Council (Tacoma, Washington) in 2003 he quickly jumped into a

Unit Commissioner job serving five units. He also did three years as Assistant Cubmaster for Pack 461 and Assistant Scoutmaster for Troops 62 and 71. Jason was honored to be the Troop Guide for the Eagle Patrol

during WE1-612-04. Arriving and eventually retiring in Hubert, NC in 2006 he assumed the duties as Assis-tant Scoutmaster for Troop 743. He now serves as the Scoutmaster. Jason is very proud to be the father of

two Eagle Scouts. Blake earned Eagle in April 2005 and Bryn in February 2011.

ASM Troop

Guides

Brian Snow: I have been married to my wife Vanessa for 35 years and have three sons, all

Eagle Scouts, and six grandchildren. My oldest son is a U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sergeant. I

was a Scout in Kikthawenund Council in Indiana and have been an adult leader in Gulf Coast Council in Pensacola Florida, Desert Trails Council in Yuma Arizona, and in East Carolina

Council since 1991. I have served in nearly all Cub Scout positions and as Cub Scout Roundtable Com-

missioner, Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster, District Advancement Chair, Council Advancement Chair, Charter Organization Representative and Committee Chair for Troop 272 in Havelock. I was an

advisor and contingent leader of three Philmont treks. I went through Wood Badge Course SR-338 (last of

the old course) and served on staff of eight Wood Badge courses and was the course director of the first

ECC NYLT course in 2011. I am currently the CT District Training Chair and ECC Outdoor Ethics Advo-

cate. I retired from the Marine Corps in 1998 and I currently work for NAVAIR at Cherry Point as the

Assistant Occupational Safety and Health Director. In my current employment, I deployed to Iraq four times to support Operation Iraqi Freedom. I love my country and am honored to have been able to serve. I

am thankful for this opportunity to be able to impart knowledge to the Scouters of this course!

Troop Guide

Troop Guide

Dave Sharpe: I have 3 children Elizabeth 20 (Ms. Wuf at NCSU), Patrick 18 (Eagle Scout),

Stephen 16 (Eagle Scout). I have been married to the former Suzanne Craft from Ahoskie for 23

years. I serve as Comm. Chairman for Pack 961 in Pinetops and as an Asst. Scoutmaster for

Troop 96 in Tarboro . I serve as the Public Relations and Camping Chairman for the Tar River District and on the East Carolina Council's Marketing Committee. The last 8 years I have chaired

the Edgecombe County FOS banquets. I grew up in Pack 332 and Troop 332 in Elm City. I still

have my Scout-O-Rama Certificate from 1972. I was in banking for 26 years and have taught at UNC-CH for 14 years. I coached baseball for 25 years and enjoy fishing and the beach with my family and friends.

Troop Guide

Troop Guide

Chuck Wayman: Born and raised in upstate New York… a long time ago. I Migrated

south to Tidewater Virginia during the gas crunch of 74. Found the love of my life in 77, and

have been happily married for 37 years, raising wonderful boy girl twins along the way!

Retired now and still working my ticket.

Troop Guide

Pat O’Callaghan: Have been a Den Leader and Cubmaster with Pack 826. I am an Asst.

Scoutmaster with Troop 340. I attended Wood Badge class SR-1029. My critter is the grace-

ful Antelope. I live in Greenville and work with the police department. .

Course

Mentor

Hank Dierker: I grew up in rural Western Illinois and joined a scout troop in Mendon, Illinois in 1950. Our family moved to

Loraine, Illinois where I joined the newly formed Troop 37. Joined the Marine Corps after graduating from high school and em-barked on other adventures. I had cursory contact with the Scouting program for several years until being “appointed” the 3rd

Marine Aircraft Wing “Scouting Coordinator” in 1972 –73 time frame. Was transferred to Cherry Point, NC in 1975 and joined

Troop 82 as a Committee Member and then an Assistant Scoutmaster. Both sons transitioned from the Cub program and became

members of the Troop. We’re pleased to say both are Eagle scouts.


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Mickie Whitehead: I have been active in Scouting since 1999 in Tar River and now Neuse Basin districts. I have served

in Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venturing crews, Camp Boddie Summer camp staff, and now on the district committee. I attended

Woodbadge in 2008 in SR-877. I am the mother of two Eagle Scouts.

Troop Scribe

ASPL Youth

Walter Taylor: Currently serves as the Scoutmaster of Troop 114 in LaGrange, NC. Married, has a son Brian, an Eagle Scout, currently serving aboard ship in the Navy.

Walter has received the District Award of Merit, Scoutmaster of the Year, and is a Silver Beaver Recipient. Walter has served on

staff for several Wood Badge courses.

Terry Best: Assistant Scoutmaster Troop 587, Webelos Leader for Pack 961, Edgecombe County and Commissioner for Tar

River District. Scouting for 10 years. Married to Rhonda, 16 yr old son who is an Eagle Scout and a daughter 7 years old. Works

for USDA, Natural Resources Conservation Service for 29 years.

Troop Guide

Troop Guide

Troop Guide

Phil Decker: Positions in Scouting: Scoutmaster Troop 43 in Kinston since 1996. Vigil Honor Order of the Arrow as a

youth. Past Neusiok Chapter Adviser and currently Membership and Records Adviser for Croatan Lodge. Past recipient of Silver Beaver and Caswell District Award of Merit. Currently serving as Caswell District Commissioner. Completed

Woodbadge course in 2008. Media and Technology Director for Lenoir County Public Schools since 2005. Enjoy fishing,

relic hunting and woodcarving. Currently serving as Deacon at Neuse Baptist Church.

James Suggs: Currently serving as the Council Training Chair and Assistant Council Commissioner. Previous positions:

Tiger Cub Den Leader, Bear Den Leader, Cubmaster, and former District Commissioner for Tar River. Unit affiliations: Cub

Scout Pack 961 and Troop 587.

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Barbara Parker: I am truly blessed. I am the mother of an Eagle Scout and wife to a Mighty Bobwhite. I am your Assistant

Scoutmaster for Youth for S7-426-14. I was the Course Director for ECC NYLT 2013 and I will be assisting with ECC NYLT

2014.

ASM Support

Service Patrol Responsibilities * Be responsible for the genera cleanliness of the camp, especially for the latrines, washing places,

meeting areas, and the campfire circle.

* Assist the quartermaster with 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.

Scoutmaster's Minute

Some time ago, a young

b o y j o i n e d t w o

organizations. He grew

to become an adult, and

o n e o f t h o s e

organizations continues

to have him as a member.

When asked why he

j o i n e d t h e o n e

o r g a n i z a t i o n , h e

responded that when he

joined he was made to

feel welcome and

important. His opinions

seemed to count and he

learned while having fun.

He liked being part of a

group that seemed to

a l wa y s g i v e h i m

something to look

forward to. Will the

youths in our units say

the same several years

from now?

CELL PHONES

Please turn off all cell

phones and pagers during

this course. Make

arrangements to use the

p ho ne d ur ing the

scheduled breaks.



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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’ Scouts’ Own religious service.

*Assist in conducting any other religious observances that may arise during the Wood Badge course.


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. (The publisher of the Gazette may hand out guidelines to help scribes

fulfill their duties, or may briefly meet with all the patrol scribes to discuss how best they can assist

in making the Gazette a worthwhile publication.)


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 Wood Badge presentations.

*Help his or her patrol meet its obligations to fulfill assignments including the development and

presentation of the patrol project.


KUDU HORN

The Kudu horn has long been a symbol of Scouting and of Wood Badge. In fact, the Kudu Horn

was used to summons the very first scouts at Brownsea Island in 1907.

The true Kudu is a species of African antelope that is reddish gray to almost blue in color. Most

beautiful are the magnificent spiral horns that cap the head. As a Colonel in Africa in 1896, the

Kudu Horn was first identified by Lord Baden Powell. He later found that the Matabele were using a

War Horn of tremendous sound carrying power. This war horn, turned out to be the KUDU HORN.

It is strange that some eleven years later, in 1907, this Matabele war horn would be used to

summons the very first Scouts at Brownsea Island. The original Kudu Horn is enshrined at Gilwell

where it is sounded at the beginning of each course to summon the participants. The Horn that

heralded the birth of scouting now summons Scouters from all parts of the world to do better than

they have ever done before.

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