This information will be of interest in anyone who currently holds a Woodbadge Part I in either Company or Crew. Voyageur Council has agreed to support a course at this level. Registration must be made through the Eastern Ontario Administrative Office in order to be considered eligible for this training. Also, training application forms must be signed by their Area/Council Commissioner to be eligible to participate in this workshop. Payment is to accompany Registration. This is only open to registered members of Scouts Canada. More registration information may be found on either the Voyageur Council Website (Training page or the Venturer Advisor’s Forum located on the Scouting Links) or by contacting the Course Leader or Course Administrator. CL: Stewart Ross: or CA: Mark Milan: or

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As Advisors of Voyageur Council have requested an Advanced Woodbadge (II) And that the Council Management Team have heard Let it be known that there WILL be a Woodbadge II for

Proposed Details: -Weekend 1: Camp Opemikon November 28-29, Weekend 2: Kingston Military Base January 2009 (details to follow) - Weekend 3: Whispering Pines May 8-10, 2009

Aim of Woodbadge II The emphasis of this course: to have a fun learning time while providing/ developing tools and techniques to better assist YOU in your Advisor activities.

Weekend 1 Content: -Candidate expectations -Networking with other Advisors -Communication Skills -Mentoring Skills -Meeting Skills -Program planning, structure and content -High Adventure progams

Weekend 1 Content: Networking Developing a Company/Crew Overage Venturers and Rovers Company/Crew Administration Use of Technology Resources available to the Company/Crew

Weekend 2 Content: Special ceremonies Sprituality (some new twists to a program) Understanding the Age Group Dealing with Discipline Attitude Development/Motivating Youth Scouting with Disabilities Practical ceremonies (candidate developed and conducted

Weekend 2 Content: 7 Steps to Problem Solving Conflict Resolution Succession Planning (for you and for your Section Personal Goal Setting Relationships – when they aren’t working

Weekend 2 Content: - Candidate Program Presentations YOU will have a unique opportunity to share topics of particular interest to you or your group or particular knowledge or skills which you feel other Advisors may benefit. - May be anything that is relevant to a Crew or Company program (something you did)

Weekend 3 Content: -Along with a number of experienced Scouters, will be shown different types of techniques for cooking (no two burner coleman stoves) for lunches or a FEAST which will be designed by the candidates. -Will participate in atypical camping skills which can enhance your section’s program

Considerations In order to ensure that this training opportunity meets your needs and expectations, I would ask that you provide some direction as to what you expect on this course, any special requirements that we should be aware (disabilities, dietary, disabilities, medical, etc). Don’t forget to complete a personal medical form

Requirements: 1. Have completed a senior section Woodbadge Part 1 2.Have your training application form signed by your Area/Council Commissioner 3.Ensure that your completed training application form is accompanied by the course fee of $150 (that’s for course expenses for 3 weekends 4.Ensure that your training application gets to the Scout Office by: November 14, 2008 (or contact either the Course Leader or Course Administrator by that time: Course Leader is Stewart Ross and Mark Milan is the Course Administrator. They can be contacted at: Stewart Ross: or Mark Milan: or

Request: To ensure your comfort, please plan to bring personal equipment such as a sleeping bag, eating utensils, and outdoor weather clothing. (If you wish, you may sleep outdoors on all weekends.) If you have specific items that you are not sure to bring, please don’t hesitate to contact us!!!

Senior Section Woodbadge II Detailed Overview: 3 weekends long Cost: $150 Limit: 20 candidates Fun, networking, skills Looking forward to seeing you on the WOODBADGE PART II