My Wood Badge ticket

Here is my ticket, which was approved on August 6, 2004. That means I had until February 6, 2006 to finish it, which I did.

Summary

  1. Teach the rifle shooting merit badge to a group of Scouts (complete).
  2. Become certified in CPR by the Red Cross or a similar organization (complete).
  3. Go on a Cub Scout or Webelos outdoor outing (complete).
  4. Make audio recordings of three Eagle-required merit badge books (complete).
  5. Participate as an adult advisor in four troop backpacking outings (complete).

Details

These are the notes from my ticket worksheets, mainly so I don't lose them.

Ticket item 1

Goal:
Teach the rifle shooting merit badge to a group of Scouts.
Who:
Scouts in Troop 171 and possibly others who are interested.
What:
Teach each requirement of the merit badge.
Where:
At the troop meeting location and at a rifle range.
When:
Classroom sessions in the beginning of October 2004, range time at the end of October 2004.
How:
By preparing and giving classes with the assistance of other instructors. By finding qualified leaders and using them to help me run the range.
Why:
I have not yet taught these skill to others. Previously, helping Scouts with shooting has been effective and rewarding.
How verified:
Compare what I have taught with the requirements.
Comments:
Complete. I did classroom instruction during troop meetings in September 2004. We went to the shooting range on October 9. Nine Scouts participated. One Scout completed the merit badge. I was assisted by John Gonsalves.

Ticket item 2

Goal:
Become certified in CPR by the Red Cross or a similar organization, and teach it to another group once.
Who:
Myself.
What:
Attend a class and complete all requirements necessary for certification.
Where:
At the training facility.
When:
Before June 2005.
How:
By attending a class and completing the course work.
Why:
To increase my knowledge and ability. To be able to teach CPR more authoritatively.
How verified:
Receipt of certification.
Status:
I took a CPR certification class on April 17, 2005. I taught a CPR lesson at my troop's family camp on August 13.

Ticket item 3

Goal:
Go on a Cub Scout or Webelos outdoor outing.
Who:
A Cub Scout or Webelos pack or den.
What:
Attend an outing and assist the leadership in conducting activities. Give the young Scouts a positive impression of Scouting.
Where:
At a local outdoor location
When:
By Spring 2005.
How:
By getting to know the Scouts before the outing. By accompanying them on their activities.
Why:
To learn more about Cub Scouting. To set a good example of Boy Scouts.
How verified:
Approval of Cub Scout leader.
Status:
Complete. I worked with a Webelos den to help them earn the Outdoorsman pin. I and Scouts from my troop discussed camping gear, fire safety, and Leave No Trace at a den meeting. I then accompanied the den on a three-mile hike where we tied knots and had a campfire.

Ticket item 4

Goal:
Make an audio recording of three Eagle-required merit badge books.
Who:
Myself, with LuWanda Ford.
What:
Record the text of merit badge books for Scouts who have difficulty reading, with direction from project leaders.
Where:
When:
By July 2005.
How:
By following guidelines set by the project leaders. By taking the time to do a good job.
Why:
For the unique experience, and to help Scouts who may be under-considered.
How verified:
Approval by LuWanda Ford.
Status:
Complete. I've completed all the recordings and sent them to LuWanda.

Ticket item 5

Goal:
Participate as an adult leader in four troop backpacking outings.
Who:
Scouts and adult leaders in my troop.
What:
Serve as an advisor when necessary to help plan four backpacking outings and then go on the trip.
Where:
At troop meetings and on hiking trails.
When:
On average, one trip every three months for a year.
How:
By being available to help plan. By teaching skills before and during outings. By seeing that outings are planned well in advance.
Why:
Backpacking is fun and I am good at it. Scouts have told me that it enriches their Scouting experience.
How verified:
By keeping track of the outings I go on.
Status:
Complete. We did four backpackers plus a Philmont trek.

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