THE TICKET

 

Wood Badge for the 21st Century is the ultimate leadership training for Scout leaders who support unit, district, and council operations.  Many things will be learned during this experience - some will be new; others will reinforce what you already know.  The end result should be not only better Scouting, but also a better, more capable you.  In order to achieve these ends, it is important that you prepare a mission (ticket/specific plan) to use what you learn.  This plan of action is what we call the Wood Badge ticket.

One of the great traditions of Wood Badge is the ticket.  In Baden-Powell's day, those in the military were expected to pay their own way back to England at the end of their service.  To be thrifty, soldiers nearing completion of their duties would seek assignments at posts closer to home -- a process known as "working your ticket".  You will develop your own ticket -- a list of goals that will allow you to use your new leadership and team skills in ways that strengthen Scouting in your units, districts and council.