TomBarnhizer

I completed my Wood Badge Training and earned my beads in May,1994 shortly before the adoption of WB for the 21st Century. I recently inquired about any opportunity to serve on an upcoming Wood Badge Staff and was informed that I would not be able to serve in any staff position, specifically, because I had not completed the 21st Century course. I have been a volunteer member of the BSA for over 30 years.In that time I have served as District Chairman, Webelos Leader, Cubmaster, Assistant Scoutmaster, Scoutmaster and Troop Committee Chairman. I have used my Wood Badge training and experience to lead and mentor hundreds of Scouts and Scouters in the Aims, Methods and Purpose of the BSA. I am sure that there are many others, like myself, who have found themselves in this same position. I feel that we should be able to share our experience and knowledge, within the current syllabus, despite the fact that we have not personally completed that specific course of instruction. Therefore,I would like to see this restriction ended for any new courses.