Tardy Beading Ceremony

I completed the Woodbadge course and completed my ticket and had it approved, but was never awarded the beads or the completion ceremony.

The course was in..... 1985.

I still have a record of the course number, which is in the same district I volunteer in now. Is there a Council "Woodbadge" committee that would maintain those old records?

Frankly, if the records don't verify completion of the requirements, I'd just drop it. But I suspect that it would show completion of all requirements, just no final award. If that proves to be the case, is there any reason that the final ceremony can't be completed now?

Seattle Pioneer

I'm not an expert at this, but, seeing as how the Wood Badge certificates are issued by National (at least they are now), they should have a record of your completion of the Course.

If so, I don't see any reason why you can't arrange to be awarded your beads and regalia by the current Wood Badge staff.

Good luck.

- Oren

"I used to be a Bear . . . ."

WE3-41-03

I think your first port of call should be your District Training Chairman. Give him all the details, where, when and the name of your Ticket Counselor, maybe the Course Director. Your Council might or might not have a Wood Badge Coordinator. These people can check the details and expedite the Wood Badge presentation.

Good Luck.

Eamonn.

No beads, no records... No Wood Badge?

I seem to recall a little saying that is intended for Eagle Scout candidates, but might apply here...

"Your Eagle isn't complete until all paperwork is turned in"

Someone dropped the ball completing your Wood Badge. Whether that was your Troup Guide, Course Director or yourself, I don't know.

By the way, why is this coming up 20 years after your course? It seems like quite a long time to go without your beads.

Hey... If there are no records.. just take the course over again. It'll be fun!!!

Eagle-Pete