On September 22, at the Troop 73 Court of Honor, Scoutmaster John White received his Wood Badge beads.

Wood Badge is a Scouting leadership program that aims to make Scouters better leaders by teaching advanced leadership skills, and by creating a bond and commitment to the Scouting movement. By “working the ticket”, participants put their newly gained experience into practice to attain ticket goals aiding the Scouting movement. On completion of the course, participants are awarded the Wood Badge beads to recognize significant achievement in leadership and direct service to young people.

Kathy Eaton, the current Wood Badge course Scoutmaster presided over the ceremony and Chris Lynch, a Wood Badge recipient earlier this year, presented John with his beads. The beads are presented together with a taupe neckerchief bearing a tartan patch of the Maclaren clan. Jay Walton, a Wood Badger currently working his ticket presented John with his new neckerchief and leather woggle.

Congratulations, John!

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