Veteran Scout Leader Soars to Earn Wood Badge with Church of Scientology’s Troop 313
On September 23rd, 2019 Scout BSA Troop 313, chartered by the Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization, celebrated a one-of-a-kind accomplishment for their Scout Commissioner… who earned his Wood Badge. , The celebration was held at the Clearwater Community Volunteers Center located in downtown Clearwater.
- Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL (1888PressRelease) September 26, 2019 - The recipient of the Wood Badge was Mr. Geary Titus, Troop Commissioner for the Greater Tampa Bay Area Council. Originally a Boy Scout in his home troop when he was a young man, Mr. Titus first got involved as an adult leader through Troop 313 before becoming a Commissioner. Troop 313, who already counts 7, celebrated the stellar accomplishment with Mr. Titus.
Founder of the Boy Scout of America Baden-Powell said the following about the Wood Badge: “One of the purposes of Wood Badge training is to get Scouters to think about the practice of Scouting, to meet together, to exchange experiences, and to live together in the spirit of the Scout Oath.” The Wood Badge is the equivalent of an Eagle Scout level for an adult Scout volunteer.
Wood Badge is an advanced leadership course for Scouts and Scout leaders. Participants increase their skills in listening, managing conflict, team development, coaching & mentoring, leadership and project planning.
Like many intense training experiences, the program forces participants to work together, to organize and to develop an enthusiasm and team spirit to accomplish the tasks and challenges placed before them.
“The Scout program is one of the most important we currently have for our youth” said Titus, “being able to contribute on such a broad scale to help tomorrow’s leaders is a privilege.”
L. Ron Hubbard, Founder of Scientology and Eagle Scout himself, felt that Scouting was very important. He mentioned that the training he received saw him safely through his service as a US Naval Officer during the Second World War.
Mr. Hubbard wrote, “Of all the various information which became important to me, such as photography, woodlore, signaling and many other subjects, the basis of it was laid in Scouting. I am very indebted to a great many, very fine men who gave their time and attention to a restless, boisterous and extremely active boy and teenager, and I must have tried their patience many times but I never heard of it from them.”
Troop 313 is open to boys of any faith, as is any troop of the BSA program. Boys in Scouting are encouraged to be faithful and loyal, as laid out in the Scout Oath and Law.
To find out more information about the Clearwater Community Volunteers Center or about Boy Scouts Troop 313 please call Michael Soltero at (727) 316-5309 or email ccvcenter ( @ ) ccvfl dot org dot
About the Church of Scientology
The Scientology religion was founded by humanitarian and philosopher, L. Ron Hubbard. The first Church of Scientology was formed in the United States in 1954 and has expanded to more than 11,000 churches, missions and affiliated groups, with millions of members in 165 nations. Scientologists are optimistic about life and believe there is hope for a saner world and better civilization, and actively do all they can to help achieve this. The Church of Scientology regularly engages in many humanitarian programs, such as anti-drug campaigns, human rights campaigns and global education programs. To learn more, visit www.scientology.org.
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