Presentation

The ceremony Leader calls the assembled group of attendees together.

1. A short opening/flag break occurs.
2. The ceremony Leader explains the purpose and significance of the ceremony.
3. The Wood Badge recipient is asked to step forward.
4. The ceremony Leader salutes (the Scout Salute) the recipient – who returns the salute.
5. Presenting the Gilwell Scarf 
   • As this symbolises membership of 1st Gilwell Park Scout Group, this part is traditionally presented by someone who is already a member, that is, a Wood Badged Leader.
   • The explanation of the Gilwell Scarf's symbolism is read out.
   • The Gilwell Scarf is placed over the head of the recipient and their Gilwell woggle is transferred from the recipient’s usual scarf to their Gilwell Scarf.
   • Their usual scarf is then removed from the recipient’s neck.
6. Presenting the Wood Beads
   • The explanation of the Wood Beads’ symbolism is read out.
   • The recipient is presented with their two-beaded Wood Badge by a Wood Badged Leader
   • The Leader presenting the Wood Badge may decide to wear the recipient's Wood Badge until the time of the actual presentation.
7. Presenting the Wood Badge Parchment
   • The recipient is presented with their Wood Badge Parchment.
   • OPTION: - In achieving their Wood Badge, the recipient becomes a member of the 1st Gilwell Park Scout Group, and you may choose at this point to conduct a symbolic "investiture" into the 1st Gilwell Scout Group where the recipient re-affirms their Australian Scout Promise 
8. The recipient is invited to make a small appreciation speech.
9. The ceremony Leader makes some suitable closing remarks and closes the formal ceremony.
10. The ceremony Leader salutes (the Scout Salute) the recipient – who returns the salute.