THE SCOUTING LIFE OF ARTHUR C.G. WOOD
THE SCOUTING LIFE OF ARTHUR C.G. WOOD
By Doug Watson
Arthur Wood (Art as he was affectionately known to all his friends) was a true Scout. Art started his career back in 1916 at the age of 12 when he joined Scouts and later earned his King’s Scout Badge. He commenced his adult service while he was in Rovers as an Assistant Scoutmaster with the 28th Toronto Group in 1922.
Art was involved with many other Scout Groups over the years and his last Scout Group was the 333rd Toronto where he served since 1968. In October, 1987, the newly formed Rover Crew asked him to be their Advisor, a position he continued to hold with the only stipulation he made at the age of 83 was he would not be able to participate in the outdoor activities. It is impossible to know the number of youth that Art influenced over the years, but many will have lots of fond memories of their days in Scouting and of the person who gave of his time to make them worthy citizens.
Art Wood was also a member of the 1st Gilwell Scout Troop, taking his training on the first Wood Badge Course in Canada (1924), and was also an active member of the Maple Leaf Chapter of Scouts on Stamps Society.
He was recognized by his peers with the Medal of Merit in 1948, Silver Acorn 1984, Honorary member of the Council 1987, and the Bar to the Silver Acorn 1998.
Art has now Gone Home, but his legacy will be that he lived his Scout Promise and Law daily, and that he rendered Scouting Service of the Most Exceptional Character.
