Ep. 12 Southside Al on WoodBadge, Family, and Finding the Right Time

Sometimes the best conversations happen when things don’t go as planned. Walker’s audio and video cut out early in this episode, but Elliott kept the mics rolling with Allen “Southside Al” Bauer — a dedicated Scouter with powerful insight into what makes Wood Badge such a transformative experience. Together, they talk about how timing, family, and readiness can shape a leader’s journey in Scouting. Al shares his thoughts on doing Wood Badge at the right time in life, choosing family over work, and how Scouting’s lessons ripple through everything we do at home, in our careers, and in our communities.