Troop 37 Merit Badge Seminar

Regina Coeli Church School
Albany Post Road, Hyde Park
February 25, 2012
Morning Session- 8:30 to 11:30
Afternoon Session- 12:30 to 3:30
Mini-Sessions as requested		 Cost: $ 8.00 per badge

The following Merit Badges will be offered, subject to sufficient interest. The requirements for each and what you need to do ahead of time can be found below, and brought with you on the 25th.

American Business*
American Culture*
American Heritage*
American Labor*
Art*
Bird Study
Bugling*

 Citizenship in the Community
Citizenship in the Nation
Citizenship in the World
Coin Collecting*
Collections*
Communications
Computers

 Electricity
Electronics
Emergency Preparedness
Environmental Science
Family Life
First Aid

 Genealogy*
Music*
Personal Fitness*
Personal Management
Pets
Photography
Reading*
 		 Scholarship*
Scouting Heritage
Weather
Note: * indicates a Mini Session

Please double check you have the most up to date requirements for the badge and the Pre-Reqs done before arriving.

The Citizenship badges have two seperate sessions for each badge, there is a session in the morning and a seperate session in the afternoon, they are not a full day session.

All Scouts should wear their Class A uniforms and bring a signed blue card and a merit badge book. Scouts participating in both sessions should bring a bag lunch with them. There will be food available for purchase at the seminar!

For more information, contact Mr. Aaron Tuttle at (845)-229-7393.

Mini Sessions (30 minute time blocks) will be scheduled for the badges indicated.  These badges need all of the requirements to be completed before the Scout meets with the counselor.  There is no need to schedule a 3-hour session to explain work that has already been done.  Scouts requesting these badges MUST have everything ready to show the counselor in an organized manner.  The schedule is tight and does allow for “discussions”, but does not allow for “teaching”, or an unprepared Scout!

 

There are no full day sessions at our seminar. The three Citizenship badges are offered in both a morning or am afternoon session, not both. Please indicate on the registration form if you would prefer morning or afternoon. Every effort will be made to give you your first choice in badges.

 

The only two badges that have limits are E-Prep (limit of 12) and Scouting Heritage (limit of 10).

 

In case of inclement weather, every effort will be made to contact the scouts via email or phone as to the status of the seminar. Scouts are also encouraged to check our website @ www.bsa37.org for the most up to date status if inclement weather is called for. If the weather does cause the cancellation of the seminar on February 25, it would be impossible to coordinate everyone for another date, for this reason, every effort will be made to have the seminar on February 26th.

You may register one of the following ways:

  1. Print the registration form, fill it out and mail it in (Downloadable Prerequisites available here)
  2. Register electronically below (and mail the registration fee separately)
Name:
Address:
City:  State:  Zip:
Phone:
Troop:
email:



Select a First, Second, Third and Fourth Choice
If you plan to attend both sessions, we will enroll you in two of your choices. If you plan to attend only one session, we will enroll you in only one.

If you already have a partial for any of the merit badges you're selecting, please check the box to the right and enter the name of the merit badge and the requirements you already have signed off, in the comments box and don't forget to bring the bluecard with the partials signed off.     


Both sessions
Morning only
Afternoon only
One session, either morning or afternoon
First Choice (morning session) Check here if you have a partial in this Merit badge.
Second Choice (morning session) Check here if you have a partial in this Merit badge.
First Choice (afternoon session) Check here if you have a partial in this Merit badge.
Second Choice (afternoon session) Check here if you have a partial in this Merit badge.



Additional Comments:


All reservations are final and no refunds will be issued.

Merit Badge Seminar Prerequisites

American Business (Mini Session)

Requirement 2

Requirement 3                                        

 


American Culture (Mini Session)

Requirements 1,2,3 and 5 before

 


American Heritage (Mini Session)

Requirements 1, 2, 4, 5 before

Be prepared to discuss 3a and 6

 


American Labor (Mini Session)

Requirements 1, 2, 5, 7, before

 


Art      (Mini Session)

Bring work for all requirements and be ready to discuss with the counselor.

 

 


Bird Study (Morning Session)

Bring binoculars and field guide.

Dress for the outdoors.

Bring Plastic Jug and scissors

 


Bugling (Mini Session)

Bring a written report for #1, #2, #3 and #5 or be prepared to do #3.

Be prepared to do #4.

Bring a signed letter from Scoutmaster for #6.

Be prepared to discuss all requirements with counselor

Print out Bugling worksheet (http://meritbadge.org)

 


Citizenship in the Community (Morning or Afternoon)

Requirement 2 – Bring a map of your town

Requirement 3 – Be prepared to discuss with the counselor.

Requirement 4 – Attend the meeting and bring notes or agenda.

Requirement 7 & 8

Have completed worksheet and bring with you to the seminar (http://meritbadge.org)

 

Citizenship in the Nation (Morning or Afternoon)

Be prepared to discuss all requirements!

Bring requirements # 2, 3 and 6

Bring Letter for # 8

Have Worksheet completed and bring with you to the seminar (http://meritbadge.org)

 

 


Citizenship in the World (Morning or Afternoon)

 

Be prepared to discuss all requirements!

Complete Requirement # 7

 


Coin Collecting (Mini Session)

                Bring your collection with you.

                Be ready to discuss all requirements with counselor

Collections (Mini Session)

Requirement #1

Bring your collection with you.

                Be ready to discuss all requirements with counselor

 


Communications (Morning Session)(Contact information will be provided after registration)

                Download the worksheet from http://meritbadge.org

Requirement 1 & 2 – Pick one and bring necessary items.

Requirement 3 – Have a copy of the speech for the counselor. Be prepared to give speech at seminar.

Requirement 4 – Bring necessary items.

Requirement 5 - Letter from Scoutmaster or Parent and bring the handouts or notes that you took from meeting.

Requirement 6 & 7 – Contact counselor to inform them of which part you will be working on.

                Requirement 8 - Bring Program and a letter stating approval from your Troop's PLC with SPL and

              Scoutmaster's signature. Download Campfire program, Sample of a Court of Honor script

Requirement 9 - Bring information or handouts regarding career and be prepared to discuss with counselor

Computers (Morning Session)

Requirement 1 - be prepared to tell / describe

Requirement 2 - be prepared to explain all 3 parts

Requirement 3 - be prepared to show

Requirement 4 - Bring printout for 3 choices (not multiple copies of a form letter)

Requirement 5a - Be prepared to discuss if you choose this one.

Requirement 5b - Be prepared to explain / demonstrate what was done if you choose this one.

Requirement 5c - Bring source listing and output if you choose this one.

Requirements 6,7,8,9 - Be prepared to discuss.

 


Electricity (Morning Session)

Requirement 1 – Study & be prepared to explain/ demonstrate

Requirement 2 – Bring in checklist & be prepared to discuss.

Requirement 3 - Bring in electromagnet and demonstrate

Requirement 4 - Be prepared to explain.

Requirement 5 – Bring in drawing to explain

Requirement 6 - Study & be prepared to explain Requirement 7 – Study & be prepared to explain

Requirement 8 - Bring Diagram and be prepared to explain

Requirement 9 - Bring in readings, calculation & be prepared to discuss 9b

Requirement 10- Study and be prepared to explain.

Requirement 11- Bring in 2 projects to demonstrate.

 


Electronics (Afternoon Session)

Requirement 1 – Study and be prepared to discuss

Requirement 2a – Bring in schematic

Requirement 2b - Be prepared to explain.

Requirement 3a – Done @ Seminar, Practice if you can

Requirement 3b - Be prepared to explain.

Requirement 3c - Be prepared to explain.

Requirement 4 – Bring in circuit & schematic to demonstrate /explain.

Requirement 5 - Be prepared for both parts.

Requirement 6 – Be prepared to discuss

 

 


Emergency Preparedness (Afternoon Session) (Contact information will be provided after registration) (Limit of 12 participants)

 

Requirement 1-Bring proof of First Aid Merit Badge
Requirement 2a – Be prepared to discuss with counselor
Requirement 2b – Bring Chart for 5 required and 5 choice situations using Requirement #2a aspects
Requirement 2c - Be prepared to explain.
Requirement 3, 4, 5 and 6 –Review requirements and be prepared to show/explain.
Requirement 7 – Bring evidence of completion (Scoutmaster signature, etc)
Requirement 8a – Bring written plan
Requirement 8b – Contact Counselor before seminar
Requirement 8c – Bring appropriate container for Personal Emergency Kit with you (contents will be supplied by Counselor)

 


Environmental Science (Afternoon Session)

 

Requirement 1 – Make the timeline and bring it with you.

Requirement 2 – Know the terms and be ready to explain them to the counselor.

Requirement 3,e bring essay

Requirement 4 – Bring all materials and be ready to discuss with the counselor.

Requirement 5 – > Bring all materials and be ready to discuss with the counselor.

Requirement 6- Bring all materials and be ready to discuss with the counselor.

 

 


Family Life (Morning Session)

 

Contact counselor (contact information provided upon registration.)

Requirement 3- Keep record of chores for 90 Days

Bring proof for requirements 4 & 5.

Be ready to discuss all requirements with counselor

Have Worksheet completed and bring with you to the seminar

 

 


First Aid (Morning Session) (Contact information will be provided after registration)

 

Requirements 1, 2a, 3a,b,d,e,f, 5a-j,6a-b – be prepared to discuss

Requirement 2b - Bring First Aid kit with you to seminar

Requirement 3c – Training device will be provided by counselor

Requirement 4a, b – Be prepared to demonstrate with improvised material that you have brought

Requirement 7 – Contact counselor

 

 


Genealogy (Mini Session)

 

Requirement 3,4, 5 and 9

The remaining requirements will be discussed at the seminar

 


Music (Mini Session) 

 

1.       Have a solo prepared – equivalent to at least Level 3 NYSSMA solo.

 

2.       Study information in Merit Badge book – be prepared to discuss, answer questions.

 

3.       Do TWO – a) bring program from concert attended or log of musical works.

  b) take notes of this interview and be prepared to discuss with your counselor

  c) bring letter from director and/or concert program

 

4.       Do ONE – a) be ready to teach song to counselor

  b) bring composition

  c) bring instrument

  d) bring list of recordings

 

Go to http://meritbadge.org/wiki/index.php/Music and print out Music worksheet

 


Personal Fitness (Mini Session)

Complete req 1

Be prepared to discuss req 2,3,4,5

Compete 6, 7, 8, 9  be prepared to discuss results.  Bring exercise log.

 


Personal Management (Afternoon Session) (Contact information will be provided after registration)


Contact the counselor – Name and Phone will be provided upon registration
Requirement 1 ,b-2, b-3, c
Requirement 2 - (13 week budget prerequisite)
Requirement 3 - Be prepared to discuss 5 concepts
Requirements 4 & 5 – be prepared to discuss
Requirement 6 – Bring info to dicuss
Requirement 7 - be prepared to discuss
Requirements 8, 9 & 10 - be prepared to discuss.
Go to http://meritbadge.org and download the merit badge worksheet.

 


Pets (Afternoon Session)

                Requirement 1 – Bring Letter signed by parents stating that you have met the 4 month requirement

                Requirement 2 and 4

                For requirement 3, contact information will be provided after registration

 


Photography (Afternoon Session)

Requirement 4 (bring pictures)

Be ready to discuss all requirements with the counselor.

 


Reading (Mini Session)

                Be ready to discuss all requirements with the counselor.

 


Scholarship (Mini Session)

1.       Do ONE – a) bring report card as proof

    b) bring report card as proof

2.       Do BOTH – a) be prepared to discuss, answer questions.

      b) bring written report; be prepared to discuss, answer questions.

3.       Bring letter from principal or his/her designee.

4.       Bring proof – letter from club advisor, etc.

5.       Bring essay; be prepared to discuss, answer questions.

 


Scouting Heritage (Afternoon Session) (Limit of 10 participants)

1.       Be prepared to discuss at seminar

2.       Do the following – a) Bring 2 Biographies

   b) Be prepared to discuss

3.       Be prepared to discuss

4.       A or B (A – Bring Journal)/ (B – Bring Response and have short report ready for review)

5.       Bring Proof (I.E. Letter written by scoutmaster stating completion of requirement)

6.       Bring Personal Memorabilia and be prepared to discuss

7.       Bring the game your reproduced

8.       Be prepared to discuss

 


Weather (Morning Session)

Requirements 8, 9 and 10

Read the Merit Badge Book before the seminar