[OFARC] merit badge fair details

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>From the Aquila District web page  …..

http://aquila.shac.org/merit-badge-fair#adultparticipation

 

The event is being held at Willow Meadows Baptist Church, 4300 W Bellfort Blvd., Houston, TX 77035).

 

Doors open for set up at 0700

Opening ceremony 0745

Class starts 0800

Lunch 11-12

Finished 1500

 

 

Merit Badge Fair

February 17, 2018

Willow Meadows Baptist Church
4300 W Bellfort Blvd.
Houston, TX 77035

The Boy Scout Merit Badge Fair is an opportunity for Boy Scouts, Venturers, and Sea Scouts of any rank, to work towards one or two merit badges. These are not give-away merit badges, and this is not a merit badge factory. Each Scout is expected to fulfill all the requirements by reading the merit badge book ahead of time, attending classes and doing prerequisites. Scouts are expected to participate fully during the class in order to receive full credit for the requirements completed onsite.

Adult participation <http://aquila.shac.org/merit-badge-fair#adultparticipation>  is required to offer this event. Every unit with Scouts participating is expected to provide volunteers.



Registration

The registration fee is $16.50 for the first Scout and $15 for additional Scouts. The registration fee covers insurance, lunch, and supplies.  Each Scout can register for a morning class and an afternoon class, or an all day class. Class sizes are limited to 10 Scouts. Classes fill up fast. Classes will be canceled if a counselor is not found. 

Important: Before registering check your Scout's school and troop calendar for conflicts. Check which merit badges the Scout has already completed. The Scout should discuss which merit badges they should sign up for with his Scoutmaster or troop advancement chair. Also, before registering, make sure you have the name and email of both your Scoutmaster and troop advancement chair.

Registration is typically completed by parents, but can also be completed by the troop leadership. Registration closes 2/14/18. Registration is done only online using credit card, electronic check or PayPal. Council refund policy <http://www.shac.org/forms#refund> .             

How to Register - Click on the Register button

Step 1: Select a participant 
Step 2: Complete the Aquila Merit Badge Fair form
Step 3: Select a category (morning or all day)
Step 4: Choose merit badge (click “+” sign)
Repeat step 2 and 3 for afternoon class, if applicable
Continue steps 1, 2 and 3 for additional participants
Step 5: Review the schedule at the bottom of the page
Step 6: Click continue and the bottom of the page 
Step 7: Checkout
Step 8: Payment

What to Bring

*	Merit badge book(s) and completed prerequisite work.  
*	Writing utensil and paper.
*	Blue cards are required. Scouts should talk with their Scoutmaster before registering. The merit badge fair staff will provide the completed requirements by Scout to the troop advancement chair by mid-March 2018.
*	BSA Annual Health and Medical Record <http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/HealthandSafety/ahmr.aspx>  (Parts A & B for all Scouting events) 
*	Wear field (Scout) uniform. Please tuck in the shirt.
*	Water
*	Snack

General Rules

1.	Scouts need to have read the merit badge pamphlet before Merit Badge Fair and be prepared for each of the requirements.
2.	Attendance in class does not mean a Scout will complete the merit badge.
3.	Scouts who do not complete all the requirements for a particular merit badge at Merit Badge Fair will need to complete the badge with a registered merit badge counselor approved for that particular badge back in their unit.
4.	Merit Badge Fair is not a program that guarantees advancement. But, rather, it is an opportunity for Scouts to meet with qualified counselors, to help them earn the merit badges they need for advancement.
5.	Class assignments will be available to each troop advancement chair prior to the fair. 
6.	Do not show up the day of the fair to see “What’s available?” 
7.	The number of Scouts per merit badge class will be limited to 15 scouts to better teach and complete the badge work. 
8.	Scouts may need to bring items to participate and complete requirements. 
9.	Classes will not all end at the same time; therefore, Scouts will be required to go to a common activity area when their class concludes. Roaming of the halls and grounds will not be allowed. 
10.	Scout are not to leave the Merit Badge Fair without checking with the adult volunteer from his troop [if one comes] and the registration table.
11.	If a Scout is unable to attend once registered, please contact troop advancement chairperson. Council Refund Policy <http://www.shac.org/forms#refund> . 
  

Note

1.	Scouts who have not read the merit badge book and are not prepared for the class may be asked to leave the class.
2.	Scouts that do not behave appropriately in class will be asked to leave. 
3.	There will be no refunds for those asked to leave a class because of failure to be prepared, wear their uniform, or because of behavior.

Prerequisites and Partials

Some of the merit badges cannot be completed in the time we have which will result in a partial completion of the merit badge. Uncompleted requirements and/or prerequisites will be addressed by the respective Scouts and troops.  There may be some requirements in addition to the prerequisites that are not completed.

For all merit badges, the Scout must read the merit badge book and bring it with him to class.

Schedule


Time

Activity

Comments


7:00 am

Set-up starts, doors open to common area.

Check-in begins during this time.


7:45 am

Opening Ceremony and Announcements

 


8:00 am - 11 am

Morning session

Scouts will be led to class and will be expected to help clean the room before lunch.


11 am - noon

Lunch

Scouts are expected to practice Leave No Trace in the dining area.


noon - 3 pm

Afternoon session

 


3 pm

Scouts will be led downstairs to check out

 

 

 

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