[Troop139] USNA Merit Badges - PLEASE READ AND ACT NOW!

Sun Nov 30 21:53:23 EST 2014

Sergio,
Got it!

All others who have not responded...please do so IMMEDIATELY!  
Scroll down on this email chain to pick either two merit badges or a merit
badge and a special activity.

YIS,
Gordon Beattie
201.314.6964

-----Original Message-----
From: Sergio Valencia [mailto:sergiov446 at aol.com] 
Sent: Monday, December 01, 2014 12:50 AM
To: J. Gordon Beattie, Jr., W2TTT
Subject: Re: [Troop139] USNA Merit Badges

Hello mr.beattie I am taking these merit badges for the trip in January:
Search and rescue
Adult training
Programming 

>From Sergio Valencia 

> On Nov 26, 2014, at 5:52 PM, J. Gordon Beattie, Jr., W2TTT <W2TTT at ATT.NET>
wrote:
> 
> Hi Folks!
> 
> Just a reminder (.and pardon me but I forgot last night!) please send 
> me your two choices of merit badges for the USNA by SUNDAY evening, as 
> I need to enter it in our registration online by that time.  There are 
> also specialty programs for the older Scouts to take in lieu of a merit
badge.
> See the lists below and EMAIL me back THIS WEEKEND.
> 
> 
> 
> Further, there are adult programs being offered.  Please send me your 
> preferences for those as well.
> 
> 
> 
> Happy Thanksgiving!
> 
> Yours in Scouting!
> 
> Gordon Beattie
> 
> 201.314.6964
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Program Details:
> 
> 
> 
> This year's program has seen many changes from last year. Based on 
> Scout and Scoutmaster Feedback we are pleased to announce the 2015 
> Program. Program will be conducted during two program periods, morning 
> and afternoon. Each Scout/Scouter will have the opportunity to earn or 
> attend two merit badges or trainings.
> 
> 
> 
> Merit Badges: Merit Badges serve as the core of our program. The 
> badges will be taught by qualified midshipmen counselors studying 
> disciplines within the scope of the merit badge. In early November the 
> NESA Staff will release the pre-requisite requirements for merit 
> badges based on counselor review. This year's offerings are: 
> Engineering, Chemistry, Aviation, Space Exploration, Digital 
> Technology(new), Nuclear Science, Oceanography, Weather, Electronics, 
> Electricity, Energy, Radio, Robotics, Medicine, Programming(new), and
Search and Rescue (new).
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Specialty: In lieu of merit badges, scouts can elect to fill their 
> program period with one of our specialty programs.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> NOVA Shoot: The NOVA Award is a BSA award for STEM that is offered in 
> four variations (similar in style to merit badge) with an 
> all-encompassing award called the Super-NOVA. NESA will provide 
> program for the "Shoot!" NOVA Award. The NOVA is science intensive and 
> requires near 3 hours of prerequisites and a corequisite of either the 
> Aviation, Robotics, Space Exploration, or Weather merit badges. The 
> NOVA Award is at the forefront of BSA's initiative to encourage STEM 
> study. Additional information is available at
http://www.scouting.org/stem/Awards.aspx.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Military Skills: The Military Skills program will introduce scouts to 
> the military curriculum taught at the Academy. As in previous years 
> the scouts will learn squad combat tactics and basic group movement 
> techniques with rubber rifles. Scouts are introduced to the role the 
> US Marine Corps plays in modern warfighting. New to this year, scouts 
> will learn the basics of seamanship and navigation in a Navy immersion 
> program. Scouts will learn what it is like to be a 21st Century sailor 
> in the World's finest Navy. Due to the outdoor nature of the event, we 
> recommend bringing warm clothes and athletic shoes.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> High Adventure Prep: As part of summer training, midshipmen serve in 
> leadership capacities at both Northern Tier and Philmont. Midshipmen 
> who have served as Voyagers and Rangers will advise scouts and leaders 
> on how to prepare, what expect, and give tips for successful treks. 
> Recommended for scouts and leaders who are planning on conducting High 
> Adventure this summer or those who would like to incorporate high 
> adventure into their normal troop program in future years. Taught in
conjunction with adult class.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Leadership: Leadership is taught by the Jamboree Commanding Officer. 
> This program examines the Navy's approach to leadership and explains 
> what makes a successful leader. In addition to leadership theory, 
> participant will be invited to take part in scenarios and discussion. 
> Recommended for patrol leaders and above. Taught in conjunction with adult
class.
> 
> 
> 
> Adult Classes: In addition to sitting in on the scout program, adults 
> are invited to participate in a few specialized adult programs.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> NOVA Mentor Training: Taught by local council representatives, the 
> NOVA Mentor Training Program will introduce adult leaders to the BSA 
> NOVA Program. Additionally, leaders will learn about how to 
> incorporate Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math(STEM) 
> activities into troop program. The NOVA Award is at the forefront of BSA's
initiative to encourage STEM study.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> BSA Scoutmaster Specifics: The Scoutmaster Specifics is the official 
> training for Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters. The course will 
> introduce the role of Scoutmaster and leadership principles specific 
> to the troop level. Upon completion of the course, adult leaders will 
> be considered "trained". Due to the length of training, please note 
> that Scoutmaster Specifics will take both the morning and afternoon
program periods.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> High Adventure Prep: As part of summer training, midshipmen serve in 
> leadership capacities at both Northern Tier and Philmont. Midshipmen 
> who have served as Voyagers and Rangers will advise scouts and leaders 
> on how to prepare, what expect, and give tips for successful treks. 
> Recommended for scouts and leaders who are planning on conducting High 
> Adventure this summer or those who would like to incorporate high 
> adventure into their normal troop program in future years. Taught in
conjunction with scout class.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Leadership: Leadership is taught by the Jamboree Commanding Officer. 
> This program examines the Navy's approach to leadership and explains 
> what makes a successful leader. In addition to leadership theory, 
> participant will be invited to take part in scenarios and discussion. 
> Taught in conjunction with scout class.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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