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

Sun Nov 30 22:42:50 EST 2014

Ben,
Got it!
YIS,
Gordon 
201.314.6964

-----Original Message-----
From: Cabrera,Benedict [mailto:BCabrera at covanta.com] 
Sent: Monday, December 01, 2014 2:58 AM
To: J. Gordon Beattie, Jr., W2TTT
Cc: Sergio Valencia; troop139 at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Troop139] USNA Merit Badges - PLEASE READ AND ACT NOW!

Gordon

Benny will Take chemistry and aviation. 

Ben

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> On Nov 30, 2014, at 9:53 PM, J. Gordon Beattie, Jr., W2TTT <W2TTT at ATT.NET>
wrote:
> 
> 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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