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Event Details

Event Type Merit Badge
Title 10th Annual Merit Badge College
Location Shelton State Community College; 9500 Old Greensboro Rd.; Tuscaloosa, Al 35405  Show Map
Start Date Start Time Stop Date Stop Time
3/11/2006 7:30 a.m. 3/11/2006 3:30 p.m.
Open for Registration Last day to Register
2/1/2006   3/10/2006
Sessions
(# badges a single scout can attend)
Fees
(cost to attend event)
For
(Who is invited)
1 $10.00 any scout who wants to attend
Council District Type Unit
Black Warrior Troop

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Most of your questions about payment, start and end times, and where to be are explained beneath the list of badges on this page.
Please read everything we've included in the event description. If you still have questions, contact the event manager by clicking this button.

Email Mr William Aldridge (wpawpa@yahoo.com), the Event Manager

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ActivitySessionLocationPrerequisitesMin. AgeClass FeeMax in ClassSeats AvailableCounselor 
Animal Science All Day2405Watch for update12108 Mr Chris Haynes
Atomic Energy All DayTBA1st Class Rank15105
Chemistry All Day2316None12164 Dr Rick Saylor (Chemistry)
Chemistry All Day2313None12164 Dr Lee Albritton (Chemistry)
Citizenship in the Nation* All Day2355# 2, 3, 6, 811152 OldEmail NameGingerGreen
Computers All Day2361None10202 Mr Darrell Wright (Computer Science)
Crime Prevention All Day2217Watch for update1488
Drafting All Day1312None14107 Mr William Stringfellow
Electricity All Day1114None12124 Mr William Quimby
Electronics All Day1209None141210 Mr Lee Tucker (Electronics)
Fingerprinting All Day1412None10107 Mr Simon Miller Tusc. Police Dept.
First Aid* All Day2254#1, 2b; If you want CPR card, you need $5.10122 OldEmail NameLoisDorough RN, BSN, CSPI
Graphic Arts All Day2215None11208 Mr Earl Moore
Law All Day2214#4, 914107 Ms Deb Braden
Radio All Day2253Watch for update12100
Railroading All Day2410None12149 Mr Richard Katz
Space Exploration All Day2153Watch for Update10$5100
Surveying All Day2409Watch for update1566 Chris Sentell (UoS)
Traffic Safety All Day2354Watch for update102016
Weather All Day2353None10169 Mr Wes Wyatt (Meteorologist)
Sponsor Information
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Important NOTE:
The merit badges ARCHITECTURE and TRUCK TRANSPORTATION have been cancelled. All leaders of the Boy Scouts have been notified. Please, pick another badge.

The on-line registration deadline has been extended through Friday March 10, 2006.

Last Update to this section: March 10, 2006 b.
Please, check each section for frequent updates, particularly on recently added Merit Badge classes as well the status and prerequisites of current Merit Badges. Thanks.

This Merit Badge College is sponsored by the Black Warrior Council whose office is in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. It is promoted via www.meritbadge.info.

Please be advised that in order to participate in this event each Troop may be required to file a separate request for a Tour Permit with their local Council.

We are a guest of the Shelton State Community College at 9500 Old Greensboro Road in Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35405. As a scout, "Leave No Trace" is the order of the day. There may be other events on campus. As such, our behavior will determine whether or not we will do this event again.

POINTS OF CONTACT
William P. Aldridge; a.k.a. Bill
Shelton State Community College
9500 Old Greensboro Road
Tuscaloosa, Al 35405
Voice Phone: 205.391.2210
E-mail: wpawpa@yahoo.com

Robert Johnson
Boy Scouts of America
Black Warrior Council
P.O. Drawer 3088
Tuscaloosa, Al 35403
Voice Phone: 205.554.1680
Fax Phone: 205.554.7830
E-mail: robejohn@bsamail.org

Emergency contact number to be used during Merit Badge College
Shelton State Community College Security: 205.391.2377
Description
Last Update to this section: February 12, 2006 a.

Merit Badges to be offered are subject to change based on MB Counselor availability and class MINIMUMS. The Black Warrior Council reserves the right to limit or cancel any class. Due to unforeseen circumstances, please, check the web site on the night prior to MBC to see last minute updates, particularly if you are travelling a long distance.

Refunds will be made if your class is cancelled and you do not wish to take another class.

NO WALK-INS will be allowed. Registration by Troop is REQUIRED. Open enrollment will begin on February 1, 2006 and end on March 3, 2006. All applications must be postmarked on or before March 3, 2006 to be eligible.

Uniform:
The Full B.S.A. Class A uniform is the official uniform for the day. The merit badge sash may also be worn.

Merit Badge College Code Conduct:
The Scout Oath, the Law, and the Outdoor Code shall be the code of the Merit Badge Day. Any scout violating the code will be removed from the class and forfeit his fee. Adequate supervision must be provided by each participating unit. Discipline is the responsibility of the Scoutmaster or other assigned leaders in charge of the troop.

Transportation:
The troop Leaders must coordinate arrival and departure time for transportation. Troops need to make certain that they have adequate transportation for their Scouts. ALL transportation TO and FROM The Merit Badge Day must be arranged within your troop. Encourage everyone to carpool. Leaders may not leave Scouts by themselves to be picked up by parents at a later time.

If any of the Boy Scouts are going to instruction away from Shelton State Community College, adult leaders may need to assist in this transportation.

Clean Up:
The Scout is clean. Troop Leaders please coordinate with your troop to clean the premises and to keep the classrooms in the same condition as found. Future offerings of the Merit Badge Day will largely depend on how neat we leave the place. All garbage must be properly disposed into designated containers or carried out.

Security:
Units will need to exercise their own vigilance. Report any incidents to the event organizers. The telephone number of the Shelton State Community College security desk is 391.2377
Counselor Information
Last Update to this section: February 12, 2006 a.

All Scouts must bring to class the following:
Blue Card SIGNED by their Scoutmaster (one per each Merit Badge)
Merit Badge booklet
Merit Badge worksheet (www.meritbadge.com)
Any prerequisite work

The Blue Card will be updated with tasks completed in class and returned to Scout BEFORE they depart the classroom. It is the responsibility of the Scout to request and obtain his Blue Card.

PREREQUISITES:
The Merit Badge Counselor will give credit for completed requirements ONLY. The Scout should complete all other requirements not covered in class, at his own pace and with his own troop counselors. Class work will be followed by individual Scout’s projects and his ability to fulfill all requirements.

ADVANCEMENT RECORDS:
After the merit badge event, if you have a question about the Blue Card, please email to the MBC Coordinator, William Aldridge at wpawpa@yahoo.com
Unit Sign-up Instructions
Last update to this section: February 17, 2006 a

Many classes have prerequisites which must be done if you wish to complete the badge during class. Some classes also have age and/or rank requirements. Unless indicated otherwise, all other requirements for the Merit Badge should be covered in class.

REGISTERING ADULTS AND BOY SCOUTS ON-LINE
1. Please, note that all participants, both adult and Boy Scout, are registered by troop. Adult volunteers MUST register first. The process is very similar to going to summer camp.
2. The adult leader Scout Leader must regiister first.
3. Press the "Unit Sign-Up" button at the top of the page. You will now see a page titled "Scout Registration."
4. Press the "Find" arrow to locate "10th Anniversary Merit Badge College." At the bottom of the page you will find a "Unit Leader Roster." Under the column "Attending Event," make sure that the entry is "Yes." If it does not say yes, you can not register your Boy Scouts. To change it from "No" to "Yes," all you have to do is press the "Toggle" button. Whwn it says "Yes," you can now register Boy Scouts.

Always check the merit web badges for updates to the current badges as to the addition of new badges. I will be adding more badges as soon as I can verify Merit Badge Counselors.

ERROR MESSAGES AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT.
1. If you ever encounter an error message, just hit the back arrow on your web browser and press the "update" button again. If if fails after two attempts, please, e-mail William Aldridge wpawpa@yahoo.com with the problem. Also, please include your day and night phone.
2. I have noticed that it takes two attempts to enter the Council name and District name. When you enter the Council name, please check the drop-down menu first.


For ALL classes, Scouts are required to READ and BRING the Merit Badge pamphlet. Also, Scouts are required to BRING a SIGNED Blue Card from the Scoutmaster. Registration is by Troop. Registration form and all fees must be returned by March 3, 2006. Otherwise, we will drop your online registration and will allow other Scouts to register in your place. If your payment will be late, please, contact William Aldridge, the Event Coordinator, as soon as possible.
Work: 205.391.2210; wpawpa@yahoo.com

We strongly recommend reading the MB Book and to bring all Prerequisites. Registration fee is $10/Scout. Fees are non-refundable but can be transferred to another scout.

If a merit badge is cancelled and the Boy Scout can not take another badge, his fee will be refunded.

MB Counselors require parent/guardian e-mail or telephone numbers for coordination.

CHECK IN:
ALL Merit Badge Counselors NEED to check-in at the registration desk located in the atrium on the first floor of Shelton State Community College

The UNIT LEADER in charge CHECKS-IN the troop.

CHECK OUT:
Any Scout not signed out by the Troop On-site Contact and event manager at the conclusion of the merit badge event may not receive credit for the completion of any merit badge or merit badge requirements.

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EVENT SCHEDULE:

07:00 a.m. Check-in will start. Please, follow the signs and enter through the front on the building. There will be free coffee available to Scout Leaders and MBC Instructors. Last chance for adult leader to order lunch, if extra lunches are available.

08:30 a.m. Opening ceremony in large lecture hall ( Same room as last year)

08:50 a.m. Each Counselor escorts his/her class to the designated classroom. All adult leaders will help in the class rooms to assist the instructors particularly in maintaining order.

09:00 a.m. Classes begin for both MBC and Adult Classes

11:30 a.m. Lunch. Each class will have approximately 30 minutes for lunch. William Aldridge, the event coordinator, will go by each class room, give each instructor the meal tickets for lunch, and tell the instructor the time to go to the lunch room. Those classes that must go off site may need to take a sack lunch. If such is the case, the lunch will be given to them prior to their leaving campus. Adults wishing to purchase a lunch must do so prior to the opening ceremony. Don't forget that coffee is FREE even at lunch.

<>12:30 p.m. Merit Badge Classes resume

02:30 p.m. All classes are finished. All scouts, scout leaders, and instructors fill out Feedback Forms. Then all scouts, scout leaders, and instructors will go to the auditorium for closing ceremony.

02:45 p.m. CLOSING CEREMONY; Announcements. Counselors return envelope packet and feedback forms to registration desk. EVERYBODY helps with clean up. Troop Leaders MUST checkout troops at the registration desk

03:00 p.m. Scouts are released to adult leader or parent. Scouts waiting for pick up will be inside the atrium near the security desk Adult Leaders are asked to remain with their youth until parent/guardian pick up.

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Payment Instructions for the Unit
Last Update to this section: February 17, 2006 a.

Just like summer camp, it is best to make one check from the troop account for all boys in the troop.

It is IMPORTANT to prepay before the registration deadline. This prevents the cancellation of classes for non-payment. Some instructors are travelling a great distance to help the Boy Scouts. I want to let each one know if the class is cancelled the week prior to the MBC. If your payment will be late, please, contact William Aldridge, the Event Coordinator, as soon as possible.
Work: 205.391.2210; wpawpa@yahoo.com

PAYMENT METHOD: CHECK#________ Payable to Boy Scouts of America: MBC

Please print two copies of the registration form. Send one copy with complete payment to:

Black Warrior Council
P. O. Drawer 3088
Tuscaloosa, Al 35403

Voice Phone: 205.554.1680

Retain the other registration copy for your records. Please make sure adequate postage is affixed. For information, email William Aldridge at
wpawpa@yahoo.com

WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT ONLINE REGISTRATIONS. DO NOT SEND MONEY UNLESS YOU ARE ALREADY REGISTERED ONLINE.

If you have already sent in your registration by the old method, please, resubmit it electronically. That way you will be assured of getting the badge your scouts desire.

REFUNDS:
The registration fee is non-refundable. The amount paid will be forfeited if the troop or Scout does not attend. However, troops may substitute scouts as long as the total number and the Merit Badge doesn’t change.

Refunds will be made if the badge is cancelled and the Boy Scout can not find another badge to take.
Directions to the Event
You may find better directions than the following by using the internet for a map search. Our address is:
9500 Old Greensboro Road; Tuscaloosa, Al 35405. Good Luck.

From North of Tuscaloosa:
Take I-359 south through Tuscaloosa. It turns into Alabama Highway 69 South after you cross over I-20/59. Go about 4 miles after you cross over I-20/59 until you see a Winn-Dixie. Take a Right at that traffic light and you will see the the Shelton State Community College campus.

From Moundville Alabama:
Take Alabama Highway 69 North until you see a Winn-Dixie supermarket. Take a LEFT at the traffic light and you will see the Shelton State Community College campus.

From I-20 & I-59:
Take exit # 71A and go south on Alabama Highway 69 for about 4 miles. Turn RIGHT at the traffic light in front of the Winn-Dixie supermarket, and you will see the Shelton State Community College campus.

If you get lost, please, call the Security Desk at Shelton State Community College at 205.391.2377 or call William Aldridge, the event coordinator at 205.799.9062
Release Information
Photograph/Video Release
We authorize the Boy Scouts of America Black Warrior Council and Shelton State Community College or any entity or person designated by the Boy Scouts of America Black Warrior Council and Shelton State Community College the right to the use or reproduction of any and all photographs, video, or other media taken of the persons named above during the classes or related activities. All photographs, videos, or other media are the property of the Boy Scouts of America Black Warrior Council and Shelton State Community College or the entity or person designated by the Boy Scouts of America Black Warrior Council and Shelton State Community College and may be used for any purpose without additional consent.
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