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Event Details

Event Type Merit Badge
Title Quad Cities Merit Badge Clinic 2016
Location 1275 Avenue of the Cities, East Moline, IL 61244  Show Map
Start Date Start Time Stop Date Stop Time
4/9/2016 7:00am 4/9/2016 5:00pm
Open for Registration Last day to Register
2/7/2016   3/16/2016
Sessions
(# badges a single scout can attend)		 Fees
(cost to attend event)		 For
(Who is invited)
2 $20.00 any scout who wants to attend
Council District Type Unit
Illowa Saukenuk Troop 312

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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 Ms Allie Guldenzopf (coordinator@colonascouts.org), the Event Manager
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ActivitySessionLocationPrerequisitesMin. AgeClass FeeMax in ClassSeats AvailableCounselor 
ABA Attendance By Adult All Day Lunch and event patch.21$10300281 Not Known Not Known
Adult Volunteers All Day In Attendance Only21300299 Not Known Not Known
Animation AM  10120 Not Known Not Known
Animation PM  10120 Not Known Not Known
Athletics AM w/ Sports A: 3, 5, 6 S: 4, 510123 Not Known Not Known
Aviation AM  10129 Not Known Not Known
Chess AM  10125 Not Known Not Known
Chess PM  10125 Not Known Not Known
Citizenship in the Community* AM 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 810120 Not Known Not Known
Citizenship in the Community* PM 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 810126 Not Known Not Known
Citizenship in the Nation* AM 2, 3, 6, 810120 Not Known Not Known
Citizenship in the Nation* PM 2, 3, 6, 810127 Not Known Not Known
Citizenship in the World* AM 1, 3, 710126 Not Known Not Known
Citizenship in the World* PM 1, 3, 710127 Not Known Not Known
Coin Collecting AM 6, 9, 10101212 Not Known Not Known
Coin Collecting PM 6, 9, 1010128 Not Known Not Known
Communication* AM 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 810126 Not Known Not Known
Communication* PM 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8101210 Not Known Not Known
Composite Materials AM 410129 Not Known Not Known
Composite Materials PM 410127 Not Known Not Known
Cooking* AM Intro to Cooking MB will do: 1, 2, 3, 4, 810125 Not Known Not Known
Cooking* PM Intro to Cooking MB will do: 1, 2, 3, 4, 810129 Not Known Not Known
Crime Prevention AM 2, 4, 6, 710126 Not Known Not Known
Dentistry AM 3, 4c101212 Not Known Not Known
Dentistry PM 3, 4c101212 Not Known Not Known
Digital Technology AM 1, 5b, 610127 Not Known Not Known
Electricity AM 2, 8101211 Not Known Not Known
Electricity PM 2, 810124 Not Known Not Known
Engineering AM  10121 Not Known Not Known
Engineering PM  10125 Not Known Not Known
Event Patch   Extra Event Patch11$3300297 Not Known Not Known
Family Life* AM 3, 4, 5, 6b10127 Not Known Not Known
Family Life* AM 3, 4, 5, 6b10129 Not Known Not Known
Family Life* PM 3, 4, 5, 6b10127 Not Known Not Known
Farm Mechanics AM 5101210 Not Known Not Known
Farm Mechanics PM 510128 Not Known Not Known
Fingerprinting PM  10127 Not Known Not Known
First Aid* AM 1, 2d101210 Not Known Not Known
First Aid* PM 1, 2d10128 Not Known Not Known
FOOD   Additional Complete Lunch11$5300298 Not Known Not Known
Genealogy AM 2, 3, 4b, 5101211 Not Known Not Known
Geology AM 2, 4b10129 Not Known Not Known
Geology PM 2, 4b10125 Not Known Not Known
Mining in Society AM  10129 Not Known Not Known
Mining in Society PM  101212 Not Known Not Known
Model Design and Building AM  10125 Not Known Not Known
Model Design and Building PM  10126 Not Known Not Known
Music AM 3101210 Not Known Not Known
Music PM 310124 Not Known Not Known
Personal Fitness* PM 1a-b, 6, 7, 810125 Not Known Not Known
Personal Management* AM 1, 2, 8, 9, 1010129 Not Known Not Known
Personal Management* PM 1, 2, 8, 9, 10101210 Not Known Not Known
Programming PM 1a10127 Not Known Not Known
Public Speaking PM 2, 4101210 Not Known Not Known
Robotics All Day prepare to discuss: 2a-c, 3, 6b, 7102020 Not Known Not Known
Search and Rescue AM  101211 Not Known Not Known
Search and Rescue PM  10127 Not Known Not Known
Space Exploration PM  10129 Not Known Not Known
Sustainability* AM 1, 2 stuff A10128 Not Known Not Known
Sustainability* PM 1, 2 stuff A101210 Not Known Not Known
Truck Transportation AM w/ Traffic Safety101212 Not Known Not Known
Truck Transportation PM w/ Traffic Safety101210 Not Known Not Known
Welding AM  10152 Not Known Not Known
Welding PM  10150 Not Known Not Known
Sponsor Information


WE HAVE MOVED!

The 5th Annual Quad Cities Merit Badge Clinic 2016 is hosted by Boy Scout Troop and Venturing Crew 312 of Colona, Illinois.

It is our intent to create an environment where Scouts have the opportunity to continue their advancement program and earn merit badges that may not be readily available elsewhere. It is not our intent to create a so-called "merit badge factory" that produces merit badges with minimal work from the Scouts. Scouts who come with that expectation will be disappointed at the end of the day. Merit badge courses are planned and presented by qualified adult counselors who are willing to take the time to share their knowledge with the Scouts.

To earn a badge at the QCMBC we require Scouts to participate fully, and each Scout must complete all requirements to earn a merit badge. Scouts who do not complete requirements at the QCMBC will still have a chance to learn new skills and be on the way to completing the merit badge. Troops should make arrangements with merit badge counselors in their home area to complete any partials.

As leaders, you can help your Scouts be successful by registering them for appropriate badges. Younger Scouts should be discouraged from pursuing advanced badges they may be unable to complete. Troop leaders should know the ablities of their troop members and should spend the required time prior to the QCMBC preparing each Scout for his session. Most badges have prerequisties that must be accomplished before the QCMBC day. Please make sure the Scouts do their homework. It is important that Scouts know the importance of working hard in class and cooperating with counselors and classmates. 

Scouts are only allowed to register for one Eagle required merit badge.

 
Description


Join us for an outstanding day of merit badge classes and learning. All Scouts local and beyond are invited to attend.

We offer a vast variety of hands-on quality merit badge classes. Each merit badge class is staffed with professional/expert instructors in the subject matter. 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 with his own troop counselors. Class work will be followed by individual Scout projects and his ability to fullfill all requirements. Scouts are strongly encouraged to read the Merit Badge Booklet and finish all pre-requisites before attending the Merit Badge Clinic.

Material Needed: Scouts are expected to arrive prepared. Notebook and pencil or pen should be brought to the merit badge clinic. Scouts must request and receive Merit Badge Blue Cards from their Troop Advancement Committee or Scoutmaster in advance of the clinic. Scouts should bring their approved blue cards with them to the clinic. Merit Badge Blue Cards will NOT be handed out during the clinic. Please note classes that may offer two merit badges in one session. All pre-requisite items for each class. Any workbooks used in the classsrooms can be found at www.usscouts.org. And don't forget the Scouting spirit!

Dress Code: The BSA Class A uniform is the official uniform for the day.

 
Counselor Information


Registration: 7:00am - 8:00am

Opening Ceremony: 8:00am - 8:30am

1st Session Break-Out: 8:30am - 12:00pm

Lunch: 12:00pm - 1:00pm

2nd Session Break-Out: 1:00pm - 4:30pm

Closing Ceremony: 4:30pm - 5:00pm

* Lunch: Sub style sandwich from Hungry Hobo (either turkey or ham), chips, cookie, and drink (either water or soda).

  http://www.hungryhobo.com/assets/images/pdf/Nutritional.pdf

* If anyone is interested in helping make the Merit Badge Clinic a success please email Allie at coordinator@colonascouts.org.

* There will be a "Communication Station" for all Troops who wish to bring Scout appropriate literature, upcoming events, and invitations to other council/district events.

 
Unit Sign-up Instructions


Registration is to be done via the online registration at meritbadge.info. All Troops are encouraged to designate one "Event Coordinator" to register all Scouts within the Troop. All registrations are taken on a first come first serve basis by the Troop Event Coordinator. There will be no waiting lists for merit badge classes. Should a booked class be encountered, please, monitor the website to see if space become available. Scouts are only allowed to register for one Eagle required merit badge. Troops are to provide "Two Deep Leadership". Scouts must be registered online in advance of payment. Payment must be submitted within two weeks of registration to ensure placement in classes or class selection will be forfeited.

The Quad Cities Merit Badge Clinic will reserve the right to limit or cancel classes including Scout registration. Merit badges offered are subject to change based on merit badge counselor change of availability. Open and ending enrollment will be limited to the dated indicated.

REGISTRATION BY TROOP/SCOUT:

Register must be done online at www.MeritBadge.info. If you are new to the system, you must FIRST "CREATE A NEW USER".

Click on Create New User account before you can register a Scout for merit badge classes. If you wish to enter your BSA ID # and date of Youth Protection Training, you can access this information at http://www.myscouting.org, but it is NOT required. If you do not enter a YPT training date you will receive a warning screen when logging in, but you can click past it.

If you select the correct STATE, COUNCIL, DISTRICT NAMES, and TROOP NUMBER, all of your Scouts in your Troop will appear on one roster. If someone happens to enter the wrong council, district, etc, he/she can correct this by going to Change Unit on their online profile.

Once a parent, or Scoutmaster, or "Event Coordinator" have registered in the system, they can register ANY Scout in their Troop.

STEPS TO REGISTER AND ADD SCOUTS TO AN EVENT

1.) Go directly to the event titled 04/09/2016 Quad Cities Merit Badge Clinic 2016, or type www.meritbadge.info and scroll to the event.

2). Read all of the information below the table of activities and at the bottom click “Sign Up My Unit” to enter the “Merit Badge Registration System”

3.) Click on Register New User. Follow all prompts carefully. Do not rush. Enter your email address, mailing address, and click additional boxes if you are more than a parent, and then scroll ALL the way to the bottom of the screen to enter your password and click ADD.

4.) Click Sign On (upper right screen)

5.) Select the Registration tab

6.) Select event in drop down menu: 04/09/2016 Quad Cities Merit Badge Clinic 2016 (East Moline, IL).

7.) Follow the screen instructions and add Scouts to the registration.

 
Payment Instructions for the Unit


Partcipation fee is $20 per Scout and $10 per leader. One lunch and event patch per Scout and leader is included in the registration fee. Paid leaders will also be provided prearraged adult classes and/or activies. Additional food will available for purchase the day of the event while supplies last. The cost for additional food will be $5 for a complete lunch. Additional fees for materials are indentifiied for designated classes.

Print two copies of your registration form. Send one copy with complete payment. Please include Troop # in memo line if not already printed on the check. Retain the other registration copy for your records. Please make checks payable to Troop 312. Mail registration form and check to: QCMBC 2016, c/o Troop 312, PO box 721, Colona, IL 61241.

Refunds: Please note that by registering, you are reserving a seat in a class and are expected to pay and attend. The registration fee is non-refundable. The amount paid will be forfeited if the Troop or Scout does not attend. However, Troops may substitue Scouts as long as the total number and the merit badge(s) do not change. If you feel a refund should be issued please do so in writing to be reviewed by the QCMBC committee.

 
Directions to the Event


The Quad Cities Merit Badge Clinic 2016 will be located at United Township High School in East Moline, Illinois.

We are guests of United Township High School. Please remember a Scout is clean. There shall be no littering, defacing, or destruction of any structure. Virtues of the Scout Law and Leave No Trace shall be in effect at all times. Troop leaders are to coordinate with Scouts to clean the premises and to keep the classrooms in the same condition as found. All garbage must be properly disposed into designated containers or carried out.

The Scout Oath, the Law, and the Outdoor Code shall be the guiding behavior of the Merit Badge Clinic. A Scout whose conduct is not consistant with the code will be directed to leave the school ground immediately. 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. For the safety and security of participants. Scouts are not permitted to leave the facility during the day unless is registered in a off campus merit badge. All activities are conducted in accordance with BSA Youth Protection Guidelines.

 
Release Information


As part of registering and submitting an online registration for this event authorizes BSA Troop 312 or any entity or person designated by BSA Troop 312 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 BSA Troop 312 or the entity or person designated by BSA Troop 312, and may be used for any purpose without additional consent.

Should any injury or medical emergency involving a participant arise during his participation at the Quad Cities Merit Badge Clinic will be authorized its leaders to provide provision of, the services of physicians, nurses, emergency medical technicians, or associated personnel to provide the Participant with medical assistance and/or treatment, and agree to be financially responsible for the cost of such assistance and/or treatment. I understand such treatment will be based on information provided herein. I hereby authorize emergency transportation of the Participant to a medical treatment facility should an individual listed above consider it to be warranted. I hereby release, discharge, and otherwise indemnify staff of the QCMBC and its members and leaders and associated personnel of these organizations, against any claim by or on behalf of the Participant named above as a result of his participation in the Merit Badge Day. By submitting this online registration, I certify that I have read and discussed with my son the pertinent information required for this event and that the Scout is prepared for this outing.

Troops must carrry and have available and ready to produce their BSA healthforms in case of emergency.

 
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