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Event Details

Event Type Merit Badge
Title 2019 Ozark District Merit Badge University
Location North Arkansas College - North Campus, 1320 North Spring Road, Harrison AR 72601  Show Map
Start Date Start Time Stop Date Stop Time
1/26/2019 8:00 AM 1/26/2019 5:00 PM
Open for Registration Last day to Register
12/22/2018   1/25/2019
Sessions
(# badges a single scout can attend)		 Fees
(cost to attend event)		 For
(Who is invited)
2 $0.00 any scout who wants to attend
Council District Type Unit
Westark Area Ozark

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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 Robert Purdy (rpurdy59@gmail.com), the Event Manager
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ActivitySessionLocationPrerequisitesMin. AgeClass FeeMax in ClassSeats AvailableCounselor 
BOS Scoutmaster Specific Training All DayNOTE: You can only register for this class at www.westarkbsa.orgInstructor: Mr. Brett Gonzales1800 TBA TBA
BOS Troop Committee Challenge AMNOTE: You can only register for this class at www.westarkbsa.org 1800 Mrs Frances Brown
Bugling All DayCounselor: Sean Purdy. Will complete all requirements except 2b and 6.See PREREQUISITES section below for details.1486 TBA TBA
Citizenship in the Nation* PMFIELD TRIP to Boone County Heritage Museum. Admission is free. Consent form required.See PREREQUISITES section below for details.10150 Mr Wes Bradford
Coin Collecting AM  See PREREQUISITES section below for details.10209 Mr Wes Bradford
Emergency Preparedness* All DayRequirements 1, 2c, 7 & 8b will not be completed.See PREREQUISITES section below for details.10151 Mr Todd Anderson
Environmental Science* All DayCounselor: Sherri TownsendRequirements 1, 2 & 6.10174 TBA TBA
Family Life* All DayCounselor: Suzanne Buhr. Will not complete all requirements during class.See PREREQUISITES section below for details.10162 TBA TBA
Fire Safety AMCounselor: Anthony Collins, Fire Management Specialist, Arkansas National Park Group*** CANCELLED DUE TO US GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN ***100-3 TBA TBA
First Aid* All DayCounselor: Mrs. Carole BieschkeSee PREREQUISITES section below for details.10152 TBA TBA
Forestry PMCounselor: Anthony Collins, Fire Management Specialist, Arkansas National Park Group*** CANCELLED DUE TO US GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN ***100-1 TBA TBA
GEN Training the Chartered Org Rep PMNOTE: You can only register for this class at www.westarkbsa.orgInstructor: Mr. Don Shepard1800 TBA TBA
Home Repairs All DayWill complete all but requirement 3.For older boys only. No slackers.14103 Mr Bruce Bieschke SM
Mining in Society All DayFIELD TRIP required. Bring consent form. / Counselor Mr. Michael BoardmanSee PREREQUISITES section below for details.10120 TBA TBA
Moviemaking AMCounselor: Jim Baumgardner. Will complete all requirements during class.See PREREQUISITES section below for details.10151 TBA TBA
Robotics All Day See PREREQUISITES section below for details.11150 Mr John Levy
Search and Rescue All DayCounselor: Mark Miller, Upper District Ranger, BUFFSAR, National Park Service*** CANCELLED DUE TO US GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN ***1200 TBA TBA
Welding All DayCounselor: Steve StanleySee PREREQUISITES section below for details.10$10151 TBA TBA
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Registration instructions, rules, forms and other information on Merit Badge University can be found in the 2019 OZARK DISTRICT MERIT BADGE UNIVERSITY LEADER GUIDE which is available on the Westark Area Council website.  To access the Leader Guide, use the following link:   http://www.westarkbsa.org/Event.aspx?id=385

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IMPORTANT UPDATES

Watch this section frequently for updates. A badge may be added or a badge may be cancelled.  Class prerequisites may be added or updated (which will also be reflected in PREREQUISITES section.  Remember, the event may be cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances such as weather concerns.  

Please, read this "Important Update" section the night before the event for last minute updates.
Last update to this section:  01/19/2019.

  • 01/19/2019 - FIRE SAFETY CANCELLED DUE TO U.S. GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN.

  • 01/19/2019 - FORESTRY CANCELLED DUE TO U.S. GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN.

  • 01/19/2019 - SEARCH & RESCUE CANCELLED DUE TO U.S. GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN.

  • 01/12/2019 - SEARCH AND RESCUE - DUE TO U. S. GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN, CLASS MAY NEED TO BE CANCELED.  PLEASE MONITOR THIS SECTION FOR FURTHER UPDATES.

  • 01/12/2019 - MOVIEMAKING  - All badge requirements will be completed in class.
 
MERIT BADGE CLASS PREREQUISITES / REQUIRED MATERIALS

This provides the most current list of merit badge prerequisites and required materials.

Please, read this important section the night before the event for last minute updates.

Reminder:  It is strongly recommended that each Scout obtain and read the BSA merit badge pamphlet for their badge in its entirety prior to coming to class and be ready to discuss it.  Merit badge pamphlets are available at local Scout Shops and at www.scoutstuff.org.

Last update to this section:  None.
Bugling

  • Must be proficient in bugle, trumpet or cornet.

  • Must bring your own instrument to class. 

  • Must bring Bugling merit badge pamphlet or copies of required bugle calls.

  • Practice the bugle calls in requirement 3, which can be found at www.usscouts.org/mb/bugle/BugleCalls.pdf .

  • Will complete all merit badge requirements except 2b and 6 in class.
Citizenship In The Nation *

  • Transportation may not be available.  Troop may need to provide transportation or Scout may need to carpool.

  • Complete requirements 2d, 3, 6 and 8 before class. Bring letter and response (if received) for requirement 8 to class.   

  • Includes FIELD TRIP to Boone County Heritage Museum.  Admission is free.  Bring signed consent form.

  • Complete prerequisites and class work to earn merit badge.
Coin Collecting

  • Requirement 5b (Here is a link to an online magazine:  www.coinworld.com/, and it can be accessed without having to subscribe or sign in).

  • Requirement 6 (We will discuss the programs in class.  For the coins: pocket change, piggy banks, or any local bank can easily help meet this part of the requirement).

  • Requirement 7 (We will discuss the mint marks and designer’s initials in class.  For the coins: pocket change, piggy banks, or any local bank can easily help meet this part of the requirement).

  • Requirement 9 (Unless the Scout already has what he needs, I recommend 9d.  Pocket change, piggy banks, or any local bank can easily help meet this requirement).

  • Requirement 10 (I will be using 10b, specifically the website of the U.S. Mint, for this requirement, and here is the link:  http://www.usmint.gov/).

  • *Not a requirement for the class, but I highly recommend each Scout purchasing and using the Whitman Boy Scout Merit Badge Coin Folder for badge requirements 6, 7, and 9.  It also contains helpful information for some of the other badge requirements.  To order it from Whitman, use this link:  https://www.whitman.com/store/Inventory/Detail/Boy-Scout-Merit-Badge-Coin-Folder.  The phone number is at the top of the web page.

  • Or

    the folder can be purchased at/ordered from the Books-A-Million in Branson:  phone number (417) 239-3702.  It may be better to call the store and have them ship it.  They normally only keep one or two folders in stock.

  • Complete prerequisites and class work to earn merit badge.
Emergency Preparedness *

  • Complete requirements 1, 2c & 8b if possible. Be ready to discuss.

  • Will not complete all merit badge requirements in class.
Environmental Science *

  • Requirements 1, 2 & 6.  Be prepared to discuss these requirements.
Family Life *

  • Prepare and bring documents for requirements 1, 2 and 3. 

  • Begin requirement 5

  • Note:  Requirement 6.b.2 (Understand the growing-up process and how the boyd changes, and making responsible decisions dealing with sex.) will be discussed.  However, this will not include a discussion of human anatomy or human reproduction.

  • Will not complete all merit badge requirements in class.
Fire Safety

  • TBD

  •  Requirement 6a – Conduct home safety survey and draw home fire escape plan.  (Sample Home Safety Checklist available at end of merit badge workbook.)

  • Will not complete all merit badge requirements in class.
First Aid *

  • Requirement 2d - Bring stocked first aid kit.

  • Bring printed merit badge worksheet (available at www.meritbadge.org).

  • Blue card with AT LEAST the name and troop # filled in.

  • Come to class prepared to take notes.
Forestry

  • TBD

  • Will not complete all merit badge requirements in class.
Home Repairs

  • Come prepared to work.  No slackers allowed.

  • Bring work clothes that you can get dirty.

  • Will not complete all merit badge requirements in class.
Mining In Society

  • No prerequisites.

  • Includes 2 hour, 60 mile round trip FIELD TRIP to mine near Berryville, AR.  Bring signed consent form.

  • Bring a lunch.
Moviemaking

  • Will complete all requirements to earn merit badge.
Robotics

  • Requirements 4 and 5 require the Scout to design and build a working robot.  If the Scout has done this or has participated on a robot team for a competition the requirement will be considered as satisfied. 

  • Will not complete all merit badge requirements in class.
Search And Rescue

  • No prerequisites.

  • May require an additional offsite session at a later date (TBD) to complete badge requirements.  Make arrangements with Merit Badge Counselor.

  • Will not complete all merit badge requirements in class.
Welding

  • $10 activity fee is required, payable at Check-In.

  • Bring clothes suitable for working in a welding shop.  Long sleeve shirt preferred.  NO POLYESTER OR FLANNEL.  NO FLIP-FLOPS, SANDALS, CROCS OR SIMILAR SHOES.  


* EAGLE REQUIRED

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Description

EVENT DESCRIPTION

Last update to this section:  None.



Welcome to the Ozark District Merit Badge University. 

Merit Badge University will be held on January 26, 2019 at the North Arkansas College - North Campus.

Registration for all Boy Scouts and Adult Leaders opens on 12/22/2018.

          EVENT:          2019 Ozark District Merit Badge University

          DATE:            January 26, 2019

          TIME:             8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Check-in begins at 7:30)

          LOCATION:  North Arkansas College – North Campus, 1320 North Spring Road, Harrison, AR 72601

          FEE:              There is no registration fee. Individual class fees to cover supplies may apply.



Merit Badge classes are open to all registered Boy Scouts ages 10½ to 17 from any district or council.










Registration instructions, rules, forms and other information on Merit Badge University can be found in the 2019 OZARK DISTRICT MERIT BADGE UNIVERSITY LEADER GUIDE which is available on the Westark Area Council website.  To access the Leader Guide, use the following link:   http://www.westarkbsa.org/Event.aspx?id=3496


POINTS OF CONTACT



Questions by parents should first go to Scoutmasters. Scoutmasters having questions regarding MBU or merit badge classes should contact or email the event organizer:

Robert Purdy, Merit Badge University Coordinator, Phone: (870) 416-1607; Email: rpurdy59@gmail.com

Scoutmasters/Unit Leaders having questions regarding Leader Specific Training should contact the Ozark District Training Chair:

Frances Brown, Ozark District Training Chair, Phone: (870) 577-3911;  Email: Frances Brown.

This Merit Badge University is sponsored by the Ozark District of the Westark Area Council.  The Westark Area Council offices are located at:

1401 Old Greenwood Road

Fort Smith, AR 72901

Phone: (479) 782-7244

www.westarkbsa.org

Merit Badge University is promoted via www.meritbadge.info.

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Counselor Information
MERIT BADGE COUNSELOR INSTRUCTIONS

Last update to this section:  None.

Merit Badge Counselors will receive instructions directly from the Merit Badge University Coordinator.  If you have questions, contact:

Robert Purdy, Merit Badge University Coordinator, Phone: (870) 416-1607; Email: rpurdy59@gmail.com

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Unit Sign-up Instructions

UNIT SIGN-UP INSTRUCTIONS

Last update to this section:  None.



The Ozark District Merit Badge University is offering both Merit Badge classes for Boy Scouts and Leader Specific Training for Unit Leaders.



Merit Badge Class Registration

Registration for Merit Badge classes can only be done through the www.meritbadge.info website. Instructions for registering Boy Scouts for the Merit Badge classes can be found in the 2019 OZARK DISTRICT MERIT BADGE UNIVERSITY LEADER GUIDE which will be available on the Westark Area Council website.  To access the Leader Guide, use the following link:   



http://www.westarkbsa.org/Event.aspx?id=3850



Leader Specific Training Registration

Registration for Ozark District Merit Badge University Leader Specific Training can only be done through the Westark Area Council website.  Use the following link for more information and to access the registration site: 



http://www.westarkbsa.org/EventRegistration.aspx?e=3802&rs=14



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Payment Instructions for the Unit
PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS

Last update to this section:  None.

There is no registration fee for participating in the Ozark District Merit Badge University.  However, some classes may require a small activity fee for supplies or museum admission.  This information is or will be available in the MBU Activities section of this website.  Supply fees must be paid by cash or check at check-in on the day of the event.  

Citizenship in the Nation will include a field trip to the Boone County Historical Museum.  The admission fee has not been determined at this time.  Once the admission fee is set, it will reported in the IMPORTANT INFORMATION and PREREQUISITES/REQUIRED MATERIALS sections above, as well as whether the fee should be paid at check-in or at the museum.

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Directions to the Event
DIRECTIONS TO THE EVENT

Last update to this section:  None.

TRANSPORTATION - ALL transportation TO and FROM Merit Badge University must be arranged within your troop. Carpooling is encouraged.  

Leaders must not leave Scouts alone to be picked up by parents at a later time. 

You may find better directions than the following by using the internet for a map search. The address is: 

North Arkansas College - North Campus

1320 North Spring Road

Harrison, Arkansas 72601

DIRECTIONS

From North of Harrison: Take US 62-65 South. Turn left onto the US 62-65 South bypass (Taco Bell is on the left corner). Go about 1 mile and turn left onto North Spring Road (between Pace Industries and White Oak Station/Shell and across the highway from Powell Farm Supply, formerly Race Brothers Farm Supply). North Arkansas College, North Campus is located on the left at the top of the hill.

From South of Harrison: Remain on US 62-65 North (do not turn on the business route). After you go through the first stop light, travel about 1 mile. Turn right onto North Spring Road (between Pace Industries and White Oak Station/Shell and across the highway from Powell Farm Supply, formerly Race Brothers Farm Supply). North Arkansas College, North Campus is located on the left at the top of the hill.

From Jasper, AR: Take AR Highway 7 North into Harrison. Continue onto S. Pine Street (still AR-7). Turn right onto West Central Avenue. Go 0.6 mile. Turn left onto AR-7 North/US 412 West/US-62 West/US-65 North. Travel about 1 mile (going through 1 stop light). Turn right onto North Spring Road (between Pace Industries and White Oak Station/Shell and across the highway from Powell Farm Supply, formerly Race Brothers Farm Supply). North Arkansas College, North Campus is located on the left at the top of the hill.

From Bergman, AR: Take AR Highway 7 South into Harrison. Turn right on to AR-43 West. Drive about 1 mile. Turn left onto North Spring Road. Drive about 0.9 mile. North Arkansas College, North Campus is located on the right side of the road. If you reach the stop sign by the White Oak Station/Shell, you have gone too far.

If you get lost, please call one of the following numbers for assistance: (870) 416-1607 or (870) 715-8360.

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Release Information
RELEASE INFORMATION

Last update to this section:  None.

Refer to 2019 OZARK DISTRICT MERIT BADGE UNIVERSITY LEADER GUIDE for release information.

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