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Event Details
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Sponsor Information |
This event is hosted by NOAA CO-OPS Field Operations Department and is promoted via www.meritbadge.info.
http://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/ http://oceanservice.noaa.gov/education/welcome.html Do not contact the host facility to register for this event as they cannot assist you.
All requirements will be completed at this event.
Pictures may be taken by NOAA and posted on their webpage. A release form will need to be signed and will be sent to all registered scout parents and leaders. I will send out a followup email to all registered parents and leaders where the webpage can be viewed.
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Description |
This Oceanography Merit Badge event will be held at the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Service’s (CO-OPS) Atlantic Field Office in Chesapeake, VA. The event will include a lesson taught by a NOAA scientist followed by a tour through a series of oceanography exhibits displayed throughout the NOAA facility. The series of exhibits will include some laboratory demonstrations.
REGISTRATION:
Pre-registration is REQUIRED . Class size is limited. Since this is a government facility, only registered guests will be allowed to enter the building. No Walk-ups allowed. Anyone not on the registration roster will be turned away.
UNIFORM: The Class "A" uniform is the uniform for the day. No sash.
CODE OF CONDUCT:
The Scout Oath and Scout Law shall be the code of the Merit Badge Day.
CLEAN UP:
The Scout is clean. The Outdoor Code and Leave No Trace applies to this event. |
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Counselor Information |
BLUE CARDS
Scout leaders should have the Blue cards completed before the event. Blue cards will be returned upon completion of the event.
Merit Badge Worksheet:
Scout are encouraged to bring a workbook to the event. It can be located here:
http://meritbadge.org/wiki/index.php/Oceanography
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Unit Sign-up Instructions |
Parents and Scout leaders are welcome to attend. Any parent or adult scout leader will need to contact Mr Colby.
New to MeritBadge.info?
1. You have to register with the website and create a username and password, and add troop information.
2. Then you have to log in with that username and password.
3. Locate the event, and click on the "sign up" button to the right.
4. This takes you to the event page.
5. From there you will need to add an attending adult for the event, scroll down to do this.
6. You will see Add an adult, click there.
7. On the Adult page, click Un\Register next to your name.
8. Scroll up and click on back to registration page button.
9. Then, add your scout information, and click add.
10. Once registered, you will need to send in your payment for the event.
YOU WILL NEED TO INCLUDE YOUR SCOUTS TROOP NUMBER. IF YOU FAIL TO INCLUDE THE TROOP NUMBER WHEN YOU REGISTER, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO REGISTER SO PLEASE READ CAREFULLY.
CHECK IN:
All blue cards will be turned in when the scout checks in.
CHECK OUT:
Blue cards will be given out upon completion of the merit badge class. Blue cards not issued out will not be mailed. Scouts are responsible for the collection of their blue cards upon completion of the class. |
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Payment Instructions for the Unit |
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Cost is $5.00 per scout.
This will cover lunch and a drinks. There is a vending machine on site with some snacks and sodas, bring change if you wish to get something from the vending machine..
This is to be paid upon registering for the event.
Please make checks payable to: Joe Colby
On the check, please state: Oceanography MB\Troop (Your troop#)\Scout Name
Please mail checks to:
Joe Colby
Attn: Oceanography MB
3112 Trumpet road
Chesapeake, VA 23321
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Directions to the Event |
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The building is located at:
672 Independence Parkway
Chesapeake, VA 23320
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Release Information |
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By registering for this event we (Parents, guardians and scouts) authorize NOAA, or any entity or person designated by NOAA, 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 NOAA, or the entity or person designated by NOAA, and may be used for any purpose without additional consent. |
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