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*** ALSO, SOME MERIT BADGE CLASSES REQUIRE A PARENT TOUR PERMISSION SIGNATURE. PLEASE BRING IT TO THE MERIT BADGE COUNSELOR. Forms may be downloaded here. ***

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GIRL SCOUTS:

We offer badges to the Girl Scouts at the Merit Badge University. Girl Scouts will register in the same manner as other troops. Girl Scouts can take ONE class only at this event. List of classes:



Ambassador Badges

Citizen

Good Credit



Senior Badges

First Aid

Social Innovator



Cadette Badges

Marketing

First Aid

Entrepreneur

Badges for all workshops are available for purchase through your local Girl Scout and Sash store.

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CLASSROOM SETTING AND EXPECTATIONS:

We offer hands-on quality merit badge classes. Each Merit Badge Class is staffed with professional/expert instructors in the subject matter. It is our intent to create an environment where Scouts have the opportunity to continue their advancement program. It is not our intention to create a so-called "merit badge factory" that produces merit badges with minimal work required 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.

Scouts are strongly encouraged to read the Merit Badge Booklet and finish all pre-requisites before attending the Merit Badge Clinic. They are also expected to provide the parents' email address for Merit Badge Counselor communication.



RULES FOR PARTICIPATION:

1.) Each unit must provide one adult for every 4 boys who participate. This will help us with crowd control, as well as insure quality of results within the classroom environment.

2.) Scouts must have prior approval from their Scoutmaster before attending.

3.) Scouts must behave in a Scout-like manner. Disruptive youth will be removed from the group and either spend the remainder of the day with their Scoutmaster or be picked up by their parent/guardian.

4.) The Unit adults are responsible for the scouts who attend.

5.) Leaders and Scouts are to keep all meeting areas free of trash and encourage other to do the same.

RIGHT TO LIMIT OR CANCEL:

The Merit Badge University will reserve the right to limit or cancel any class. Merit Badges to be offered are subject to change based on MB Counselor availability and class minimums. Registration by Troop is REQUIRED. Open and ending enrollment will be limited to the dates above indicated. NO WALK-INS will be allowed.



FIRST COME FIRST SERVE:

Scouts are admitted to classes on a first come, first served basis via the online registration system. There is no waiting list for any of the merit badges classes. Should you encounter booked classes, please monitor this website in case seats become available.



FIRST AID STATION:

The First Aid Station is available to all Boy Scouts and Leaders at the CAMPUS GREEN next to the INFORMATION TABLE.



ADULT LEADER TRAINING:

The Adults learn to set up & manage merit badge events like our Merit Badge University.



UNIFORM:

Girls and Boy Scouts: the Full Class A uniform is the official uniform for the day. The merit badge jacket or sash may also be worn. 

CODE OF CONDUCT:

The Scout Oath, the Law, and the Outdoor Code shall be the code of the Merit Badge Day. A Scout whose conduct is not consistent with the code will be directed to leave the grounds 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.

TRANSPORTATION:

Troop Leaders must coordinate arrival and departure time for transportation. Troops need to make certain that they have adequate transportation for their Scouts. Please advise parents NOT to drop or pick up scouts. ALL transportation TO and FROM The Merit Badge University must be arranged within your troop. Troops may not leave Scouts by themselves to be picked up by parents at a later time. We will not render sitting services.  

PARKING: There is a $10 parking fee per car charged by the University. Encourage everyone to carpool. Park in the KSU [East Parking Deck #9] See campus map:http://kennesaw.edu/campusmaps.shtml

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 University will largely depend on how neat we leave the place. All garbage must be properly disposed into designated containers or carried out.

SECURITY:

Because the public has access to the school, units will need to exercise their own vigilance. Report any incidents to the event organizers or the campus police.

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 (http://usscouts.org/mb/mbindex.asp)

Any pre-requisite work.



The Blue Cards will be updated with tasks completed in class and returned to the Scouts 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.



MERIT BADGE QUALITY: See PDF Document

MERIT BADGE COUNSELING: See .doc Document

MERIT BADGE BOOKS:

Order Merit Badge Books directly from the Atlanta Area Council Scout Shop at 770-988-9912 or the B.S. A. Catalog at 1-800-323-0732 or Online at scoutstuff.org: Books A-Z



ADVANCEMENT RECORDS:

After the merit badge event, if you have any questions about the Blue Cards, please visit your unit "Scout Registration" page and "Print Advancement Results"

Many classes have pre-requisites 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. 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 BY TROOP

Online registration at www.MeritBadge.info is by troop. However, parents can also register Scouts directly and pay online. Parents need to open user accounts before they register Scouts to merit badge classes. IF Scouts in your troop are to appear on the same event roster, NEW USERS (ACCOUNT HOLDERS) must enter the same STATE, COUNCIL, DISTRICT NAMES, and TROOP NUMBER. If someone happens to enter the wrong council, district, etc, he/she can correct this by going to "Change Unit" on their online profile.

USER REGISTRATION INSTRUCTION:

Go to www.meritbadge.info

SIGN ON

Register New User

SIGN ON Go to the "Registration" Tab

Select the event from the drop down menu:

"10TH ANNUAL BOY SCOUT MERIT BADGE UNIVERSITY AT KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY"

Follow instructions to add your Girl or Boy Scouts to classes

Pay online.

CHECK IN AT THE "CAMPUS GREEN":

ONE UNIT LEADER CHECKS-IN the troop at the "CHECK-IN TABLE" located on the Campus Green. Also, all Merit Badge Counselors NEED to check-in.

IN CASE OF RAIN, troop check-in will be on the KSU [TO BE ANNOUNCED]

CHECK OUT: 

Scout leaders check-out their troop at the CAMPUS GREEN and will answer the following questions:

1.) Do you have all the Scouts with you?

2.) Do all your Scouts have their blue cards?

3.) Did you have fun?

EVENT SCHEDULE:

6:30-7:30AM   Set up

7:30-8:15AM   Check-in by troop and Chick-fil-A breakfast.

8:20-8:45AM   Flags and Assembly, Color Guard Troop 1776

9:00 AM         Start of Merit Badge Classes.

12:55-           Counselors Return Blue Cards to Scouts

1:00PM         End of all Classes.

EVERYBODY helps with clean up. Counselors return class rosters and advancement notes to the Check-Out Desk. Troop Leaders MUST checkout troops at the registration desk.

ANNOUNCEMENTS & DISMISAL TO CLASS:  BY BUILDING

Each Counselor escorts his/her class to the designated classroom. They also make sure Scouts will not wander outside their classrooms. ALL Adult Leaders and Scoutmasters will assist counselors and will help with noise and crowd control.

FOOD SPONSOR:



Chick-fil-A will donate chicken biscuits and orange juice for breakfast.

BREAKFAST PROCEDURE:

FREE Breakfast is served between 7:30AM-8:15AM.  The LEADER who checked-in the troop also receives the name tags and the breakfast tickets for the troop Scouts and adults. Leaders and Scouts eat breakfast and collect all trash. Then, the Scouts are sorted according to building signs.



For example: if the name tag reads "HS400," the Scout needs to go and stand between the two building signs displaying "HS," also on the same Campus Green, until the Flag Ceremony is over..



CONCESSION ITEMS:

Event patches, Baked goods, bagels, chips, cookies /water/sodas/coffee  available for sale!

BREAKS FOR SELECTED CLASSROOMS:

Concession Breaks:

10:15 – 10:30 AM   classrooms:  BB, MS, SO

10:30 - 10:45 AM   classrooms: CL, ST, WH

10:45 - 11:00 AM   classrooms: EB, HS, MU, SC

11:30 - 11:45 AM   classrooms: KH, UC

EVENT PATCH

The Merit Badge University patches are part of a collectable patch pie. New patch designs will be issued every year for the next several years until the pie is completed. Each patch has a hanging loop to decorate your Scout shirt. As you collect additional patches, you may cut off the hanging loop and sew the patch collection onto your Scout jacket. The patch collection may also be framed and offered as gifts. See overall design below.

HOW TO ORDER: Sign on, go to the "Registration" tab, select our event from the drop down menu, "choose activity,"  Event Patch," pay online. Scouts can also purchase patches at the concessions area.

2012 EVENT PATCH: the 2012 year patch is the central patch of the pie. Cost $2.00

2013 EVENT PATCH: Cost $2.00

PAYMENT METHOD: The participation fee is per Scout.  Additional fees for materials are identified for designated classes. Troops are obligated to pay for the total number of Scouts registered. Send payment within 10 days of registration or forfeit all class selections.

1.) BY CREDIT CARD: - THIS IS OUR PREFERRED PAYMENT METHOD. We use PayPal, (a commercial banking and credit card processing service) using MasterCard, Discover Card, Amex or VISA. There is no charge to you for this service to make payments. You may pay by simply clicking at the "Click Here for Online Payment" link provided during the "Unit Sign-Up." Payment information is sent via encrypted link to the Secure Paypal center.  None of your credit information is saved by MeritBadge.Info or Friends of 1776. Also, please print your registration information at “Show & Print Roster” for your records.

2.) BY CHECK: - Please print two copies of your registration form. Send one copy with complete payment. Retain the other registration copy for your records. Please make Check Payable/Mail to:

Friends of 1776, Inc.

2256 Sandy Oaks Drive

Marietta, GA 30066

PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED BY SEPTEMBER 15, 2013.  Registrations not paid by this time will be canceled and associated merit badge class slots will be released to Scouts who have paid.

WE ONLY ACCEPT ONLINE REGISTRATIONS. DO NOT SEND MONEY UNLESS YOU ARE ALREADY REGISTERED ONLINE. IF YOUR REGISTERED SCOUT IS NOT ATTENDING, REMOVE HIM FROM THE REGISTRATION. OTHER SCOUTS CAN BENEFIT.

DO NOT ASK MERIT BADGE COUNSELORS TO ACCEPT SCOUTS INTO SPECIFIC MERIT BADGE CLASSES; EVERYBODY NEEDS TO USE THE ONLINE REGISTRATRATION SYSTEM. CLASSROOM CAPACITY IS ALWAYS A CONCERN AND THE COUNSELOR CAN NOT HELP YOU.

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.

PHOTO SHARING:

Please send us some of your best event photos. We will use them to create an MBU photo album. Thank you.

PHOTOS & VIDEO RELEASE:

We authorize the Merit Badge University or any entity or person designated 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 Merit Badge University or the entity or person designated by the Merit Badge University, and may be used for any purpose without additional consent.

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DISCLAIMER:

This electronic document is intended for public viewing and is solely for personal reference. It should neither be considered an authoritative source nor an official publication of enactus, Kennesaw State University, the Girl Scouts, or the Boy Scouts of America. The above mentioned are registered trademarks of said institutions.



The 11th ANNUAL MERIT BADGE UNIVERSITY's tentative date is October 18, 2014 



Yours in Scouting... See you in October,



Rodrigo Cano, MBA

Chairperson

The Merit Badge University

www.MeritBadge.Info

email: rodrigocano@me.com

I used to be a Bear....92-46 / SR 622