Last update to this section: October 20, 2011.
It is very important that when you register a Boy Scout for a badge that you enter all relevant contact information to ensure easy contact in case of a change in badge status. After entering the scout's name, please, put the adult leader's or parent's or guardian's phone number and e-mail for the Boy Scout's contact information. DO NOT enter a Boy Scout's personal contact information. Please, advise your Boy Scouts and Adult Leaders.
Please, note that the basic registration fee of $12 per scout should be sent to the Boy Scout office as stated below, but the extra class fees for should be paid to the instructor on the day of the event.
The "Off Site Trip Permission" form to be used for Boy Scouts that are travelling away from Shelton State Community College on field trips for badge requirements is available on this web page NOW. Please, print the form below and give it to all Boy Scouts. It may be a good idea to have the parent /guardian fill out and sign the form at your next Scout meeting. Please, mail a copy with your payment and bring a back up copy with you on January 21, 2012. As a reminder, please, send all basic registration dues for each scout ( $12.00) to the scout office, but pay any special class fees such as for Indian Lore to the instructor.
If a Boy Scout is taking a merit badge that has a trip off site, he must present an "Off Site Trip Permission" form that is signed by the appropriate parent/guardian to the personnel at the registration table.
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"Off Site Permission Form"
BLACK WARRIOR COUNCIL, BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
ACTIVITY: Merit Badge College
In consideration of the benefits derived, and in view of the fact that the Boy Scouts of America is an education institution, membership in which is voluntary, and having full confidence that every precaution will be taken to ensure the safety and well being of my Scout son/ ward, Namely:
SCOUTS NAME …………………………………………………………………………………………………
On the activity named above, I agree to his participation in the _______________ merit badge, which will be off site of Shelton State Community College, location of the main event, and waive all claims against the leaders of this event, officers, agents and representatives of the Boy Scouts of America, and their sponsor, Shelton State Community College. In the event of an emergency, my son’s Troop unit leader has my permission to obtain medical treatment for this Scout at the nearest hospital or doctor, at my expense, if our own doctor is not readily available
EMERGENCY INFORMATION
(In addition to Emergency Data Sheet Information)
During the Activity listed above, I can be contacted at the following phones and will accept long distance calls:
(__________) (_________________________) (__________) (_________________________)
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SIGNATURE OF PARENT OR GUARDIAN
ADDITIONAL MEDICAL INFORMATION:
This Scout is highly allergic or sensitive to:
_____________________________________________________________________________
Medication this Scout is currently taking:
________________________________________________________________________________________
Special instructions for this medication:
________________________________________________________________________________
DATE OF LAST TETANUS SHOT: _______________ Medical Insurance Company: ____________________
Policy Number #: ______________________ Is the Unit Leader to carry the Medication? YES_____ NO_____
Primary care Physician: __________________________________________
Primary care Physician contact information__________________________
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REGISTERING ADULTS AND BOY SCOUTS ON-LINE
1. DO NOT sign up a Boy Scout for more than one badge. This may prevent another boy from taking a class he wants. A Boy Scout cannot be two places at once. If dual registration is done the scout's name will be removed from both classes.
2. All classes have age requirements. Some classes have rank requirements. Unless indicated otherwise, all other requirements for the Merit Badge should be covered in class.
3. Please note that all participants, both adult and youth, are registered by troop. Adult volunteers MUST register first. The process is very similar to going to summer camp.
4. Press the "Unit Sign-Up" button at the top of the page. You will now see a page titled "Scout Registration."
5. Press the "Find" arrow to locate "14th Annual 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. When it says "Yes," you can now register Scouts. Always check the merit 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.
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 it fails after two attempts, please E-Mail Terri Gregson at terri.gregson@scouting.org with the problem. Also, please include your day and night phones.
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. Pre-registration is by Troop. Registration form and all fees should be returned by January 13, 2012. Otherwise, we may drop your online registration and allow other Scouts to register in your place. If your payment will be late, please, contact the BSA Scout Officed as soon as possible at (205) 554-1680. We strongly recommend reading the Merit Badge Book and to bring all prerequisites. Registration fee is $12.00 per Scout. You may pay on site but you must register before arriving on site, ****Lunch is NOT included in the price if you pay the day of the event. No shows on the day of the event are eligible for a 50% refund, which is to be requested in writing to the Black Warrior Council office. Written requests for refunds must be in the Council office by February 3, 2012. Fees can be transferred to another scout, if a scout of unable to attend. If a merit badge is cancelled and the Scout can not take another badge, his fee will be refunded. Merit Badge Counselors require parent/guardian E-Mail or telephone numbers for coordination.
3. All Scouts must bring to class the following items...
a. Blue Card SIGNED by their Scoutmaster (one per each Merit Badge)
b. Merit Badge booklet and Merit Badge worksheet (www.meritbadge.com).
c. Any prerequisite work.
4. The Blue Card will be updated with tasks completed in class and returned to the 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.
ADVANCEMENT RECORDS: After the merit badge event, if you have a question about the Blue Card, please e-mail Terri Gregson at terri.gregson@scouting.org .