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Event Type Merit Badge
Title 2010 Advance-O-Rama - Birmingham Alabama - Canterbury UMC
Location 350 Overbrook Road, Birmingham, AL 35213  Show Map
Start Date Start Time Stop Date Stop Time
4/10/2010 7:15 AM 4/10/2010 5:00 PM
Open for Registration Last day to Register
1/24/2010   3/26/2010
Sessions
(# badges a single scout can attend)		 Fees
(cost to attend event)		 For
(Who is invited)
2 $12.00 any scout who wants to attend
Council District Type Unit
Greater Alabama Vulcan
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ActivitySessionLocationPrerequisitesMin. AgeClass FeeMax in ClassSeats AvailableCounselor 
Automotive Maintenance PMM144Book is "Automotive Maintenance"10200 Mr Hunter Pickett
Automotive Maintenance AMM144Book is "Automotive Maintenance"10201 Mr Hunter Pickett
Aviation AMSou Mus of FlightMust be combined with Weather PM10$15151 Mr Austin Landry Mr Carl Rossomme
Camping* PMM204 10300 Cory Thomas
Camping* AMM204 10303 Cory Thomas
Carpentry AMStewart Perry Construction, 4855 Overton Road, Birmingham, AL 35210 1091 Scott Priestly
Carpentry PMStewart Perry Construction, 4855 Overton Road, Birmingham, AL 35210 1090 Scott Priestly
Cinematography AMA127 10150 Mr Randy Mize
Cinematography PMA127 10151 Mr Randy Mize
Citizenship in the Nation* PMM208reading req of #4, bring the letter for #810300 Mr Loring Jones
Citizenship in the Nation* AMM208reading req of #4, bring the letter for #810300 Mr Loring Jones
Citizenship in the World* PMM114Worksheet link will be emailed to you10300 Mr Peter Walker
Citizenship in the World* AMM114Worksheet link will be emailed to you10300 Mr Peter Walker
Computers All DayA122 10122 John Bryant
Crime Prevention AMM123Must be combined with Fingerprinting PM10256 Tim Alexander
Dentistry AM2030 Patton Chapel Rd Hoover 10121 Dr Glenn Stevens
Electricity AMM113 10204 Ian Hoppe
Electricity PMM113 10210 Ian Hoppe
Emergency Preparedness* All DayM209 10252 Eric Meyer
Fingerprinting PMM123Must be combined with Crime Prevention AM10253 Tim Alexander
Fire Safety PMMB LibraryDo #6, Conduct a home safety survey.10230 Allan Rice
Fire Safety AMMB LibraryDo #6, Conduct a home safety survey.10205 Allan Rice
First Aid* All DayM116 10211 Dr John Croushorn
First Aid* All DayM118 10206 Larry Dean
Geology AMM120 10208 Randy Gray Joe Letzer
Leatherwork AMM228 10150 Suzy Cannon
Pathfinding AMM227 10253 Harold McNair
Photography AMM226 10150 William Markey
Photography PMM226 10150 William Markey
Plumbing AMScout Bldg Kitchen 101210 Tommy Davis
Plumbing PMScout Bldg Kitchen 10130 Tommy Davis
Swimming* AM Vestavia Hills YMCA, located at 2086 Columbiana Rd., Vestavia Hillstowel swmtrunks shoes socks lngpants belt wet bag10151 Mr Peter Bosworth
Tracking PMOak Mtn State Park Main Gate off 119 10120 Ralph Upchurch
Traffic Safety AMM117 102015 Paul Graham
Truck Transportation PMFedEx, 240 Lyon Lane, Birmingham, AL 35211 10200 Tina & Kelly Fed Ex
Veterinary Medicine AMM109 10200 Mark Pelham DVM
Weather PMSou Mus of FlightMust be combined with Aviation AM10151 Mr Austin Landry Mr Carl Rossomme
Sponsor Information
REGISTRATION IS BY TROOP ONLY. 
INDIVIDUAL SCOUTS SHOULD REGISTER WITH TROOP AND ONE TROOP REPRESENTATIVE HANDLE WEBSITE REGISTRATION AND TROOP PAYMENT. 


The Vulcan District Advance-O-Rama is conducted by volunteers from the Greater Alabama Council's Vulcan District. 

We are very fortunate to have the wonderful facilities of Canterbury United Methodist Church available to us as the host location.  Our thanks to the staff of Canterbury UMC for their assistance and continued support of Scouting. Also thanks to our gracious off-site hosts, the Southern Museum of Flight, O'Neal Library, Oak Mountain State Park, Wald Park and other private locations. 


Description
The Vulcan District Advance-O-Rama is sponsored by the Vulcan District, Greater Alabama Council. All registered Boy Scouts are welcome to participate regardless of Council or District. The $12.00 registration fee is the same for all Scouts.

Advance -O- Rama Schedule:


Check in: 7:15 - 08:00.  Located on the upper level (middle level in case of rain) of the parking deck adjacent to the church on Overbrook Road.   


NOTE:  CHECK IN AT CANTERBURY MAY NOT BE REQUIRED IF YOUR SCOUT'S CLASS IS HELD OFF-SITE (AWAY FROM CANTERBURY.) 



Orientation: 07:45 - 07:55.  Located on the upper level (middle level in case of rain) of the parking deck adjacent to the church on Overbrook Road.  



AM Session: 08:00 - 12:00 noon



Lunch: 12:00 - 12:45.  Lunch will be served in Canterbury Hall.  The cost of lunch is included with the registration fee.       



PM Session: 01:00 - 05:00



Each participating Troop must appoint a Troop Representative who must check in with the Registration Coordinator on the day of the event.



Walk in registration the day of the event is not allowed.



Uniform: The full B.S.A. Class A uniform is the official uniform of the day.



Code of Conduct: The Scout Oath, Scout Law and the Outdoor Code shall be the code of conduct for the event. A Scout whose conduct is not appropriate will be directed to leave the event immediately. Supervision is the responsibility of the participating Troop.



A Scout is Clean:  Please remember that we are the guests of Canterbury United Methodist Church.  Our goal as Scouts is to leave the premises and grounds as clean or cleaner than found.
Counselor Information
This information was stressed to the scouts:
All Scouts must have read and have with them the appropriate merit badge pamphlet.

All Scouts must bring the following items to their merit badge sessions:


Pen/ pencil and paper for notes.


All completed pre-requisite material.



Each Scout must bring an "Application for Merit Badge" form, (blue card), signed by their Scoutmaster, for each merit badge class being taken.

Unit Sign-up Instructions

Registration can only be accomplished online at http://www.meritbadge.info/ .  Find and select the 2009 Vulcan District Advance-O-Rama on the calendar of events.



Walk in registrations on the day of the event will not be accepted.




All Scouts must have read and have with them the appropriate merit badge pamphlet.  This cannot be stressed enough.  The counselor has the right to refuse to acknowledge the scout's participation if he is inadequately prepared!!!


All Scouts must bring the following items to their merit badge sessions:


Pen/ pencil and paper for notes.


All completed pre-requisite material.


Each Scout must bring an "Application for Merit Badge" form, (blue card), signed by their Scoutmaster, for each merit badge class being taken.



Questions regarding registration can be addressed to kenny@thehartleys.net.



Email Addresses and Phone Numbers: Online registration requires the email address and phone contact for registered Scouts. This allows the Merit Badge Councilor to provide information on prerequisites and/or material needed for class prior to the event. In the spirit of B.S.A. Youth Protection guidelines please provide an email address and/or phone number for the Scout's parent or adult leader rather than the individual Scout.


Payment Instructions for the Unit

Troop Check in: Each Troop is required to designate a registered adult leader responsible for check in on the day of the event. Class confirmations, changes, turn in of hold harmless agreements, will be conducted at the check in desk prior to orientation; from 08:15 - 09:00. Signs will direct you to the check in desk.

The registration fee is $12.00 per Scout. Additional activity fees may be required for the individual class.  ONE check for the entire troop registration should be mailed by March 25 as follows:

Payable to:  Greater Alabama Council


Mail to:  Kenny Hartley, 6 Montcrest Drive, Birmingham, AL  35213

Troops are required to pay for the total number of Scouts registered as of the close of registration on  March 26, 2010.


Prerequisites and Directions for Scouts:


The registration table includes links to a page for each class including the prerequisites, directions to Canterbury, the Advance-O-Rama and more.  Please either copy the link to each registered scout in an email (one for each class) or print and give to him at your troop meeting.  These documents contain lots of useful information for each registered scout!




Directions to the Event

From I-65:
Take the Lakeshore exit and travel east toward Homewood/Mountain Brook. After passing Samford University on your left and Brookwood Mall on your right, continue on Mountain Brook Parkway east to Overbrook Road. Turn left. The church will be on your left after approximately 1/2 mile.


From I-459:
Take the 280 West Exit traveling toward Mountain Brook. At Brookwood Mall, take Mountain Brook Parkway/AL Highway 149 east to Overbrook Road. Turn left. The church will be on your left after approximately 1/2 mile.


NOTE:  SOME CLASSES ARE LOCATED OFF-SITE.  IF YOU REGISTER FOR AN OFF-SITE CLASS DO NOT REPORT TO CANTERBURY, BUT TO THAT LOCATION. 

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