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2015 White Eagle District Merit Badge Day



17th Annual White Eagle District Merit Badge Day

Sponsored by the White Eagle District of the Blackhawk Area Council

$12 fee includes a pre-ordered lunch

Any profits or losses are assumed by the Blackhawk Area Council

Online registration begins 10/1/14

On January 10, 2015 check-in for the sessions starts at 6:30 am and the Opening Ceremony is at 7:30 am.

Scouts can register for 2 sessions, Morning Session is from 8:00 am - 12:00 am, lunch is from 12:00pm - 12:30pm, and the Afternoon Session is from 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm.

Ordered lunches will be distributed by troop number- cost $6.00 per lunch or you can bring your own lunch.

Merit Badges to be offered are subject to change based on MB Counselor availability and class minimums. We reserve the right to limit or cancel any class.

WALK-INS will only be allowed in classes that have openings. Walk-in scouts will need to bring prerequisites for the class in order to complete the badge.

REGISTRATION: Registration by Troop is PREFERRED. Open enrollment will begin on the above stated date.  Fees are non-refundable but can be transferred to another scout. Some MB Counselors request an e-mail and phone contact for scouts for the coordination of requirement purposes.

UNIFORM: The  'Class A' uniform is the official uniform for the day. The merit badge 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 class 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: The troop Leaders must coordinate arrival and departure time for transportation. Troops need to make certain that they have adequate transportation for their Scouts.



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 Day 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 college, units will need to exercise their own vigilance. Report any incidents to the event organizers.

BLUE CARDS / Merit Badge Books.......All Scouts must bring to class the following:

1. A completed in ink Blue Card SIGNED by their Scoutmaster (one per each Merit Badge) 

2. A Merit Badge  workbook (http://usscouts.org)

3. Any prerequisite work



The Blue Card will be updated with tasks completed in class and returned to Scout BEFORE they depart the classroom. It is the responsibility of the Scout to request and obtain his Blue Card.

 

BLUE CARDS / Merit Badge Books.......All Scouts must bring to class the following:

1. A completed in ink Blue Card SIGNED by their Scoutmaster (one per each Merit Badge) 

2. A Merit Badge  workbook (http://usscouts.org)

3. Any prerequisite work



The Blue Card will be updated with tasks completed in class and returned to 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 the prerequisite requirements before the class. The remaining requirements should be completed on the worksheet during the class.



ADVANCEMENT RECORDS: A week after the merit badge event, if you have any questions about Scout advancement, please visit your "Unit Sign-Up" page and print the "Show & Print Roster."

To register:

1.       Click on the “Register New User” link at the top of the page. 

2.       Fill in the State, Council, District, Unit Type, and Unit Number for your Unit.  If your unit number is not already listed, enter it in the space provided and click “Add”.

3.       Enter your personal information.  If you are a unit leader or parent, jump to the bottom of the page and click “Add User”.  If you are a Merit Badge Counselor, please fill in the associated fields, select “Register as a Merit Badge Counselor”, and click “Add User”

 

To sign up your scout(s) :

1.       Click “Sign On” at the top of the page; enter email address and password.

2.       If you are not taken to the Upcoming Events Page, click the Events tab at the top of the page.

3.       Complete the Youth Protection Training Question

4.       From the Events page, click on the “Sign Up” link on the line for the 2015 White Eagle District Merit Badge Day (very right side of the page).

5.       Enter the information for one adult attending first and make sure they are marked as attending. Then add the  scout (name, age, guardian phone number, guardian email, session number, and requested badge. Personal management classes are in sessions AM-1, AM-2, PM-1, & PM-2. Click “Add” located right under the session block.   If signing up a scout for more than one badge, ensure the name and guardian email are entered identically or the system will see it as a different participant and a second event fee will be added.

6.       Note: at least one adult listed at the bottom of the page under Unit Leader Roster must be listed as attending event (choose select/unselect to change attendance event status) before you can register a scout.  This is a limitation in the program and this Merit Badge College is not using the adult attending event field to track adult participation. Please enter adult names, classes, and lunch choices and choose activity “ABA Attendance by adult”

7.       Make 2 copies of your troop registration.

8.       Log out and send payment as directed.

9.       Enclose a copy of on-line Troop Registration from (www.meritbadge.info) including lunches.

10.     Enclose your check for registration and lunch orders.

12.     Make check payable to Blackhawk Area Council.

13.     Mail above information and check to:

Mr. Ray Gruber

 202 N. 13th St.          e-mail rggruber@yahoo.com

Oregon IL 61061        phone (815) 732-6807



 

PHOTOGRAPH/VIDEO RELEASE:

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