Last update to this section: December 8, 2008.
IMPORTANT UPDATE:
1. The "Nuclear Science" merit badge has been cancelled due to instructor scheduling conflict.
2. Please, note that the basic registration fee of $10 per scout should be sent to the Boy Scout office as stated below, but the extra class fees for Sculpture and Indian Lore should be paid to the instructor on the day of the event.
2. I plan to add more badges this week when I get some confirmations on instructors.
2009 FAQ's:
1. The "Off Site Trip Permission" form to be used for Boy Scouts that are travelling away from Shelton State Community Colledge on field trips for badge requirements is available NOW. Please, print the rest of FAQ # 1 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 10, 2008. As a reminder, please, send all basic registration dues for each scout ( $10.00) to the scout office, but pay any special class fees such as for "Sculpture" or "Indian Lore" to the instructor.
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""Off site permission slip
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:
(__________) (_________________________) (__________) (_________________________)
________________________________________________________________________________________
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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2. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT ABOUT MERIT BADGE COLLEGE FOR BOY SCOUTS TO COINCIDE WITH UNIVERSITY OF SCOUTING FOR ADULT LEADER TRAINING:
Both events will be on January 10, 2009, at Shelton State Community College. Online registration is open NOW.
If, as an adult leader, you are not going to attend the University of Scouting classes, you do not have to register under the UoS web site. You just need to stay on this web site and register your Boy Scouts for classes.
For additional information, please, contact William Aldridge at wpawpa@yahoo.com Thank you for your patience as we adjust.
The on-line registration site for UoS FOR adult leader training is:
http://meritbadgenet.com/mbn/EventDetails.aspx?mode=preview&ID=297
Now, we return to your regularly scheduled Merit Badge College event for Boy Scout youth.
Please check each section for frequent updates, particularly on recently added Merit Badge classes, as well as the status and prerequisites of current Merit Badges. There may be more badges added.
Merit Badges may be cancelled due to not meeting the minimum number of students. I will contact the relevant Scout Leaders and/or Boy Scouts notifying them of this action. I will make every effort to contact the persons effected when a badge status changes.
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 student'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.
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.
This Merit Badge College is sponsored by the Black Warrior Council whose office is in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. It is promoted via www.meritbadge.info. Please be advised that in order to participate in this event, each Troop may be required to file a separate request for a Tour Permit with their local Council. We are a guest of the Shelton State Community College, 9500 Old Greensboro Road, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405. As a scout, "Leave No Trace" is the order of the day. There may be other events on campus. As such, our behavior will determine whether or not we will do this event again.
POINTS OF CONTACT
William P. Aldridge; a.k.a. Bill; Home Voice Phone: (205) 752-5333, E-Mail: wpawpa@yahoo.com
Chris Mehaffey, Boy Scouts of America, Black Warrior Council, P.O. Drawer 3088, Tuscaloosa, AL 35403. Voice Phone: (205) 554-1680, Fax Phone: (205) 554-7830, E-Mail: cmehaffe@bsamail.org
Emergency contact number to be used during Merit Badge College is the Shelton State Community College Security Desk at (205) 391-2377.