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This Merit Badge Clinic sponsored by BSA Troop 1134 of the Chattahoochee District, Atlanta Area Council and are promoted via www.meritbadge.info. All attendees will kick the morning off with a life-changing, Scout skill seminar entitled "How to become the CEO of Y-O-U", provided by Scott Shickler, owner of Nirvana Cafe & Grille and one of the authors of the Entrepreneurship Merit Badge booklet and program. This seminar will be enjoyed by Scouts, & their Parents & Leaders.

7-7:45 am Registration is to be completed by 7:45 am 

8-8:45 am CEO of Y-O-U Seminar

8:45 - 12:30 AM Class Sessions

12:45 - 4:30 PM Class Sessions

Space Exploration MB is the only long course - runs from 8:45 am - 2:30 pm

Hot food is available all day for very low cost - a few Scout items will be on sale as well...

Merit Badges to be offered are subject to change based on MB Counselor availability and class minimums. BSA Troop 1134 reserves the right to limit or cancel any class. Scouts may be able to complete two badges during the day given completion of any pre-requisites. Adult leadership courses are also planned for those drivers seeking an educational day as well.

NO WALK-INS can be accommodated.

Registration: Registration by Troop is REQUIRED. Open enrollment will begin on the above stated date.  Registration fee is $10.00 per Scout per class.  All applications must be postmarked on or before April 21, 2008 to be eligible.  Otherwise, we will drop your online registration and will allow other Scouts to register in your place. Fees are non-refundable but can be transferred to another scout. MB Counselors require student or parent e-mail or phone for coordination.

Uniform: The Full B.S.A. 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 guiding behavior for the Merit Badge Day. A Scout whose conduct is not consistent with the code will be directed to leave the school 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: The 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 your parents NOT to drop or pick up scouts from the school. ALL transportation TO and FROM The Merit Badge Day must be arranged within your troop. Encourage everyone to carpool. Troops may not leave Scouts by themselves to be picked up by parents at a later time. We cannot render sitting services.

Clean Up: A 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 school. All garbage must be properly disposed into designated containers or carried out.

Security: Because the public may have access to the school, 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. Blue Card filled out with Scout data & SIGNED by their Scoutmaster (1 card per Merit Badge)

2. Merit Badge booklet Merit Badge worksheet

http://usscouts.org/meritbadges.asp 

3. Any pre-requisite 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 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.

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" or email our Advancement Chairperson, Mrs. Sheila Olson, at coco.olson@gmail.com

Scout Preparation  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. All Scouts must bring to class the following:

1. Blue Card filled out with Scout data & SIGNED by their Scoutmaster (1 card per Merit Badge)

2. Merit Badge booklet Merit Badge worksheet (http://usscouts.org/mb/framesindex.html)

3. Any pre-requisite work

Check In: Check in and Assembly will be in the cafeteria just inside the main lobby of the school.

Counselors:  ALL Merit Badge Counselors NEED to check-in at the registration desk located by the Assembly Area . 

Troops:  The UNIT LEADER in charge CHECKS-IN the troop. Once you have confirmed all of your scouts are in attendance, please send just one person per Troop to the registration table. Remember... substitutions are allowed, but we cannot add on scouts or change classes.

Check Out: Any Scout not signed out by the Troop On-site Contact and event manager at the conclusion of the merit badge event will not receive credit for the completion of any merit badge or merit badge requirements.

Payment Method:

CHECK#________ Payable to "Troop 1134"

Please print TWO copies of the registration form. Retain the one copy of the registration for your records. Send the other copy with complete payment to:

Troop 1134

2005 Benson Court

Alpharetta, GA 30004

Please make sure adequate postage is affixed. For information, email Warren Strietzel at wstrietzel@bellsouth.net

WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT ONLINE REGISTRATIONS. DO NOT SEND MONEY UNLESS YOU ARE ALREADY REGISTERED ONLINE.

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.

From Interstate 85:

o    Take Interstate 85 North to GA 400 North

o    At Exit 7B, take ramp onto SR-140 (Holcomb Bridge Rd)

o    Road name changes to Crossville Road

o    Turn left on Woodstock Road

o    Turn right onto the entrance road for Blessed Trinity Catholic High School

From Interstate 575:

o    Take Interstate 575 North

o    At Exit 7, take ramp onto SR-92 (Highway 92)

o    Turn right on Westwind Road (after the Integrity Bank, before the Home Depot)