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Event Details

Troop 419 11th Annual Merit Badge Event

302 N. Parker Dr., Janesville, WI 53545

Merit Badge
4/5/2025
08:00
4/5/2025
16:00
10/12/2024
3/29/2025
0 (# badges a single scout can attend)
$45.00 (Cost to attend this event)
any scout who wants to attend (Who is invited)
Glacier's Edge
Indian Trails
Troop
419

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Most of your questions about payment, start and end times, and where to be are explained beneath the list of badges on this page.
Please read everything we've included in the event description. If you still have questions, contact the event manager by clicking this button.

Email Christopher Lissa CISSP, MCSE, VCP (lusayus1975@yahoo.com), the Event Manager

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ActivitySessionClass FeeSeats Available
ABA Attendance By Adult All Day 0 100
American Cultures AM 0 10
American Heritage PM 0 10
Art PM 0 10
Campsite overnight 75 1
Campsite overnight 75 1
Campsite overnight 75 1
Chemistry PM 0 10
Citizenship in the World* AM 0 10
Collections AM 0 10
Dentistry AM 0 10
Dog Care PM 0 10
Emergency Preparedness* PM 0 10
Environmental Science* PM 0 10
Family Life* AM 0 10
Fingerprinting & Crime Prevention PM 0 10
First Aid* ALL DAY 0 10
FOOD All Day 10 200
Genealogy PM 0 10
Geology AM 0 10
Moviemaking PM 0 10
Music AM 0 10
Painting PM 0 10
Pets AM 0 10
Pottery AM 10 10
Public Health PM 0 10
Radio AM 0 10
Reading PM 0 10
Safety AM 0 10
Sculpture PM 0 10
Signs, Signals, and Codes AM 0 10
Surveying AM 0 10
Sustainability* AM 0 10
Theater AM 0 10
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Sponsor Information

This is the 11th Annual Merit Badge Event For Troop 0419 and Crew 2419 in Janesville, Wi.

We would like to welcome you all to this event.



Join our troop and crew for an outstanding day of merit badge classes and learning. All Scouts local and beyond are invited to attend. It is our sole intent to create an environment where Scouts have the opportunity to continue their advancement and expand their knowledge while earning merit badges. It is not the intent to create a “Merit Badge Factory” that requires minimal to no work on the Scouts behalf. Scouts who do not meet the requirements as outlined in the "BSA / Scouting America" handbooks will receive partials reflecting satisfactory completed components with the remaining to be made up within their own troop or with a local certified counselor. All of our counselors are experts in their respective field either by trade, advanced degree or both. They are volunteering their time to share their knowledge with the Scouts, and we are very blessed with their passion to teach and share their knowledge valuable time.



 

Event Description

Schedule



7:30 - 8:00 AM  Registration - Orientation
8:15 AM  Flags
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Morning Sessions 
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM  Lunch Break 

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Afternoon Sessions




Clinic Format



We will be offering AM, PM and ALL-DAY merit badge classes.  Scouts may select AM and PM classes and earn 2 merit badges (or 3 if Fingerprinting and Crime Prevention are chosen for the AM session) or they may select an All-Day class and earn just that merit badge.  Troop(s)/Scouts with parent(s) will be asked to check-in at the main entrance. before 8:00 am.  Please arrive early to avoid a late rush at 8:00 (Please pay attention to signage that will be posted the day of the event. Morning sessions will begin at 9:00am. Lunch will be from 12:00 to 12:45. The afternoon sessions will from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. The registration cost is $45.00. There are a few merit badges that have extra material fees.  Please check when registering. Late Registration is $60 at the door!!!!!!!!!!!




Scout Requirements

To earn a merit badge, we require Scouts to participate fully in class and complete all pre-requisite requirements.  We require the Merit Badge Work Sheets found at http://usscouts.org/mb/worksheets/list.asp to be completed prior to event.  Scouts who do not complete requirements either at the clinic or before will still have a chance to learn new skills and be on their way to completing the merit badge.



Requested Help From Scout Leaders 

Per Youth Protection Guidelines we require two deep leadership in every classroom.  If you are a leader with current Youth Protection Training, you can sign up to assist with the 2 deep leadership.  We will assign you to a classroom to provide the 2nd trained leader. Please sign up for the "All-Day" session of "ABA Attendance by Adult" in the activity sign-up.





Leader/Parent Recommendations

As leader(s)/parent(s), you can help your Scouts be successful by registering them for appropriate badges. Younger Scouts should be discouraged from pursuing advanced badges they may be unable to complete or appreciate the knowledge being shared. Troop leaders should know the abilities of their troop members and should spend the required time prior to the MBC preparing each Scout for his session. Most badges have pre-requisites that must be accomplished before the clinic day.  Please make sure the Scouts do their homework. It is important that Scouts know the importance of working hard in class and cooperating with counselors and classmates.

Camping Options

There are limited Camping spots available for an extra cost at Camp Lissa which is located near the Clinic.

Please contact Christopher Lissa for more details about Camp Lissa. The Camp number is 608-201-3873.



Merit Badge Completion

We offer a variety of hands-on quality merit badge classes. Each merit badge class is staffed with professional/expert instructors in the subject matter. Scouts are required to read the Merit Badge Booklet and finish all pre-requisites before attending the Merit Badge Clinic.

The Merit Badge Counselor will give credit for completed requirements only. The Scout should complete all other requirements not covered in class or completed prior to attending at his own pace with his own troop and local counselors.

Class Notes:

First Aid:  Bring your personal first aid kit, your scout book. Read the First Aid Merit Badge book fully before coming to the class.   The merit badge counselor, Monica Delabarre, has need of assistance from other leaders who have first aid knowledge. Contact Monica at e-mail ibeme@charter.net to make arrangements.


Material to Bring

Scouts are expected to arrive prepared. Notebook with pencil or pen should be brought to the merit badge clinic. Scouts must request and receive Merit Badge Blue Cards from their Troop Advancement Committee or Scoutmaster in advance of the clinic. Scouts should bring their approved blue cards with them to the clinic. NO BLUE CARDS WILL BE PROVIDED the day of or completed without the appropriate signatures.  Merit Badge Blue Cards will NOT be handed out during the clinic. Please note classes that may offer two merit badges in one session. All pre-requisite items for each class and worksheets used in the classrooms can be found at www.usscouts.org.



Dress Code

The "BSA / Scouting America" Class A uniform is the official uniform for the day.  No exception.



Deadlines

All fees must be received by March 8th to secure classes.  There will not be any refunds after March 8th!  No spots will be held or assumed held in the absence of payment.

 If payment is not received in full by March 29th, registration and merit badge classes will be on a first come - first served basis.  Cost at the door is $60 Classes selected online will not be held and may fill before you arrive on April 5th.


Counselor Information

Counselors: Please check the Pre-requisites and material fees for your MB classes.   Also review the classroom that has been assigned for your class and confirm that it will be adequate.  Review the notes listed for your class if that applies. Review the minimum age requirement and maximum class size.  



Help from Merit Badge Counselors from outside Troop 0419 and Crew 2419

We may accept additional Merit Badge Counselors if any leaders wish to contact us by December 1, 2024 and request to teach a merit badge.  Any volunteers who are accepted to teach a class will receive one free scout registration, their lunch and a merit badge event patch which is a total value of $50.  Contact us at Christopher.lissa@gmail.com if you wish to offer to teach a class. 



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Unit Sign-up Instructions

To sign up for our event you first need to click on enter registration system.  After clicking, a new page will appear that will show all the events that are available. In the upper right hand of the new page there is the option to register new users. If you are new to the website you must sign up as a troop leader, in order to register your scouts. Once you are registered in the system you can sign up for the event. The event is entitled Troop 419 11th Annual Merit Badge Event.  Add yourself as the adult and then you can add your scouts to the event.


All spots are first come, first serve and reserved for paid scouts. Individual Scouts may attend with their parent or guardian. Troops are asked to follow the 2 deep leadership and more requirements as outlined by "BSA / Scouting America". This is not a dump and run event. Supervision for your Scout(s) is expected by the parent or Troop leadership. 


Lunch

Lunch will be provided.

Lunch Menu is 

Chicken Tortellini or Tomato Bisque (Vegetarian Option)

Garlic Bread

Cookies,

Kool aid


Adults who wish to have lunch will need to sign up for a $10 fee. 

Limited volunteer spots are available so sign up early.




Concessions are available for breakfast (donuts and box juice) and for snacks throughout the day.

Please bring spending money for these

We will have Camp Lissa T-shirts for sale as well 

Unit Payment Instructions

Write check made out to Troop #419:

Mail to:
       Christopher Lissa

                    3733 W. Plymouth Church Rd.

                   Beloit, WI 53511


OR payment at the door 



 

Directions

St. John Lutheran Church 302 N Parker Dr. Janesville, WI 53545



From Madison

Take I-90 East to Janesville Exit 171 A for Wisconsin 26 South (veer right after exiting I-90, Menards on your right) Turn Right on Center. Go Down Big hill and stay to your left at Stop Light make Left turn on to Parker Dr. Church on Left.



From Rockford

Take I-90 West to Janesville Exit 175 US BUS 14 (St Mary’s Hospital on Right) Turn Left through roundabouts and stay on Racine St. head west to Main St. Make Right turn on to Main St.  Turn Right on to Center for 1 block and make right turn on to Parker Dr.  Church on Left and parking is on right.

Release

Please note that scout(s) will be photographed during the event for troop records and advertisement.