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MERIT BADGE COLLEGE

WVU TECH and the COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE @ WVU Tech

Montgomery, West Virginia 

 February 23, 2008

WHERE:              WVU TECH – Montgomery, West Virginia

 REGISTRATION DEADLINE:       February 18, 2008

 WHY:  To provide Scouts with an opportunity to complete one or two merit badges of their choice.

 

WHO: Boy Scouts who would like to earn a merit badge working with West Virginia University Community  and Technical college faculty, business leaders and members from the community service field.

                                  All adult leaders and parents have the opportunity for training in First Aid/CPR. Scoutmaster Specific and other adult training will also be conducted at WV TECH.

 COST:                $10 per Scout.  This will cover registration and lunch.  Pre-registration deadline is February 18. Registration after February 18, the cost is $12 and will be subject to the number of openings left in the class.  No refunds will be given. No registration will be accepted at the door the day of the event.

                              Mail registration form and check to the attention of:                                                            Buckskin Council, BSA

                                                Merit Badge College

                                                 2829 Kanawha Blvd. E

                                                Charleston, WV  25311

 

Checks should be payable to: Buckskin Council -- Call Buckskin Council at 304-340-3663 for registration information.

 

LUNCH: Lunch will be catered by West Virginia University Institute of Technology and is included in the youth registration fee.  Adults can purchase lunch for $6.00.

 

UNIFORM: All Scouts MUST wear Class “A” uniform.

 

RESPONSIBILITY: All Scouts will travel about the campus as a group.  It is absolutely necessary that Scouts remain together in their assigned areas.  Scouts must remember that they are representing ALL BOY SCOUTS, their sponsoring institution, and the Buckskin Council.

 

NOTICE:   You must work on the most recent merit badge prerequisites and work

should begin NOW!  Free parking is availableMorning, afternoon, and all day classes will be offered.  Classes will be held in different classrooms.  Scouts may choose to attend morning and afternoon classes or an all day class.

 

BRING:               *Notebook

*Blue merit badge card(s) signed by your Scoutmaster plus     requirement no. and letter filled in on all blue card(s).                   

                                    *ALL prerequisite items for each class.

                                    *Merit badge pamphlet for each course you are taking.

  

READ:                   Pamphlets thoroughly before attending the college!

                                   

 

Study carefully the merit badge pamphlet(s) prior to coming to the Merit Badge College. You should know the information required of you before attending.  Any requirements that instruct you to “BRING”, “COLLECT”, “WRITE”, or “DISCUSS” should be brought with you neatly prepared, typewritten and proofread for accuracy. 

 

Please be certain that your name, address and Troop number also appears on your work.  Note: Please be advised that MBC courses may need certification by a note from a parent or scoutmaster unless otherwise noted in merit badge book.

 

SCHEDULE:      8:30 - 9:30 a.m.          Check-in

                                    9:30 - 12:00 p.m.       First Session

            9:30 - 3:30 p.m.         Adult training opportunities

                                 12:00 -1:00 p.m.        Lunch

                                    1:00 - 3:30 p.m.         Second Session

                            3:30 - 4:00 p.m.         Checkout


 


 

 

MERIT BADGE COLLEGE

WVU TECH and THE COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE @ WVU TECH

February 23, 2008

 

DO THESE REQUIRMENTS BEFORE COMING TO CLASS!

Check the appropriate Merit Badge Book for full requirements, or visit the U. S. Scouting Service Web site At http://www.usscouts.org/usscouts/meritbadges.asp for a listing of merit badge requirements.

 

EAGLE REQUIRED

 

Citizenship in the Nation  (Morning & Afternoon classes- Limit 20 per class)--------Instructor:  Mike Cross

1.      Read the merit badge book

2.      Active participation in discussions is required

3.      Requirement 1 – Be prepared to discuss the rights, duties, and obligations of a US citizen.

4.      Requirement 2 – Bring certification/proof from a parent/guardian.

5.      Requirement 3 – Bring list of national issues and be prepared to discuss issues.

6.      Requirement 4 – Be prepared to discuss documents.

7.      Requirement 5 – Bring list of the six functions of government and be prepared tp discuss all parts of requirement.

8.      Requirement 6 – Bring written report about speech of national historical importance answering all parts of requirement and be prepared to discuss.

9.      Requirement 7 – Be prepared to discuss all parts of requirement.

10.  Requirement 8 – Bring a copy of the letter you’ve written to your Senator #8.

 

 Citizenship in the World   (Morning & Afternoon classes- Limit 20 per class)------Instructor:  Margaret                                                                                                                                                    Dilley

1.   Read the merit badge book

2.   Be prepared to discuss requirements 2, 3, 7b and 7c.

  

Communications  (Morning & Afternoon classes-Limit 20 per class)---------- Instructor:  Debra                                                                                                                                                           Dangerfield

1.   Bring a written report to show evidence of completion of requirement 1, 2, 7 and 8.

2.   Be prepared to give your speech for requirement 3 in class.

3.   Be able to deliver requirement 4 in class.

4.   Bring a written report for requirement 5 (any public municipal meeting is okay).

5.   Bring detailed evidence of completion for requirements 6, 7, 8 or be able to demonstrate it to the class.

  

First Aid   (All Day class-Limit 15 per class)------------------------------------ Instructor:  Richard Cumbridge

1.   Bring documentation that you have current knowledge of first aid requirements for Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class. ( Requirement 1)

2.   Complete 2b at home and bring it with you to class, ready to discuss.

3.   Be prepared to perform 3c and 7 in class.

4.   Be prepared to demonstrate 3d, 4a, 4b, and 6b in class.

 

 ELECTIVES

 American Business  (Morning class only)------------------------------------------- Instructor:  Alan Tillquist

1.   Be prepared to discuss requirements 1a,1b, 2b, 2c, 2d, 2e, 4b or 4c and 6b.

2.   Complete requirement 3a and 3b on your own, bring supporting information with you to the session.

3.   Complete requirement 2a and 4a and bring with you to class.

4.   Bring the necessary documents for requirements 5, 5a, and 5b.

5.   Be prepared to give oral presentation on 6a.

6.   Bring written reports for requirement 6c.

  

Chemistry     (Afternoon class only)--------------------------------------------------Instructor:  Jay Weideman

1.   Bring written reports on the following requirements: 1, 3, 5, 6, and 7.

 Dentistry   (All Day class)-----------------------------------------------------------------Instructor:  Dr. Dan Fiora

1.   Read the merit badge book

2.   Bring written reports on the following requirements : 3, 4c, 6b, 6c, 6d, and 6e

  

Electricity    (Morning & Afternoon classes)--------------------------------------- Instructor:  Mike Maxson

1.  Be prepared to discuss requirements

2.  Complete requirements 2, 8, and 9 and bring with you to class.

  

Electronics   (Morning & Afternoon classes)---------------------------------------Instructor:  Kermit Tolbert

1.   Be prepared to discuss requirements 1, 3c, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5b and 6.

2.   Be prepared to demonstrate requirements 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b and 5a. 

 

Energy     (Morning & Afternoon classes)-------------------------------------------Instructor:  Charles E Bayless

1.   Complete requirement 4 and bring supporting information with you to class.                               

2.  Requirement 5 – Bring appropriate newspaper or magazine articles.

3.   Requirement 6 – Bring written report on home energy audit.

4.   View and be prepared to discuss energy information found at this Web site: www.eia.doe.gov.kids  

  

Entrepreneurship   (Morning & Afternoon classes)-------------------------------Instructor:  Deana Keener

1.   Be prepared to discuss your interview with a person who started his own business (Requirement 2).

2.      Complete Requirement 3 (ideas for starting a new business).

3.      Be prepared to work with your counselor on setting up your own business (Requirement 6).

 Genealogy   (Afternoon class only)-----------------------------------------------------------Instructor:  Phil Redden

1.   Complete requirement 2, 3, 4, and 5 and bring with you to the college.

2.   Be ready to discuss requirements 1, 6, 7, 8, and 9 in class. 

Geology   (Morning & Afternoon classes)---------------------------------------------Instructor:  Dr.Carl Wellstead

1.   Read the Geology Merit Badge Book.

2.   Bring requirement 4. 

 Golf     (Morning class only)------------------------------------------------------------------Instructor:  Lou Levy

1.   Be prepared to discuss requirements 1, 2a, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5, 6a and 6b.

2.   Be prepared to demonstrate requirements 2b, 2c, 7a, 7b, 7c, 7d, 7e, 7f, 7g and 7h.

3.   Bring written verification that you have completed requirement 8.

 

 Indian Lore   (Morning class only)-------------------------------------------------------- Instructor:  Dr. Paul Rakes

1.   Bring written report or be able to demonstrate completion for requirements 1, 3c and 4f.

      

Medicine     (Morning class only)------------------------------------------------------ Instructor:  Dr. Mark Moreland

1.   Be prepared to discuss requirements 1, 3, 8 and 9.

2.   Bring written report for requirements 2, 4, 5 and 6.

3.   Bring certification of completion of requirement 10.

  

Music  (Morning class only)-------------------------------------------------------------------Instructor:  Dr. Fred Meyer

1.   Bring written reports on requirements 2 & 3.

2.   Bring certification of completion for requirement 4.

  

Pottery   (All Day class)        Limit 15------------------------------------------------------- Instructor:  Jeff Diehl

1.  Review the Pottery Merit Badge Book.

  

Plumbing   (Morning & Afternoon classes)  Limit 10------------------------------- Instructor:  Dave Thompson

1.    Review the Plumbing Merit Badge Book.

2.    Requirement #2 – Bring appropriate drawings.

  

Railroading     (All Day class) ------------------------------------------------------------- Instructor:  Kent Walker

1.      Review the Railroading Merit Badge Book and be prepared to discuss.

2.      Bring list/reports for requirement 5.

3.   Bring proof of completion of requirement 8 to class.

 Safety  (Morning & Afternoon classes)---------------------------------------------------Instructor:  James Hensell

1.   Review the merit badge book.

2.   Complete requirement 1 (Notebook) and bring with you to class.

3,   Complete 3b, 4, and 5 and bring with you to class and be ready to discuss.

  

Truck Transportation   (Morning & Afternoon classes)---------------------------- Instructor:  Kenny McCloud

1.   Complete all the work for requirements, 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, and 9.

 

  

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