Indian Nations Council, BSA
Neosho District
2016 MERIT BADGE FAIR
Saturday, February 6th, 2016
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Tahlequah Middle School
871 Pendleton Street
Tahlequah, OK
Cost:
· $10.00 Early Bird Fee per Scout up to January 15, 2016
(No matter how many MB courses are taken)
· $15.00 per Scout after January 16th - January 29, 2016
(No Registration after January 29th)
· $5.00 Early Bird Fee per Adult up to January 15, 2016
· $10.00 per Adult after January 16th - January 29, 2016
(No Registration after January 29th)
ü Cost includes lunch for both youth and adults.
ü A Scout may take up to 6 Merit Badge blocks.
ü Please pay attention to how many blocks each MB requires (6 total blocks per scout).
ü Sign up is first come first served.
ü Please list Merit Badges in order of choice and include alternative choices.
ü All Adult Training classes included in Adult cost.
ü Scouts may earn partials.
ü Blue Cards will not be provided.
Each scout will need a Merit Badge Pamphlet for each merit badge for which he is enrolled. In addition, most merit badges will have items that need to be completed before hand to be able to complete the badge the day of the Fair. Any scout who is unprepared for the merit badge session may not be allowed into the class.
Please have extra adults from each troop available for additional supervision. Adult Training will also be offered.
Complete the attached Unit/Individual Registration form and make checks payable to B.S.A. Send checks with Registration form to: Indian Nations Council Service Center, 4295 South Garnett, Tulsa, OK 74146, noting that it is for the “NEOSHO District Merit Badge Fair.” You may also pay online at okscouts.org
IF PAYING ONLINE, PLEASE FAX THE REQUIRED ATTACHED REGISTRATION FORM TO 918-392-1351 OR EMAIL TO . REGISTRATION IS NOT COMPLETE AND CLASSES WILL NOT BE SCHEDULED UNTIL WE RECEIVE THE COMPLETED FORM.
Class information will be e-mailed to Unit Leader on registration form. Registration will not be allowed at the Merit Badge Fair. For our lunch count, please list all Adults and Youth on the Registration form. Because of class room size there is a cap of 500 Scouts, so please turn your registration in early.
Saturday Schedule:
7:45 - 8:30 Check In 8:30 - 8:40 Opening Ceremony
8:45 - 9:45 Block # 1 9:50 - 10:50 Block # 2
10:55 - 11:55 Block # 3 or Lunch #1 12:00 - 1:00 Block # 4 or Lunch # 2
1:05 - 2:05 Block # 5 or Lunch # 3 2:10 - 3:10 Block # 6
3:15 - 4:15 Block # 7 4:20 - 4:30 Closing
CLEAN UP to follow
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Neosho District UNIT / INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION FORM Merit Badge Fair
Classes will be scheduled on a first-received-first-placed basis. Class size limits will be observed.
(Please PRINT the following information)
UNIT NUMBER______DISTRICT______COUNCIL______
UNIT LEADER______PHONE NO:______
MAILING ADDRESS______
CITY______STATE & ZIP CODE______
REGISTERED UNIT LEADER E-MAIL ADDRESS (required)______
NAME of Scout or Adult / Y or A / MERIT BADGE #1 / MERIT BADGE #2 / MERIT BADGE #3 / MERIT BADGE #4 / MERIT BADGE #5 / MERIT BADGE #6Total Number of Scouts:______Total Number of Adults:______
Cost: $10.00 per Scout - Until Jan 15, 2016, then $15.00 until Jan 29, 2016 | $5.00 per Adult - Until Jan 15, 2016, then $10.00 until Jan 29, 2016.
Make Checks payable to: B.S.A. or Pay online at http://okscouts.doubleknot.com/event/1641178
Send checks to: Indian Nations Council, BSA | 4295 South Garnett Rd | Tulsa, OK 74146
Note that payments are for “NEOSHO District Merit Badge Fair”
(Please send a copy of this completed form with your check, fax to 918-743-6025, or email to )
For office use: Amount Paid:______Receipt#______Event Code 6363
MERIT BADGE
AMERICAN HERITAGE
3 Classes (Requires 2 Blocks), Class Limit: 20
Pre-requisites: 3c, 4, 5
ART
3 Classes (Requires 2 Blocks), Class Limit: 20
Potentially can be completed
CAMPING (ER)
2 Classes (Requires 3 Blocks), Class Limit: 25
Pre-requisites: 1, 2, 4b, 7b, 8d, 9abc
CHEMISTRY
3 Classes (Requires 2 Blocks), Class Limit: 20
Potentially can be completed
CITIZENSHIP IN THE COMMUNITY (ER)
3 Classes (Requires 2 Blocks), Class Limit: 25
Pre-requisites: 3ab, 4ab, 7c, 8
CITIZENSHIP IN THE NATION (ER)
6 Classes (Requires 2 Blocks), Class Limit: 25
Pre-requisites: 2, 3, 8
CITIZENSHIP IN THE WORLD (ER)
6 Classes (Requires 2 Blocks), Class Limit: 25
Potentially can be completed
COMMUNICATIONS (ER)
3 Classes (Requires 2 Blocks), Class Limit: 25
Pre-requisites: 1ab, 2ab, 3, 5, 7, 8
COOKING (ER)
3 Classes (Requires 2 blocks), Class Limit: 16
Pre-requisites: 4, 5, 6, 7
CRIME PREVENTION
6 Classes (Requires 1 Block), Class Limit: 20
Pre-requisites: 2, 4b, 6, 7
DISABILITIES AWARENESS
3 Classes (Requires 2 Blocks), Class Limit: 15
Pre-requisites: 2, 4 (one visit)
ENERGY
3 Classes (Requires 2 Blocks), Class Limit: 20
Potentially can be completed
ENGINEERING
2 Classes (Requires 3 Blocks), Class Limit: 20
Potentially can be completed
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
2 Classes (Requires 3 Blocks), Class Limit: 15
Pre-requisites: 2, 5, 6
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (ER)
2 Classes (Requires 3 Blocks), Class Limit: 20
Pre-requisites: 3, 4
FAMILY LIFE (ER)
5 Classes (Requires 2 Blocks), Class Limit: 20
Pre-requisites: 3, 4, 5, 6b
INFORMATION
FINGERPRINTING
6 Classes (Requires 1 Block), Class Limit: 20
Potentially can be completed
FIRE SAFETY
2 Classes (Requires 3 Blocks), Class Limit: 20
Potentially can be completed
FIRST AID (ER)
2 Classes (Requires 3 Blocks), Class Limit: 15
Pre-requisites: 1, 2d, 3b, 6
GENEOLOGY
3 Classes (Requires 2 Blocks), Class Limit: 20
Pre-requisites: 2, 3, 4b, 5
GEOLOGY
3 Classes (Requires 2 Blocks), Class Limit 20
Pre-requisites: 5
LAW
6 Classes (Requires 1 Block), Class Limit: 20
Pre-requisites: 4, 6, 7
MEDICINE
3 Classes (Requires 2 Blocks), Class Limit: 15
Pre-requisites: 7, 10
PERSONAL FITNESS (ER)
3 Classes (Requires 2 Blocks), Class Limit: 25
Pre-requisites: 1b, 6, 7
PERSONAL MANAGEMENT (ER)
6 Classes (Requires 1 Block), Class Limit: 20
Pre-requisites: 1, 2, 8, 9, 10
PLUMBING
3 Classes (Requires 2 Blocks), Class Limit: 15
Pre-requisites: 2, 8
PUBLIC SPEAKING
3 Classes (Requires 2 Blocks), Class Limit: 20
Pre-requisites: 2, 4
ROBOTICS
2 Classes (Requires 2 blocks), Class Limit:20
Recommended First Class
Potentially can be completed
SURVEYING
2 Classes (Requires 3 blocks), Class Limit 15
Pre-requisites: 6; ½ of class period will be outside
Prepare for the weather!
SUSTAINABILITY (ER)
3 Classes (Requires 2 Blocks), Class Limit: 20
Pre-requisites: 1, 2, 5a
WEATHER
3 Classes (Requires 2 Blocks), Class Limit: 15
Pre-requisites: 9, 10
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Our National Scout Shop will be joining us!
The Tulsa Scout Shop, a National Scout Shop, will have a booth set up with a selection of various items for sale.
They will have limited stock on some of the items you see in The Tulsa Scout Shop (including some of the merit badge pamphlets being offered that day; however, Scouts should obtain the merit badge pamphlet prior to attending the fair). So plan on browsing the booth and bringing some money if there are any items you would like to buy or order! They can take orders to ship to you after the event!
Camping Opportunity
We are ensuring that Cherokee Nation Scout Ranch (Camp Fred Darby) will be available for units to camp, and turn their merit badge fair experience into a weekend outing. CNSR is approximately 15 minutes drive from Tahlequah Middle School. If you are interested in camping, please contact our Scout Service Center @ (918) 743-6125. Cabins and traditional campsites are available on a first come first served basis.
Adult Training
Adult training will start at 9 am. A flyer will follow for Training sign-up.
We are offering CPR and First Aid with the assistance of Cherokee Nation EMS for unit leaders. These classes will be limited to approximately 20 participants and will be offered together as a 2 hour class. Pre-registration is required via the adult training flyer.
Remember: Get a copy of each MB pamphlet you need PRIOR to the Fair. This way you can study the requirements ahead of time and BE PREPARED!! Part of a Merit Badge may be earned but the remainder of the Merit Badge may be difficult to complete.
Directions to Tahlequah Middle School: From intersection of Highway 51 / 62 (South end of Tahlequah) proceed North on 62 (Muskogee Ave.) to Downing St., Turn Left (West), Go four (4) Blocks, Turn Right (North) on Jones Ave., Go Two (2) blocks, Turn Left (West) on Pendelton St., Go two (2) blocks to the Middle School on your left. Entrance is directly across from the School Bus parking lot.
Coming From BSA Camp Fred Darby: Come in on (62)/(51)/(10) which turns into Downing St. Go West on Downing to Jones St., Turn Right (North), Go two (2) blocks, turn left on Pendelton St., go two (2) blocks to the Middle School on your left. (Map Quest can map it for you)
Turn Left and proceed into Parking Lot, Entrance to Merit Badge Fair is located on the Southeast Corner of the Building. DO NOT BLOCK FIRE LANE!
PLEASE REMEMBER: THE TAHLEQUAH MIDDLE SCHOOL IS ALLOWING US TO USE THEIR FACILITIES. PLEASE DO NOT HANDLE ANYTHING IN THE CLASSROOMS OTHER THAN ITEMS PROVIDED FOR THE MERIT BADGE COURSE!!!
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