Date of MBE: 02/02/19 Registration Starts: 12/17/2018 Registration Ends: 1/25/2019
Location: Church of LDS located at 3551 Decoto Road, Fremont 94538
Cost: Advance registration is required. Cost is $25 which includes materials for classes and a hot dog lunch (indicate if you want a vegetarian hot dog in online registration).
Uniform: All participants must wear Field uniform (Class A)
Prerequisites: Completion of the identified requirements is suggested, and scouts can bring proof of completion to class. If requirements are not completed, the scout will not complete the badge that day.
Registration Instructions
Every scout is required to register online in addition to submitting a completed Registration and Activity Consent Form which includes a signature from parent/guardian. Advance registration is required to guarantee your seat in the class.
Step 1 - Online Registration
Online registration must be completed at www.meritbadge.info prior to submission of documentation listed below. Click on the title of the event Mission Peak District Merit Badge Extravaganza.
Step 2 – Payment
Check or money order for $25 made payable to SFBAC.
Step 3 - Registration Packet Submission
Print and complete Registration and Activity Consent Form, (see last page) and mail to the address on the form.
MBE Schedule: Check In: 8:00 - 8:45 am
Opening: 8:45 - 9:00 am
Session 1: 9:00 - 12:00 noon
Lunch Provided Noon to 1:00 pm
Session 2: 1:00 - 4:00 pm
IMPORTANT: 1. No food or drinks other than water bottles will be allowed
in classrooms.
2. The church is a NUT-FREE, CAFFEINE-FREE site.
Event Policies
General
A Scout must BE PREPARED. It is the responsibility of the Scout to complete all requirements and/or prerequisites for any merit badge he chooses to work on. The counselor is there to provide assistance and additional information to the Scout concerning that merit badge.
Prerequisites & Requirements Completed Before the Event
Some merit badges have specific are or rank prerequisites. For some merit badges, Scouts are provided requirements that they can complete on their own prior to attending the merit badge class. If a scout has completed those requirements, then they may be able to complete the merit badge on the day of the event. If they do not, they may complete them at a later date and can make arrangements to meet at a later date with the merit badge counselor.
Scouts are expected to have read the merit badge booklet and bring the appropriate blue card signed by their scoutmaster to their class. Some merit badge booklets may be available for purchase on site from the Scout Shop.
Attendance & Participation
Tardiness is not permitted. Scouts arriving more than 15 minutes late will not be allowed to enter the classroom. No refunds will be issued for Scouts who do not attend class due to tardiness.
Scouts are expected to participate in all class discussions. Scouts should ask questions, and be ready to answer questions when asked. Counselors reserve the right to call on any Scout to answer questions about the material, even if he does not volunteer.
Should the Scout not do the work to complete a requirement for the merit badge, it is their responsibility to complete it before it will be signed off on by the counselor. While much of the required material is presented during the workshops, that does not necessarily count as the Scout having completed it.
Blue cards
In order to receive credit for any merit badge, scouts must bring their blue card to all classes and must have completed all requirements. The blue card must be filled out completely by the Scout. Blue cards must be signed by the Scoutmaster of the Scout's troop before counselors will sign off on it.
Questions or concerns
For comments, questions, or concerns following the event you may contact the Merit Badge Extravaganza Coordinator at the following:
Diane Fujito-Suplick and Rebecca Rafael at mpmbx2019@gmail.com
Merit Badges Offered & Information
IMPORTANT: Reading the MB Book and bringing a signed blue card with identified requirements completed applies to all Merit Badges.
American Cultures - Session 1 (9:00-12:00) MBC: Dr. Heather Zeng, Troop 112
Read MB Book; bring blue card signed by Scoutmaster.
Animation- Session 1 (9:00-12:00) - MBC: AM Mr. Michael Young, OA Advisor
Read MB requirements; bring blue card signed by Scoutmaster.
Automotive Maintenance Session 1 (9:00-12:00) - MBC: AM Mr. Allen Tarnowski, Troop 269
Read MB requirements; bring blue card signed by Scoutmaster. This class will be meeting primarily outside under canopy tarps, so please dress for outdoor weather.
Aviation- Session 1 (9:00-12:00) - MBC: AM Mr. Steve White, Troop 269
Read MB requirements; bring blue card signed by Scoutmaster.
Bird Study - Session 1 (9:00-12:00) - MBC: Mr. Mike Azevedo, Troop 449
Read MB requirements; bring blue card signed by Scoutmaster.
Work on requirement #5a-d.
Camping - Session 1 (9:00-12:00) - MBC: Mr. Lee Amon, Venture Crew 176
Session 2 (1:00 - 4:00) - Mrs. Nicole Rush, Troop 379, Venture Crew 176)
Read MB requirements; bring blue card signed by Scoutmaster.
Not all requirements will be completed in class.
Citizenship in Community -
Session 1 (9:00-12:00) - MBC: Mrs. Jamilya Ukudeeva, Troop 273
Session 2 (1:00-4:00) - MBC: Mrs. Jamilya Ukudeeva, Troop 273
Read MB requirements; bring blue card signed by Scoutmaster.
Partial if these reqs are not complete: 3a, 4, 5, 7, 8
Short sessions are available to meet with a MBC for scouts who have only a few additional requirements to complete.
Citizenship in the Nation -
Session 1 (9:00-12:00) - MBC: Mr. Mark Barnes, Troop 449
Session 2 (1:00-4:00) - MBC: Mr. Mark Barnes, Troop 449
Read MB requirements; bring blue card signed by Scoutmaster
Partial if these reqs are not complete: 2, 3, 8
Short sessions are available to meet with a MBC for scouts who have only a few additional requirements to complete.
Citizenship in the World -
Session 1 (9:00-12:00) - MBC: Mr. Ranga Sampath, Troop 273 & Mr. Will Moriwaki, Troop 154
Session 2 (1:00-4:00) - MBC: Mr. Ranga Sampath, Troop 273 & Mr. Will Moriwaki, Troop 154
All sessions: Read MB requirements; bring blue card signed by Scoutmaster.
Partial if pre-reqs are not complete: 3a and 3b, 7 (Document what you have learned)
Short sessions are available to meet with a MBC for scouts who have only a few additional requirements to complete.
Coin Collecting - Session 1 (9:00-12:00)- MBC: Mr. Richard Westover, Troop 448
Read MB Book; bring blue card signed by Scoutmaster.
Will be a partial if requirements #4, #5, #8 are not completed prior to class.
Communication - Session 2 (1:00-4:00) MBC: Dr. Heather Zeng, Troop 112
Read MB Book; bring blue card signed by Scoutmaster.
Bring photos or items to share more about yourself as an individual for #2.
Complete #4, #5, #7, #8 either before or after MBE; Optional: either 1a or 1b.
Short sessions are available to meet with a MBC for scouts who have only a few additional requirements to complete.
Cooking - Session 1 (9:00-12:00) MBC: Rashmi Bindra, Troop 273 & Mr. Matthew Clayson, Troop 199 & Session 2 (1:00-4:00) - MBC: Rashmi Bindra, Troop 273
Read MB Book; bring blue card signed by Scoutmaster.
Not all requirements will be completed in class.
Short sessions are available to meet with a MBC for scouts who have only a few additional requirements to complete.
Digital Technology - Session 2 (1:00 - 4:00) - MBC: Mr. Aaron Cammarata, Troop 132
Read the MB requirements, bring signed blue card to class.
Scouts must have and bring CyberChip card to class. Go to www.scouting.org/cyberchip.
Electricity - Session 1 (9:00-12:00) & Session 2 (1:00-4:00) - MBC: Mr. Jody Macy, Troop 112 & Ms. Theresa Macy, Troop 112
Read the MB requirements, bring signed blue card to class.
Req. 2: Complete an electrical home safety inspection of your home, using the checklist found in this pamphlet or one approved by your counselor. Discuss what you find with your counselor.
Req. 8: Make a floor plan wiring diagram of the lights, switches, and outlets for a room in your home. Show which fuse or circuit breaker protects each one.
Req. 9a: Read an electric meter and, using your family’s electric bill, determine the energy cost from the meter readings
Emergency Preparedness - Session 1 (9:00-12:00) - Mr. Dave Libby & Mr. Jeff Airth
Read MB Book; bring blue card signed by Scoutmaster.
Must have First Aid Merit Badge.
Not all requirements will be completed in class.
Entrepreneurship Session 1 (9:00-12:00) - MBC: AM Mr. Jacob Fewx, Troop 168
Read MB requirements; bring blue card signed by Scoutmaster.
Family Life - Session 1 (9:00-12:00) - MBC: AM - Ms. Michele Young, Troop 111
Read MB Book; bring blue card signed by Scoutmaster.
Not all requirements will be completed in class.
First Aid - Session 1 (9:00-12:00) & Session 2 (1:00 - 4:00) - Ms. Heidi Barnes, Troop 449
Read MB Book; bring blue card signed by Scoutmaster; be familiar with first aid requirements for Tenderfoot, Second Class and First Class ranks.
Requirements: 2.d. Prepare and bring to display a first aid kit for your home.
Game Design - Session 1 (9:00 - 12:00) - MBC: Mr. Aaron Cammarata, Troop 132
Read the MB requirements, bring signed blue card to class.
Geology - Session 2 (1:00-4:00) - Ms. Karen Anderson
Read MB Book; bring blue card signed by Scoutmaster.
(for Req 5 we will do the Earth History Option--5d)
Do before class in order to complete merit badge on day of event:
2, Pick three resources that can be extracted or mined from Earth for commercial use. Discuss with your counselor how each product is discovered and processed.
3. Explain to your counselor how fossils provide information about ancient life, environment, climate, and geography. Discuss the following terms and explain how animals from each habitat obtain food: benthonic, pelagic, littoral, lacustrine, open marine, brackish, fluvial, eolian, protected reef.
4b Find out about three career opportunities available in geology. Pick one and find out the education, training, and experience required for the profession. Discuss this with your counselor, and explain why this profession might interest you.
At end of class you will need to go to the children's Natural History Museum (4074 Eggers Drive) to see the fossils on display. Museum will be open for scouts in class to stop by.
Hiking - Session 1 (9:00-12:00) - Ms. Karen Anderson
Read MB Book; bring blue card signed by Scoutmaster.
Badge cannot be fully completed in class. Additional hikes can be coordinated with troops and MBC.
Indian Lore - Session 1 (9:00-12:00) - MBC: Mr. Bob Doherty, Troop 276
Read MB Book; bring blue card signed by Scoutmaster.
Recommended Requirement: 3.d. Visit a museum to see Indian artifacts. Discuss them with your counselor. Identify at least 10 artifacts by tribe or nation, their shape, size, and use. (If 3.d. Is completed prior to class, then badge can be completed that day.
Mammal Study - Session 2 (1:00-4:00) - MBC: Mr. Mike Azevedo, Troop 449
Read MB requirements; bring blue card signed by Scoutmaster.
Bring any completed requirements to class.
Personal Fitness - No classes offered; however, for scouts who have requirements completed, bring blue card and proof of completed requirements. Work with MBC on site.
Personal Management - Session 1 (9:00-12:00) & Session 2 (1:00-4:00) -
MBC: Mrs. Paula Rygh, Troop 273
Will be “partial”. Will require scout to track for 13 weeks after MBE.
Read book; bring blue card signed by Scoutmaster.
Prerequisites:
2, 8 & 9 - before or after MBE. If completed before, will check after session is done. MBC will be available to follow up or can complete with another MBC.
10 - Complete and present in class.
Short sessions are available to meet with a MBC for scouts who have only a few additional requirements to complete.
Programming - Session 1 (9:00-12:00) - MBC: Ms. Asha Makur, Troop 273
Read MB requirements; bring blue card signed by Scoutmaster; bring up to date Cyber Chip.
Bring any completed requirements to class.
Salesmanship Session 1 (1:00-4:00) - MBC: AM Mr. Jacob Fewx, Troop 168
Read MB requirements; bring blue card signed by Scoutmaster.
Adult Training for Parents New to Scouts BSA
-Troop Committee Positions
-This is Scouting
-Merit Badge Counselor Orientation
-Scoutbook for Advancement
New merit badge classes may be added to the current schedule. Please check back to see if anymore classes become available.
Registration FAQs
Q: Where will Merit Badge Extravaganza classes be held?
A: Classes will held in the various classrooms or gymnasium of the Church of Latter-Day Saints, 3551 Decoto Road. Scouts will receive the locations of their classes at the time of check-in. There will be volunteers assisting scouts to the correct classrooms. One or two classes may meet outdoors.
Q: When are the merit badges being offered?
A: Classes are offered during 1 of 2 sessions. The sessions are: Session 1 (9am-12pm) and Session 2 (1pm–4pm). Additional merit badge counselors will be added to meet with scouts who have partially met requirements and need to meet with a counselor to complete 1-2 requirements.
Q: What will attendees eat for lunch?
A: A hot dog lunch will be provided. When registering online, please also choose the time “LUNCH 12:00-12:45” and whether you want FOOD 1 (regular hot dog lunch) or FOOD 2 (vegetarian hot dog lunch). Please designate whether you need a veggie hot dog. Unfortunately, this is the only meal accommodation made available.
Q: Do any classes leave the primary location?
A: No; however, the Geology class provides a field trip to the Children’s Natural History Museum in order to complete some of the requirements. Some classes may be meeting outdoors, so dress accordingly.
Q: Where will parking be available?
A: You will be able to park in the church parking lot. For those dropping off their scouts, please be careful of pedestrians walking in the parking lot.
Q: By what time should I be there?
A: Check-in and registration will begin promptly at 8:00 am. However, due to the substantial number of scouts, parents, and scout leaders that we are expecting to be at the event, it is NOT recommended to arrive long after the check-in time.
Q: Where will check-in be?
A: Check-in will be conducted at clearly indicated tables at the entrance from the parking lot in back of the church.
Q: What should my scout wear?
A: ALL scouts are expected to be attired in class A uniform. The primary reason for this is security, so that we know your scout is associated with Scouts BSA.
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Please click on link, print and complete form in link and mail along with check made payable to SFBAC for $25 to:
MP District Merit Badge Extravaganza, c/o Diane Fujito-Suplick, 38920 Matson Place, Fremont, CA 94536
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