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Event Details

Event Type Merit Badge
Title 2011 Advance-O-Rama - Birmingham Alabama - Canterbury UMC
Location 350 Overbrook Road, Birmingham, AL 35213  Show Map
Start Date Start Time Stop Date Stop Time
3/26/2011 7:15 AM 3/10/2012 5:00 PM
Open for Registration Last day to Register
1/21/2011   2/26/2011
Sessions
(# badges a single scout can attend)		 Fees
(cost to attend event)		 For
(Who is invited)
2 $12.00 any scout who wants to attend
Council District Type Unit
Greater Alabama Vulcan

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Email Kenny Hartley (aorbhm@gmail.com), the Event Manager
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ActivitySessionLocationPrerequisitesMin. AgeClass FeeMax in ClassSeats AvailableCounselor 
Automotive Maintenance AMM144 10200 Mr Hunter Pickett
Automotive Maintenance PMM144 10200 Mr Hunter Pickett
Aviation AMSou Museum of FlightMust be combined with Weather PM10$15150 Mike Turner USMC
Aviation AMSou Mus of FlightMust be combined with Weather PM10$15170 Mr Austin Landry Mr Carl Rossomme
Camping* AMM204 10250 Cory Thomas
Camping* PMM204 10250 Cory Thomas
Citizenship in the Nation* AMM208reading req of #4, bring the letter for #810300 Mr Loring Jones
Citizenship in the Nation* PMM208reading req of #4, bring the letter for #810300 Mr Loring Jones
Citizenship in the World* AMM117Worksheet link will be emailed to you10270 Mr Lewis Jones
Citizenship in the World* AMM114Worksheet link will be emailed to you10300 Mr Peter Walker
Citizenship in the World* PMM114Worksheet link will be emailed to you10300 John Day
Crime Prevention AMA123Must be combined with Fingerprinting PM10250 Mo Canady
Dentistry PM2045 Brookwood Med Ctr Dr Ste 24 35209 10120 Dr David Clanton
Electricity AMM113#2 and #810201 Ian Hoppe
Electricity PMM113#2 and #810200 Ian Hoppe
Emergency Preparedness* All DayM209wear shoes that are good for walking in the woods10200 Eric Meyer
Fingerprinting PMA123Must be combined with Crime Prevention AM10260 Mo Canady
Fire Safety AMMB LibraryDo #6, Conduct a home safety survey.102016 Allan Rice
Fire Safety PMMountain Brook LibraryDo #6, Conduct a home safety survey.10203 Allan Rice
First Aid* All DayM118 10208 Susan Allison
First Aid* All DayM116 10155 Stacey Cole
Geology AMM120 102015 Randy Gray Joe Letzer
Leatherwork AMM142 10152 Suzy Cannon
Photography AMM226 10150 William Markey
Photography PMM226 10160 William Markey
Plumbing AMScout Bldg Kitchen 10158 Tommy Davis
Plumbing PMScout Bldg Kitchen 10151 Tommy Davis
Swimming* AM Vestavia Hills YMCA, located at 2086 Columbiana Rd., Vestavia Hillstowel swmtrunks shoes socks lngpants belt wet bag10150 Mr Peter Bosworth
Truck Transportation PMFedEx, 240 Lyon Lane, Birmingham, AL 35211 10206 Tina & Kelly Fed Ex
Veterinary Medicine AMM109 10152 Mark Pelham DVM
Weather PMSou Mus of FlightMust be combined with Aviation AM10300 Mr Austin Landry Mr Carl Rossomme
Sponsor Information
REGISTRATION IS BY TROOP ONLY. 
INDIVIDUAL SCOUTS SHOULD REGISTER WITH TROOP AND ONE TROOP REPRESENTATIVE HANDLE WEBSITE REGISTRATION AND TROOP PAYMENT. 


The Vulcan District Advance-O-Rama is conducted by volunteers from the Greater Alabama Council's Vulcan District. 

We are very fortunate to have the wonderful facilities of Canterbury United Methodist Church available to us as the host location.  Our thanks to the staff of Canterbury UMC for their assistance and continued support of Scouting. Also thanks to our gracious off-site hosts, the Southern Museum of Flight, O'Neal Library, Vestavia YMCA and other private locations. 


Description
The Vulcan District Advance-O-Rama is sponsored by the Vulcan District, Greater Alabama Council. All registered Boy Scouts are welcome to participate regardless of Council or District. The $12.00 registration fee is the same for all Scouts.

Advance -O- Rama Schedule:


Assembly: 7:15 - 08:00.  Located on the upper level (middle level in case of rain) of the parking deck adjacent to the church on Overbrook Road.   


NOTE:  ASSEMBLY AT CANTERBURY IS NOT REQUIRED IF YOUR SCOUT'S CLASS IS HELD OFF-SITE (AWAY FROM CANTERBURY) OR IF HE IS ATTENDING AN AFTERNOON ONLY CLASS.  


Orientation: 07:45 - 07:55.  Located on the upper level (middle level in case of rain) of the parking deck adjacent to the church on Overbrook Road.  



AM Session: 08:00 - 12:00 noon



Lunch: 12:00 - 12:45.  Lunch will be served in Canterbury Hall.  The cost of lunch is included with the registration fee.       



PM Session: 01:00 - 05:00



Each participating Troop must appoint a Troop Representative to attend Advance-O-Rama with the Troop.



Walk in registration the day of the event is not allowed.



Uniform: The full B.S.A. Class A uniform is the official uniform of the day.



Code of Conduct: The Scout Oath, Scout Law and the Outdoor Code shall be the code of conduct for the event. A Scout whose conduct is not appropriate will be directed to leave the event immediately. Supervision is the responsibility of the participating Troop.



A Scout is Clean:  Please remember that we are the guests of Canterbury United Methodist Church.  Our goal as Scouts is to leave the premises and grounds as clean or cleaner than found.
Counselor Information
This information was stressed to the scouts:
All Scouts must have read and have with them the appropriate merit badge pamphlet.

All Scouts must bring the following items to their merit badge sessions:


Pen/ pencil and paper for notes.


All completed prerequisite material.



Each Scout must bring an "Application for Merit Badge" form, (blue card), signed by their Scoutmaster, for each merit badge class being taken.

Unit Sign-up Instructions

Registration can only be accomplished online at http://www.meritbadge.info/ .  Find and select the 2011 Vulcan District Advance-O-Rama on the calendar of events.



Walk in registrations on the day of the event will not be accepted.




All Scouts must have read and have with them the appropriate merit badge pamphlet.  This cannot be stressed enough.  The counselor has the right to refuse to acknowledge the scout's participation if he is inadequately prepared!!!


All Scouts must bring the following items to their merit badge sessions:


Pen/ pencil and paper for notes.


All completed prerequisite material.


Each Scout must bring an "Application for Merit Badge" form, (blue card), signed by their Scoutmaster, for each merit badge class being taken.



Questions regarding registration can be addressed to kenny@thehartleys.net.



Email Addresses and Phone Numbers: Online registration requires the email address and phone contact for registered Scouts. This allows the Merit Badge Councilor to provide information on prerequisites and/or material needed for class prior to the event. In the spirit of B.S.A. Youth Protection guidelines please provide an email address and/or phone number for the Scout's parent or adult leader rather than the individual Scout.


Payment Instructions for the Unit

Troop Assembly:  Each Troop is required to designate a registered adult leader responsible for the troop on the day of the event. Class confirmations, changes, and questions will be conducted at the Help Desk prior to orientation; from 08:15 - 09:00. Signs will direct you to the Help Desk.

The registration fee is $12.00 per Scout. Additional activity fees may be required for the individual class.  ONE check for the entire troop registration should be mailed by March 8 as follows:

Payable to:  Greater Alabama Council


Mail to:  Kenny Hartley, 6 Montcrest Drive, Birmingham, AL  35213, but please make the check payable to GREATER ALABAMA COUNCIL

Troops are required to pay for the total number of Scouts registered as of the close of registration on  March 4, 2011.


Prerequisites and Directions for Scouts:


Emails will be sent to each troop coordinator with instructions and directions that should be forwarded to each registered scout.  These will go out as soon after the close of registration as possible.  The event grid will also list prerequisites for each class, if applicable.  




Directions to the Event

From I-65:
Take the Lakeshore exit and travel east toward Homewood/Mountain Brook. After passing Samford University on your left and Brookwood Mall on your right, continue on Mountain Brook Parkway east to Overbrook Road. Turn left. The church will be on your left after approximately 1/2 mile.


From I-459:
Take the 280 West Exit traveling toward Mountain Brook. At Brookwood Mall, take Mountain Brook Parkway/AL Highway 149 east to Overbrook Road. Turn left. The church will be on your left after approximately 1/2 mile.


NOTE:  SOME CLASSES ARE LOCATED OFF-SITE.  IF YOU REGISTER FOR AN OFF-SITE CLASS DO NOT REPORT TO CANTERBURY, BUT TO THAT LOCATION.  IF YOU HAVE A CANTERBURY CLASS IN THE MORNING, AND AN OFF-SITE CLASS IN THE AFTERNOON, YOU MUST PROVIDE YOUR OWN TRANSPORTATION TO THE OFF-SITE CLASS FROM CANTERBURY.  SIMILARLY, IF YOU HAVE AN OFF-SITE MORNING CLASS AND A CANTERBURY AFTERNOON CLASS, YOU MUST PROVIDE YOUR OWN TRANSPORTATION TO CANTERBURY.   

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