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This Merit Badge Clinic is sponsored by BSA Troop 1134 of the Northern Ridge District, Atlanta Area Council and is promoted via http://www.meritbadge.info/.  One of the largest Merit Badge Universities in the nation, offering 25+ Merit Badge classes to hundreds of students throughout the day. 

We are a guest of Elkins Point Middle School. There shall be no littering, defacing or destruction of any structure. Virtues of the Scout Law and Leave No Trace shall be in effect at all times. 

We will have food and beverage available onsite for purchase of lunch, snacks and drinks.  Meal tickets are available at registration for lunch.  Be sure to sign up and pay for lunch in advance to ensure we have enough food for all.  Please plan to bring cash for snacks. 



EVENT SCHEDULE

8:00 AM: Doors open to the public.  Registration begins.  Breakfast items are available for purchase (donuts, fruit, granola bars, Gatorade, water, etc.).  Counselors: ALL Merit Badge Counselors need to check-in at the registration desk to pick up their class roster and identification paddle.

8:30 AM:  Assembly, Welcome, Announcements.

8:45 AM:   Each Counselor escorts his/her class to the designated classroom. Scouts must go directly to classrooms, no wandering. ALL Adult Leaders and Scoutmasters will assist our counselors and will help with noise and crowd control at all times.

9:00 AM - 12:30:  Merit Badge Session 1 (There will be staggered, designated break times for all classrooms).

12:30 - 1:30 PM -  Lunch available for pre-pay $6.  Please sign up for lunch in advance so we can be sure to have enough for all who want it.  Concession Items: Lunch is available by meal ticket so be sure to sign up in advance; Snacks and drinks will be available on a cash basis. 

1:30 PM:  Merit Badge Session 2 begins

5:00 PM:  Merit Badge classes end. Return to Registration Area.  It is requested that all scouts check out at the registration desk before they leave.  Troop Leaders can check out their entire Troop or responsible adults / guardians can check out individual scouts. 

5:30 PM:  Merit Badge University ends.  Everyone must be out of the building by this time. 

Registration: Registration by Troop is required. Please try to have one person per Troop register your scouts. Open enrollment will begin on the above stated date. Registration fee is $10.00 per Scout per course. All payments must be received via PAYPAL or by snail mail by April 7, 2018 to be eligible. Otherwise, we will drop your online registration and will allow other Scouts to register in your place. Fees are non-refundable but can be transferred to another scout. MB Counselors require student or parent e-mail or phone for coordination. 

Uniform: The Full B.S.A. Class A uniform is the official uniform for the day. The merit badge sash may also be worn. Those taking part in fitness badges - please bring appropriate clothing to change into.

Code of Conduct: The Scout Oath, the Law, and the Outdoor Code shall be the guiding behavior for the Merit Badge Day. A Scout whose conduct is not consistent with the code will be directed to leave the school grounds immediately. Adequate supervision must be provided by each participating unit. Discipline is the responsibility of the Scoutmaster or other assigned leaders in charge of the troop.

Transportation: The Troop Leaders must coordinate arrival and departure time for transportation. Troops need to make certain that they have adequate transportation for their Scouts. All transportation to and from the Merit Badge Day must be arranged within your troop. Encourage everyone to carpool.

Clean Up: A Scout is Clean. Troop Leaders please coordinate with your troop to clean the premises and to keep the classrooms in the same condition as found. Future offerings of the Merit Badge Day will largely depend on how neat we leave the Center. All garbage must be properly disposed into designated containers or carried out.

Security: Because the public may have access to the School, units will need to exercise their own vigilance. Report any incidents to the event organizers.

Blue Cards / Merit Badge Worksheets

All Scouts must bring to class the following:

1. Blue Card filled out with Scout data & signed by their Scoutmaster (1 card per Merit Badge)

2. Printed out Merit Badge worksheet (http://usscouts.org/mb/framesindex.html)

3. Any pre-requisite work

The Blue Card will be updated with tasks completed in class and returned to Scout before they depart the classroom. It is the responsibility of the Scout to request and obtain his Blue Card.

Prerequisites: The Merit Badge Counselor will give credit for completed requirements ONLY. The Scout should complete all other requirements not covered in class, at his own pace and with his own troop counselors. Class work will be followed by individual Scout’s projects and his ability to fulfill all requirements.

Advancement Records: After the merit badge event, if you have any questions about the Blue Cards, please visit your unit "Scout Registration" page and "Print Advancement Results" or email our Advancement Chairperson, Mary Uhrik at murik@gmail.com

Scout Preparation Many classes have pre-requisites which must be done if you wish to complete the badge during class. Some classes also have age and/or rank requirements. Read & bring the merit badge booklet if you have it. Unless indicated otherwise, all other requirements for the Merit Badge should be covered in class. All Scouts must bring to class the following:

1. Blue Card filled out with Scout data & SIGNED by their Scoutmaster (1 card per Merit Badge)

2. Merit Badge worksheet (http://usscouts.org/mb/framesindex.html)

3. Any pre-requisite work

4. Writing utensil

Troops: The UNIT LEADER in charge CHECKS-IN the troop. Once you have confirmed all of your scouts are in attendance, please send just one person per Troop to the registration table. Remember... substitutions are allowed, but we cannot add on scouts or change classes.

The participation fee is $10 per Scout per course. Additional fees for materials are identified for designated classes. Troops are obligated to pay for the total number of Scouts registered.

Please go to the Troop 1134 Paypal. In the Notes field enter your Troop # , the names of all attendees and their courses so we can link the payment with your registration. If there is not enough room in the form, please email treasurer@troop1134.org with all of the details.

BY CHECK - Please print two copies of your registration form. Send one copy with complete payment. Retain the other registration copy for your records.

Please make Check Payable/Mail to "Troop 1134" and mail to:

Troop 1134,  4651 Woodstock Rd,  Suite 208 / PMB223,  Roswell, GA 30076

Refunds: The registration fee is non-refundable. The amount paid will be forfeited if the Troop or Scout does not attend. However, Troops may substitute scouts as long as the total number and the Merit Badge doesn’t change.

Elkins Point Middle School

11290 Elkins Rd

Roswell, GA 30076

Phone: 770-667-2892



~~Directions

From downtown Atlanta: 

Travel I-85 north to GA 400 north. Take GA 400 north to Exit 7B, Continue on GA 140 West Holcomb Bridge Rd about 1.5 miles to Alpharetta Hwy and turn right.  Proceed 1.2 miles to the Elkins Road and turn left.  Elkins Point Middle School will be .6 miles ahead on the left at 11920 Elkins Rd, Roswell, GA 30076.  Look for the MBU signs posted and parking attendants.

From I-75:

Travel to I-285 east to GA 400 north. Take GA 400 north to exit 7B, Continue on GA 140 West Holcomb Bridge Rd about 1.5 miles to Alpharetta Hwy and turn right.  Proceed 1.2 miles to the Elkins Road and turn left.  Elkins Point Middle School will be .6 miles ahead on the left at 11920 Elkins Rd, Roswell, GA 30076.  Look for the MBU signs posted and parking attendants.

From I-285:

Travel I-285 to GA 400 north. Take GA 400 north to exit 7B, Continue on GA 140 West Holcomb Bridge Rd about 1.5 miles to Alpharetta Hwy and turn right.  Proceed 1.2 miles to the Elkins Road and turn left.  Elkins Point Middle School will be .6 miles ahead on the left at 11920 Elkins Rd, Roswell, GA 30076.  Look for the MBU signs posted and parking attendants.Elkins Point Middle School.

Photograph/Video Release:  Registering for this event authorizes BSA Troop 1134 or any entity or person designated by BSA Troop 1134 the right to the use or reproduction of any and all photographs, video, or other media taken of the persons named above during the classes or related activities. All photographs, videos, or other media are the property of BSA Troop 1134 or the entity or person designated by BSA Troop 1134, and may be used for any purpose without additional consent.