FAIR  PARTICIPATION  IS  LIMITED  TO  THE  FIRST  400 SCOUTS

WHEN:
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2004 8:15 am - 4:00 pm. Opening ceremony 8:15 am.
Classes begin at 8:30 am and 1 :00 pm. Lunch is served from 11:30-1:00 pm. Classes end at 12:00 and 3:30 pm.

WHERE:
Pin Oak Middle School

COST:
$12 per scout. Fee is required at registration to reserve space! Fee covers lunch, registration, insurance, supply
costs and participation patch. Extra fees may be required for specific classes; please check class listing.

LUNCH: One Chick-fil-A sandwich, chips, lemonade or water. Additional snacks will be available for purchase.

DRESS:
CLASS A UNIFORM IS REQUIRED!

REGISTRATION: Pre-registration is required and accepted through Friday, September 24.  Scouts
must register through their Troop Advancement Chair.  District will accept only COMPLETED troop registration
forms. Signatures, fees and adult volunteer names MUST BE INCLUDED. Forms will be prioritized on a first come-
first serve basis!

 

IMPORTANT PROCEDURES - READ CAREFULLY!

1. Class assignments will be available to the Advancement Chair at the October Roundtable and subsequently, via
email.  Class assignments will NOT be sent to an individual scout. The Advancement Chair will notify scouts and may
swap classes within the Troop. Other changes are not possible. Do not show up the day of the Fair to
see "What's available?"  NO EXCEPTIONS!

2. The number of scouts per merit badge class will be limited to 15 (fifteen) to better teach and complete the badge
work. Because of this limit, no scout will be added after the registration deadline.

3. Scouts must provide their own merit badge book, which must be read before the class.
Bring book to class.

4. Scouts may need to bring items to participate and complete requirements.
Check MERIT BADGE/Class LIST.

5. EAGLE badges have requirements that need to be met before the Fair in order to complete the badge that day.
Check individual MERIT BADGE requirements. Check MERIT BADGE/Class LIST!

6. All visits required by various badges must be done after the scout has received approval from his scoutmaster to
start a badge. The scout should obtain a Blue Card from his scoutmaster and secure appropriate signatures.
Visits done years earlier and not in connection with the badge are not appropriate for approval.
 
7. The District Advancement Committee will have a table available for any Life Scout to get his Eagle project approved
at the District level. Have your Scoutmaster call the District Advancement Chairman, Bill Folts, for an appointment.
 
8. Classes will not all end at the same time; therefore, scouts will be required to go to a common activity area when
their class
concludes. Roaming of the halls will NOT be allowed. NO scout should leave before a session ends without checking
 with the Troop-designated adult volunteer and the registration table.
 
9. If a scout is unable to attend once registered. please contact the Troop Advancement Chairperson.
 

Golden Arrow District Merit Badge Fair

Classes Offered - Fall 2004

Use Boy Scout Requirements 2004!  Read Merit Badge Pamphlet BEFORE Class!

1. Architecture:
3.5 hrs. Bring Req. # 5 or partial will be given. Offsite location TBA; parents provide transportation.

2. Art:
3.5 hrs. Additional costs to be determined.

3. Atomic Energy:
3.5 hrs. Recommended for scouts 14 years or older. Bring Req. # 3 and # 5 or partial will be given.

4. Cinematography:
3.5 hrs.

5. Collections:
3.5hrs. Bring your collection for Req. #5b and a short written report for Req. # 1or partial will be given.

6. Computers:
3.5 hrs. Recommended for older scouts. Bring Req. # 4.

7. Crime Prevention & Fingerprinting (2 Badges):
3.5 hrs. Bring Req. # 2 for Crime Prevention or partial will be given.
Offsite location TBA; parents provide transportation.

8. Cycling:
3.5 hrs. Bring bike, helmet and water. Req. # 1- 7 will be addressed. Partial will be given.

9. Electricity:
3.5 hrs.

10. Fire Safety:
3.5hrs. Bring Req. #6a. Bring signature of parent that Req. #11 was completed or partial will be given.
Offsite location TBA; parents provide transportation.

11. Genealogy:
3.5 hrs. Learn how to research your family history. Bring Req. #2, #4 and #7 to class. Offsite location TBA;
parents provide transportation.

12. Law:
3.5 hrs. Req. #4 must be completed in advance or partial will be given. READ merit badge pamphlet.

13. Photography:
8 hrs. Bring a film camera and -$8.00 for film development. No digital. Bring small poster board.

14. Radio:
3.5 hrs. Learn about ham radio technology. Bring merit badge book to class.

15. Rifle Shooting:
8 hrs. Bring safety goggles and $10.00 for shells. Offsite location TBA; parents provide transportation.

16. Skating:
3.5 hrs. Bring in-Iine skates, helmet, knee, elbow, and hand guards. Bring merit badge book.

17. Space Exploration:
3.5 hrs. Additional costs for rocket to be determined.

18. Traffic Safety:
8 hrs. Bring scrapbook (Req. #la) or partial will be given.

19. Weather:
3.5 hrs. Bring SM's signature that Req. #9 is completed or partial will be given.

20. Wood Carving:
3.5 hrs. Recommended for older scouts. Must have Totin' Chip card with you. Bring approved Scout knife.
Req. # 6 and #7 must be brought to class or partial will be given.

21. First Class Emphasis:
3.5 hrs. Scout will complete some requirements for Tenderfoot, 2nd Class and 1s1 Class ranks.
Bring Boy Scout Handbook.
 

EAGLE-REQUIRED BADGES

22. Citizenship in the Community:
3.5 hrs. Req. # 4, # 5, and # 7 must be done in advance or partial will be given. Scout must bringletter (# 7) and
budget (# 5) with SM's signature that he has made visit (# 4) after beginning badge. Scout
must also bring map of Houston Area.
 
23. Citizenship in the Nation:
3.5 hrs. Must be at least in 7th grade. Req. # 4, and # 5 must be done in advance or partial will be given.
Scouts must bring letter (# 5) he wrote to Congressman, plus any reply, and SM's signature for visit (# 4).
 
24. Citizenship in the World:
3.5 hrs. Must be at least in 8th grade. Bring SM's signature for Req. # 9 or partial will be given.

25. Communications:
3.5 hrs. Must be in at least 7th grade. Bring SM's signature on Req. # 5 and # 7 or partial will be
given.  Scout needs to bring a five-minute written speech (# 3) and introduction ofperson interviewed (# 4) to be given
during class.
 

26. Family Life:
3.5 hrs. Bring completed Reqs. # 3, # 4 and # 5 with SM's signature or partial will be given. Scouts can plan to
begin those requirements at the Fair and complete them later.
 
27. First Aid:
8 hrs. Must have completed First Aid requirements for Tenderfoot, 2nd, and Ist Class Ranks. Bring note from
SM or signed scout handbook. Scout must bring First Aid Kit (#2b) to class. Review First Aid conditions in Req. # 5.
Bring note from SM that Req. # 7 (teaching a First Aid Skill) has been completed. Extra Fee of $ 3.00 applies- Bring
money to counselor (exact change preferred).
 
28. Personal Fitness:
3.5 hrs. Req. # 1 (Doctor and Dentist visit) is mandatory. Bring SM's signature for Req. # 7 and # 8 or partial
will be given. This class will get Scouts started on this badge.

29. Personal Management:
3.5 hrs. Must be at least in 8th grade. Bring proof of completion for Req. # I, # 2a, # 4b, # 9a, # 9b or partial
will be given.

ALL Scouts attending the Merit Badge Fair must adhere to these rules:
-Merit Badge pamphlet MUST be read before attending class!
-Class A Uniforms must be worn. NO EXCEPTIONS!
-If you are unprepared or disruptive, you will not receive any credit.
 

Adult  Training

Pre-registration is not required, and there is no fee. If you would like to purchase a Chick-fiI-A lunch,
you can pay at the Fair. Please have small change.

Class Schedule

New Leader Quick Pick
(All Scouting levels invited)
New Leader Essentials 9 -11 a.m.
Youth Protection Training II a.m.- noon

Safety Quick Pick
(All Scouting levels invited)
Safe Swim Defense/ Safety Afloat 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Risk Management I :30-2:30 p.m.
Youth Protection Training (repeat) 2:30-3:30 p.m.

Committee Training
Troop Committee Challenge 12:30-3:30 p.m.

Eagle Review
District Eagle Board of Review 12:30-2:30 p.m.

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First Aid
First Aid 8:30-4:00 p.m.
Adults may enroll in First Aid training with the First Aid Merit Badge class.
Please register using the Scout form (indicate "adult" by your name)
and add $12 fee, which includes lunch, patch, etc.
An additional $3 cash fee will be collected at the class, please bring exact change.

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