January 27 and February 10, 2018 A T R A D I T I O N S I N C E 2 0 0 3 Version 1 Welcome to the Fifteenth Annual Thunderbird District Merit Badge Round-Up (MBR) Offering 10 Required / 14 Electives
OVERVIEW & HISTORY Merit Badge Round-Up (MBR) is a scouting tradition. The Thunderbird District has conducted an annual event since 2003. MBR welcomes registered scouts; primarily, serving the Thunderbird District. MBR is held over two Saturdays, part A and B. Scouts may register for up to three (3) merit badges (max. of two required merit badges). Scouts must attend session 1 and 2 to receive full class credit (pre-requisites maybe required). 6:30 AM SCHEDULE SESSION 1 of 2 SESSION 2 of 2 January 27 th Saturday February 10 th Saturday LIMITED Walk-up Registration 7:00 AM Information Desk Open (No new registrations) 7:55 AM Opening Flag Ceremony & Announcements 8:00 AM Class #1 9:20 AM Class #2 10:40 AM Class #3 12:00 PM Clean-up / Put up Chairs 12:15 PM Parent Pick-up 12:00 PM FREE Hot Dogs & Chips 12:30 PM Parent Pick-up LDS - Deer Valley Stake Building 2939 W. Rose Garden Lane Phoenix AZ (I-17 and Rose Garden Ln) LOCATION
REGISTRATION Online Registration $5.00/Scout (Non-refundable Registration Fee) Closes January 15 th Walk-up Registration $10.00/Scout (Non-refundable Registration Fee) Individual Scout Schedules WILL NOT be Provided Print your class schedule when you register Bring a Merit Badge Applications (BLUE Cards) for each merit badge. PDF Fillable Form: http://usscouts.org/advance/docs/34124.pdf ONLINE REGISTRATION Online registration is highly encouraged and rewarded! On-line registration will remain open till midnight on January 15 th. Scheduling is completed on a first-come, firstserve basis, so register early. When a class is filled, it will not allow any additional registrations. We will honor scheduling requests to the best of our ability. TO REGISTER Click Below MBR REGISTRATION : Full payment is due upon registration through DoubleKnot. *MERIT BADGE BALANCING 2 + 1 = 3 CLASSES (Introduced in 2013) During the registration process, a Scout may register for up to three merit badges. When a Scout registers for three classes, one of the classes must be an elective merit badge. A Scout may take two required merit badges with the third one being an elective. On My Honor Scouts and Leaders should ensure that this is being upheld. * Special accommodation may requested for a scout who has registered online and only needs required merit badges to complete their Eagle merit badge requirements. Requests are to be addressed to the MBR Chair.
ADMISSIONS AND STANDARDS MBR is for registered Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts, and Venture Scouts, primarily, in the Thunderbird District yet all Scouts are welcomed. Participants of any race, color, creed, and ethnic or national origin are accepted for admission to this program provided they maintain the BSA standards while on the premises. These include modesty in dress and conduct, and abstinence from alcohol, tobacco and harmful drugs. We are committed to providing a learning atmosphere that reasonably accommodates persons with disabilities who are otherwise qualified. Prior to registration, applicants with disabilities are invited to discuss the program content and available facilities with the MBR Chair. Scouts are to wear the official Field Duty Uniform (commonly known as Class A uniform). Visit the Grand Canyon Scout Shop at 2969 North Greenfield, Phoenix, AZ 85016 / (602) 955-7747 for your Scouting needs. LIMITED WALK-UP REGISTRATION Early Online Registration Is Encouraged There may be some walk up space available during Session 1 - Walk-Up Registration. HOWEVER, space may be limited so there is no guarantee whether class space will be available during Walk-Up Registration. Experience has shown that most of the Eagle required merit badge courses are usually the first to fill up along with the smaller elective classes; therefore, we encourage early online registration. A non-refundable registration fee is required. During Walk-Up Registration, available Merit Badge Classes by will be posted. IF there is availability, a Post-IT will be placed under the merit badge name by class hour. As Scouts are registered for a class, Post-ITs are removed. When the Post-ITs are all removed, this implies that the class, for that class time, is full.
Be prepared Be prepared Be prepared Be prepared Be prepared BE PREPARED Come in full uniform. Fill out Merit Badge Application (BLUE Card) for EACH merit badge. Complete pre-requisites. Bring paper and pencil and any other needed supplies. Come to participate and learn. OPTIONAL MERIT BADGE WORKBOOKS OPTIONAL but recommended. Merit Badge Workbooks are recommended to support your learning efforts. Though they are not required, Workbooks provide an easy to follow format to follow. Merit Badge Workbooks are located at: http://usscouts.org/mb/worksheets/list.asp In accordance with the advancement policy on group merit badge instruction, each Scout will pass off his requirements individually. Attendance alone is not enough to earn a merit badge. Requirements must be completed for the Scout to receive credit. Merit badges may require work outside of MBR. Scouts, please be seated. It is important that every Scout has a seat. Class sizes will be determined by: Demand Room capacity Course material If the course material can accommodate a larger audience and the registration demand is supportive, classes will be scheduled in larger class rooms. CLASS SIZES
GOT A QUESTION? 1. Unit Leaders should review this Guide carefully. 2. Unit Leaders should review the guidelines with the scouts. Please share this MBR Guide with your scouts. 3. Parents should direct questions to Unit Leaders. 4. Unit Leaders and Parents should contact the MB Counselor after MBR. 5. Unit Leaders can contact the MBR Chair with questions or situations that are not addressed within this Leaders Guide. MBR COMMITTEE Scott Adair MBR Chair scottadair.sa@gmail.com (623) 261-2990 Larry Eagar MBR Counselor Coordinator leagar@q.com (602) 751-5545 INFORMATION BIG Thank You As the MBR Chair, I want to express sincere appreciation to the MBR Counselors and volunteers. Additionally, I am grateful to the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints for hosting this event. Committee Want to volunteer for the next MBR Committee? Contact the MBR Chair. SUGGESTIONS Do you have a suggestion on how to make MBR better? Send suggestions to the MBR Chair. LOST BLUE CARDS From time to time, Scouts may misplace their Merit Badge Application (BLUE Card). Please contact the Merit Badge Counselor directly. MBR Committee will make every effort to reminder Scouts of the importance of not misplacing the BLUE Cards. BLUE Cards are collected during the first session and then returned to the Scouts at the end of session two. It is recommended that Advancement Chairs or another Scout Leader collect the BLUE Cards at the conclusion of session two. A list of the MBR Counselors will be sent to all registered email addresses shortly after session two.
MERIT BADGES OFFERED Art 1 2 3 PREREQUISITES 6 SESSION Citizenship In The Community 1 2 3 PREREQUISITES 3a,b, 4a,b,c, 5, 7a,b,c, 8 SESSION Citizenship In The Nation 1 2 3 PREREQUISITES 2, 3, 8 (6 completed between sessions) SESSION Citizenship In The World 1 2 3 PREREQUISITES 7 SESSION Communications 1 2 3 PREREQUISITES 3, 5, 8 SESSION Cooking 1 2 3 PREREQUISITES 5, 6, 7 SESSION Electronics 1 2 3 PREREQUISITES 6 SESSION $10.00 Fee Prototyping board, hookup wire & components to complete simple electronic projects Additional Fee Emergency Preparedness 1 2 3
PREREQUISITES First Aid Rqrd 1, 6b, 6c, 8a, 8b, 8c, 9a or 9b or 9c Workbook is strongly recommended when completing prerequisites. Attendees are requested to attend emergency drill (Req 7) on Saturday Feb 3 rd at 3:00-5:00 pm, location to be announced SESSION Family Life 1 2 3 PREREQUISITES 3, 4, 5, 6b SESSION Fingerprinting 1 2 3 PREREQUISITES None SESSION First Aid 1 2 3 PREREQUISITES 1, 2b SESSION Fishing 1 2 3 PREREQUISITES 9 SESSION Game Design 1 2 3 PREREQUISITES 5, 6, 7 SESSION Genealogy 1 2 3 PREREQUISITES 2, 6, 7 SESSION Golf 1 2 3 PREREQUISITES 2, 8 SESSION
Graphic Arts 1 2 3 PREREQUISITES 6a, b, or c (Access to computer at home to complete requirements) SESSION Music 1 2 3 PREREQUISITES 3, 4 SESSION Personal Management 1 2 3 PREREQUISITES 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9 SESSION Programming 1 2 3 PREREQUISITES Cyber Chip SESSION Safety 1 2 3 PREREQUISITES 1a - 1e, 2a - 2e, 3b, 4, 6 SESSION Scouting Heritage 1 2 3 PREREQUISITES 4, 6, 8 SESSION Theater 1 2 3 PREREQUISITES 1, 3, 6 SESSION Truck Transportation 1 2 3 PREREQUISITES (4 completed between sessions) SESSION
Welding 1 2 3 PREREQUISITES None SESSION Disclaimer: Every effort will be made by the MB Counselors to cover the requirements that are not identified as a prerequisite, yet we recognize that there may be occasions that this may not be the case.
Merit Badge Application (BLUE Card) Merit Badge Applications will be utilized. Each scout is to come prepared with NEATLY filled out Merit Badge Application. MERIT BADGE APPLICATION Blue Card - PDF Fillable Form: http://usscouts.org/advance/docs/34124.pdf Merit Badge Applications will be given directly to the scouts. It is the responsibility of the scout to ensure they safeguard their Merit Badge Applications. In the event that the scout misplaces their section of the Application, the scout is to contact the MB Counselor, not the MBR Chair. MB Counselors contact information will be shared with all registered participants via email. UNIT LEADERS At the end of the second session, Merit Badge Applications will be signed by MB Counselors. A scout, who completes all requirements, including prerequisites, will be eligible to complete the merit badge. If all requirements are not completed, then the Scout is to receive a partial credit. Completed Merit Badge Scout has attended both MBR sessions and has provided the Merit Badge Counselor with any additional documentation to fulfill all merit badge requirements. Partial Credit (Full Class Credit) Scout has attended both MBR sessions but did not provide additional documentation to fulfill all merit badge requirements. Scouts who do not complete all the requirements will receive partial credit. The merit badge counselors will complete the partial section of the application. Scouts are encouraged to work with their local Merit Badge Counselors or they can contact the MBR counselor. Scouts, with a signed partial Merit Badge Application, only are required to complete the remaining requirements to complete the merit badge. The Scouts are not required to re-do or re-review requirements completed during MBR as long as they retain the signed MBR Merit Badge Application. If you have questions about a specific partial Merit Badge, please contact the MB Counselor; as needed, contact the MBR Chair.