Mint facility, the bureau of engraving and printing facility, a federal reserve bank, or a numismatic museum or exhibit, and describe what you learned to your counselor. Volunteer created merit badge quick entry for counselors you can use quick entry to approve requirements or completed merit badges for multiple scouts in multiple units all at once. Merit badge counselors may not require the use of this or any similar workbooks. No one may add or subtract from the official requirements found in boy scout. Whatever your area of expertise or interestwhether it is a special craft or hobby basketry, leatherwork, coin collecting, a profession veterinary medicine, aviation, engineering, or perhaps a life skill cooking, personal management. Advancement is the process by which a scout progresses from rank to rank in scouting. How to sign up a new merit badge counselor scouts bsa. He joined the scouting program as a tiger cub and committed himself to the boy scouts program until he aged out, at 18 years old, as a life scout. The council advancement committee is responsible for approval of all merit badge counselors before they provide services, although it is acceptable to delegate.
The following merit badges have special qualifications or certifications for either the merit badge counselor or the supervisor of certain activities that may be involved. It was my second of two merit badges, my first was the stamp collecting merit badge. The merit badge pamphlet is a wealth of information that can make earning a merit badge a lot easier. Perhaps the most important thing the boy scout hoping to earn his coin collecting merit badge should remember is that, upon completing the coin collecting merit badge requirements, he will probably know more about basic numismatics than most others just starting out the hobby of coin collecting. Read the coin collecting merit badge book earlier printings are fine for reference purposes, but the requirements well follow are in the 2002 or later editions. Merit badge counselor registration occoneechee council.
Merit badge counselor special qualification guidelines. The scout discusses his interest in the merit badge with his unit leader. Merit badge counselor special qualification guidelines in addition to the adult application merit badge counselor applicationand the, the following documentationforms have to be submitted for the specific merit badges listed below. Together the two meet with merit badge counselors, plan projects, and keep their enthusiasm high. Merit badge counselor directories new birth of freedom. The requirements for each merit badge appear in the current bsa merit badge pamphlet for that award and in the book boy scout requirements, available at scout shops and council service centers. Merit badge counselor guide page 3 keep to the requirements. Scoutingbsacollections merit badge wikibooks, open books. Prepare a short written report or outline for your counselor, giving a detailed description of your collection.
If you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact brian reiners. Sep 18, 2018 the following is quoted from the online guide for merit badge counselors, an update to the previously printed version. Collect and show your counselor five different quarters from circulation you have acquired from one of these programs. The boy scout coin collecting merit badge booklet explains many more terms specific to the hobby, but these six were selected, as they are cornerstones to further requirements and a basis for the talk of the hobby. Collections merit badge class preparation page scoutmaster. For a list of merit badge counselors, you can access them two different ways. In addition to the standard requirements and approvals for being a merit badge counselor, selected merit badges have specific skills requirement in order to serve as a counselor in those areas. Council advancement and training committees have determined it is in the best interest of our youth to ensure that all merit badge counselors in our council are fully trained for their position by january 1, 2018. Merit badge workbook this workbook can help you but you still need to read the merit badge pamphlet.
Merit badge subjects to provide scouts an opportunity to meet and interact with as many different qualified adults as possible during the scouting years, it is recommended that no counselor counsel for more than six 6 merit badge subjects. Thus, a scout grows in social skills and selfreliance as a result of interacting with an adult who is a qualified counselor. Scoutingbsacoin collecting merit badge wikibooks, open. Scouts can earn a free initial one year membership to the ana by earning their collecting patches. A merit badge counselor may counsel any scout, including their own child although this is discouraged to offer a scout the chance to meet a diverse group of outstanding adults. Special merit badge qualification requirements doubleknot. This module will guide new and potential merit badge counselors through their responsibilities in the role and will give them an understanding of the methods of counseling scouts. The counselor may ask to meet you to explain what is expected and to start helping you meet the requirements.
Per national regulations, the only person who may sign off on requirements is a merit badge counselor, duly registered and authorized by the local council. Merit badge counselors are district positions and do not need the signatures of the committee chair or charter organizational representative. The coin collecting merit badge has been around for a while. Activities advancements awards ceremonies group games graces jokes merit badges minutes. Almost every scout earns at least a few, and a few scouts earn them all. A guide for merit badge counseling advancement and the merit badge plan as part of the advancement program of the boy scouts of america, the merit badge plan is one of the most unique educational tools ever devised. The national council places no limit on the number of merit. You still must satisfy your counselor that you can demonstrate each skill and have learned the information. The minimum age requirement for a merit badge counselor is 18 years of age. The merit badge counselor agrees to follow the requirements of the recognition, making no deletions or additions, ensuring the advancement standards are fair and uniform for all scouts. These contact names may only be used for scouting merit badge counseling purposes. Aug 06, 2009 a boy scout merit badge seminar is planned oct. Merit badge counselor merit badges is this subject in line with your job, business, or profession. Merit badge requirement updates from 2020 scouts bsa requirements 33216.
Whatever your area of expertise or interestwhether it is a special craft or hobby basketry, leatherwork, coin collecting, a profession veterinary medicine, aviation, engineering, or perhaps a life skill cooking, personal management, communicationsas a merit badge counselor, you can play a. This cannot happen without the service of thousands of merit badge. Merit badge counselors are taught not to modify the merit badge requirements or make it easier or harder for the boys that the requirements outline. This is often the case when a scout starts a badge at summer camp or a merit badge fair and finishes it with a counselor back home. Merit badge counselor advancement san diegoimperial. Prepare a short written report or outline for your counselor, giving a detailed description of your collection, including a short history. Fishing and stamp or coin collecting might be good examples. Need help with finding merit badge counselors im in an lds troop and i was just called as the troop committee chairman. Merit badge blue card properly filled out and signed off by your scoutmaster 2. This workbook can help you organize your thoughts as you prepare to meet with your merit badge counselor.
Registration as a merit badge counselor position code 42 does not require an application fee. Guide for merit badge counselors the merit badge counselor is a key player in the boy scout advancement program. Ive served with the troop in the past, but always in a supporting role. You, as the merit badge counselor, have the opportunity to work with. Merit badges are awards earned by members of the boy scouts of america, based on activities.
A guide for merit badge counseling merit badge counselor merit badge counselors are the key to success in the merit badge plan. Get in touch with the merit badge counselor and explain that you want to earn the badge. Collections merit badge workbook this workbook can help you but you still need to read the merit badge pamphlet. Merit badge counselors are directly involved in the first two. As with all council members, their registration must be renewed annually. You can take these merit badges right from home with registered and trained merit badge counselors. Merit badge counselor even if already registered, every counselor must submit a bsa adult application for the position of merit badge counselor code 42. Three 3 documents must be submitted in order to begin the process of becoming a merit badge counselor. Discuss this with your counselor, and explain why this profession might interest you. Find a merit badge counselor advancement san diego.
Merit badge counselors boy scouts of greater saint louis. To obtain a list of registered merit badge counselors, or to begin a merit badge, please contact your scoutmaster or council service center. Mb counselors qualifications the capitol district merit. Merit badges lie at the heart of the boy scout advancement program. Consistency is one of the keys to scouting advancement, and the eagle needs to mean the same across the country.
Your scout uniform is required to be worn when attending this merit badge session. Merit badge requirements are revised as needed to reflect updated information and technology. Whatever your area of expertise or interestwhether it is a special craft or hobby basketry, leatherwork, coin collecting, a profession veterinary medicine. They offer their time, experience, and knowledge to help guide scouts in one or more of the merit badge subjects. Merit badge counselor badge selection be proficient in the merit badge subject by vocation, avocation, or training. Coin collecting merit badge information for scouts and leaders cub scouts webelos scouts my blog.
Can the scoutmaster sign off on final requirements of. Merit badge counselor information sheet all new merit badge counselors must attach a bsa adult application with disclosure form and a copy of their youth protection training certificate. Demonstrate to your counselor that you know how to use two u. Special qualifications are required to instructors for certain merit badges and require additional documentation. People serving as merit badge counselors must maintain registration with the boy scouts of america as merit badge counselors and be approved by their local council advancement committee for each of their badges. To protect the personal contact information of merit badge counselors, the directories are formatted as passwordprotected pdf documents. Special merit badge qualification requirements from the guide to advancement handbook. Whatever your area of expertise or interestwhether it is a special craft or hobby basketry, leatherwork, coin collecting, a profession veterinary medicine, aviation, engineering, or perhaps a life skill cooking, personal management, communicationsas a merit badge counselor, you. If not, do you have any special training or other qualifications for this subject. Give a talk about coin collecting to a group such as your troop, a cub scout pack, or your class at school. Classes for young numismatists that include information needed for scouts to earn their badge are held at the national money show, the worlds fair of money and at the ana headquarters in colorado springs. The scoutmaster will then help each scout select a counselor from the list below. The counselors will be listed by approximate distance from the zip code that you enter.
Coin collecting merit badge class preparation page. Each merit badge has a pamphlet booklet associated with it. All scouts wanting to earn a merit badge should discuss their intentions with their scoutmaster. Around 1961 i think, but it started me on a lifetime hobby. Merit badge counselors who are reregistering need not complete a new application. Follow the requirements of the merit badge, making no deletions or additions, ensuring that the advancement standards are fair and uniform for all scouts. The scoutmaster says he is a merit badge counselor for several merit badges. When the counselor is satisfied you have met each requirement, he or she will sign your application. We are happy to announce merit badges for scouts ages 1117 that are being offered online by volunteers and staff of the great smoky mountain council. Boy scout coin collecting merit badge requirements.
Merit badge counselor registration process updated. Get in touch with the merit badge counselor and explain that you want to earn. All merit badge counselor directories revised november 2019 are now available for scoutmasters or venture crew advisers to use for their unit in locating a suitable merit badge counselor. In addition, the merit badge counselor must be approved by counsel for the badges he or she is counseling. Counselors must agree to follow the requirements of the merit badge, making no deletions or additions, ensuring that the advancement standards are fair and uniform for all scouts. Merit badge counselor badge selection as a merit badge. Scoutmaster bucky via email or on the phone at 6124830665. Locate a merit badge counselor, local counselors listed first, with the list expanding outward. The merit badge counselor is a key player in the scouts bsa advancement program. Reviewing the merit badge pamphlet prior to attending and doing preparation work will insure that scouts get the most out of these class opportunities. For a complete glossary of terms, consult the merit badge booklet.
Merit badge counselors provide the means for scouts to explore many subjects that may not be available to them otherwise. Boy scouts of america merit badge counselor information. A merit badge counselor becomes a member of the districts advancement committee. Scoutbook boy scouts collections merit badge requirements. Collect and identify 50 foreign coins from at least 10 different countries. This merit badge pamphlet is available through local scout distributors or boy scout council offices in. Charles convention center, one convention center plaza, st. For privacy reasons lists cannot be posted to any website or widely distributed. When picking unit, it is preferred if the application picks council montana and district prickly pear.
Coin collecting merit badge workbook this workbook can help you but you still need to read the merit badge pamphlet. For each year since the year of your birth, collect a date set of a single type of coin. Whatever your area of expertise or interestwhether it is a special craft or hobby basketry, leatherwork, coin collecting, a profession. Scoutbook account where we are beginning to collect merit badge counselors. All certifications listed below must be current to counsel the badges or merit badge counselors who do not meet the specific requirements must use the services of others who do. Do you follow this subject as a hobby, having more than a working knowledge of the requirements in the merit badge pamphlet. Merit badge counselor lists are available by district, and are sorted by merit badge and by counselor. Those who are not fully trained by december 31, 2017, will not be reregistered in. The unit leader signs a blue card and provides the scout with at least one counselor contact. The scout develops an interest in a merit badge and may begin working on the requirements. The book can be purchased at the trading post and at most stores handling scouting supplies. Once these requirements are completed, the scout meets with the counselor to.
How to be a merit badge counselor october 6, 2016 bryan wendell merit badges, scouting 101, scouting tips 23 the merit badge counselor is one of the coolest jobs in scouting. Coin collecting merit badge requirements scoutbook. Vitural merit badges great smoky mountain council boy. Every scout must have a buddy with him at each meeting with a. Describe the role the federal reserve system plays in the distribution of currency.
It is intended as a short orientation course for new merit badge counselors before they begin working with scouts. As part of the local council charter renewal process, the council advancement committee sends a letter to existing merit badge counselors who are to continue for another year. The merit badge counselor is a key player in the boy scout advancement program. Supporting documentation or project work pertinent to this merit badge which may also include a merit badge workbook for reference with notes 5. Oct 19, 2012 merit badge counselors code 42 are registered with the local council. Merit badge counselors must register as adult scouters and be approved by the council advancement committee for each merit badge listed on this merit badge counselor information form. Collections merit badge and worksheet boy scout trail. Guide for merit badge counselors boy scouts of america.
Reporting merit badge counseling concerns use this form to report to your council advancement committee questionable processes or procedures discovered in merit badge counseling at group instruction events such as fairs, clinics, workshops, in camp settings, or by individual counselors. Coin collecting, 1938, 2008, 2008, coin collecting. Registration as a merit badge counselor position code 42 does not require an application fee adult application even if you are already registered as a leader in a unit to become a merit badge counselor requires a separate or new application. Pick one and find out the education, training, and experience required for this profession. Be sure to include why you chose that particular type of collecting and what you enjoy and have learned from your collection. Merit badge counseling enhancing our youths competitive edge through merit badges why volunteer the bsa recognizes that the merit badge counselor is the cornerstone to the merit badge program. While merit badges cover a diverse range of subjects, theyre all earned the same way. Give the signed application to your unit leader so your merit badge emblem can be secured for you.
By offering their time, experience, and knowledge to guide youths in one or more subjects, these volunteers help shape the future of our communities. The following is quoted from the online guide for merit badge counselors, an update to the previously printed version. The essentials of merit badge counseling expiration date this presentation is not to be used after december 31, 2016. The process should not be rushed to the point where unqualified counselors are allowed to serve. Coin collecting merit badge and worksheet boy scout trail. The scout who has earned a number of merit badges gains confidence, finds greater purpose in life, and becomes a better person from his experience. Before beginning to work with a youth, counselors should check the boys merit badge application blue card to ensure it is signed by the unit leader. A merit badge counselor does not have to pay a registration fee, but must.
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