Blue Hills Merit Badge Event 2018 Event Contacts Name Title Phone Email Jen Holub Event Organizer Terri Jay Registration Coordinator 715.832.6671 Terri.Jay@Scouting.org Registration opens February 05, 2018 Visit www.scoutingevent.com/637-018 to register CHIPPEWA VALLEY COUNCIL
10 Troy Benham Blue Hills Merit Badge Clinic (Scheduled Classes) Art This merit badge concentrates on two-dimensional art, specifically drawing and painting in various media, including an introduction to design applications in the fields of graphic arts and industrial design, history and design principles, and how these fields relate to fine art 10 Troy Benham Art This merit badge concentrates on two-dimensional art, specifically drawing and painting in various media, including an introduction to design applications in the fields of graphic arts and industrial design, history and design principles, and how these fields relate to fine art 14 Craig Anderson Aviation For most of history, people have dreamed of flying, imagining how it would feel to soar through the sky like an eagle or hover in midair like a hummingbird, to float on unseen currents, free of Earth's constant tug, able to travel great distances and to rise above any obstacle. Today, through aviation, we can not only join the birds but also fly farther, faster, and higher than they ever could. Maximum number of participants: 8 Prerequisites: Offsite permission slip needed. Bring sack lunch and wear warm winter clothing. 22 Nathan Dodge Citizenship in the Community A nation is a patchwork of communities that differ from each other and may be governed differently. But regardless of how local communities differ, they all have one point in common: In the United States, local government means self-government. Good citizens help to make decisions about their community through their elected local officials. 23 Dave Madsen Citizenship in the Nation As Scouts fulfill the requirements for this merit badge, they will learn how to become active citizens are aware of and grateful for their liberties and rights, to participate in their governments and protect their freedom, helping to defend their country and standing up for individual rights on behalf of all its citizens. Prerequisites: Requirement #2 and #6 24 Joe Baye Citizenship in the World Scouts who earn the Citizenship in the World merit badge will discover that they are already citizens of the world. How good a world citizen each person is depends on his willingness to understand and appreciate the values, traditions, and concerns of people in other countries. Prerequisites: Must bring Merit Badge book to class with you. Page 2
28 Mendy Soelle Communication This clear and concise definition comes from the U.S. Department of Education: "Communication focuses on how people use messages to generate meanings within and across various contexts, cultures, channels, and media. The field of communication promotes the effective and ethical practice of human communication." Prerequisites: Must bring Merit Badge book to class with you. 52 Margaret Almquist Den Chief Training Prerequisites: Additional $10 fee for book and materials. Should be First Class 38 Gary Crisler Electricity Electricity is a powerful and fascinating force of nature. As early as 600 b.c., observers of the physical world suspected that electricity existed but did not have a name for it. In fact, real progress in unraveling the mystery of electricity has come only within the last 250 years. Prerequisites: Requirements #2, #8 47 Jason Hagen Fingerprinting In earning the Fingerprinting merit badge, Scouts will learn about and use an important technique that is used by law enforcement officers, along with other materials like matching dental records and DNA sampling, to help identify amnesia victims, missing persons, abducted children, and others. Maximum number of participants: 12 48 Pete Schufelt 9-5:30 PM First Aid/CPR Certification/AED Course Maximum number of participants: 20 Prerequisites: Cost is $22.00 per person - payable at training. $5.00 extra if you want to purchase a book 49 Sarah Turner Hiding in Plain Sight Volunteer at camp? Help out with a Troop or Pack campout? come explore Barron County's hiding in plain sight mock bedroom setup to help you discover the red flags in any child's bedroom or personal belongings. Learn more about current drug trends and how to keep children safe during every day life and during any scout outing. Prerequisites: Adults only 50 Jean Malsom Introduction to my.scouting.org Prerequisites: Have BSA Member ID number and an internet capable device (laptop, tablet, smartphone, etc.) Page 3
50 Jean Malsom Introduction to my.scouting.org Prerequisites: Have BSA Member ID number and an internet capable device (laptop, tablet, smartphone, etc.) 34 Richard Viets Programming This merit badge is intended to introduce Scouts to programming, to help them understand how programming affects them in their everyday lives, and to help them realize that programming is something a Scout can do and even possibly pursue as a career Prerequisites: MUST Bring proof you have earned your Cyber Chip. Read entire merit badge book before arriving for base knowledge. 29 John Cook Robotics Earning the Robotics merit badge requires a Scout to understand how robots move (actuators), sense the environment (sensors), and understand what to do (programming); he should demonstrate robot design in building a robot. You should help ensure that the Scout has sufficiently explored the field of robotics to understand what it is about, and to discover whether this may be a field of interest for him as a career. Maximum number of participants: 16 Prerequisites: #2a, #2b, #2c, #3, #6b, #7 98 Ann Bischel Safety Knowing about safety helps Scouts to make the right choices and to take the best actions to avoid accidents by making informed choices in their everyday activities and to respond appropriately during an emergency situation. Prerequisites: #1a, #1b, #1c, #2a, #2b, #3b, #4, #8 00 Sher McGregor Scholarship Working on the Scholarship merit badge provides Scouts with a great opportunity to become more successful in school. They will learn how to improve their skills in the classroom, develop good study habits, and master techniques for writing reports and taking tests. Prerequisites: #1, #2c, #3 46 Rob Susedik 05 Lee Nelson Scoutmaster Specific Training Training needed to be a Scoutmaster or Assistant Scoutmaster Maximum number of participants: 10 Snow Sports Skiing and snowboarding are the fastest and most thrilling ways to travel on foot in snow country. These sports also provide the physical benefits of fresh air, rhythmic action, and strenuous exercise. Many games and contests give snow sports variety and added rewards. Maximum number of participants: 12 Prerequisites: Complete pages 1-6 of worksheets. Focus will be on snowshoeing - it you choose skis or snowboard, you will need to bring that equipment to show knowledge of use Page 4
51 Train the Trainer Margaret Almquist 19 Nick Grunseth Weather Meteorology is the study of Earth's atmosphere and its weather and the ways in which temperature, wind, and moisture act together in the environment. In addition to learning how everyday weather is predicted, Scouts can learn about extreme weather such as thunderstorms, tornadoes, and hurricanes, and how to stay safe. Prerequisites: Do Requirements #10 and #11 before attending class Page 5