7th Annual
2016 Argenta-Oreana
Merit Badge Fair
Hosted by Troop 31
February 13, 2016
Argenta-Oreana High School
500 N. Main St., Argenta, IL
Cost: $15 per Scout - $10 per Adult
Registration - 8:00am - 8:30am
Event will conclude at 4:00pm
Boy Scout Troop 31 is hosting the 7th Annual Argenta-Oreana Merit Badge Fair on February 13th at the
Argenta-Oreana High School. Registration will begin at 8:00am and the event will conclude at 4:00pm.
There will be full day classes and some half day classes as well. Scouts should prioritize (1-10 at least)
the classes on the registration form. Adults must also register and can take part in the Adult Workshops. Lunch will be served to all paid participants in attendance and all paid participants will receive
an event patch. Scouts must have the merit badge book (and have read it), a signed blue card from
their leader, and all required pre-work in hand the day of the fair. Scouts who do not have completed pre-work will receive a partial. Scouts should also be sure to wear their uniform to the event. Preregistration is required - NO WALK-INS ALLOWED!
Merit Badges Offered & Pre-Requisites: (^^ - New at AO for 2016)
FULL DAY CLASSES
American Heritage
Pre-Req. - 5
Citizenship in the Nation
Pre-Req. - 2, 3, 6, & 8
Communication
Pre-Req. - 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, & 8
Digital Technology
Pre-Req. - 1 & 9
^^Engineering
Pre-Req. - 1, 2, & 9
Fire Safety
Pre-Req. - 6
Personal Management
Pre-Req. - 1, 2, 8, 9, & 10
Plumbing
Pre-Req. - None
^^Chemistry
Pre-Req. - 6 & 7
Citizenship in the World
Pre-Req. - 4 & 7
Composite Materials*
Pre-Req. - 4
Electricity
Pre-Req. - 2, 8, & 9a
Family Life
Pre-Req. - 3, 4, 5, & 6b
^^Geology
Pre-Req. - 5
Photography (bring a digital camera)
Pre-Req. - 4
*Scouts accepted in Composite Materials must bring an additional $5 the day of the fair to cover the cost of
supplies needed for the badge.
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Argenta-Oreana
Merit Badge Fair
Hosted by Troop 31
HALF DAY CLASSES
Art
Pre-Req. - 4 & 5
Fingerprinting
Pre-Req. None
Pre-Req. - 7
Traffic Safety
Pre-Req. - None
Radio
ADULT WORKSHOPS (CPR Certification is an all day session, Outdoor Cooking is morning
only, the other classes will be offered both morning and afternoon)
CPR Certification: ($10 Additional Fee payable on the day of the fair) Limited to 12 participants. Certification will be either Red Cross or American Heart Association.
The Merit Badge Process: Participants will receive training from Lincoln Trails Council Advancement Committee on all aspects of the Merit Badge program including how they are
earned, how counselors are approved, and much more.
Outdoor Cooking: (Limited to 25 participants) Returning after a 1 year break! This course
will demonstrate many different methods and recipes for Scout cooking! Demonstrations
and hands on training will both be included.
Scoutmaster Share: This class will have a moderator and give class members the opportunity
to share ideas that have worked for them as a Scoutmaster. Please come with your ideas
and experiences. If you are a new Scoutmaster, be prepared to take notes.
Each Scout & Adult MUST fill out the Merit Badge Fair Registration Form and return it along
with their payment to: Troop 31, PO Box 404, Argenta, IL 62501
DO NOT WAIT TO SEND IN AN ENTIRE TROOP’S REGISTRATION AT THE SAME TIME! CLASSES
FILL UP QUICKLY. INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATIONS ARE ACCEPTED.
Registration forms and fees must be postmarked January 8th. Checks should be made payable to “Troop 31” Each unit leader will receive the schedule for their Scouts and Adults at
least 2 weeks prior to the Fair. If you have any questions, please contact either Angie Ward at
217-468-2664 or ward146@yahoo.com or Matt Kaufman at matt.kaufman167@gmail.com.
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2016 Argenta-Oreana
Merit Badge Fair
REGISTRATION FORM
FORM & FEES MUST BE POSTMARKED BY JANUARY 8th
COST: $15 per Youth $10 per Adult Make Checks Payable to “Troop 31”
PARTICIPANT INFORMATION (ALL FIELDS REQUIRED!)
Name________________________________________ Circle One: Youth
Adult
Address______________________________________________________________
City____________________________ State _______ Zip_____________
Phone _________________ Email_________________________________________
Please list any food allergies______________________________________________
TROOP INFO (ALL FIELDS REQUIRED!)
Troop # ________
Council ______________________________________
Scoutmaster_________________________________ SM Phone _________________
Scoutmaster Address____________________________________________________
City____________________________ State _______ Zip_____________
Email________________________________________________________________
YOUTH
Please choose your courses (number at least 1-10 with 1 being your 1st choice, DO NOT INCLUDE ONLY ONE CHOICE).
If you already have a badge, mark it with an “E” for earned.
FULL DAY CLASSES:
____
American Heritage
____
Chemistry
____
Citizenship in the Nation
____
Citizenship in the World
____
Communications
____
Composite Materials
____
Digital Technology
____
Electricity
____
Engineering
____
Family Life
____
Fire Safety
____
Geology
____
Personal Management
____
Photography
____
Plumbing
HALF DAY CLASSES:
____
Art
____
Radio
____
____
Fingerprinting
Traffic Safety
ADULTS (all courses are half day)
Please choose your courses (number 1-4 with 1 being your 1st choice, DO NOT INCLUDE ONLY ONE CHOICE).
____
____
Merit Badge Process
____
Outdoor Cooking
CPR Certification (All Day Class, limited to 12 participants)
____
Scoutmaster Share
Return form to: Troop 31, PO Box 404, Argenta, IL 62501
I give my son permission to be transported from the Argenta-Oreana High School to the AO Firehouses if he is enrolled in Fire Safety Merit Badge.
Parent Signature_______________________________ Date _____/_____/________