Merit Badge College

Boys are planning to take the following merit badges during Merit Badge College in January at Rhode Island College:

AM Badge Classes:

Electricity: Ben D.

Personal Management:  Indy

Railroading:  Ben B.

 

PM Badge Classes:

Chemistry:  Ben D.

Electricity:  Ben B.

Space Exploration:  Indy

 

All Day Classes:

Art:  Jim

Citizenship in the Community:   Hunter, Kevin

Emergency Preparedness:  Torrin, Owen

Environmental Science:  Chris

Radio:   Bobby

Camping Trip Roster Nov 30 - Dec 2

Ben D.

Bobby

Brandon

Brian

Chandler

Forrest

Jake

Jim

Hunter

Indy

Kevin

Owen

Sean

Torrin

Winter Camping Equipment List

 

EQUIPMENT LIST FOR YOUR FIRST WINTER  CABIN CAMPOUT

____ BACKPACK (or large Sports Equipment Bag, or Duffel Bag). Line it with Lawn Bag first, to keep contents dry.

____ SLEEPING BAG

____ WARM JACKET & SCARF.

____ SNOW PANTS (available at thrift stores for $3-$5).

____ 2 EXTRA PAIRS OF PANTS

____ WOOL SWEATER, and/or POLAR FLEECE SWEATSHIRT (about $3 at Thrift Stores).

____ LONG SLEEVE SHIRT (Wool or synthetic fiber for good insulating quality & quick drying - $3 at thrift stores).

____ LONG UNDERWEAR (if buying new, buy 100% Polypropylene, NOT "waffle pattern" cotton blend).

____ 2 extra sets of UNDERWEAR

____ STURDY BOOTS (Rubber is better for winter than leather. Leather will get wet & freeze).

____ HEAVY SOCKS (bring at least two extra pairs) 

____ PLASTIC BAGS (newspaper or plastic grocery bags to go under socks in case of wet leather boots).

____ WINTER GLOVES or MITTENS (As many as you own and can borrow!)

____ 2 WARM HATS (One for Sleeping ONLY-Sleeping hat should be designed to stay on at night).

____ ADDITIONAL SWEAT PANTS & SWEAT SHIRT (for sleeping only!).

____ MESS-KIT (BOWL, CUP, FORK, SPOON, PLATE -- heavy-duty plastic is warmer than metal).

____ FLASHLIGHT, EXTRA BULB & BATTERIES.

____ TOILET PAPER (Half a roll in a Zip-Lock bag).

____ SLIPPERS or MOCCASINS (To wear inside cabin)

____ PEN, PENCIL, SMALL NOTEPAD (No, you can't borrow ours).

____ BSA HANDBOOK

____ ONE-QUART WATER BOTTLE, filled

____ CLEAN-UP KIT (Small Hand Soap, Small Toothpaste, Toothbrush, Comb, Floss, Towel).

____ SMALL FIRST AID KIT (You can make your own: BSA Handbook, Page 289).  

____ CLOSED-CELL FOAM “CAMPING”/SLEEPING PAD (if you plan to sleep in a tent), $10 at Wal-Mart.

____ POCKETKNIFE (Pocket knives are a privilege.  You may carry one only after you have earned the Totin' Chip.  New boys should bring their pocket knife in a ziploc bad and give it to a leader--it will be returned after you have earned your Totin' Chip.  Pocket knife privileges may be revoked for ANY unsafe practices.)

____ GOOD QUALITY WHISTLE on neck chain.

____ TENT (if you plan to sleep outside)

Congratulations!

 

I am please to report that the following boys passed their Boards of Review today and have earned the rank of Star:

 

Kevin

Owen

Michael

Torrin

 

Congratulations!  Onward to Life and Eagle!

 

 

Merit Badges

The following boys have completed the Merit Badges and awards listed.  The badges will be presented at the next Troop Court of Honor.

Bobby--Camping

Brian--First Aid

Kevin--Personal Fitness, Scuba patch

Computers MB Assignment

Do ONE (or for overachievers TWO) of the following tasks prior to the November 4th meeting.  If applicable you can e-mail me your project.  Those who wish to design a flyer could do it for an upcoming camping trip.  We'll share your projects at the next meeting.  You will need to do two projects for the badge. 

1. Use a database manager to create a troop roster that includes the name, rank, patrol, and telephone number of each Scout. Show your counselor that you can sort the register by each of the following categories: rank, patrol, and alphabetically by name.
2. Use a spreadsheet program to develop a food budget for a patrol weekend campout.
3. Use a word processor to write a letter to the parents of your troop's Scouts inviting them to a court of honor. Use the program's mail merge feature to make a personalized copy of the letter for each family.
4. Use a computer graphics program to design and draw a campsite plan for your troop, OR design a flyer for an upcoming troop event.
5. Using a software package of your choice, develop a short presentation about a topic that has been approved by your counselor. For your presentation create at least 10 slides.
6. Using an Internet search engine, find ideas about how to conduct a troop court of honor or campfire program. Print out a copy of the ideas from at least three different Web sites. Share what you found with your counselor, and explain how you used the search engine to find this information.
7. Using a digital camera, take a picture of a troop activity. Transfer the picture file to a computer and use photographic software to make it small enough to send easily as an e-mail attachment. Then, using a computer connected to the Internet (with your parent's permission), send an e-mail to someone you know. In your message, include the photograph as an attachment. Verify that the person received your e-mail and was able to view the attachment.

Computers Merit Badge

The following Scouts have completed the requirements listed for the Computers Merit Badge:

Ben B.:  1, 3, 4, 5a-d, 6.1, 6h, 8, 9

Ben D.: 1, 3, 4, 5a-d, 6h, 8, 9

Bobby: 1, 3, 4, 5a-d, 6h, 8, 9

Brandon:  1, 3, 4, 5a-d, 6h, 8, 9

Brian:  1, 3, 4, 5a-d, 6h, 8, 9

Chandler:  1, 3, 4, 5a-d, 6h, 8, 9

Chris:  1, 3, 4, 5a-d, 6h, 8, 9

Colt:  1, 3, 4, 5a-d, 6h, 8, 9

Dylan:  1, 3, 4, 5a-d, 6h, 8, 9

Forrest:  1, 3, 4, 5a-d, 6h, 8, 9

Hunter:  1, 3, 4, 5a-d, 6h, 8, 9

Indy:  1, 3, 4, 5a-d, 6h, 8, 9

Jake:  1, 3, 4, 5a-d, 6h, 8, 9

Jim:  1, 3, 4, 5a-d, 6h, 8, 9

Kevin:  4, 5a-d, 6h, 8

Kyle:  1, 3, 4, 5a-d, 6h, 8, 9

Mike: 1, 3, 4, 5a-d, 6h, 8, 9

Owen:  1, 3, 4, 5a-d, 6h, 8, 9

Sean:  1, 3, 4, 5a-d, 6h, 8, 9

Shane:  1, 3, 4, 5a-d, 6h, 8, 9

Torrin:  1, 3, 4, 5a-d, 6h, 8, 9

Citizenship in the World -- Assignment 3

Boys working on the badge need to complete the following assignment prior to our next merit badge meeting on Monday, November 5th at 12:30 p.m. at the Scout House.

I. Read pages 19-29.

Answer this question in writing (no longer than 1/2 page): 

Explain the differences between constitutional and non-constitutional government.

 

II.  Then Read pages 79-88.

Answer this question in writing:

Explain how a government in represented abroad and how the United States government is accredited to international organizations.

 

III.  Visit the U.S. State Department website (www.state.gov) .   Learn more about an issue that is discussed on this website (you may use additional sources).  Write one-half page about this issue and be prepared to tell others about it during the next merit badge class.