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McConnell Merit Badges - November 2023


McConnell Merit Badges - November 2023
Date/Time
Registration Begins
6/9/2022
Last Day To Register
11/8/2023 11:55 PM
Location
11760 Livingston Cressey Rd
Livingston, CA 95334, US
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McConnell Merit Badges

Check-in at 8:30

Approximate end time: 4:00pm

Classes are limited to 10 scouts per session.  Refer to general instructions below to be prepared for your workshops! Please note this calendar is subject to change. 

General Instructions:

  1. Each Scout must bring:
    • Blue card signed by their Unit Leader for each Merit Badge
    • Appropriate Merit Badge Pamphlet
    • Pen, paper, and all other material required for the specific Merit Badge.
  2. Scouts must bring appropriate proof of completion of all prerequisites and be prepared to discuss, report, and demonstrate on all prerequisites.
  • Scholarship Prerequisites

  • Req. #3: Get a note from the principal of your school (or another school official named by the principal) that states that during the past year your behavior, leadership, and service have been satisfactory.​

  • American Heritage Prerequisites

  • Requirement #2: Do TWO of the following:

a. Select two individuals from American history, one a political leader (a president, senator, etc.) and the other a private citizen (a writer, religious leader, etc.). Find out about each person's accomplishments and compare the contributions each has made to America's heritage.

b. With your counselor's approval, choose an organization that has promoted some type of positive change in American society. Find out why the organization believed this change was necessary and how it helped to accomplish the change. Discuss how this organization is related to events

or situations from America's past.

c. With your counselor's approval, interview two veterans of the U.S. military. Find out what their experiences were like. Ask the veterans what they believe they accomplished.

d. With your counselor's approval, interview three people in your community of different ages and occupations. Ask these people what America means to them, what they think is special about this country, and what American traditions they feel are important to preserve.

  • Requirement 3C. Research your family’s history. Find out how various events and situations in American history affected your family. If your family immigrated to America, tell the reasons why. Share what you find with your counselor.
  • Cooking Prerequisites: A partial will be issued for the day unless the prerequisites are completed ahead of time.
    • Req 4
    • Req 5: In class only one lunch and 1 snack will be made. The rest of this requirement will need to be completed ahead of time.
    • Req 6

 

  1. One Merit Badge per Scout per day.
  2. Each Scout must complete all prerequisites before class. All written work including worksheets and drawings must be brought to class.  To be unprepared is not fair to those who have prepared and to the Counselors reviewing the subjects.  Remember, Merit Badges are EARNED, not given out!
  3. Lunch will be provided for Scouts taking Merit Badge, $5 for all others. Extra lunch can be added under your scout's registration.

 

Click on the Merit Badge to printout the workbook:

 

American Heritage

Citizenship in the World

Cooking

Scholarship

Cost
$20.00 per Citizenship in the World MB
$20.00 per Cooking MB
$20.00 per Scholarship/American Heritage MB
Cancellation Policy
All fees are non-refundable. All fees are non-refundable. If you cannot attend the event you need to contact the council before the day of the event to open back the space and move your registration to another merit badge event.