Merit Badge Fair - Fall 2012

WHEN:	October 27, 2012 8:30am - 4:00pm Check-in starts at 8:30 am Classes begin at 9:00 am The registration deadline is Friday, October 19
WHO:	Scouts from the Golden Arrow District. There are also training courses for adult leaders.
WHERE:	St. Thomas High School, 4500 Memorial Dr. at Shepherd For map to the location, click here.
WHAT:	Scouts may work on one or two badges with counselors and other Scouts. Most classes are 3 hrs long, but some classes are longer.
COST:	$15 activity fee per Scout to cover lunch, registration, insurance, supply costs and participation patch. Extra fees may apply to specific classes. Please check class listing for any extra fees. Fee is due with registration to reserve space.
LUNCH:	Noon to 1:00 pm. One Chick-fil-A sandwich, chips, and bottled water. Additional snacks available for purchase.
DRESS:	Class A uniform is REQUIRED for admission to fair.
REGISTRATION:	Pre-registration is necessary and is accepted through Friday, October 19. See below for link to on-line registration form.. Scouts will be registered on a first come/first served basis.

MERIT BADGES AVAILABLE:

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download

List of Merit
Badges Offered

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REGISTRATION PROCEDURE:

Scouts must register using the on-line form at the following link:
www.doubleknot.com
(link to Sam Houston Area Council website)

SCOUTMASTER APPROVAL:
Your Troop's Scoutmaster and/or advancement chairperson will be asked by the
Merit Badge Fair staff to provide approval of the course selections assigned to you.

Completing some of the requirements prior to the Fair:

Scouts should use the forms at the following link as evidence
that some of the requirements have been completed prior to the classes:
Pre-requisite Forms for Merit Badges

Offsite Locations:

For the classes held at offsite locations, see your
troop's Advancement Chair to get the address.
Parents must provide transportation to and from these offsite locations.