Merit Badge Fair - Spring 2013

WHEN:	March 2, 2013 8:30am - 4:00pm Check-in starts at 8:30 am Classes begin at 9:00 am The registration deadline is Saturday, February 23
WHO:	Scouts from the Golden Arrow District Participation limited to 340 Scouts
WHERE:	St Thomas Episcopal School, 4900 Jackwood St 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 apply to some classes; see merit badge list below or as indicated during the registration process. 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 Saturday, February 23. 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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List of Merit
Badges Offered

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REGISTRATION PROCEDURE:

Scouts must register using the on-line form
which is available at the following link:
http://samhoustonbsa.doubleknot.com/event/golden-arrow-spring-2013-merit-badge-fair/1306666
(link to SHAC 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.

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General Informational Flyer

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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.