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Merit Badge Fair Updates


April 1, 2023  |  8:00 am - 3:30 pm

St. James' Episcopal Church (3129 Southmore Blvd., Houston, TX 77004)

We are excited to welcome all our Scouts to Twin Bayou Merit Badge Fair, this Saturday. 

Merit Badge Fair


Please read all of the important information below!
Please review the below what to bring, drop off / pick up instructions, and more.

What to Bring


• Copy of the BSA Annual Health and Medical Record(Part A & B for any Scouting event) for every person attending. Do not bring originals.

•  Note-taking materials and writing utensils

•  Filled water bottle and snacks

•  Scouts should wear their field uniform (Scout uniform)


For each merit badge class, bring:

• Merit badge book (read prior to class; purchase at the Scout Shop)
Proof of completed prerequisites and any items noted to bring
• Documentation of any requirements not covered (optional, but highly recommended)
• Merit Badge Worksheets (optional, but highly recommended to help Scouts prepare)

Arrival / Departure


TBD

Prerequisites and Partials


Prerequisites: All Scouts are to read the merit badge book prior to the Merit Badge Fair. Scouts are to be prepared to answer the questions to each of the requirements before the merit badge fair; completing worksheets available at  is recommended to help Scouts prepare. 


Prerequisites

Requirements not covered: Some of the requirements cannot be completed during the class. The Scout should bring documentation of requirements not covered. Scouts are encouraged to complete requirements not covered before the merit badge fair and bring proof of completion; otherwise, the Scout will receive a partial.


Partials: If the Scout does not complete the requirements not covered and bring documentation to the class, the Scout will receive a partial completion of the merit badge. Partials will be noted on the documentation provided after the course. Scouts will need to complete the badge with a registered merit badge counselor approved for that particular badge back with their unit. 


Advancements Completed: Approximately two weeks after the event, a list of advancements completed will be sent to the Scoutmaster and advancement chair listed in the registration. 

Volunteers

One adult volunteer per troop is to remain on site for the duration of the event. If you need to share this role with another adult, please let the check-in table know when you are switching.
Additional volunteers are needed to assist merit badge counselors, help with check-in, and to set-up and clean-up.


Volunteer

Schedule - TBD