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Merit Badges

List of 905 Approved Counselors
Other Merit Badge Counselors in the Twin Valley District

Our Scoutmaster would like to encourage all Scouts to work on their merit badges throughout the year. A great source for information on merit badges and merit badge requirements can be found at meritbadge.com. This website has all of the requirements and worksheets to fill out. We would especially like to see more Scouts working on Eagle-required merit badges.

As a Scout goes for each merit badge, here are the steps he needs to take. Remember, the buddy system and two-deep leadership should be followed at all times.:

• Talk over plans for the merit badge with the Scoutmaster. Ask him to sign a merit badge card.
• Read the merit badge pamphlet for that particular badge to become more familiar with it (available from the troop library, Scout shop or local library).
• Look on the list of approved counselors. Call the one that lives the closest and make an appointment.
• Be on time for the appointment. Take along the merit badge card, a notebook, paper and pencil and any other materials that might be needed. Wear the Scout uniform, of course, and be neat and clean in appearance.
• Be attentive to the information the counselor offers. Take notes on what needs to be done. Be sure everything is clear.
• Set a time for the next appointment to save a phone call. Note the date and time on the notepad.
• Then, begin the actual work on the merit badge. Call the counselor if anything is not clear.
• When the work on the badge is complete, go for the second appointment.

For more information about working on merit badges, you may contact Rich Sevilla.