GENERAL INTRODUCTION

Objectives

• Welcome the scouts, leaders and parents.
• Provide an oversight of how the event is organized.

Reference Materials

• Handouts: The Plan for Today

Merit Badge Requirement Checklist

Suggested Activities

• Welcome scouts and introduce Ham volunteers and merit badge counselor.
• Mention scouts must have their copy of the Radio Merit Badge Pamphlet and a blue card signed by their scout leader (some scouts may be sharing a pamphlet).
• Review The Plan for Today handout:

- Eleven mini classes (this is the first).

- Some classes must be taken in sequence.

- Some classes can be taken in any order.

- Classes (except for this introduction and the radio contact) will be in groups of 4-5 scouts.

- Passing off badge requirements will be on a one-on-one basis.

- Encouraged to move to other classes rather than wait to pass off requirements.

- Merit badge counselor and volunteers other than the class instructor can work with you to pass off requirements.

• Review Merit Badge Requirement Checklist

- Same requirements as in merit badge pamphlet, but divided into smaller pieces.

- Put your name on checklist and keep it with you so it can be signed by the volunteers as you complete each requirement.

- Merit badge counselor will review the checklist with you and complete and sign your blue card.

• You will receive a bunch of handouts during the classes to help you understand the material.

• Ask lots of questions and request one-on-one instruction if you do not understand.

• Go over other arrangements

- Rest room location, lunch arrangements, waste baskets, off limits areas, etc.

- We are guests of the City of Belen and the Metropolitan Court Judge. Please keep everything clean and neat.

• We hope you have a good time. We expect every scout will earn their radio merit badge today.

• Assign groups to the first classes.

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