MB Classes 2010

Merit Badge Classes

Information in RED text is updated for 2010

Information in BLACK is from 2009 and should only be used as a guideline.

For more information contact;

MBF Coordinator
Catrine Fredrikson
ph 269-8630 catrine@ipswebdesign.com

Advancement
     Lisa Barber
     ph 838-1329
     lisab@bellsouth.net

Badge		Difficulty	Pre-requisites without them the scout	Requirements not to be	Other instructions
Instructors Name			will not be allowed in the class	covered in class.	READ MB Phamplet
Phone				Bring them and they will be	BRING MB Worksheets
				signed off - or do them later	from meritbadge.com
ART	PRHSGUARD0104@AOL.COM	Easy	1,4,AND 5 MUST BE DONE PRIOR TO THE CLASS	1,4, AND 5	PLEASE WEAR CLOTHS THAT YOU DONT MIND GETTING PAINT ON. SOME PAINTS WILL NOT WASH OUT!
TONYA HARDING 904-887-7342


AUTO MECHANICS	smherrin@comcast.net	Hard	Merit badge workbook, print out of Merit Badge worksheet, pen or pencil, and chair.	Requirement 11 a,b,c,d - Must complete on own - if a scout wants to finish the badge he will need to bring his worksheet with a parent's signature noting completion next to those requirements above. *Be prepared to answer questions about the experience.	For safety reasons - wear comfort clothing and shoes that are NOT LOOSE and please NO JEWELRY OR ITEMS THAT CAN COME LOOSE FROM CLOTHING
Sean Herrin		Requires demonstrating your
904-374-5780 904-349-4309		knowledge of various
		parts/functions of an engine.
		Good for boys around driving age
CAMPING	gary@tholianweb.com	Medium		4(b); 5(e); 7(c); 8(c),(d); 9(all)	Bring a chair, your workbook, and a pen or pencil. Scouts meeting the requirements not covered in class must bring a signed note from their scoutmaster detailing their troop camping experience location and dates scout met requirements. Otherwise scout will be issued a partial blue card to be completed at a later date.
		Suggested for second class
Gary Zeiger		(or above) or completed first aid merit badge.	Must bring workbook: (http://meritbadge.org/wiki/images/a/ab/Camping.pdf) with reqs 2; 3; 5(a); 7(a),(b);
904-292-2487 (h) 904-813-9741 (cell)

Citizenship in the COMMUNITY		Medium	#4A and B, #5, #7	#3, #8	Boy must have pen and lined paper and
Troy Nagle	dtnagle@bellsouth.net	Class best suited for boys that			merit badge booklet.
282-5369		are at least 7th grader.	_________________________________________
Citizenship In The NATION	ed2000@juno.com	Medium		requirements 2 & 3 & 8
Mark S. Edwards		Class best suited for boys in
(904)291-2165(H) or (904) 529-2336 (W)		High School.

CITIZENSHIP In The WORLD	catrine@ipswebdesign.com	Medium	Boys MUST be prepared for this class to do presentations of 3 and 4 in front of the class. Must have notes and background study from 1-6. Print and enter your findings in the following worksheet : http://meritbadge.org/wiki/images/0/09/Citizenship_in_the_World.pdf	#7	Bring chair, paper and pen, world map and all prepared presentations.
Catrine Fredrikson		Class best suited for boys in
904-269-8630		Jr and Sr High


CHEMISTRY			Goggles, One pair per student, Apron,
Jerry Elliott			rubber if possible- heavy cloth will do
HOME:(904) 529-9717 CELL: 537-2311	DrJElliott@aol.com

CLIMBING	gary@tholianweb.com	Medium	#1 (will ask you questions in class); #3 (sneakers or climbing shoes); Must be 14 years!!! (This is not a requirement to be 14 years old to take this badge - boys are welcome to go anywhere they can to work in the badge - but at this weekend it is a requirement from the instructor.)	#2	If you have your own harness, feel free to bring it.
Gary Zeiger		Physically demanding
904-292-2487 (h) 904-813-9741 (cell)

COIN COLLECTING	rreesey@yahoo.com	Medium			Bring coin collections and be prepared to discuss. Do worksheet Bring Chairs
Dean Reesey Sr.		Requires collecting coins
904-278-1705

COLLECTIONS	shields193@clearwire.com	Medium	#1 written report prepared and be ready to discuss with	BRING YOUR COLLECTIONS!!!	BRING YOUR COLLECTIONS!!!
Jim Shields			counselor #'s 2-9. BRING YOUR COLLECTIONS!
904-237-7917

COMMUNICATIONS	dchanningsmith@att.net	Easy	Preprint the Merit Badge book from http://meritbadge.org/wiki/images/1/19/Communications.pdf	4, 5,7A,B,OR C, 8	Prepare to give number 6 in class
David Smith
(904) 291-6378

COOKING		Medium	Bring $3.00 Cash to help cover expenses Merit badge worksheet, merit badge book if possible, paper and pen	4-a,b,c 6-a,b,c 7-d
Bryon Barber	bryonbarber@bellsouth.net
272-0337



CRIME PREVENTION		Medium		2,4a,4b,5,6a,6b,6c,7a,7b,9d
Fred Eckert		Requires setting up a crime
		prevention community group or
		visiting a jail, detention center or
		court hearing.
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS	troop20fla@gmail.com	Medium	Must have first aid merit badge. Bring blue card for proof.	2c, 7, 8abc, 9a	This is a full day class. Make sure you are
Michael Filz (904) 868-2659		Best suited for boys 1st class and above.			well prepared.

ENGINEERING	einswert@comcast.net	Medium		Requirement # 1, 4, and 6
Bob Eiswerth cell: 904-614-1279		Requires meeting with an engineer and doing at least 2 experiments or projects.
904 272-9353

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE	carrie.l.bond@usace.army.mil	Medium		#3 E) choose 1 or 2: Research using the web; write a 100 word report with pictures. camera, binoculars, dip nets, etc. will enhance experience	Three required sessions: A, B, C
Carrie Bond		This Merit Badge is better suited			A: 6:30 - 8:30 Friday
232-1061w		for older scouts.
673-3741c					AND
		Recommend having completed a
		science course in			B: choose one, 8-12 OR 1:30-5:30 Sat.
		Junior or Senior High school.
					AND

					C:8-12 Sunday

					All sessions must be attended, or other
					arrangements made with me prior to the completion date
FAMILY LIFE	shields193@clearwire.net	Easy	You have to have a parent or guardian present. You will
Jim Shields			NOT be able to attend the class with out one!
237-7917
			req.#'s: 1 - 5

FINGERPRINTING	miss_p_monroe@yahoo.com	Easy		Bring a chair
Penny Monroe
904-610-5319
Bryan Gernhard - Helper
FIRE SAFETY	richard.knoff@co.clay.fl.us	Medium		6. Bring copy of completed home safety survey out of M.B. pamphlet.	Bring your chair.
Richard Knoff, Battalion Chief		Not hard, but lots of stuff to do,		6a. draw home fire escape plan. have a parent signed note for conducting home fire drill.	We will be using fire extinguishers.
W 284-7703 C 699-1072		explain, and demonstrate and		6b. Test your home smoke detector bring note signed by parent.	Test at end of class to pass merit badge on
		includes a visit to the fire			material covered in class.
		department.
FIRST AID	raymond.g.brewer@gmail.com terrysoldo@aol.com	Hard	Requirement #1. Must be completed prior to class Bring note signed by SM.	2-b. Must prepare and bring a first aid kit to class.	Bring Scout Handbook. and a Camp chair.
Ray Brewer		You must know Tenderfoot, 2nd		List is in boy scouts handbook pg.289.
904-945-7969		and 1st Class first aid. Requires
Terry Soldo 284-2350/626-5568		learning and demonstrating CPR.
FISHING		Medium	Fishing pole. bait for freshwater fish
Troy Zehner	bassfishfl@hotmail.com	Must catch 2 different types of fish
904-406-5157

Genealogy	kb7msc@bellsouth.net		2, 3, 4b, 5a-e, 6, 7	2, 3, 4b, 5a-e, 6, 7	Bring all research material.
Bill Anlage
304-2115 Cell 272-2575 Home
HOME REPAIR and PLUMING		Medium	Home Repair: 1 Plumbing: 1ab, 2ab		Bring gloves and safety eye glasses.
Note: this is 2 classes!		Requires repairing, installing,
		building, painting, mending, and
Larry Thomas Andrew Cross 904-710-2616 904-866-9608	lntracing@comcast.net andyc_2006@yahoo.com	replacing various items found in the home.

Indian Lore		Easy		1, 3A (bring example of 1 game), be prepared to	Bring completed form for
Paul Joseph 904-735-0014	supajo@earthlink.net			discuss/review 1 item from 4A - 4I	Requirement 1.

Journalism	shana_herrin@hotmail.com		2-b2 (Visit a magazine or newspaper office) Please bring a signed statement from the office that you visit stating when you did this requirement - also be prepared to discuss. *A school newspaper is acceptable.	2 a/b	Please bring a newspaper article, a magazine article and an online news source about the same topic.

Shana Herrin
904-349-4309



LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT	allen_patricia_a@bellsouth.net	Easy			Wear sturdy shoes. Read the book, bring your own chair, paper and pencil, make a drawing of landscaping in front of house and list the plants.
Rick Allen		This is fairly straightforward and
904-291-0526 home		a good intro to landscaping.
904-813-5260 cell
Dave Elliott
LEATHER WORK	stuartj2007@comcast.net	Easy
Stuart Johnston 608-5607

PERSONAL FITNESS	czfaircloth@gmail.com	Medium	1a, 1b, 8 and 9	1a. Bring medical form to class.	Wear comfortable clothes and running shoes. We will be completing several exercises including a 1-mile run.
Cecilia Faircloth		Requires 12+ weeks to complete.		1b, 8, 9
904-655-0393
PERSONAL MANAGEMENT	tacecrle@comcast.net	Medium	Read the requirements prior to class	Parts of 1
Trent A. Cecrle		Requires preparing a budget		2
904-838-4444		and tracking it for 13 weeks.		8
				9
PHOTOGRAPHY	tacecrle@comcast.net	Easy		4	Review requirements prior to class
Trent A. Cecrle
904-838-4444

Public Speaking	shana_herrin@hotmail.com		1, 2 and 4: Prepare speeches before you arrive!		Please bring a visual aid that relates to a topic you would like to do a speech on. For example: If you plan to discuss scuba diving - you may want to bring scuba gear or photos of some dives you had been on.

Shana Herrin
904-349-4346



RADIO		Medium			Bring a chair and a writing implement.
Bernard D. Anlage III		Requires visiting a radio installation
904 525-6938	bda3@anlage.com	- local, public, or ham radio station



REPTILE & AMPHIBIAN STUDY	mibf@bellsouth.net	Medium		REQ. 8--Bring your care, feeding and observation notes to show instructors.	Bring MB pamphlet to class.
Martha Fethe		Requires keeping a reptile or			Bring a Reptile and Amphibian FIELD
904-699-8453 904-278-7746		amphibian for a month.			GUIDE to class, if you have one.
					For REQ.1--Bring paper, pencil, and colored
					pencils to do drawings, descriptions

SALESMANSHIP	stuartj2007@comcast.net	Medium	2 Bring records of A or B		#1,3, & 8 completed at MB
		Requires participating in sales	4 Must bring written & present before entire class.		Fair.
Stuart Johnston 608-5607		of goods or services	You may choose legitimate and real product and territory.		Prior research will be more
			5 Must bring, prefer in resume form.		productive.
			6 Must bring.
			7 Must present #4 before class.
SPORTS		Medium	Wear sneakers	3. Bring note from parent also signed by SM.
Mike Ford		Requires participation for 1 full		Only sports listed in merit badge book will be
		season as a member of an		accepted.
		organized team.		5. Bring written rules and explain why they
		Requires competing in 2 meets		are important. Also bring your personal
		or tournaments		record on how you improved.
				8. Bring two drawings to class.
				9. List rules and etiquette for your two sports,
				list equipment needed.
SURVEY	cooltool94568@yahoo.com	Medium	#1
Russ Cameron 449-5747

TRAFFIC SAFETY Edward M. Coyle, SR (904) 294-3918 (C) (904) 542-4151 (W)	edward.m.coyle.ctr@navy.mil ecoyle0203@aol.com	Medium
		Requires a project related to traffic safety, but a good one to do before or during driver's training!

WOODWORKING		Medium	Must have earned Totin Chip and have it with you in
		Requires making a project or two.	class to take this merit badge.

Jim Shields
904-237-7917

* Items in Blue still require instructors. Be prepared to chose alternate course if instructor is not available.