2019 Merit Badge College, Narragansett Council, BSA January 4, 2020 2020 Narragansett Council Merit Badge College EXPLORE LEARN ACHIEVE Join us for the 16th Merit Badge College! THE COURSE LISTING ONLINE WILL ALWAYS BE THE MOST UP-TODATE AND IS THE ONLY OFFICIAL LISTING! Registration opens November 1st (midnight on Halloween) and many classes will fill up quickly. Avoid disappointment and select several class options in case your first choice is unavailable. Please read the Merit Badge Pamphlet and be aware of pre-requisites. Check www.narragansettbsa.org/mbc for the most up-to-date information. The Prerequisites listed here are meant to offer guidance, and are not a substitute for obtaining and reading the Merit Badge Pamphlet ahead of time. Age Guide: Due to the amount of material to be covered and the advanced nature of the work, classes designated as HS are appropriate for Scouts in the 9th grade or higher. Classes designated as G are appropriate for any Scout. Schedule Code: AD indicates that the class is offered as a full day event. AM or PM indicates that the class is a half day event, offered in the morning and/or afternoon as indicated. T indicates Training. The scout can choose either session, space allowed. Prerequisites are those requirements that the counselor requests be accomplished prior to class. These requirements will be discussed in class but passage may depend on the prior work. No one is turned away for not complying, but in order to get the most out of the class, the scout should make every attempt to do this. Not Teaching indicates requirements that will not be discussed in class and that it does not matter when the scout completes them. These typically include field trips, surveys, and activities not conducive to the MBC setting. STEM/Supernova Badges indicates if the badge is applicable to one of the STEM or Supernova awards available to all Boy Scouts. STEM stands for "Science, Technology, Engineering & Math" and the Boy Scouts have created these awards to help highlight these vital 21st Century skills. Find more info at: www.scouting.org/STEM What You Do, Is Who You Are. Be Excellent! Updated: 9/30/19 All Scouts should acquire and read the MB Pamphlet to prepare for the MBC. 2019 Merit Badge College, Narragansett Council, BSA January 4, 2020 Is this a Age All STEM/Super Merit Badge AM PM Prerequisites Counselor Counselor Info Guide Day nova Award Badge? Read the Merit Badge book. Print the workbook and use it to make notes for discussion. Also be prepared to discuss Paul Kelley was a Scout for 5 years earning the rank of Star Scout. He is the Scoutmaster of Troop 22 current labor issues from the American Labor G 20 Paul Kelley Cranston since 1992. Paul studied history & political science in college including the labor movement. newspaper or other sources. Participation in discussions is an important part of this course. PREREQUISITES: #4; #7a, b, Mr. Scholl has more than 15 years of experience in archaeology and cultural resource management, or c; #9b; #10. – including over eight years as a practicing geoarchaeologist. His geographic expertise is focused on the READ the merit badge book. Northeast, Southeast, and Midwest United States on both prehistoric and historic archaeological projects. BRING merit badge worksheet- Nathan Scholl In addition, Mr. Scholl specializes in applying techniques of soil and geomorphological analysis to http://usscouts.org/usscouts/m archaeological sites for predictive and interpretive purposes. Mr. Scholl has successfully supervised and b/worksheets/Archaeology.pdf trained archaeological students and professionals of varying levels of experience on archaeological Bring written work in prep project and field schools. Supernova Award Archeology G 16 16 for all these as outlined in the Merit Badge MB worksheet. Be prepared to discuss and answer questions. Ms Smith has more than 14 years of experience in archaeology and cultural resource management, For #4b you must have written including over eight years in supervisory positions. Her geographic expertise is focused on the Northeast, confirmation from a Scout Southeast and Midwest United States on both prehistoric and historic underwater and terrestrial, leader presentation was done. Kimberly Smith archaeological projects. Specifically Ms. Smith specializes in the analysis of historical artifacts and For #9b consult MB book for forensic anthropology. Ms. Smith has successfully supervised and trained archaeological students and example ideas. professional of varying levels of experience on archaeological project and field schools. Mathew Nicholson RGB Architects 1,5, a measured and drawn Mark Remillard Sampson & Weston Supernova Award Architecture G 15 15 floor plan of a room within your Merit Badge home. Kevin Remiilard Digitial Construction John Racine RGB Architects Alexandra Lerner RGB Architects Carolyn Dooley is an Art Educator in Illustration/Graphic Design in Cumberland, RI. She has a BA in Studio Art from George Mason University, a Certificate for Children's Book Illustration from Rhode Island Art G 15 Carolyn Dooley School of Design, and a MAT (K-12) in Art Education from Rhode Island College. Art is for everyone. Regardless of age or ability, everyone can create and have satisfaction in the work that has been created. Scott Lagasse earned the rank of Eagle in 1988 with Troop 132, Plainville. He has participated in multiple Automotive Supernova Award G 20 20 11 Merit Badge Scott Lagasse Philmont Expeditions and traveled to 49 states while in scouts. He has been in the automotive repair Maintenance industry for 25+ years and is the owner of a European car specialty repair shop in Massachusetts. Dr. Paula Cardillo has been a manager and educator for 43 years. She holds a Masters Degree is in Healthcare Services and Doctorate in Education. She is a pioneer in the field of Sonography and manages Chap. Capt. Paula A. a sonography laboratory in a Massachusetts hospital. Founder of the Sonography Program at the 3, 4, 5 and provide evidence. Cardillo, EdD, RVT, Community College of Rhode Island, she is program director and associate professor. Dr. Cardillo is also Please bring a 12" ruler. Note RDMS a Chaplain for the Rhode Island Wing Civil Air Patrol. Her interest in aviation has been longstanding and that you must have either became active with the RI Civil Air Patrol 5 years ago. She has trained as a mission scanner and mission Supernova Award observer. She continues to work toward a pilots license. Aviation G 20 20 visited an airport, FAA facility, Merit Badge air show or museum as a pre- requisite. On-line museums Alicia Dos Santos are acceptable. Mr. Kenney is a trained Eastern Airlines pilot with an extensive general aviation background, having Michael Kenney worked in new aircraft distribution for both Cessna and Piper. He has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Aviation Management from the Univeristy of Colorado at Denver. What You Do, Is Who You Are. Be Excellent! Updated: 9/30/19 All Scouts should acquire and read the MB Pamphlet to prepare for the MBC. 2019 Merit Badge College, Narragansett Council, BSA January 4, 2020 Is this a Age All STEM/Super Merit Badge AM PM Prerequisites Counselor Counselor Info Guide Day nova Award Badge? Dr. James Magyar is Professor of Chemistry at Rhode Island College in Providence. He has a bachelor’s degree from Dartmouth College in New Hampshire and a PhD from Northwestern University in Illinois. His Jim Magyar research interests include physical organic chemistry, photochemistry and environmental chemistry. A former Scoutmaster. he is the COR for Troop 76 Providence. Chemistry G 18 18 4a Dr. Elaine Magyar is Professor of Chemistry in the Physical Sciences Department at Rhode Island College. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Massachusetts, and Elaine Magyar a PhD from Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois. Her research interests include nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, organic chemistry, and applications of gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. She is on the troop committee of Troop 76 Providence. Student should have a working knowledge of how the pieces Nova Award Merit Southeast New England Chess Association. This all Day class includes instruction in the AM session and move and how the game is Chess G 20 Badge Bob Salvas a tournament in the PM session to fulfill requirement 6. played, including castling and checkmating. Southeast New England Chess Association: This tournament in the PM is part of the all day class for Chess Tourney G 10 Bob Salvas Chess. We are opening up 10 additional spots for any Scouts who just want to compete in the tournament and want to take a different badge in the AM. This is not the full merit badge class. Steve Ucci RI State Representative, General Counsel at Hypertherm. Eagle Scout Cit in Community G 40 40 5,8, Not covering #3,7 Jim Cunha Retired Navy Captain, Town Manager, Barrington - RI Mr. Curtin is a Scoutmaster for Troop 20 Johnston, RI. He is presently employed as Disciplinary Counsel Do 2 parts of #2 (A, B, C, or David Curtin D); for the RI Supreme Court. Cit in Nation G 40 40 3, 6, and 8. Review 2 and 3 only if done. Gary Grande A scout as a youth. Assistant Scoutmaster Government and constitutional advocate Prerequisites: 7-bring any Tom Camara Cit in World HS 40 40 evidence to class; Prepare to discuss: 2, 3, 4a, 5 Cynthia Mello-Wolz Prepare to make presentations for requirements 2a or 2b, 3 and 4. Scouts are to provide a Lenny Bento letter of completion from SM Communications G 20 20 for requirements 5,6,7 (any), and 8. Requirements not completed during or before the course will earn a partial on Adrian Mercure the blue card.