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On the tenth of April in the year 1913, the first meeting of Boy ScoutTroop 31 was held in a small room at the Third Presbyterian Church on East Avenue. At that time, a man by the name of Capt. Frederick W. Hinrichs Jr. took on full responsibility to become the first "Scoutmaster of Troop 31".
Capt. Hinrichs believed in inspiring young men to climb to greater heights. With his guidance, the troop was formed and adhered to the principles of Lord Baden-Powell, founder of the modern Scouting movement. Troop 31 has made the "Boy Led Troop" the cornerstone of the scouting experience. We promote the ideals of scouting by guiding young men to be self-confident future leaders and to aspire to the ultimate rank of Eagle. As members of Troop 31, the boys manage and control all aspects of the troop operations - from planning a simple meal for a patrol to running a meeting to planning a campout. Our adult advisors provide guidance to the Scout leadership so that they can accomplish the goals they have set for themselves and the Troop. Though years of successful programs, Troop 31 has created an environment that challenges boys to learn what it takes to be self-sufficient, self-reliant, and self-motivated while simultaneously caring about and leading others. After 99 years and 38 Scoutmasters, our parents and alumni are proud of the 155 Scouts who have earned their rank of Eagle as members of BSA Troop 31. If you are interested in visiting or joining BSA Troop 31, we welcome you to visit a Troop meeting and experience it first-hand. I look forward to meeting with you; feel free to contact me at Scoutmaster@Troop31BSA.org to set up appointment to visit Troop 31. Yours in Scouting,
John H. Folwell
38th Scoutmaster, BSA Troop 31
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Seneca Waterways Council
Servicenter & Scout Shop
474 East Avenue
Rochester, NY 14607
Phone: (585) 244-4210
Fax: (585) 244-9403
Email: joinscouting@SenecaWaterways.org
Website: www.SenecaWaterways.org |
Mission & Vision of the BSA
Mission Statement
The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.
Vision Statement
The Boy Scouts of America will prepare every eligible youth in America to become a responsible, participating citizen and leader who is guided by the Scout Oath and Law.
Policy of Nondiscrimination
Membership in the Boy Scouts of America is open to all boys and young adults who meet the joining requirements. Membership in Scouting, advancement, and achievement of leadership in Scouting units are open to all youth without regard to race or ethnic background and are based entirely upon individual merit.
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MERIT BADGE REQUIREMENTSYou can learn about sports, crafts, science, trades, business, and future careers as you earn merit badges. There are more than 100 merit badges. Any Boy Scout may earn any merit badge at any time. You don't need to have had rank advancement to be eligible. Pick a Subject. Talk to your Scoutmaster about your interests. Read the requirements of the merit badges you think might interest you. Pick one to earn. Your Scoutmaster will give you the name of a person from a list of counselors. These counselors have special knowledge in their merit badge subjects and are interested in helping you. Scout Buddy System. You must have another person with you at each meeting with the merit badge counselor. This person can be another Scout, your parents or guardian, a brother or sister or other relative, or a friend. Call the Counselor. Get a signed merit badge application from your Scoutmaster. Get in touch with the merit badge counselor and tell him or her that you want to earn the merit badge. The counselor may ask to meet you to explain what is expected of you and to start helping you meet the requirements. You should also discuss work that you have already started or possibly completed.
Unless otherwise specified, work for a requirement can be started at any time. Ask your counselor to help you learn the things you need to know or do. You should read the merit badge pamphlet on the subject. Many troops and school or public libraries have them. Show Your Stuff. When you are ready, call the counselor again to make an appointment to meet the requirements. When you go take along the things you have made to meet the requirements. If they are too big to move, take pictures or have an adult tell in writing what you have done. The counselor will ask you to do each requirement to make sure that you know your stuff and have done or can do the things required. Get the Badge. When the counselor is satisfied that you have met each requirement, he or she will sign your application. Give the signed application to your Scoutmaster so that your merit badge emblem can be secured for you. Requirements. You are expected to meet the requirements as they are stated—no more and no less. You are expected to do exactly what is stated in the requirements. If it says "show or demonstrate," that is what you must do. Just telling about it isn't enough. The same thing holds true for such words as "make," "list," "in the field," and "collect," "identify," and "label." The Eagle required Merit Badges are identified by the Silver borders. Optional Merit Badges are identified by the Olive Green borders. (Click the badge to see the requirements.)
TROOP 31 MERIT BADGE COUNSELORS
| Merit Badge | Counselor Name | </thead> </thead> </thead>| 1 | American Heritage | Nicholas Battey | | 2 | Athletics | Nicholas Battey | | 3 | Backpacking | John H. Folwell | | 4 | Bicycling | Tom Hack | | 5 | Camping | John H. Folwell | | 6 | Citizenship in the Community | Nicholas Battey | | 7 | Citizenship in the Community | Anne Marie Leo-Catapano | | 8 | Citizenship in the Nation | Nicholas Battey | | 9 | Citizenship in the Nation | Anne Marie Leo-Catapano | | 10 | Citizenship in the World | Nicholas Battey | | 11 | Citizenship in the World | Anne Marie Leo-Catapano | | 12 | Coin Collecting | Peter Deane | | 13 | Communications | Dave Finger (Adjunct) | | 14 | Communications | Anne Marie Leo-Catapano | | 15 | Computers | Dave Finger (Adjunct) | | 16 | Cooking | John H. Folwell | | 17 | Disability Awareness | David Morgan | | 18 | Electricity | Tony Weiler | | 19 | Electronics | Dave Finger (Adjunct) | | 20 | Engineering | Tom Hack | | 21 | Environmental Science | Louis Catapano | | 22 | Family Life | Dave Finger (Adjunct) | | 23 | Family Life | Louis Catapano | | 24 | Hiking | John H. Folwell | | 25 | Home Repairs | Tony Weiler | | 26 | Medicine | Peter Deane | | 27 | Medicine | Louis Catapano | | 28 | Oceanography | David Morgan | | 29 | Personal Fitness | Louis Catapano | | 30 | Personal Management | Peter Deane | | 31 | Personal Management | Dave Finger (Adjunct) | | 32 | Personal Management | Anne Marie Leo-Catapano | | 33 | Photography | Dan Olean | | 34 | Pioneering | Tony Weiler | | 35 | Plumbing | Tony Weiler | | 36 | Public Speaking | Tom Hack | | 37 | Rifle Shooting | Roland Osterwinter | | 38 | Salesmanship | Peter Deane | | 39 | Snow Sports (Skiing /Snow Board) | Tom Hack | | 40 | Sports | Nicholas Battey | | 41 | Surveying | Roland Osterwinter | | 42 | American Heritage | Ken Hellstern (Pending) | | 43 | Chemistry | Ken Hellstern (Pending) | | 44 | Genealogy | Ken Hellstern (Pending) | | 45 | Graphic Design | Dan Hoh (Pending) | | 46 | Composite Materials | Dan Hoh (Pending) |
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Merit Badge University
Seneca Waterways Council - Towpath District
Presents the Ninth Annual Merit Badge University
Saturday February 23, 2013
Location: St. John Fisher College, 3690 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618
Expected Merit Badges to be included: Architecture, Chess, Cinematography, Citizenship in the Community, Citizenship in the Nation, Citizenship in the World, Communications, Computers, Drafting, Electricity, Family Life, Fire Safety, First Aid, Landscape Architecture, Law, Medicine, Music, Pets, Photography, Plumbing, Personal Management, Photography, Public Health, Public Speaking, Reading, Scholarship, Scouting Heritage, Sports, Surveying, Traffic Safety, Truck Transportation & Weather Fee - $10 per Scout - Includes Lunch and Event Patch!
Class A Scout uniform must be worn.
Be prepared - have all pre-requirements done. Must bring written or physical proof of completion for all pre-requirements.
Bring the most recent merit badge book, paper, and pencil for each class
Bring a blue merit badge card signed by unit leader for each merit badge. Counselors WILL NOT provide blue merit badge cards.
If a scout is not properly prepared, he may be asked to leave the class. The counselor will decide if a partial completion will be issued.
- We have a lot of COOL new editions to this year's program but we are always looking for more ideas. If you have any suggestions on things you or the boys would like to see, please let the committee know (Mr. Folwell or Mrs. Borrelli).
- This year we will be extending the day a little to allow more time in each session. This will give our merit badge counselors more time to cover the required materials.
- We now have a website for Towpath Merit Badge University. Visit us at WWW.Scoutlander.TowpathMBU.com. This will be the best source for up to date information on the MBU.
Boy Scouts Citizenship in the Nation Merit Badge Wednesday, Decmeber 28, 2011 from 10:00 - 12:30 Merit Badge Counselor for Citizenship In The Nation: Annie Callanan
Susan B. Anthony House
National Historic Landmark
17 Madison Street
Rochester, NY 14608 Plan a 2.5 hour block of time.
The cost per Boy Scout is $8.00.
Troop 31 will provide Merit Badge Worksheets and Blue Cards. Troop 31 will be making reservations to attend as a group so that scouts can earn their Citizenship in the Nation merit badge. Please see Mrs. Borrelli if you are interested in attending. Space is limited. For more information, please consult their website: http://susanbanthonyhouse.org/programs/boy-scouts.php
12th Annual Merit Badge Day sponsored by Alpha Phi Omega
Saturday, April 2, 2011: SIGN-UPS IN JANUARY
at SUNY, ESF in Syracuse
Website will update when date is announced:
http://www.apophi.org/mbd/
Expected Merit Badges to be included: Citizenship in the Community, Citizenship in the Nation, Citizenship in the World, Chemistry, Communications, Computers, Electricity, Environmental Science, Engineering, Fingerprinting, Geology, Mammal Study, Music, Oceanography, Papermaking (Pulp and Paper)
Rochester Museum & Science Center
Saturday and Sunday from October till May
Check programs for 2012-2013 at: http://www.rmsc.org/Experiences/ScoutLeaders/merit_badge/
Merit Badges offered: Archaeology, Astronomy, Chemistry, Geology, Indian Lore, Nuclear Science & Robotics ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Saturday and Sunday from October till May
Check programs for 2011-2012 at: http://www.rmsc.org/Experiences/ScoutLeaders/merit_badge/
Merit Badges offered: Archaeology, Astronomy, Chemistry, Geology, Indian Lore, Nuclear Science & NEW THIS YEAR: Robotics ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Saturday and Sunday from October till May
Check programs for 2010-2011 at: http://www.rmsc.org/Data/Documents/scouts/scout_all_10.pdf
Merit Badges offered: Archaeology, Astronomy, Chemistry, Geology, Indian Lore, & Nuclear Science
Greater Niagara Frontier Council #380 Boy Scouts of America, 2860 Genesee Street, Buffalo, NY 14225
Service Center Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Phone (716) 891-4073 - Fax (716) 891-4008
Register on-line at: WNY Scouting | Date | Begin Time | End Time | Register By | Merit Badge | | 1/11/2011 | 4:30AM | 6:30PM | 1/4/2011 | Genealogy Merit Badge | | 5/7/2011 | 10:00AM | 3:00PM | 4/23/2011 | Geology Merit Badge |
TROOP 618’S 1st ANNUAL MERIT BADGE BLITZ DAY
May 22nd, 2010, Registration by May 15 2010. (Will update when 2011 dates are posted)
BSA Troop 618
St. Gabriel’s R.C. Church
5271 Clinton Street
Elma, NY 14059
Greater Niagara Frontier Council, Boy Scouts of America
Website: http://onondagadistrict.wordpress.com/ Expected Merit Badges include: Space Exploration, Wilderness Survival, Electricity, Coin Collecting, Art, Salesmanship, Weather, Theatre, Veterinary Medicine, & Fingerprinting
Tracking is one of four Historic Merit Badges that has been reintroduced during 2010 for the BSA Centennial celebration. Scouts must complete all merit badge work before Dec. 31, 2010. Additional information on the Tracking merit badge can be found at: http://www.boyscouttrail.com/content/content/merit_badge_tracking-2047.asp.
Contact Information for the office to register your scout is:
Jackie Keller
Beaver Meadow Audubon Center
Buffalo Audubon Society, Inc
1610 Welch Rd
North Java NY 14113
585-457-3228
800-377-1520
keller@buffaloaudubon.org <mailto:keller@buffaloaudubon.org>
The merit badge counselor will be Paul Fehringer at fehringer@buffaloaudubon.org <mailto:fehringer@buffaloaudubon.org> .
A free emergency preparedness workshop, open to all Western New York Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts ages 11-18. The program includes education and information to complete the requirements of the Boy Scout Emergency Preparedness Merit Badge and the Girl Scout Emergency Preparedness Patch, excluding the practical exercise (disaster drill). The workshop is scheduled for Jan. 8, 2011 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Niagara University and lunch is provided. Limited space is available so early registration is recommended. For info, please call Valerie Haseley, Niagara County project coordinator, at 716-286-8023 or visit www.niagara.edu/border-community-service. OR if you have a FACEBOOK Account GO TO: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=157480404292989
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