When: Saturday, February 10
Where: Oak Grove United Methodist
Cost: No Class Fee (Adults Please Volunteer to Assist)
Register by: Tuesday, January 30 (Closed)
ABOUT ADVANCEMENT DAY
Our annual Advancement Day will be held on Saturday, February 10 at OGUMC. This is a great way for Scouts to select one or two new Merit Badges they wish to work on as the new year kicks off. We will also be running our excellent Orienteering course for any Scouts that need that requirement. For Scouts working on rank advancement (Scout - First Class), our ASM Help Desk will be open in the morning to check off requirements. Be sure to come prepared with your handbook and a list of requirements you would like to complete. In lieu of class fees, we ask adults of participating Scouts to please stay and assist our Merit Badge counselors throughout the day. The weekend will conclude with Scout Sunday (February 11) at OGUMC.
What to Bring
Scout Handbook and pencil/pen
Lunch, snacks, full water bottle
Any documentation your Merit Badge counselor may have asked for prior to the class
Rain gear in a day bag (just in case)
What to Know
Registration for Merit Badge classes closed on Tuesday, January 30. Classes will be limited to 10 Scouts per class with some exceptions.
Registration is not required for our ASM Help Desk - Scouts may drop by any time during the morning hours published below.
Merit Badge counselors will reach out approx. one week prior to Advancement Day with any pre-assignments. Ensure you prioritize these and complete what is requested to make the most of your (and their) time during the day.
KEY CONTACTS
Mike Henry, Advancement ST77, advancement.st77@oakgrovescouting.org
Sara Henderson, Scoutmaster ST77, scoutmaster.st77@oakgrovescouting.org
Marcus Taylor, Scoutmaster ST177, scoutmaster.st177@oakgrovescouting.org
Schedule
Saturday, February 10
9:00 Opening Flags
9:30 ASM Help Desk Opens
9:30 - 12:30 Morning Merit Badge Classes:
• Cooking with Mr. Left
• Veterinary Science with Mr. Wheeler
• Citizenship in Society with Mr. Borja
• Personal Fitness with Mr. Martin
12:30 ASM Help Desk Closes
12:30 - 1:30 Lunch (Bring Your Own Meal and Water)
12:30 - 2:00 Orienteering Course w/ Mr. Henderson (Scouts may be able to complete the course by 1:30 in time for afternoon sessions, but this cannot be guaranteed as each Scout runs the course at thier own pace).
1:30 - 3:30 Afternoon Merit Badge Classes:
• Personal Management with Mr. Payne
• Fingerprint with Mr. Wheeler
• Sustainability with Mr. Borja
• Weather with Mr. Burek
1:30 - 3:30 PLC Meeting
3:30 Closing Flags
Sunday, February 11 - Scout Sunday at Oak Grove United Methodist Church - FULL CLASS A UNIFORM
9:30 AM - 10:45 AM: Scouts meet & greet and help serve cobbler (Grand Hall)
11:00 AM: Traditional Worship Service (Sanctuary)