Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS): This Course is also recommended for adults who wish to become an ASM. An orientation session is scheduled for April 12th, followed by an overnighter May1st-2nd.  Go to the Golden Arrow District Website, www.goldenarrow.org for details.

Also, don't forget there are a number of short, on-line courses that can be completed almost anytime, including Fast Start, This is Scouting, Safe Swim Defense, Safety Afloat, Hazardous Weather and Troop Committee Challenge, all of which are highly interesting and easy to complete. Contact Troop Trainer, Tom Whiteside for details on how to access and document completion of these courses.

Astronomy: Right now, May, June, July of 2010 will be the easiest time in the next two years to complete the longest requirement for this badge: you must sketch the position of a planet against the stars at least once a week over at least a month. In May at 9 pm, Mars is overhead moving toward bright stars of Leo; Saturn is in the East and Venus is in the West. In Early August they will all be together in the West in a rare 3 planet conjunction, close enough together you can cover them with an outstretched fist. Whether or not you are working on the Merit Badge, it will be fun to watch it happen during the summer. Do Requirement #6 in May while it is easy and you can complete all other requirements at Summer Camp. Mr. Rasey will be available before the advancement session on May 25 to sign off on accomplishments. On June 1 at 6:15 he will hold one more class before retuning in late August. If you want more information, email Stephen Rasey.

Citizenship in the Community: Class starting soon. Mr. Williams will e-mail those that have enrolled. You must receive Scoutmaster approval before taking this Eagle required badge. 

Citizenship in the Nation: time/date is TBA. You must receive Scoutmaster approval before taking this Eagle required badge. Contact Claude Cody for course details.

Citizenship in the World: time/date is TBA. You must receive Scoutmaster approval before taking this Eagle required badge. Contact Tom Whiteside for course details. 

Engineering: Contact Karl Dahm at for course details.

Family Life:  You must receive Scoutmaster approval before taking this Eagle required badge. Contact Janet Peters before any Tuesday scout meeting at 6:45 UPON REQUEST.

First Aid: Contact Roma Ilkiw, M.D. You must receive Scoutmaster approval before taking this Eagle required badge.

Historic Scouting Merit Badges:  BSA has reintroduced four "historic merit badges". The trick is that these must be completed during 2010 ONLY, as part of the BSA 100 year celebration.  For more information

Carpentry (Historical) Merit Badge:  Class time/date is TBA. Contact Mark LaMond for class details.

The Troop is seeking adults to serve as Merit Badge Counselors for the following badges and any others. If interested, please contact Merit Badge Coordinator Donna Doyle-Glover

Pathfinding (Historical) Merit Badge: For more information >

Signaling (Historical) Merit Badge: For more information >

Personal Fitness: Contact Danny Spencer for course details. 

Photography: This is an on-going class. Contact Cheryl Wise-Rasey for information. 

Public Speaking: Contact Charles Williams for course details.