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<DIV>Hi, Can you please forward this to all of the Scoutmasters or troops in
Butterfield Trail District along with any others who you think might want this
information. Thank you very much, Lori Lensing</DIV>
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<DIV>Troop 146 in Greenwood, Arkansas is hosting a Merit Badge Day on
Saturday, May 22nd at the First Baptist Church in the middle of Greenwood,
from 9:00am until 3:00pm. Registration begins at 7:45am and the opening
will be at 8:45am. Lunch time will be determined by the individual
teachers, please bring a sack lunch because time may be short depending on the
class. The cost is $10.00 per Scout and snacks will be provided for
them. </DIV>
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<DIV>We have a wonderful staff of Merit Badge counselors this year.
These are the badges that will be offered:</DIV>
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<DIV>Citizenship in the Community - Garry Campbell - Mayor of Greenwood</DIV>
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<DIV>Citizenship in the Nation - Peggy Gilstrap - favorite History
teacher </DIV>
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<DIV>Personal Management - Barbara Clare - Gifted and Talented teacher</DIV>
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<DIV>Communications - Chris Blume or Lori Lensing - Assistant Scoutmaster 146
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class size limit is 20</DIV>
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<DIV>Emergency Preparedness - Wesley Harrison - Awards Chairman 146</DIV>
<DIV> earning
the first aid merit badge is part of earning this one</DIV>
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<DIV>First Aid - Danny Oaks, Janet Taylor, Faye Gott - all work in the medical
field </DIV>
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need to bring a first aid kit, bring a note for requirement #1 - class size
limit 20</DIV>
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<DIV>Leatherwork - Stan Kommander - Leather expert and part of our troop</DIV>
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<DIV>Public Speaking - Jessie Napier - Scoutmaster 146 - class size limit is
12</DIV>
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<DIV>There are a few classes which have a size limit, unless a limit is
stated, the class sizes are unlimited. Some of the merit badges
have a requirement for a long term assignment or a visit to a certain type of
place. Those requirements will need to be completed outside of the merit
badge day. A list of completed requirements will be provided to the
Scout at the end of the class. Please have the boys read and bring their
merit badge book if possible. </DIV>
<DIV> You can send questions to me at <A
href="mailto:LoriDenise7@aol.com">LoriDenise7@aol.com</A> or call me at
479-996-5704. You can mail a list of Scouts to sign up with a check
made to "BSA troop 146" to Lori Lensing, 131 Indian Hill Blvd.,
Greenwood, AR 72936. You can also sign up by e-mail and pay
during the morning registration on the day of the classes. On classes
with a size limit, please include a second choice. Please give me a way
to contact you with confirmation by e-mail or telephone.</DIV>
<DIV> This promises to be a successful and fun merit
badge day, I hope to see you there!</DIV></BLOCKQUOTE>
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