The Merit Badge Counselor is a key player in the BSA advancement program. Whatever an adult’s area of expertise or interest—whether it is a special craft or hobby (Basketry, Leatherwork, Coin Collecting), a profession (Veterinary Medicine, Aviation, Engineering), or perhaps a life skill (Cooking, Personal Management, Communications) — a Merit Badge Counselor plays a vital role in stirring a Scout’s curiosity about a particular topic.
CALLING ALL T179 PARENTS!
You can help your Scout stay interested in Scouting and help him and his friends with their Scout advancement by becoming a Merit Badge Councilor (MBC).
There are 135 different Merit Badges, covering topics from American Business and Accounting to Woodworking and Wilderness Survival.
Full List: https://www.scouting.org/programs/scouts-bsa/advancement-and-awards/merit-badges/
Questions you may have about becoming a MBC are answered on the link below, or ask Scoutmaster Dan Conway or Asst SM Fred Stine: https://www.gardenstatescouting.org/programs/scoutsbsa/advancement/mbc/
IT’S EASY to do and we could really use more T179 MB Councilors for the December 4th/5th Merit Badge College weekends, and beyond.
- Step #1: Complete BSA Adult Leader application.
- This application must be signed by T179’s Troop Committee Chair Ron Woods and by Frank Jackson, our Troop’s Sponsoring Organization (WUMC).
- https://bsa179org-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/troop_bsa179_org/EUiAoiqVIExLl1YobAp1xcEB-6zGs4Pos8cGKjtD7PKJ8w?e=IsEgQE
- Step #2: Register on my.scouting website
- Creating a My.Scouting account allows access to various tools to help manage your involvement in Scouting, including your youth.
- https://my.scouting.org/?_gl=1*11hthu2*_ga*MzQ1ODAzMTA2LjE2MzAxNDg5NTQ.*_ga_20G0JHESG4*MTYzNDEzMTE3OC40LjEuMTYzNDEzMTIwMy4zNQ
- Step #3: Take BSA Youth Protection Training
- Step #4: Register for the Merit Badge(s) you would like to instruct
Please get started right away!
All forms are located in the Docs from WHD or GSC or BSA.
Thank you!
Current MBCs
| Name | Merit Badge | Contact Email | Contact Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pretium Eleifend | American Business | bsa179@outlook.com | 856-617-HIKE |
| Egestas Orci | Archery | bsa179@outlook.com | 856-617-HIKE |
| Nullam Libero | Dentistry | bsa179@outlook.com | 856-617-HIKE |
| Erat Cursus | Nuclear Science | bsa179@outlook.com | 856-617-HIKE |
| Praesent suscipit | Chemistry | bsa179@outlook.com | 856-617-HIKE |
| Pellentesque Risus | Personal Fitness | bsa179@outlook.com | 856-617-HIKE |
| Pretium Eleifend | Programming | bsa179@outlook.com | 856-617-HIKE |
| Pretium Eleifend | Geocaching | bsa179@outlook.com | 856-617-HIKE |
Merit badge counselors offer their time to make the Scouts of our Troop more well-rounded individuals. Contact them through the central Troop Email Address or with the contact info they share here, and the effort will be initiated by the individual counselor.