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PLEASE input the following into the database when a new Merit Badge Counselor turns in his application:

1) What MB does each teach?
2) Unit #
3) Will they work with other units?

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE!
In recent years I have noticed a trend in our council away from qualified individuals in the community who serve as a merit badge counselor toward Scouts only earning them in group sessions at the troop level or at summer camp. If we are going to recruit new merit badge counselors from individuals in the community it may not be practical to get them to come to a live training session. It would be great to have an on-line module for Merit Badge Counselors where they could learn about the responsibilities of the position and take youth protection as well. I think we may see more people stepping forward if they know what is expected of them and the training is user friendly.
Moderator Comments
2/10/09
From: Gary Butler, Council Solutions Group Director

This definitely fits in the description of an innovative idea. We are moving more of this type of training to on-line. I will share with our Volunteer Development Team for further action.