Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Merit Badge Roundup - October 26, 2013


SAR (Search & Rescue) Merit Badge

Saturday, October 26th
Manila Creek Pond, Park
Start: 8:00 AM

PREREQUISITE: Scouts must complete the training for ICS-100, Introduction to Incident command and print out the certificate of completion and bring it with them Saturday morning.
Website: http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/courseOverview.aspx?code=is-100.b

Time                 Activity
8:00                  Meet as a group to discuss the following items:
·       Hazards of SAR
·       Demonstrate ways to stay safe
·       Search vs. Rescue
·       Evaluate Search Urgency
·       Authority for SAR
8:30                  Break into 4 groups (by wards) for 4 examples of SAR disciplines (rotate   
                          every 15 min each)
·       Mountain Rescue (3:1, Patient Packaging)
·       Dive (Gear, Search Patterns)
·       Medical (Splinting and Bandaging)
·       USAR (PGFD)
9:40                  Break into 2 groups (by wards – 20 min. in each group. Rotate.)
·       Group 1: Scenario of a lost person, discussion
·       Group 2: Plan and carry out a hasty search
10:30                 Meet as a group to talk about volunteer and career opportunities in SAR
                           Exhibits and demonstrations with
·       Utah County Sheriff Search and Rescue Team
·       PGFD
·       PGPD
·       Life Flight
11:30                Wrap up and sign cards (ICS-100 online training must be completed at home)
12:00                   Noon – Finished.

Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Thomas S. Monson Award


By Community Submission
Sep 23, 2013

Thomas S. Monson Award

 To earn the Thomas S. Monson Award, complete the following two requirements and at least four electives.
Thomas S. Monson AwardThomas S Monson Award 2
Requirements
1. Read “100 Years of Scouting in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,” which is included on this card. With your family or a Scout leader, discuss two things you learned from this history.
2. Read “Run, Boy, Run,” which is included on this card, and write your feelings about this story in your journal.
Electives
1. Complete at least two requirements toward earning the Genealogy merit badge.
2. Complete at least two requirements toward earning the Family Life merit badge.
3. Memorize the thirteenth article of faith, and discuss with your family or a leader how this article of faith and the Scout Law support each other.
4. Meet two youth outside of your area and discuss with them how Scouting has benefited your life or the life of a Scout you know.
5. Share your feelings about doing your duty to God with your family, a friend of another faith, or a leader.

Saturday, September 14, 2013

Utah Canyon Maps & Hiking Trails

Springville Canyon Map 1998
AF Canyon Trail Map August 2006
Loan Peak, Mt. Timpanogos Map 1998