Pathfinding

From MeritBadgeDotOrg

(Difference between revisions)
Jump to: navigation, search
m (→Notes)
(→Related Ranks, Awards, and Merit Badges: add table and links)
Line 63: Line 63:
<!-- --------------------------------------------------------------- -->
<!-- --------------------------------------------------------------- -->
 +
====2010 Historical Merit Badges====
 +
{| style="padding:1.0em; border:1px solid #A3B1BF; text-align:left; background:#f5faff;" align="left"; style="background:#CEDFF2; padding:0.5em;"|<big>
 +
|-
 +
| style="background:#CEDFF2"| <big>MeritBadge.org &nbsp;</big>
 +
| style="background:#CEDFF2"| <big>BSA Website</big>
 +
| style="background:#CEDFF2"| <big>BSA Info</big>
 +
|-
 +
| [[Carpentry]]
 +
| [http://www.scouting.org/sitecore/content/Home/BoyScouts/AdvancementandAwards/MeritBadges/2010_mb_carpentry.aspx Carpentry BSA Page]
 +
| [http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/historic_carpentry_new.pdf Carpentry Packet]
 +
|-
 +
| [[Pathfinding]]
 +
| [http://www.scouting.org/sitecore/content/Home/BoyScouts/AdvancementandAwards/MeritBadges/2010_mb_pathfinding.aspx Pathfinding BSA Page]
 +
| [http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/historic_pathfinding_new.pdf Pathfinding Packet]
 +
|-
 +
| [[Signaller]]
 +
| [http://www.scouting.org/sitecore/content/Home/BoyScouts/AdvancementandAwards/MeritBadges/2010_mb_signaling.aspx Signaller BSA Page]
 +
| [http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/historic_signaling_new.pdf Signaller Packet]
 +
|-
 +
| [[Tracking]]
 +
| [http://www.scouting.org/sitecore/content/Home/BoyScouts/AdvancementandAwards/MeritBadges/2010_mb_tracking.aspx Tracking BSA Page]
 +
| [http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/historic_tracking_new.pdf Tracking Packet]
 +
|}
 +
 +
The basics of the 2010 Historical Merit Badge program include:
 +
 +
* The merit badges will closely resemble the original designs of the merit badges with the exception of the borders. The borders will be embroidered with a shiny gold thread that will be immediately identifiable as a 2010 Historical Merit Badge.
 +
 +
* The original merit badge requirements will be used wherever possible. Exceptions will be made when current safety or social standards dictate. Adaptations can also be made for special needs Scouts.
 +
 +
* The merit badges will count for towards a boy’s rank advancement.
 +
 +
* Work on the badges is not to commence prior to January 1, 2010 and is to be finished no later than December 31, 2010.
 +
 +
* The Supply Division will not create or reprint pamphlets for the merit badges. Any and all material will be posted to a special section of the 100th Anniversary web site that can be accessed by the interested boys and their merit badge counselors.
== See also ==
== See also ==

Revision as of 15:05, April 1, 2010

Pathfinding is a discontinued merit badge. However, in honor of the BSA’s 100th Anniversary, this badge has been named to the BSA’s new Historical Merit Badge Program and may be earned by Scouts during 2010 until December 31, 2010.
Pathfinding "Centennial" merit badge
Status: Discontinued
Released: 1911, 2010 BSA Advancement ID:
Retired: 1952, 2010 Requirements Revision: 2010

Contents


2010 merit badge requirements

As of March 31, 2010 official requirements are not posted by the BSA. Even though some council Scout shops have sold this patch, this merit badge cannot be earned until finalized requirements are released.

1938, 1945, 1950 merit badge requirements

Historical Signaling merit badge.
Historical Signaling merit badge.
1. Demonstrate a general knowledge of the district within a three-mile radius of the local Scout Headquarters, or his house so as to be able to guide people at any time day or night to points within this area.
2. Know the population of the five principal neighboring towns and cities as selected by his Guide or Counselor. Demonstrate direction for reaching them from Scout Headquarters or his house.
3. If in the country, know the breeds of horses, cattle, sheep and hogs owned on the five neighboring farms; if in the city, demonstrate directions to tourist camp and to five places for purchasing food supplies.
4. Demonstrate how to direct tourists from his home to gas, oil, tire and general auto repair.
5. Give telephone number, if any, and directions for reaching the nearest police station, fire-fighting apparatus, Court House or Municipal Building, the nearest Country Farm Agent's office, doctor, veterinarian and hospital.
6. Know something of the history of his community and the location of its principal places of interest and public buildings.
7. Submit a scale map, not necessarily drawn by himself, upon which he has personally indicated as much of the above-required information.


Boy Scout Requirements, ({{{1}}}) Edition The official source for the information shown in this article or section is:
Handbook for Boys, 1948 Edition

Notes

Requirement resources

Related Ranks, Awards, and Merit Badges

2010 Historical Merit Badges

MeritBadge.org   BSA Website BSA Info
Carpentry Carpentry BSA Page Carpentry Packet
Pathfinding Pathfinding BSA Page Pathfinding Packet
Signaller Signaller BSA Page Signaller Packet
Tracking Tracking BSA Page Tracking Packet

The basics of the 2010 Historical Merit Badge program include:

  • The merit badges will closely resemble the original designs of the merit badges with the exception of the borders. The borders will be embroidered with a shiny gold thread that will be immediately identifiable as a 2010 Historical Merit Badge.
  • The original merit badge requirements will be used wherever possible. Exceptions will be made when current safety or social standards dictate. Adaptations can also be made for special needs Scouts.
  • The merit badges will count for towards a boy’s rank advancement.
  • Work on the badges is not to commence prior to January 1, 2010 and is to be finished no later than December 31, 2010.
  • The Supply Division will not create or reprint pamphlets for the merit badges. Any and all material will be posted to a special section of the 100th Anniversary web site that can be accessed by the interested boys and their merit badge counselors.

See also

Boy Scout portal
Varsity Scout portal
Venturing portal

Merit Badge information


External links

Retrieved from "http://www.meritbadge.org/wiki/index.php/Pathfinding"
Personal tools
language