Boy Scouts of America
Troop 19
Salem, Or.

About Merit Badges

Merit Badges are a fundamental part of the Scouting Program.  By working merit badge requirements, boys learn new skills, explore potential hobbies or career opportunities, and challenge themselves to do things they might not otherwise try.  Merit badges can be earned at summer camp, during our annual outing called Merit Badge Blitz, or at any other time.  Time is also set aside during Troop meetings and counselors are asked to attend to help a group of boys interested in the same merit badge.

All a boy has to do it make it known to his Scoutmaster that he wants to work on a particular merit badge, and if approved, he will receive a merit badge card (blue card) that indicates he can begin.  Then, he needs to contact a counselor and make arrangements to work together on the requirements.

Below are some links to information about becoming a counselor and our current list of Troop 19 counselors, the merit badges they counsel, and their phone numbers.

Historical Merit Badges

The following 4 Historical Merit Badges can be earned only during calendar year 2010, in honor of the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America.

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.

• CARPENTRY
• PATHFINDING
• SIGNALING
• TRACKING

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MERIT BADGE COUNSELORS 

1. Click on a merit badge name for requirements and worksheet
2. Click on Counselor name to send an email

Merit Badge Counselor Training Packet - part of the curriculum for preparing and training to become a counselor

Merit Badge Counselor Application Form - complete this application and a leader application if you wish to become a counselor