Geology and Mining In Society Merit Badge Program

 

Geology  and  Mining In Society  Merit Badge

 

This program is being offered and presented by our great Community Partners at CEMEX

ONLY three (3) Scouts from the same UNIT may register for this limited opportunity. See below-

This event will fill up fast and will sell out fast. We will have another event later in the year. That date is not yet set. All Scouts BSA youth participants must be properly registered as members in South Florida Council to attend

When:     July 16, 2024  Tuesday

Where:    CEMEX-  South Florida Mine and Quarry- ALL Scouts are dropped off and picked up in Miramar and travel by bus to the mine.

Scouts will meet with Registered Merit Badge Counselors– and will have a full tour of a working mine and quarry as well as the rock plant. Scouts will possibly also work with: The CEMEX Plant and Mine Manager, CEMEX Mine Safety Manager, CEMEX Geologist, Mine Environmental & Conservation Director, Quarry Manager, CEMEX Public Educational Director and/or Public Relations Director.

Depending on many factors we hope to have the Scouts witness a dynamite blast at the limestone quarry during our event at a safe distance

ALL Scouts will meet offsite and MUST all travel together by bus to and from the CEMEX Quarry due to the security required. Parents may not transport their Scout to the quarry.

No exceptions are permitted to this policy. After the program they will return to the same drop off location to be picked up by their parents. Location will be e-mailed to all approved participants. (Near I-75 and Miramar Parkway).

Time:    8 AM Drop Off – 2:30PM Pick Up (approx. time)

Scouts arriving late-–  WILL NOT ATTEND– No refunds are given for missed opportunities. Scouts may not be driven to event by parents later

Cost:

$35.00 Early Bird until July 1st, – if space is still available- it will fill

Regular Registration after July 1st $ 45–  if space is still available available

ONCE FULL- No Wait List will be kept- you may watch for a future opportunity- Hopefully early October 2024

All Requirements for both Merit Badges are linked below for registered Scouts to familiarize themselves with before attending this program.

Attending these classes will not guarantee the completion of a merit badge unless all work is completed and and turned into the Merit Badge Counselor.

This is not a program for Cub Scouts- All Scouts BSA youth participants must be properly registered as members in South Florida Council to attend

Last Day to Register for these merit badges is July 10, 2023,  at 11 PM, or when the class is full. It will fill quickly

Limited Seating is available for this exciting program – Only 30 total Scouts may register to attend.

ONLY three (3) Scouts from the same UNIT may register for this limited opportunity. If your registration is received after we have exceeded the limit of three Scouts from your Unit, your paid registration may be Voided and and funds will be returned to you. Discuss with your Unit families to coordinate. This allows us to offer this program to as many Scouts as possible from our multiple South Florida Council troops.

Scouts must attend in their Scout Field Uniform (No exceptions)  – Lunch will be provided-  Typically it will be a selection of boxed- deli sandwich, chips/fruit, snack, drink (may vary).Scouts with severe food allergies- please plan to bring your own non perishable lunch if desired- no discount is provided.

The location meeting address and info will be sent via email prior to the class to all properly registered and accepted Scouts, please register here with the email you want the information link to be sent to, so that you will receive the information timely when the class has filled. We are not responsible for e-mail that ends up in your Junk File. The confirmation will come from   

When dropping off your Scout we must see you and ensure you have given us correct emergency contact information before you leave. Scouts may carpool with a responsible adult with prior notification to and from the drop off. Scouts will be returned to the same location when the course is over to be picked up by the parent or guardian. During the day Scouts will be at the CEMEX- Mine-Quarry in Medley with registered BSA Adult Leadership Supervision at all times.

PARENTS AND SIBLINGS MAY NOT ATTEND- this is for pre Registered and approved Scouts- 

NOTE –THERE MAY BE A VERY LIMITED AMOUNT OF REGISTERED BSA ADULT LEADERS THAT WE MAY NEED TO ASSIST WITH SCOUTS. If this interests you– Please e-mail Cliff. to apply and discuss this limited possibility. Include your -Name, Unit, Position, Contact info–    Lunch and travel is included for adults if approved

 

Click the link to see the requirements for the Geology Merit Badge and the Mining In Society Merit Badge:

 

           Geology      https://www.scouting.org/merit-badges/geology/

 

          Mining In Society    https://www.scouting.org/merit-badges/mining-in-society/

 

No Walk-ins   No Refunds

CEMEX will not receive any payment for this program- and they are happy to again include South Florida Council in their continuing environmental and community educational outreach programs.

For information  call Cliff Freiwald at (305) 709-2976            Email:      

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