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	Boy Scout Troop 1 - Acton, Mass.
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Merit Badge College
Looking to earn some merit badges this winter? Consider registering for the annual Merit Badge College at Fitchburg State University. The program takes place over three Saturdays (Feb. 9,Feb. 23 and March 9 from 9:00 A.M. to 12 Noon. It is open to scouts aged 11-18, and offers scouts the opportunity to earn two merit badges. The cost is only $20. Last year, car pools were arranged to make it easier for participating Troop 1 families. For more information, see Mr. Norton’s forwarded email from Matt Palladio, dated December 27.
Training Opportunities Coming Up
- Wilderness First Aid: 3/16-17 at Council. Good for two years.
  It is recommended that all leaders going on back country trips have this training, and it required that at least two adults going to Philmont have it.
- CPR: 3/8 at Council. Good for two years.
  It is recommended that all adult leaders have this training.
- SM Training and IOLS: 3/25, 4/1, 4/8, 4/19-21: at Council and TBD. Good forever.
  If you want to be trained as an Assistant Scout Master and participe in Boards of Review up to First Class then this set of courses is for you.

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Last modified: January 26, 2013