UPCOMING MERIT BADGE CLASSES

Merit Badge classes serve all Scouts in all Districts. Bring a signed Blue Card.

• February 14 - Coin Collecting
• March 14 - Scouting Heritage
• April - First Aid Merit Badge
• May 9 - Fire Safety Merit Badge

The requirements for Whitewater Merit Badge have been updated to include new terminology and strokes commonly used in whitewater paddling and additional focus on individual rescue skills.

A free newsletter for Merit Badge Counselors titled "Counselor's Compass" can be obtained by sending an email to merit.badge@scouting.org with 'SUBSCRIBE" in the subject line. Include your name, unit number and "Redwood Empire Council 41" in the text.