March 2008 upcoming event:

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Over 700 Boy Scouts from six different states will be completing Merit Badges on the Auburn campus. Merit Badge University, a two day event hosted by Delta Chapter of Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity will hold its annual program this year at the newly developed Ag Heritage Park on Donahue Drive. Merit Badge University (MBU) is a Boy Scout merit badge clinic that allows scouts the opportunity to visit the Auburn University campus and earn merit badges in a collegiate academic environment utilizing resources that would normally not be available on the local troop level.

 

Chewacala State Park will provide camping needs for more than four hundred of these scouts and leaders and will serve as the location for the Fraternity's evening entertainment program including troop skits, a campfire, and games.

 

MBU has a rich history at Auburn and with the Fraternity. Alpha Phi Omega was founded on the principles of the Boy Scouts of America and even though a scouting background is no longer required for membership into the Fraternity; the chapter at Auburn University maintains a rich scouting membership which usually includes several Eagle Scouts. Fraternity records show that Merit Badge University has been a part of its service program since the early 90's.

Auburn University Faculty and Staff participate in this program through the instruction of merit badges in an accelerated learning environment. This event gives scouts perspective into the college learning process and makes for an interesting experience. An exciting program each year unites the Auburn community through the participation of numerous community and student organization volunteers and scouting members at large.

Members of Gamma Phi Beta, Zeta Tau Alpha, Alpha Delta Pi, and Omega Phi Alpha have volunteered to help out this year as this proves to be one of the largest Merit Badge Universities ever. This event's reputation continues to grow as scouts will be attending from several states to participate in over thirty-three merit badge courses.

 

For more information email Rob Croley 2008 MBU Director, or call 844-4437. Put MBU as the subject.
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Notes from December 2007 event:

Merit Badge University at Columbus State University will be held Saturday December 8, 2007 in the Commerce and Technology Building from 8:30 am through 5 pm. Donnie Collins, the chairman of this event, has organized over 15 different merit badge classes. The Early Bird price is $6 if paid by November 17, 2007 and $10 if paid after that date. November 26 is the final date for scouts to register at the council office. The price includes a special edition patch and lunch. What a great deal! This is a great opportunity for scouts to be apart of a successful event and work on two merit badges. Also, adults will have a chance to receive Safety Afloat/Safe Swim. Do not miss the last training chance of the year! If you have any questions please contact Donnie Collins at 7606-563-1413 or by e-mail .