They are reproduced in part here under fair use as a resource for scouts. Supporting documentation or project work pertinent to this merit badge which may also include a merit badge workbook for reference with notes. Requirements for the stamp collecting merit badge with worksheets. Include at least five different types listed in requirement 3. The requirements published by the boy scouts of america should always be used over the list here. Stamp collecting merit badge workbook this workbook can help you but you still need to read the merit badge pamphlet book. To obtain a list of registered merit badge counselors, or to begin a merit badge, please contact your scoutmaster or council service center. Scouts must go online and print out the boy scouts of america worksheets for this badge at. Base camp express woburn, ma stamp collecting merit badge.
The last section has tips on exhibiting the collection, stamp identifier info, and a list of books and magazines on stamps, stamp album, and philatelic societies. Stamp collecting merit badge instructors manual v1. Stamp collecting is the worlds most popular hobby, enjoyed by millions throughout the world. Information of how to use a stamp catalog, how to handle and mount stamps, stamp terminology and collectors language, and history of u s postal system are described well. We recommend counselors print the badge requirements. A collection of 75 or more different stamps on a single topic. Scoutbook boy scouts stamp collecting merit badge requirements. Stamp collecting boy scouts of america merit badge series boy scouts of america on. Stamp collecting boy scouts of america merit badge series. This sunday, we will have counselors helping scouts earn stamp collecting merit badge. Stamp collecting merit badge handbook or listing of requirements. You can collect stamps all 12 months of the year regardless of the climate where you are located. This workbook can help you but you still need to read the merit badge pamphlet. The buffalo numismatic association the most active.
Stamp collecting merit badge chief seattle council. Earned by boys and leaders in discovery rangers, adventure rangers, and expedition rangers, the royal rangers stamp collecting merit has requirements closely aligned with the boy scouts of americas stamp collecting merit badge. Refer to the latest scouts bsa requirements book for merit badge requirement updates. Research and report on a famous stamprelated personality or the history behind a particular stamp. These worksheets include the necessary tasks and questions that are required for earning the stamp collecting merit badge. Stamp collecting merit badge requirements and worksheets. Tell how it is different from postal systems in other countries.
The many faces of stamp collecting merit badges and awards. Visit a post office, stamp club, or stamp show with an experienced collector. This covers the cost of a stamp collecting starter kit each scout takes home which includes the tongs, hinges, mounts, stock pages and album pages. Your stamp collection, required stamp examples, and stamp collecting tools for the requirements of this merit badge 5. Discuss how you can better understand people, places, institutions, history, and geography as a result of collecting stamps. It does not require any special skills or great wealth. Any scout can come to base camp express in woburn, ma and work on merit badges, including eaglerequired badges. Stamp collecting merit badge workshop created to provide information and activities to assist counselors offer a workshop for boy scouts to earn their badge and allow boy scouts to prepare work to show a counselor as he works to meet all the requirements.
Get the best deals on merit badge book when you shop the. Earn the stamp collecting merit badge to learn more. We find them at antique stores, book stores and in boxes donated to us by scouters. Depending on the badge, scouts can complete most or all of the requirements.
It follows, in order, the requirements from the merit badge book. The boy scouts of america stamp collecting merit badge book is a good basic handbook, but is not required. Research and report on a famous stamp related personality or the history behind a particular stamp. Vintage bsa boy scouts of america merit badge books, certificate, stamp etc lot. It is highly recommended to utilize a merit badge workbook to make notes of findings and research. The merit badge book is located beneath each picture. Bring a brown bag lunch there is food available onsite, but expensive, snacks and drink. The requirements to this merit badge are ed by the boy scouts of america. Merit badge requirements are revised as needed to reflect updated information and technology. The stamp collecting merit badge is awarded to scouts who demonstrate an understanding and appreciation for the hobby of stamp collecting.
Merit badge counselors may not require the use of this or any similar workbooks. Attach your explanation to the back of this worksheet. Discuss how you can better understand people, places, institutions, history, and. Cooking merit badge cooking merit badge pamphlet 35879. The wisconsin federation of stamp clubs has a boy scout stamp collecting merit badge powerpoint presentation available on its website. The buffalo numismatic association is a coin club that sponsors monthly coin shows, supports youth activities and meets on a regular basis to plan shows and educational activities. Click on the merit badge to show the requirement worksheet. Stamp collecting merit badge book or list of requirements for reference and notes any collection they have created as noted in requirement 8 of the merit badge book sack lunch there are minimal restaurants nearby experienced merit badge instructors will conduct the workshop.
Include the methods of printing, types of paper, perforation styles, and how. Counselor lisa dembowski postal history foundation 920 n. America merit badge books, certificate, stamp etc lot. The book has many pages of photos of stamps, including the worlds most valuable stamp. The requirements for the royal rangers and pathfinder stamp collecting awards are rather substantial. Stamp collecting merit badge instructors manual v1, 2018 the powerpoint presentation pem stamp collecting merit badge. Coin collecting merit badge requirements scoutbook. Some interesting topics are scouting, birds, insects, the olympics, sports, flowers, animals, ships, holidays, trains, famous people, space, and medicine. A topical stamp collection contains stamps from all countries, but of one subject, e.
Boy scouts stamp collecting merit badge requirements scoutbook. Merit badge blue card signed by your troop scoutmaster. Few hobbies match the flexibility of stamp collecting. Prework is required in order to complete it during a oneday workshop. Stamp collecting byu merit badge powwow official merit. Stamp collecting merit badge emblem boy scouts of america. This merit badge pamphlet was written in part by members of. Since 1927, the buffalo numismatic association the bna has been dedicated to promoting the hobby of coin and money collecting.
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This 6 page printable pdf workbook will help boy scouts as they work on earning the stamp collecting merit badge. The stamp collecting merit badge is very intensive when trying to finish it in one day. Stamp merit badge power point presentation available. This pamphlet assists scouts attempting to earn the stamp collecting merit badge. Stamp collecting merit badge boy scouts trooptrack. Give a talk about coin collecting to a group such as your troop, a cub scout pack, or your class at school. The collector can focus on all stamps ever printed in one country, or several countries.
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Stamp collectors tools like magnifying glass, tongs, watermark detector and perforation gauge are illustrated. Briefly describe some aspects of the history, growth, and development of the united states postal system. I keep them in a notebook and display them with the stamp collecting merit badge books. Merit badges are awarded to scouts who complete the requirements for each badge. Indian waters council stamp collecting merit badge class. The kit also includes a special packet of stamps the merit badge. They are reproduced in part here under fair use as a resource for scouts and scouters to use in the earning and teaching of merit badges. Boy scout stamp collecting merit badge workshop wisconsin.
Other types of collections could include stamps from a particular. Scoutingbsastamp collecting merit badge wikibooks, open. Stamp collecting byu merit badge powwow official merit badge. Scouting stamps from around the world boys life magazine. Give the signed application to your unit leader so your merit badge emblem can be secured for you. A collection of 100 or more different stamps from either one country or a group of closely related countries. Based on material from brian jones and carol edholm, the 109 page, color presentation.
Ppt dated august 2018 and related materials are an outgrowth of the stamp collecting merit badge scmb offered at the 20 and 2017. Stamp collecting merit badge and worksheet boy scout trail. Get the best deals on merit badge book when you shop the largest online. Stamp collecting merit badge alpine district merit badge fair november 16, 2019 issaquah, wa 12. Stamp and coin collecting are excluded from eligibility for this merit badge. Stamp collecting merit badge requirements scoutbook. Sep 15, 2016 per national regulations, the only person who may sign off on requirements is a merit badge counselor, duly registered and authorized by the local council. Collecting stamps can introduce scouts to historic events, people, places, and geography. For a general idea of the requirements stipulated in the stamp collecting merit badge, here is a list, which is not full details, just to give you an idea what stamp collecting merit badge is all about. Use this workbook as a guide as you organize your thoughts and prepare to meet with your merit badge counselor.