Coin Collecting Merit Badge opportunity!

Dear Boy Scout Families,

We have a great opportunity for 40 of our local Boy Scouts to earn the Coin Collecting Merit Badge. There is an Early America Copper Coin Show on Saturday, May 5, 2018 at the Grand Traverse Resort near Traverse City. Bob Fagerly, a Coin Collecting Merit Badge Counselor from California and the Chairman of the EAC BSA Coin Collecting Merit Badge Workshop will be leading the event.

Here are the details:

1. Check-in begins at 12:00PM on Saturday, May 5, 2018. (Arrive at least 30 minutes early)
2. The work shop will run from 1:00PM until 4:00PM on Saturday, May 5, 2018
3. It will be held at the Grand Traverse Resort in Acme, MI (100 Grand Traverse Village Blvd, Acme Mi 49610)
4. Pre-registration to Mark Ewing is required with Name, Troop Number and Rank of the Scout.
5. No cost! It is free!
6. 5 items to do before the event. See attached flyer for details.
7. You will receive a free coin collecting gift bag for each Scout. (included will be a large cent minted in the 19^th century, a slab coin and a buffalo nickel!)
8. Bring only the coins required for the merit badge. Please leave the rest on your collection at home.
9. Get a signed Blue Card from your Scoutmaster.
10. Wear your uniform and bring a notepad and pencil or pen.
11. Parents and adult leaders are encouraged to attend and explore the coin show.

Email me to get on the list! This will fill up!

See flyer attached!

Mark Ewing  |  District Director

Serving Scenic Trails and Northern Trails Districts

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
Michigan Crossroads Council

President Ford Field Service Council

1499 Business Park Drive
Traverse City, MI, 49686
P 231.947.7071 ext 3104  |  F 231.947.7072

C 231.631.7490
mark.ewing@scouting.org

www.michiganscouting.org/presidentford