American Patriot Merit Badge Workshop - Sons of the American Revelution 

When: May 2nd, 2026 

Where: OTC (Ozark Technical College) 1001 E. Chestnut Expressway, Springfield MO, 65802

Merit Badges Offered:

• American Heritage
• Genealogy
• Law

Must be Second Class Scout or above
Read the Merit Badge Book for Course – Current Edition
Bring COMPLETED & SIGNED Blue Merit Badge Card to the Workshop
Scouts must have requirements signed off and blue card with them in order to take classes.
•American Heritage requirements: 1, 2, 4, 5
•Genealogy requirements: 2, 3, 4, 6, 7
•Law requirements: 4, 6, 7
Scout Advancement Chairman Review Merit Badge Work Sheet & Advise

Schedule of Events:

8:00 AM Flag Ceremony & Group Photo - Color Guard
8:05 AM Welcome & Introductions - Gary Gift
(these instructors will teach both AM and PM sessions)
American Heritage Instruction - Dr. Norm Knowlton
Genealogy Merit Badge Instruction - Steve Perkins
Law Merit Badge Instruction - Gary Bishop
8:20 AM Assemble Scouts for Merit Badge Classes
8:30 AM Classes Begin
12:00 PM Lunch on your own / pack a lunch – drink machines on site
12:45 PM Assemble for Merit Badge Classes
1:00 PM Classes Begin
4:00 PM Presentation of Awards - Instructors
Closing Remarks - Gary Gift
SCOUT LEADERS MUST BE ON SITE FOR THE DURATION OF THE DAY.