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They are woven of simple cloth and common thread. They are no more than an inch and a half in diameter, and weigh no more than a couple of ounces. They are priceless, yet only cost a few dollars. They have the power to turn struggle into courage, self-doubt into self-esteem, and the unknown into knowledge. And the most magical metamorphosis of all is they can help transform a Scout into a adult. What are these mysterious things? (Hold up a merit badge sash with merit badges sewn on.) Merit badges.
Take full advantage of each and every opportunity that earning a merit badge provides. Take each requirement seriously. Conscientiously learn everything the badge requires you to learn. Master the skills so you can take them back to our troop and share them with your fellow Scouts.
Each of these badges might very well appear to be small, but in actuality, what they represent is a body of knowledge and experience that is much larger.