Aggregates Manager Digital Magazine
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53 AGGREGATES MANAGER December 2015 by Jenna Emerson T he launch of the Boy Scouts Mining in Society merit badge in February 2014 spurred discus- sion among Cemex officials about hosting a summer camp that would enable scouts to earn the badge. Earlier this year, we made it happen. On Aug. 4, 2015, 25 Boy Scouts from three packs in Lake and Polk Counties filled the Engstrom Classroom of our 474 Sand Mine. Scouts, along with their leaders and parents, arrived in the morning for a 7-hour event, and, by the end of the day, had earned their Mining in Society and Geology merit badges. Like our regular operation meetings, the camp began with a presentation on safety. Safety Manager David Thompson told the Scouts about what was expected of them with regards to safety. He explained what personal protective equipment is required in mining operations, conducted demonstrations, and even tasked the Scouts with filling out a near-miss card by the end of the day. Following the introduction of the Boy Scouts' new Mining in Society merit badge, Cemex offered a one- day camp to help Scouts learn about mining and earn the badge. Merit Badges and Boy Scouts Mineral identification was a fun activity for many of the Scouts. Scouts were asked not only to identify the various minerals, but also to describe their characteristics.