Citizenship in the Community Merit Badge BSA Troop

Citizenship in the Community Merit Badge BSA Troop 387 Colonial Heights UMC Kingsport TN Cit. /Comm BSA Troop 387 1 11/22/2020

Introduction Eagle Required Merit Badge l Helpful ideas for completing requirements l Requirement-specific resources l Cit. /Comm BSA Troop 387 2 11/22/2020

Starting a Merit Badge Get a “Blue Card” from Ms. Reese in the Troop office. l Fill it out and get SM signature l Go to troop website and look at counselor list. l Go to www. meritbadge. org and get copy of workbook. l Contact a counselor l Follow the Counselor’s instructions l Cit. /Comm BSA Troop 387 3 11/22/2020

1. What does Citizenship in the Community Mean? Your local community, town or city l Different than “World” Citizenship l Similar, but separate from, “National Citizenship l – Rights – Duties – Responsibilities Cit. /Comm BSA Troop 387 4 11/22/2020

Where to Get More Information Library l Online: search <Citizen>, <Rights>, <Duties>, l Other search topics: <Jury Duty>, <Obligations (Responsibilities)> l Cit. /Comm BSA Troop 387 5 11/22/2020

2. Do the following l Locate the following on a map of your community – Govt. Buildings – Schools, police station / fire station – City Hall, county courthouse – Historical or interesting places l Google Maps useful for this Cit. /Comm BSA Troop 387 6 11/22/2020

2. b. Chart the organization of your local or State Government. Develop an organizational chart l The web is a good place to find this information l Cit. /Comm BSA Troop 387 7 11/22/2020

4. Choose an important issue l Newspapers – Print – Online l http: //www. newspaperlinks. com/voyager. cfm l 4. a. What branch of govt. is responsible for this issue? Cit. /Comm BSA Troop 387 8 11/22/2020

4. b. Interview Person from government (4. a. ) Write down questions beforehand l Write a letter asking for interview l – Explain who you are – Explain purpose Appropriate to wear uniform to interview if you like. l Write down answers! l Cit. /Comm BSA Troop 387 9 11/22/2020

5. Watch a movie that shows individual or group actions as positive for a community Good link to search for this: l http: //meritbadge. org/wiki/index. php/Citiz enship_in_the_Community#Movies_With_ a_Meaning l Examples l – 12 Angry Men – A Man for All seasons Cit. /Comm BSA Troop 387 10 11/22/2020

6. List Community Services l Examples – Library, Public transit, Public Safety l Sources – www. Kingsport. gov – www. sullivancounty. org Cit. /Comm BSA Troop 387 11 11/22/2020

7. Charitable organization l (outside of Scouting) in general include: Churches, religious organizations, federal, state, and local governments, Salvation Army, Red Cross, CARE, Goodwill Industries, United Way, Boys and Girls Clubs of America, war veteran’s groups, fraternal lodges, and nonprofit schools, hospitals, museums, etc. Cit. /Comm BSA Troop 387 12 11/22/2020

More info>Charitable org. l IRS online search for Charitable organizations – http: //www. irs. gov/app/pub-78/ l Guide. Star Directory of Non-Profit Organizations – http: //www 2. guidestar. org/ Cit. /Comm BSA Troop 387 13 11/22/2020

7. c. Eight Service Hours With organization identified in req. 7. a. l With Counselor & Parent approval l Contact the organization l – Explain who/what/why l Be prepared to discuss experience Cit. /Comm BSA Troop 387 14 11/22/2020

8. Develop a public presentation Community History l Culture / Ethnicity l Popular places l Best features l Challenges l Cit. /Comm BSA Troop 387 15 11/22/2020

Types of presentations & resources l Video – Cinematography MB book l Speech/Digital presentation – Communications MB book l Slide show/Photo exhibit/ – Photography MB book Cit. /Comm BSA Troop 387 16 11/22/2020

Finish the badge Complete all requirements to Counselor’s satisfaction. l Get Blue Card signed by Counselor l Return Blue Card to Ms. Reese in the Troop office l Receive Badge at next COH! l Cit. /Comm BSA Troop 387 17 11/22/2020