Citizenship in the Community Merit Badge BSA Troop 387 Colonial Heights UMC Kingsport TN Cit./Comm BSA Troop 387 9/22/2018

Introduction Eagle Required Merit Badge Helpful ideas for completing requirements Requirement-specific resources Cit./Comm BSA Troop 387 9/22/2018

Starting a Merit Badge Get a “Blue Card” from Ms. Reese in the Troop office. Fill it out and get SM signature Go to troop website and look at counselor list. Go to www.meritbadge.org and get copy of workbook. Contact a counselor Follow the Counselor’s instructions Cit./Comm BSA Troop 387 9/22/2018

1. What does Citizenship in the Community Mean? Your local community, town or city Different than “World” Citizenship Similar, but separate from, “National Citizenship Rights Duties Responsibilities Cit./Comm BSA Troop 387 9/22/2018

Where to Get More Information Library Online: search <Citizen>, <Rights>, <Duties>, Other search topics: <Jury Duty>, <Obligations (Responsibilities)> Cit./Comm BSA Troop 387 9/22/2018

2. Do the following Locate the following on a map of your community Govt. Buildings Schools, police station / fire station City Hall, county courthouse Historical or interesting places Google Maps useful for this Cit./Comm BSA Troop 387 9/22/2018

2.b. Chart the organization of your local or State Government. Develop an organizational chart The web is a good place to find this information Cit./Comm BSA Troop 387 9/22/2018

4. Choose an important issue Newspapers Print Online http://www.newspaperlinks.com/voyager.cfm 4.a. What branch of govt. is responsible for this issue? Cit./Comm BSA Troop 387 9/22/2018

4.b.Interview Person from government (4.a.) Write down questions beforehand Write a letter asking for interview Explain who you are Explain purpose Appropriate to wear uniform to interview if you like. Write down answers! Cit./Comm BSA Troop 387 9/22/2018

5. Watch a movie that shows individual or group actions as positive for a community Good link to search for this: http://meritbadge.org/wiki/index.php/Citizenship_in_the_Community#Movies_With_a_Meaning Examples 12 Angry Men A Man for All seasons Cit./Comm BSA Troop 387 9/22/2018

6. List Community Services Examples Library, Public transit, Public Safety Sources www.Kingsport.gov www.sullivancounty.org Cit./Comm BSA Troop 387 9/22/2018

7.Charitable organization (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 9/22/2018

More info>Charitable org. IRS online search for Charitable organizations http://www.irs.gov/app/pub-78/ GuideStar Directory of Non-Profit Organizations http://www2.guidestar.org/ Cit./Comm BSA Troop 387 9/22/2018

7.c. Eight Service Hours With organization identified in req. 7.a. With Counselor & Parent approval Contact the organization Explain who/what/why Be prepared to discuss experience Cit./Comm BSA Troop 387 9/22/2018

8. Develop a public presentation Community History Culture / Ethnicity Popular places Best features Challenges Cit./Comm BSA Troop 387 9/22/2018

Types of presentations & resources Video Cinematography MB book Speech/Digital presentation Communications MB book Slide show/Photo exhibit/ Photography MB book Cit./Comm BSA Troop 387 9/22/2018

Finish the badge Complete all requirements to Counselor’s satisfaction. Get Blue Card signed by Counselor Return Blue Card to Ms. Reese in the Troop office Receive Badge at next COH! Cit./Comm BSA Troop 387 9/22/2018