Citizenship in the Community
Requirements at University of Scouting 2022Most requirements for the Citizenship in the Community merit badge were completed at the 2022 University of Scouting held on May 7, 2022. Items that were signed off at the UoS 2022 are not documented here. The remaining requirements that were not completed will be documented here.
Requirement 3a: School Board MeetingAttend a meeting of your city, town, or county council or school board; OR attend a municipal, county, or state court session.
I picked the Collierville School Board meeting that was held on 10/25/2022 as my public meeting to review Link to the meeting:
10/25/22 School Board Meeting on Vimeo Requirement 3b: School Board Meeting DiscussionChoose one of the issues discussed at the meeting where a difference of opinions was expressed, and explain to your counselor why you agree with one opinion more than you do another one
At around 40 minutes, there was a motion to discuss the policy for the school board to continue to have the right to name school facilities and roads after school people. Currently, only the school board can make recommendations to name facilities after people. Requirement 7: Charitable Organization in the CommunityIdentify three charitable organizations outside of Scouting that interest you and bring people in your community together to work for the good of your community.
Project Transformation, Habitat for Humanity, Room in the Inn B) Pick ONE of the organizations you chose for requirement 7a. Using a variety of resources (including newspapers, fliers and other literature, the Internet, volunteers, and employees of the organization), find out more about this organization.
I will pick the Project Transformation organization. Project Transformation is a Methodist Church ministry to improve literacy and social-emotional learning. C) With your counselor's and your parent's approval, contact the organization you chose for requirement 7b, and find out what young people can do to help. While working on this merit badge, volunteer at least eight hours of your time for the organization. After your volunteer experience is over, discuss what you have learned with your counselor.
My home church became involved with the Summer 2022 Project Transformation Activities at Centenary United Methodist Church on McLemore Ave in Memphis, TN. My mom was the coordinator from our Covenant United Methodist Church. My mom made many announcements at church regarding the involvement needs and I decided to help her with the program. Requirement 8: Public Presentation About ColliervilleDevelop a public presentation (such as a video, slide show, speech, digital presentation, or photo exhibit) about important and unique aspects of your community. Include information about the history, cultures, and ethnic groups of your community; its best features and popular places where people gather; and the challenges it faces. Stage your presentation in front of your merit badge counselor or a group, such as your patrol or a class at school. Develop a public presentation (such as a video, slide show, speech, digital presentation, or photo exhibit) about important and unique aspects of your community. Include information about the history, cultures, and ethnic groups of your community; its best features and popular places where people gather; and the challenges it faces. Stage your presentation in front of your merit badge counselor or a group, such as your patrol or a class at school.
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