Communications Merit Badge Opportunity at Roundtable

Location: Salem Lutheran Church, 7900 Apopka-Vineland Rd, Orlando, FL 32819

Register soon as spots are limited to 10 scouts.  A waitlist will be implemented should all slots become registered.  Obtain your Scoutmaster approval before attending.
Please read the merit badge pamphlet before attending.
1. Prior to the class, Scouts should review the following: Communication Pamphlet
2. Prior to the class, Scouts should print the following workbook and bring it to class: Communication Workbook
3. Pre/Post class Requirements:

1. Identify one example of each of the following, and discuss with your counselor when you have listened to:

a. Obtain information
b. Be persuaded
c. Appreciate or enjoy something
d. Understand someone’s feelings

2. Think of a creative way to describe yourself using, for example, a collage, short story or autobiography, drawing or series of photographs, or a song or skit. You will present this to your counselor and other scouts during class.
3. Write a five-minute speech. You will present this to your counselor and other scouts during class.
4. Interview someone you know fairly well, like, or respect because of his or her position, talent, career, or life experiences. Listen actively to learn as much as you can about the person. Then prepare and deliver to your counselor an introduction of the person as though this person were to be a guest speaker, and include reasons why the audience would want to hear this person speak. You will present this to your counselor and other scouts during class.
5. Attend a public meeting (city council, school board, debate) approved by your counselor where several points of view are given on a single issue. Practice active listening skills and take careful notes of each point of view. Prepare an objective report that includes all points of view that were expressed, and share this with your counselor.
6. With your counselor's approval, develop a plan to teach a skill or inform someone about something. Prepare teaching aids for your plan. Carry out your plan. With your counselor, determine whether the person has learned what you intended.
7. Do ONE of the following:

a. Write to the editor of a magazine or your local newspaper to express your opinion or share information on any subject you choose. Send your message by fax, email, or regular mail.
b. Create a webpage or blog of special interest to you (for instance, your troop or crew, a hobby, or a sport). Include at least three articles or entries and one photograph or illustration, and one link to some other webpage or blog that would be helpful to someone who visits the webpage or blog you have created. Note: It is not necessary to post your webpage or blog to the internet, but if you decide to do so, you must first share it with your parent or guardian and counselor and get their permission.
c. Use desktop publishing to produce a newsletter, brochure, flyer, or other printed material for your troop or crew, class at school, or other group. Include at least one article and one photograph or illustration.

8. Plan a troop or crew court of honor, campfire program, or an interfaith worship service. Have the patrol leaders' council approve it, then write the script and prepare the program. Serve as master of ceremonies.
9. Find out about three career opportunities in communication. Pick one and find out the education, training, and experience required for this profession. Discuss this with your counselor, and explain why this profession might interest you.

Scouts may submit their completed work for requirements above to: bo.rankin3@gmail.com
Scouts MUST copy their parents and leader.

4. We encourage digital blue cards, you will need to work with your leaders to connect the Merit Badge Counselor in Scoutbook
Communication MBC: Bo Rankin