Citizenship in the Community

               Merit Badge

                           Presented By:

                           Atlas Cinema

                                                                2650 Midway Mall 

                                                                      Elyria, Ohio     

                                                                 December 13, 2020

                                                                   10 am to 3:00  pm

Join the Lake Erie Council and learn how to be an active member of your local community while working on the Citizenship in the Community merit badge.

                                      Learn about local government and do service work in your region.

                                      Research the history, culture, and demographics of your area.

Cost:

Scouts, BSA Youth

$20.00 Early Bird Registration  (Ends 30 Days from the Event)

$25.00 Regular Registration  (Ends 10 Days from the Event)

$30.00  Late Registration  (Starts 9 days from the Event)

Adults

$5.00  Registration

                Each Registration comes with a COMPLIMENTARY MOVIE TICKET GOOD at ANY ATLAS

                                                                                     CINEMA!

                                             The Concession Stand will be available for Snacks and Treats!

                                             Please come to the class with the following pre-work prepared.

3. Do the following:

3a. Attend a meeting of your city, town, or county council or school board; OR attend a municipal, county, or state court session.

3b. Choose 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.

4. Choose an issue that is important to the citizens of your community; then do the following:

4a. Find out which branch of local government is responsible for this issue.

4b. With your counselor’s and a parent’s approval, interview one person from the branch of government you identified in requirement 4a. Ask what is being done about this issue and how young people can help.

7. Do the following:

7a. Identify three charitable organizations outside of Scouting that interest you and bring people in your community together to work for the good of your community.

7b. 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

7c. 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.

8. 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 pres-entation in front of your merit badge counselor or a group, such as your patrol or a class at school.