Patrick Henry Public Speaking Forum
May 9, 2026
HOVC Leadership Center
     8090 Villa Park Dr, Henrico, VA 23228

 

Because of the limited number of spots in the Communication merit badge classes  Scouts are asked to have the Public Speaking merit badge prior to registering for the Communication merit badge.  

While Public Speaking is not a requirement for Communication, it is believed that Scouts can benefit from taking Public Speaking before Communication.  Skills learned in Public Speaking will make Communication easier as well as get more out of the Communication class.

Prerequisites:

Communication Merit Badge: requirements 2, 3, 5, 7, and 8

Public Speaking Merit Badge: requirements 1, 2, and 4