In order for you to walk out of the
Clinic with your Blue Card completed and signed for Citizenship in the Nation.
You must complete the following requirements and bring them with you to class.
Otherwise I will sign a partial complete card for you. I appreciate those that show up with a
completed Meritbadge worksheet. It shows initiative and leadership - the Scouts
that show up with a completed workbook, always leave with a signed blue card. The
following requirements are more than just answering a question in your
workbook. Please ensure you have done the actions and noted them in your book –
we will discuss them in the class.
Requirement 3 – This is the town
council or equivalent meeting. PTA
meetings, neighborhood Homeowner Association meetings, County School Board
meetings are all acceptable. Pages 23 – 25 of the Merit Badge book discuss this.
Requirement 5 – This is the : watch
a movie that shows how the actions of one individual or group of individuals
can have a positive effect on a community.”
Requirement 7 – This is the “choose a
charitable organization” and find out more about it, contact them and discuss
what they do and then work at least eight hours with them while working on
the Merit Badge. Pages 31 – 33 in
the Merit Badge book discuss this. Pick something that interests you. Your
church might have a food pantry that helps the needy. Your school or a home in
your community may need work.
Requirement 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. Pick anything
that makes your community interesting. Why do people visit, where do they
congregate? Stage your presentation in front of me or your patrol or your
class. Pages 35 – 38 of the Merit Badge book discuss this.