This coming Thursday we will be continuing our efforts on the Public Speaking Merit Badge. We have at least 4 scouts signed up for completing their remaining requirements. With the exception of a few scouts, everyone has completed their speech requirements that do not require much planning.
Requirements for the Public Speaking merit badge:
Give a three- to five-minute introduction of yourself to an audience such as your troop, class at school, or some other group.
Prepare a three- to five-minute talk on a topic of your choice that incorporates body language and visual aids.
Give an impromptu talk of at least two minutes, either as part of a group discussion or before your counselor. Use a subject selected by your counselor that is interesting to you but that is not known to you in advance and for which you do not have time to prepare.
Select a topic of interest to your audience. Collect and organize information about this topic and prepare an outline. Write an eight- to 10-minute speech, practice it, then deliver it in the conversational way.
Show you know parliamentary procedure by leading a discussion or meeting according to accepted rules of order; or by answering questions on the rules of order.
We will be covering Requirement #5 in a plenary discussion and follow up Q&A.
Take advantage of this opportunity to complete this important Merit Badge. Please email me at troop138paramus@gmail.com to reserve your spot.
With our next Court of Honor looming in the next few weeks, here is an opportunity to complete this badge prior to that event.
AND, remember a great way to demonstrate your Scout Spirit (a fundamental element to every rank) is to participate in Scout meetings and events...
Merit Badge Progress Report
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