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Troop 236

St. Joseph Church

Lino Lakes, MN

Mr. John Czech

MB Counselor

scmjohn236@yahoo.com

763-226-5172 cell

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Merit Badges

There are 135 Merit Badges in the Scout program.

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What are they? – Why do we care?

Teach Scouts about sports, crafts, science, trades, business and careers.

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21 merit badges are required for Eagle Scout – including 13 from a required list

(soon to be 14 – ‘Diversity’)

Part of requirements for advancement beyond 1st Class

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Merit Badges

Merit Badges done in three ways

– Independently outside the troop (with buddy for meeting counselor or other adults)

– Done as a group within the troop

– Done at a scouting event like summer camp or MB Day

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What is the process for earning a Merit Badge?

Steps or Process to complete a merit badge

  • Scout (not Parent) requests a blue card and counselor from the Scoutmaster
  • Scout contacts counselor or takes part in an event that completes the requirements
  • Counselor signs blue card once completed (2 places)
  • Scout turns blue card in to Scoutmaster

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Review MB requirements

Discuss Citizenship and Community

Rights, Duties and Obligations of Citizenship

Identify Community Facilities

Review and Discuss Local Government Organization

Workshop on Governing

Review Taxpayer Funded Government Services

Discuss Next Steps to complete the Merit Badge…..

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Agenda

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  • Citizens are people born in this country, or were born elsewhere and have been naturalized, (granted citizenship) by the government.
  • If you are a US citizen, you are also a citizen of your state and local community
  • In the United States, local government means self-government.
  • Citizens help to make decisions about their community through their elected local officials.

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Citizenship – the value of belonging.

Requirement 1:

  • What is ‘Citizenship’?
  • Discuss rights, duties and obligations of a citizen.

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  • You can belong to many different communities.
    • Examples: State, County, City, School District
  • For instance, your school, friend group, family, scout unit, and local area are all examples of communities that you are a part of.
  • Being accepting and willing to help others will make you a loved and valuable member of your community.

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Community – People with a common interest living in a particular area.

Requirement 1:

  • What is ‘Citizenship’?
  • Discuss rights, duties and obligations of a citizen.

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  • As an American citizen, you are entitled to the rights and freedoms guaranteed by the US Constitution.
  • You are entitled to the full protection of Federal, State and Local laws
  • You can also count on the support of local service departments – like fire, police and sanitation.

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Rights, Duties and Obligations

Requirement 1:

  • What is ‘Citizenship’?
  • Discuss rights, duties and obligations of a citizen.

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  • As a citizen, it is your duty to obey the law;
  • To pay taxes;
  • Stay informed of local issues and candidates;
  • To vote in local elections;
  • To educate your children (through public and private schools)
  • Reporting any wrongdoing or crimes that you may witness.

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Rights, Duties and Obligations

Requirement 1:

  • What is ‘Citizenship’?
  • Discuss rights, duties and obligations of a citizen.

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  • Being concerned for the well-being of others.
  • Staying up-to-date with local plans and events.
  • Offering assistance to those in need of help.
  • Voicing your opinion in favor of what you believe is right.
  • Respecting the opinions of others.
  • Volunteering or giving to charity in support of your community.

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Rights, Duties and Obligations

Requirement 1:

  • What is ‘Citizenship’?
  • Discuss rights, duties and obligations of a citizen.

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Requirement 2a:

On a map of your community or using an electronic device, locate and point out the following:

    • Chief government buildings such as your city hall, county courthouse, and public works/services facility
    • Fire station, police station, and hospital nearest your home
    • Parks, playgrounds, recreation areas, and trails
    • Historical or other interesting points of interest.

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Requirement 2b.

Chart the organization of your local or state government. Show the top offices and tell whether they are elected or appointed.

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Minnesota

Also known as the North Star State, Gopher State, Land of 10,000 Lakes, and Land of Sky-Blue Waters.

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There are 87 Counties in the state of Minnesota

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Requirement 2b.

Chart the organization of your local or state government. Show the top offices and tell whether they are elected or appointed.

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Anoka County

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Requirement 2b.

Chart the organization of your local or state government. Show the top offices and tell whether they are elected or appointed.

Blaine City Government

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Blaine

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Requirement 2a:

On a map of your community or using an electronic device, locate and point out the following:

  • Chief government buildings such as your city hall, county courthouse, and public works/services facility
  • Fire station, police station, and hospital nearest your home
  • Parks, playgrounds, recreation areas, and trails
  • Historical or other interesting points of interest.

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Centerville

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Requirement 2a:

On a map of your community or using an electronic device, locate and point out the following:

  • Chief government buildings such as your city hall, county courthouse, and public works/services facility
  • Fire station, police station, and hospital nearest your home
  • Parks, playgrounds, recreation areas, and trails
  • Historical or other interesting points of interest.

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Circle Pines

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Requirement 2a:

On a map of your community or using an electronic device, locate and point out the following:

  • Chief government buildings such as your city hall, county courthouse, and public works/services facility
  • Fire station, police station, and hospital nearest your home
  • Parks, playgrounds, recreation areas, and trails
  • Historical or other interesting points of interest.

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Lexington

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Requirement 2a:

On a map of your community or using an electronic device, locate and point out the following:

  • Chief government buildings such as your city hall, county courthouse, and public works/services facility
  • Fire station, police station, and hospital nearest your home
  • Parks, playgrounds, recreation areas, and trails
  • Historical or other interesting points of interest.

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Lino Lakes

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Requirement 2a:

On a map of your community or using an electronic device, locate and point out the following:

  • Chief government buildings such as your city hall, county courthouse, and public works/services facility
  • Fire station, police station, and hospital nearest your home
  • Parks, playgrounds, recreation areas, and trails
  • Historical or other interesting points of interest.

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Forest Lake

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Requirement 2a:

On a map of your community or using an electronic device, locate and point out the following:

  • Chief government buildings such as your city hall, county courthouse, and public works/services facility
  • Fire station, police station, and hospital nearest your home
  • Parks, playgrounds, recreation areas, and trails
  • Historical or other interesting points of interest.

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Requirement 3a.

Attend a meeting of your city, town, or county council

or school board; OR attend a municipal, county, or state

court session

Requirement 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.

Scout to complete this on their own -

Optional – Scout can watch a meeting on cable or via internet (see City Web Page)

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Requirement 4.

Choose an issue that is important to the citizens of your

community; then do the following:

Requirement 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.

Requirement 4c.

Share what you have learned with your counselor.

Requirement 4a.

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

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Requirement 5.

With the approval of your counselor and a parent, watch a movie that shows how the actions of one individual or group of individuals can have a positive effect on a community.

Discuss with your counselor what you learned from the movie about what it means to be a valuable and concerned member of the community.

  • Lincoln (PG-13)
  • 42 (PG-13)
  • Follow Me Boys (NR)
  • Pay it Forward (PG-13)
  • Zootopia (PG)
  • Holes (PG)
  • The Blindside (PG-13)
  • Cars (G)
  • Mr. Holland’s Opus (PG)
  • The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (PG)
  • Dunkirk (PG-13)
  • Fly Away Home (PG)
  • Forrest Gump (PG-13)
  • High Noon (NR)
  • Gettysburg (PG)
  • Hoosiers (PG)
  • Lean on Me (PG-13)
  • October Sky (PG)
  • Norma Rae (PG)
  • Radio (PG)
  • Remember the Titans (PG)
  • Hidden Figures (PG)
  • Rudy (PG)
  • Stand and Deliver (PG)
  • To Kill a Mockingbird (NR)
  • We are Marshall (PG)
  • The Man Who Planted Trees
  • Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (NR)
  • 12 Angry Men (G)
  • It’s a Wonderful Life (NR)
  • Hoot (PG-13)

Movie Ideas that meet the requirement

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Requirement 6.

List some of the services (such as the library, recreation center, public transportation, and public safety) your community provides that are funded by taxpayers. Tell your counselor why these services are important to your community

1. Library – knowledge, quality entertainment, used as an education center. Meeting rooms.

2. Public schools – Learning, jobs, educate future generations of our society. Physical activity for youth.

3. Fire and police departments – Public safety, awareness, education areas (safety camps). First responders.

4. Public transportation – Buses and trains. Easy transportation around cities. Less of a carbon footprint. Less expense.

5. Public roads – help you to go places, access for all. Designed to aid drainage of water to watershed.

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Requirement 7a.

Identify 3 charitable organizations outside of Scouting that interest you and bring people in your community together to work for the good of your community.

EXAMPLES

1. Feed My Starving Children – 3rd world countries, high rates of poverty, addressed nourishment needs. Seek donations – no corporate funding, provided at no cost to those benefitting.

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2. Homeless/Violence Shelters

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3. Churches

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4. Humane Society

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5. Food Shelf

7b. Pick ONE of these organizations and find out more about it.

7c. Contact the organization; volunteer at least 8 hours – discuss with Counselor.

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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

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Include information about:

  • History,
  • Cultures
  • Ethnic Groups

Of your community

Stage your presentation in front of

your merit badge counselor or a group, such as your patrol or

a class at school.

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