1. Citizenship in the Community MERIT BADGE PROGRAM

2. Too Bad !!! Lets Begin and Have Some Fun!!!
Is Everyone Excited To Be Here? Would You Like To Be Somewhere Else? Be Honest.
Too Bad !!! Lets Begin and Have Some Fun!!!
Or if a sincere effort was made and most of them are done, the scout can get a partial. That’s why I give them my home phone and address.

3. CITIZENSHIP OF THE COMMUNITY
An Eagle Required Badge
Camping, Citizenship in the Community, Citizenship in the Nation, Citizenship in the World, Communications, Emergency Preparedness or Lifesaving, Environmental Science, Family Life, First Aid, Personal Fitness, Personal Management,  Swimming or Hiking or Cycling

4. WHY IS IT EAGLE REQUIRED?
Citizenship and Community values are what scouts are all about:
I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to help other people at all times - it all starts at home!
Knowing the history of the community and the meaning of good citizenship will give you an appreciation of what those good and thoughtful citizens accomplished during their lifetimes to get us to where we are. We should be very grateful.
The sacrifices, ideas, & efforts are good examples for what you need to do to carry on to help improve our community, the nation, and the world. (Think of it as the ripple effect.)
Sometimes these things can be taken for granted. It is good to stop & think on occasion about this topic. When you look at this merit badge sewn on your sash, think about our community, how you are an important part of it, and how you need to be a good citizen to make life better for everyone.

5. MERIT BADGE REQUIREMENTS
CITIZENSHIP IN THE COMMUNITY
What does citizenship in the community mean? Class participation.
What does it take to be a good citizen in your community?
What are the rights, duties, and obligations of citizenship?
Explain how you can demonstrate good citizenship in your community, Scouting unit, place of worship or school.
Mapping Your Community: Class participation.
Chief government buildings such as your city hall, county courthouse, and public works / services facility
Fire station, police station, and hospital nearest your home
Schools, churches, and synagogues near your home
Historical and other interesting points
Chart the organization of your local or state government. Show the top offices and tell whether they are elected or appointed.
What’s on the Public’s Mind? Attend ONE of the following: 1:1 w/AW
County or parish board meeting
School board meeting
City council meeting
Municipal, county, or state court session
Choose one of the issues discussed where the difference of opinion was expressed
and explain why you agree with one opinion more than another one.
Assess questions 1, 2, and 6 during class education
Assess pre-req's 3, 4, 7 one-on-one with each Scout during movie
Assess pre-req #8 presentation - each Scout present in front of the class, gives each Scout a chance to show their hard work as well as get comfortable with public speaking.

6. MERIT BADGE REQUIREMENTS
Choose an issue that is important to the citizens of your community, then
Find out which local government is responsible for the issue.
Interview one person from the branch of government .
Ask what is being done about the issue and how young people can help.
Share what you have learned. 1:1 with AW
Watch a movie that shows how the actions of one individual or group of individuals can have a positive effect on the community.
Discuss what you have learned from the movie. Class participation.
List some services your community provides that are funded by taxpayers.
Explain why these services are important to your community.
Choose a charitable organization outside of Scouting that interests you and brings people in your community together to work for the good of the community. 1:1 with AW
Using a variety of resources, find out more about this organization.
Contact the organization and find out what young people can do to help. While working on this merit badge, volunteer at least 8 hours of your time for the organization.
After your volunteer experience is over, discuss what you have learned.
Develop a public presentation 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 people gather; and the challenges it faces. Class participation.

7. + = REQUIREMENTS COMPLETED WORK SHEETS LEARNING SOMETHING NEW SUCCESS
(FUN IS AUTHORIZED)

8. LESSON SLIDES COMMUNITY Requirement #1

9. COMMUNITIES What does citizenship in the community mean?
You live in a city, town or rural area where you participate
in activities that share common characteristics, interests,
activities, or purposes.
Scouting,
School,
Associate with other citizens of the same area.

10. What are the rights, duties, and obligations of citizenship?
You have the right to attend school, to be able to vote in elections when you are 18, and to be safe.
Something no one can take away from you
You have the duty to follow the Scout Law and Oath and do your part to keep the community safe.
Required service or assigned task
You have an obligation to keep the laws and to assist where you are needed.
Something you are bound to do; promise, commitment, responsibility
Right – something no one can take away from you
Duty – required service or assigned task
Obligation – something you are bound to do; promise, commitment, responsibility

11. CITIZENSHIP CHARACTERISTICS Rights, Duties & Obligations
What can you do to be a good citizen?
Vote…
Play by the rules…
Take care of others…
Environmental stewardship…
Freedom of Speech…
Kindness, courtesy, acceptance…
Protection under the law…
Church, Scouts…
School…
Obeying Laws…
Paying Taxes….
Right
Obligation
Duty

12. Demonstrating CITIZENSHIP
What does it take to be a good citizen in your community, Scouting unit, place of worship or school:
Conducting yourself as a good citizen to improve your life and
others. Examples include:
Follow the Boy Scout Law and Oath.
Find ways to help out in the community, like Soup Kitchen,
Food Drives,
Speak your ideas
Listen to others speak their ideas

13. LESSON SLIDES COMMUNITY Requirement #2 Government

14. WHAT BRINGS PEOPLE TO OUR community NOW?
Small town atmosphere with town green, white church, historic buildings, no excessive commercial development.
Good schools and low taxes
Nice neighborhoods, at one point affordable
Town conveniences and services
Cultural and financial demographics
Access to Lake Norman
What else?

15. our Community
Named for Judge James Iredell ( ), Attorney General of North Carolina during the Revolutionary War
Delegate to the Constitutional Convention of 1788.
The name Iredell, originally Eyredale, dates back to year 1066 to the Battle of Hastings, and it means "a valley of flowing air.
Population in 2010: 32,711. Population change since 2000: +73.8%
Soil is loamy, a mixture of sand and clay which varies in its proportions from one section of the county to another
Annual Average Temperature 60.1° F Annual Average Rainfall " Snowfall " Average Relative Humidity 70%
#1 Dairy County in NC

16. Government Seats of Power
Each State has authority over local governments.
Local governments borrow their power from the State and can only exercise those powers given to them.
States are patterned after the 3 branches of __________?
Executive, Legislative and Judicial
________ and ________ share appointive powers and choose officials to run certain state boards and commissions.
Governor and Senate
All States are divided into Counties.
Where are parishes located in the US?
Where are boroughs located in the US?
Parishes – Louisiana
Boroughs - Alaska

17. Government Seats of Power
In 48 States the county is the largest unit of government. What 2 States do not have County governments?
Connecticut – counties exist for the purpose of elections.
Rhode Island – counties are divisions of the state court system.
What are the main functions of a County?
Law Enforcement, Property Assessment, Tax Collection, Recording of important documents like deeds and mortgages, Issuing licenses for hunting, fishing and marriage, Providing public safety and welfare.
Regions made up of multiple counties often _________.
Regulate air quality, mass transit, coordinate disaster planning

18. Requirement #2 - On your Map
Locate and point out the following
Chief government buildings such as your city hall, county courthouse, and other public facilities
Fire and police station, hospital
Historical or other interesting points
Attach the map to your worksheet paperwork

19. Downtown Mooresville Fire Station #1 Police Station & Town Hall
Charles Mack
Citizen Center
Mooresville
Recreation
Department
Mooresville
Public
Library

20. Chart the organization of your local or state government
Counties exist to carry out broad local functions on behalf of the State.
Municipalities exist at the request of their residents who want more public services like water, sewer, and roads.
Name 4 Types or Examples of municipalities?
Cities, Towns, Villages, and Boroughs

21. Chart your local government.
Who does the Iredell County Manager report to?
Iredell County Manager
Animal Control
Health
Board of Elections
Information Technology
Emergency Management
Sheriff
Facility Services
Solid Waste/Landfill
Finance
+17 more departments

22. the organization of the Wisconsin State government.
Government can get very complex and confusing!

23. LESSON SLIDES COMMUNITY Requirement #3 Issues, Opinions, Emotions

24. FUTURE OF OUR County and mooresville
What do you think is the future of our County?
Growth?
Business?
Downtown?
Traffic?
Property?
Diversification?
Affordability?
Recreation?
Taxes and Fees?

25. Local issues: what’s on the public’s mind?
Has anyone spoke at the government meeting?
Give me 3 examples of issues you would hear at a school board meeting?
Buying Band Instruments, Budgets and Expenses, Student Enrollment
Give me 3 examples of issues you would hear at a county planning board meeting?
Zoning Property, Discussions on new ordinances/laws, Road congestion

26. PROBLEM OR ISSUE FACED IN OUR TOWN
Attend a government meeting and choose one of the issues discussed at the meeting where a difference of opinions was expressed.
Explain why you agree with one opinion more than you do another one.

27. LESSON SLIDES COMMUNITY Requirement #4

28. Local issues: what’s on the public’s mind?
Choose an issue that is important to the citizens of your community, then
Find out which local government is responsible for the issue.
Interview one person from the branch of government .
Ask what is being done about the issue and how young people can help.
Share what you have learned.

29. LESSON SLIDES COMMUNITY Requirement #5

30. Movie time
Select a movie that shows how the actions of one individual or group of individuals can have a positive effect on a community.
Discuss what you learned from the movie about what it means to be a valuable and concerned member of the community.

31. LESSON SLIDES COMMUNITY Requirement #6

32. Local government services
List some of the local government services your community provides that are funded by taxpayers.
Police – Protect , enforce the laws, preserve the peace, reduce fear, and provide for a safe environment for all of our citizens citizens from crimes
Library – Provide informational and recreational material for your reading, listening and viewing pleasure
Fire & Rescue – Safeguard life, property and the environment
Planning – Provide assistance and direction regarding the development and use of land
Animal Control – Protect the public’s health and safety as it relates to the interaction between people and animals
Board of Elections - Supervises voter registration and conducting all elections
Tax Assessor & Collection
Answer is on Page 18 in Citz in Community MB book.

33. WHAT DOES THE TOWN of Hopkinton OFFER FOR SERVICES?

34. LESSON SLIDES COMMUNITY Requirement #7

35. Making a Difference
Choose a charitable organization outside of Scouting that interests you and brings people in your community together to work for the good of the community.
Using a variety of resources, find out more about this organization.
Contact the organization and find out what young people can do to help. While working on this merit badge, volunteer at least 8 hours of your time for the organization.
After your volunteer experience is over, discuss what you have learned .

36. LESSON SLIDES COMMUNITY Requirement #8

37. Presentation Time Develop a public presentation 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 people
gather; and the challenges it faces.

38. Congratulations !!! You Earned the Citizenship in the community