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Scout Badges: Public Relations

Complete the requirements below:

  1. Complete one of the following:

    1. Produce and use a presentation about Scouting using audio and visual media, which can be shown to other people not involved in Scouting.

    2. Produce and use a presentation about your Troop using a mixture of audio and visual media that can be shown to a Beaver Colony, Cub Pack or parents in your Group.

  2. Find out about local media outlets (for example: Radio, TV, Newspapers and online opportunities). Make contact with your local media development manager to consider coverage of a positive news story or feature connected with local Scouting.

  3. Complete two of the following:

    1. Prepare and present a live report (either to camera or microphone) at a Scouting event or or activity. The report should be accurate and informative and reflect the adventure of Scouting.

    2. Prepare a static display about your Troop or Group that can be exhibited in your local Library, Information Centre, or other similar public place.

    3. Help to design a website for your Group or Troop and maintain it for at least two months.

    4. Interview a local personality public figure or someone in the local news (eg Church leader, politician, media celebrity). Present the interview to your Troop. Take advice from a Leader before contacting the person.

    5. Write a report about a local Scout activity and get it published in one or more of the following:

      • Your Group, District or County /Area newsletter or website

      • SCOUTING magazine or on the scouts.org Website

      • The local press.

Notes

If you need help designing alternatives to these requirements for those with special needs please contact the Special Needs Office at Gilwell Park.

 
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