Citizenship in the Community (CinC) Merit Badge

A summary of requirements for the Citizenship in the Community Merit Badge

Requirements Work Sheet:  Citizenship-in-the-Community.pdf Debate Form for taking Notes: DebateNotesForm.doc and DebateNotesForm.pdf Receipt for Volunteer Work.

Have this signed and show it to your counselor: Make as many copies as needed CinCVolunteerWorkReceipt.doc and CinCVolunteerWorkReceipt.pdf

Taken from the CinC MB Book:

Req.	Description
1.	Discuss the meaning of Citizenship in the Community See: Citizenship-in-the-Community.pdf
2. A	Map of community with important points -- See expanded explanation
2. B	Chart of government with offices and officials -- See expanded explanation
3.	Attend a council meeting and report the opinions on one issue -- use DebateNotesForm.doc and DebateNotesForm.pdf
4.	Interview government official on an issue of your choosing and report to your counselor See expanded explanation
5.	View a movie (with parent and counselor approval) and discuss with your counselor See expanded explanation
6.	List government services and their funding and discuss with your counselor See expanded explanation
7.	Choose a non-Scouting organization and perform 8 hours of service. Suggestions for community service Document your service: CinCVolunteerWorkReceipt.doc and CinCVolunteerWorkReceipt.pdf
8.	Develop a presentation about important or unique aspects of your community See expanded explanation