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To start, from what I read of the requirements, it's almost entirely based on "diversity" and "equality." Now, while I agree that no one should say offensive terms, such as racial slurs, body shaming, poking fun at disabled people, etc., I don't think we need a merit badge on it. This sort of thing is already covered by the scout law with things such as Kind, Courteous, Reverent, Friendly, and Clean. The ENTIRE POINT of Scouting is to promote good citizenship! The three original Citizenship merit badges also account for every other aspect of the "Citizenship in Society" merit badge. -
Hi All. This question is not about the merit badge itself, it's about total number of merit badges needed for each rank. We use Troopmaster software, so here's where there's a little confusion on my part, and I can't quite seem to find the info I need. My 'Scouts BSA Requirements' book is from 2020, so I should probably splurge on the new edition. Anyway, for Star, a scout needs six MB's total, with four of those being Eagle required. For Life, a scout needs an additional 5 MB's, with three of those being Eagle required. Both ranks combined - 11 MB's, 7 of them Eagle. I have
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Completed 2 Eagle Boards last night. The advancement chair was updating Scoutbook, 1 went fine, the other advised they needed Cit in the Society. Checked some other Scouts and it is showing now as required The date is supposed to be 6/1 or 7/1 -
Has anyone actually led Scouts through this merit badge? What worked, what didn't, and what suggestions do you have? It's Eagle required in the second half of the year, so we need to figure out how to do it.
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Just back from Summer Camp. Had a great discussion with a Scouter well-plugged into his council. He was asked by the SE to participate in a "soft release" of Citizenship in Society Merit Badge. SE gave no information other than that... Anyone out there have more intel?? -
