Public Relations
Complete the requirements below:
- Complete one of the following:
- Produce and use a presentation about Scouting using audio and visual media, which can be shown to other people not involved in Scouting.
- 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.
- 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.
- Complete two of the following:
- Prepare and present a live report (either to camera or microphone) at a Scouting event or activity. The report should be accurate and informative and reflect the adventure of Scouting.
- Prepare a static display about your Troop or Group that can be exhibited in your local Library, Information Centre, or other similar public place.
- Help to design a website for your Group or Troop and maintain it for at least two months.
- 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.
- 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.
