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    BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

    COMMUNICATIONS
    MERIT BADGE

    February 2009

    Troop 171
    Mooresville, NC
    Piedmont Council
    Boy Scouts of America

    Itinerary/Today

    8:00am until 9:30am


    9:30am until 10:00am
    10:00am till 10:10am
    10:10am till 10:30
    10:30am till 11:30am
    11:30am till Noon
    Noon-Group #1
    Group #2

    1:00pm-Group #2
    Group #1

    Presentation
    Interview/Group
    Break
    Post Interview
    Campfire Plan
    Lunch
    5 Minute Speech
    Work Barbecue

    5 Minute Speech
    Work barbecue

    Communications/Technology

    VIDEO

    Websters DEFINITION
    a verbal or written message
    a process by which information is exchanged
    between individuals through a common system of
    symbols, signs, or behavior
    exchange of information
    a technique for expressing ideas effectively (as in
    speech)
    the technology of the transmission of information
    (as by print or telecommunication)

    Requirement #1
    List as many ways as you can think of how
    you can communicate with others.

    What are they?????

    SOME EXAMPLES

    Signs, Notes, Fax, Telephone, Letters, Talk


    E-mail, IM, Speech, Teach, Radio, TV,
    Morse Code, CB, Two Way Radios, Books,
    Magazines, Expressions, Body Language,
    Conversations in a group, Sign Language
    Chat Rooms, Music, Poetry, Smoke Signals,

    LISTENING

    Listening Is Important
    Over our lives we will listen to many, many
    discussion, speeches, rules, preaching etc.
    Many Fortune 500 companies provide employees
    with listening training

    Listening and hearing are two different things

    Listening and Critical Thinking


    There are four types of listening:
    Appreciative
    Listening for pleasure or enjoyment
    Music, movies, comedy, plays

    Empathetic
    Listening to provide emotional support for speaker
    A shrink listens to a patient; you listen to a friends rant

    Comprehensive
    Listening to understand the speakers message
    Direction to a friends house; in a class or seminar

    Critical
    Listening to evaluate a message
    A campaign speech; a peers research paper

    Causes of Poor Listening


    Not Concentrating
    Daydreaming, mind wandering, dozing

    Listening Too Hard


    Trying to remember every fact, no matter how minute

    Jumping To Conclusions
    Putting words into the speakers mouth; interrupting
    speaker, anticipating what speaker will say/do next

    Focusing On Delivery Instead Of Message


    Speakers accent, clothes, stuttering, presentation tools

    Take Listening Seriously


    Like any skill it takes practice and self-descipline

    Resist Distractions
    When you catch your mind wandering make a conscious effort to pull it back
    on track; try to anticipate what the speaker will say/do next

    Dont be Diverted by Appearance or Delivery


    Suspend Judgment
    a closed mind is an empty mind

    Focus Your Listening


    Listen for main points
    A good speech only has a few
    Listen for evidence
    Is it accurate
    Are the sources objective
    Is it relevant

    How to Deliver a Speech

    ELEMENTS OF GOOD
    SPEECH
    ATTITUDE
    REHEARSAL
    VERBAL EXPRESSION
    NONVERBAL EXPRESSION

    ATTITUDE
    Attitude matters a great deal with delivery.
    A confident presence is an aspect of your
    credibility and persuasiveness.

    DONT
    * Dont hide behind the lectern, wear hats, or
    chew gum.
    * Dont look over the audience heads or
    envision them naked (silly myths).
    * Dont watch your own feet when you
    dance. KEEP YOUR HEAD UP!

    REHEARSAL
    Practice, practice, practice.
    Say your speeches out loud as youre
    writing them.
    Use the mirror for an audience!

    ELEMENTS OF GOOD
    SPEAKING
    VOCAL EXPRESSION:
    * You must speak loudly enough to be heard,
    clearly enough to be understood, and slowly
    enough for your audience to keep up.
    NONVERBAL EXPRESSION
    * Body language matters because it influences
    your credibility and helps the audience focus on
    your speech.

    Vocal Expression
    There are five dimensions of voice that can be
    manipulated for greater effect.
    Volume - Speak louder or softer for emphasis.
    Pitch - Stay at an appropriate mid-range level.
    Rate - Accelerate for a few sentences to excite,
    Slow down and pause to emphasize some words.
    Articulation - Speak clearly with full voice.
    Quality - The personality of your voice, resonant,
    throaty, nasal, etc.

    Nonverbal Expression
    Gesture naturally, as you would when you talk
    with friends.
    Free your hands as much as possible to allow
    that to occur.
    1) Make the manuscript your friend with large
    font, double spacing, and only complete sentences
    on one page.
    2) Use the lectern for your notes.
    3) Keep your hands out of your pockets.

    Nonverbal Expression
    Eye Contact- look directly at person
    Facial Expression- conveys mood/feelings
    Gestures/Body Movement- nodding/forward
    Use of Space- Standing/Sitting/Close /Far
    Appearance- clean/neat/appropriate

    VIDEO
    Non verbal elements between
    Obama and McCain

    Body Language Quiz

    Careers Communications

    Careers in Fields Related to


    Communication
    Business
    Education
    Government/Politics
    Health Careers
    International Relations and Negotiations
    Law
    Social and Human Services

    BUSINESS It is well recognized that communication


    plays a vital role in the functioning of any
    government, business, or industrial organization. A
    national study indicates that the essential skills needed
    by a competent employee to get a job and to succeed
    and be promoted are primarily communication skills.
    Careers in business and communication include:
    sales representative, executive manager, personnel
    manager, public information officer, industrial and
    labor relations representative, negotiator, director of
    corporate communication, customer service
    representative, newsletter editor, communication
    trainer, human resources manager, mediator, and
    buyer. (Also see Law, Media, and Public Relations
    and Advertising.)

    HIGH TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRIES The link


    between computerization and communication has
    become the subject of extensive research by
    communication specialists. Many departments of
    communication offer a specialization in information
    sciences, human information theory and processes, or
    communication technologies, often dealing with
    communication by computer, compressed video, and
    teleconferencing.
    Careers in technology and communication include:
    trainer for communication technologies, closed circuit
    television producer/director, systems analyst,
    technical copywriter, language specialist, speech
    synthesizer, cognition researcher, audio and visual
    computer display specialist, and performance assessor.

    EDUCATION A teacher of any subject has to effectively


    organize and deliver material to students. Communication
    skills are necessary to facilitate comprehension and
    understanding no matter whether the subject is math,
    science, reading, or English. Great teachers are great
    communicators. Besides teaching, there are other
    education-related careers.
    Careers in education include: teacher (elementary and
    secondary), school counselor, educational researcher,
    audiovisual specialist, educational administrator,
    school/university information specialist, director of college
    news, director of a collegiate information center,
    educational tester, development officer, educational fundraiser, alumni officer, college placement officer, college
    admissions director, and college recruiter

    The Interview

    VIDEO

    A FEW GOOD MEN

    Interview Tips
    What is the purpose of the interview?
    Find out more about the person
    Find out what their opinions are on things you care
    about?
    Interviewing person for a job?
    Possibly to manage a project for you?
    What their skills are to help you with an Eagle Project?

    Their can be multiple reasons.just make sure you


    have a PURPOSE!

    Sample Questions?

    What is your full name and professional title?


    What are your duties?
    Do you have a family?
    What are your hobbies? Why?
    Did you go to college?
    Where?
    Why?
    What has been your most difficult challenge in life?
    If you could plan a week to go anywhere, where would it be?
    Why is it so important to you?
    Where have you lived? Visited?
    ALWAYS TAKE NOTES TO REFER BACK TO LATER

    INTERVIEW

    9:30 AM- 10:00AM

    Mr. Scruggs

    BREAK

    10 MINUTE BREAK
    10:10AMINTERVIEW DISCUSSION

    Campfire Planning
    10:30am until 11:30pm

    THE CAMPFIRE PROGRAM PLANNER


    Be sure that every feature of this campfire program
    upholds Scoutings highest traditions.
    1. In a campfire planning meeting, fill in the top of the
    Campfire Program sheet (over).
    2. On the Campfire Program Planner (below), list all
    units and individuals who will participate in the
    program.
    3. Write down the name, description, and type of
    song, stunt, or story they have planned.
    4. The MC organizes songs, stunts, and stories in a
    good sequence considering timing, variety,
    smoothness, and
    showmanship.
    5. The master-of-the-campfire makes out the Campfire
    Program sheet (over).

    CAMPFIRE PROGRAM
    Place __________________________
    Date ___________________________
    Time ___________________________
    Camp directors approval: _________
    ________________________________
    Campers notified _______________
    Campfire planning meeting ______
    M. C. _________________________
    Song leader ___________________
    Cheermaster___________________
    Area set up by _________________
    ______________________________
    Campfire built by _______________
    Fire put out by _________________
    Cleanup by ____________________
    Spot Title of Stunt, Song, or Story By _____________________ Time
    1 Openingand firelighting
    2 Greetingintroduction M.C.

    20
    21
    22 Closing

    LUNCH
    11:30AM UNTIL NOON

    5 MINUTE SPEECH
    GROUP #1

    NOON

    GROUP #2

    1:00PM

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