Public Relations Activity Badge

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 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 website
        
      • the local press
        

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