Event
5. Attend a public meeting and report it fairly
Required Often forgotten
A council, school board or debate approved by your counselor, where several points of view are given on one issue. Take careful notes and write an objective report including every view expressed.
Notes and warnings
Warning. The meeting must be approved by your counselor and must be one where several points of view are actually given on a single issue. A meeting where everybody agreed leaves you with nothing to report objectively, so check the agenda before you go rather than afterwards.
Where this step comes from
- Communication Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2026-02-19), Requirement 5