They didn’t really go ahead with that?” Yes, they did. [8] … Nothing new that I have seen on other forums for Scouters. The DEI Team has developed notes for the Merit Badge Counselor and currently working on Content for scouts to use as they begin earning the merit badge. Scenario 2: Your friend John confides in you that some of your peers in school are making insulting comments about his perceived sexual orientation. Scenario 3: A new student in your class was born in another country and has immigrated to the United States. The badge will only be as good as the counselor. Under no circumstances, can a Merit Badge Counselor meet only with Scouts. January 1, 2021 is the date that scouts can begin earning the merit badge, and May 1, 2021 is when the DEI merit badge becomes an Eagle required merit badge. Do TWO of … And effective with Eagle boards of review held on or after May 1, 2021, the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion merit badge will be required to earn the rank. With your counselor's approval, choose an organization such as the World Organization of Scouting Movement (WOSM), that promotes positive change in society regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion Discuss with your counselor what this organization is doing to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion. Now I will say - we all have Life Scouts that are sitting on that handful of MB requirements or the project - I had a meeting with them a month ago and told them it was changing and a new MB would have to be earned on 1/1 to get Eagle; motivation is a good thing. 10. ... We value making connections with our scouts. 9. This seems like a trivial merit badge to earn. Introducing a specific diversity and inclusion merit badge that will be required for the rank of Eagle Scout. Explain the term "upstander" to your merit badge counselor Discuss with your I don’t know about what’s happening in your area, but our District Advancement Team was reaching out to potential current Merit Badge Counselors a month ago about the roll out for the new badge. Overview: The Citizenship in the Nation merit badge teaches scouts about … Identify specific milestones. Revised-Diversity-Award-Requirements-2020-10 . Matt, for most MBs the Scout seeks out a MBC after seeing the Scoutmaster to get a Blue Card of some kind. a. As you might know, the Development Team has been working feverishly on developing the requirements for the DEI merit badge for the past several months. The rest of the process I lay out, is The Way, as WilliamC notes. So, the work process is very different than what seems to be implied. Give the signed application to your unit leader so your merit badge emblem can be secured for you. CynicalScouter, December 18, 2020 in Advancement Resources, DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION MERIT BADGE. Tell how racism negatively affects people. That applies to every MB ... especially the "bookwork" badges. Just a reminder, UNITS don’t train nor teach merit badges; local Councils/Districts have the responsibility to get merit badge counselors identified and prepared to work with youth on this merit badge. Interesting. They then meet one or 2 more times to explain, describe, show. Commit yourself to the pledge. Or, your son could earn the new merit badge, and possibly learn something he finds to be of personal value…. John and using his contact information, they start posting messages on the site. Instead they will be covered by the parents. 8. Also, how does this jive with the Scouter's Code of Conduct? "We need merit badge counselors for the soon to be released Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion merit badge. 2. Describe one action you can take in response to one of your examples I do not think it is too hard, but that is OK.  the challenge will be how it is led. Scouts are the ones that need the info. This is very different than teaching a class and working on demos and lecture. (1) Diversity    (2) Equity    (3) Inclusion    (4) Bigotry (5) Intersectionality 25 posts. We included this in our annual planning meeting and added it to the schedule but without the requirements we aren’t sure what resources we need, who would be viable MBCs, etc. The scout finds a buddy (can be a parent), and meets with the counselor. If the MBC is meeting with a single Scout, the Scout’s parent or guardian can replace the 2nd registered adult. Lots of rubber stamps for those who just need this prior to 1 May. Maybe train was the incorrect word but more than likely when we cover this MB as our monthly theme, unless District has counselors available, our leaders will apply through District to Council for approval to counsel this MB for our area. ", And Family Life "*This conversation may take place with only one or both of your parents or guardians.". The Scout goes off and works. While the requirements haven’t been officially released, there have been two sources that hint at the content. Should eliminate American Cultures MB. With the approval of your parent or guardian and merit badge counselor, either attend an event in your area, such as a festival, cultural fair, concert, or play that celebrates and promotes diversity and inclusion, or learn about such an event that occurred Under no circumstances, can a Merit Badge Counselor meet only with Scouts. Thanks so much for the info. Which requirement includes discussing any form of sexual conduct or gender identity other than welcoming them or that generalizations or stereotypes are wrong? https://www.facebook.com/groups/2645348722355162/permalink/2892219321001433/?comment_id=2892262530997112&reply_comment_id=2892265320996833, https://www.facebook.com/groups/2645348722355162/permalink/2892219321001433/?comment_id=2892262530997112&reply_comment_id=2892265350996830. (1) Individual    (2) Interpersonal    (3) Institutional    (4) Systemic Good point. John This process isn’t experience or age dependent. I know that the new DEI MB will be the 14th Eagle required MB out of the 21 required for Eagle and that it is required for any Scout after 1 May 2021, with the exception of Life Scouts that have completed their BoR before that date. Let’s see who knows where this quote came from, The scout finds a buddy (can be a parent), and meets with the counselor. Discuss with your merit badge counselor a job that interests you and how someone with that job can incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusion into that work. counselor when it's important to be an upstander and not a bystander 4. The Development Team has been working on the requirements for the DEI merit badge for the past several months. Diversity, Equality & Inclusion MB Requirements. Eagle Scout Service Project DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION MERIT BADGE Requirements 1 Before starting work on any other requirements for this merit badge, do the following: a Discuss with your merit badge counselor the following terms and why they are important (1) Diversity (2) Equity (3) Inclusion (4) Bigotry (5) Intersectionality b. Discuss stereotypes with your counselor and explain why every person is unique. are uniformed Scouters/registered adults) and are leaders, parents, Committee members, etc. A draft of the requirements is out but not yet official. A scout can purchase pamphlets from BSA, find them in a troop library, or often-times check them out from a public library. Tell what impressed you about the organization and what it could do to further its cause. Scouts BSA Program. The Scout then, on their own, contacts the merit badge counselors and lets them know that they want to work on the badge. On Monday, the Boy Scouts of America announced that they will require a diversity and inclusion merit badge for Scouts trying to become Eagle Scouts. The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) announced Monday it will implement a specific "diversity and inclusion merit badge" in support of the Black Lives Matter movement that … I still think there is a disconnect on how merit badges work. 1 Before starting work on any other requirements for this merit badge, do the following: ... Nov 20 2020. 5. What Are The American Cultures Merit Badge Requirements? Refer to the latest Scouts BSA Requirements book for merit badge requirements … Now my son has a date and a disincentive if he goes past the date. In our Council, the District Training Chair utilizes the leaders in the units to track and encourage training in our leaders, like MBC training or Position Specific Training. Also the units in support of District and Council are responsible for our own training, using the resources provided by National. the student, mock the student's speech, and tell the student to "go back home where you came from." I’m concerned the requirements for the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion merit badge will undermine parental authority in two areas: political ideology, and sexuality and gender. Jan 7 2021. This has changed. Address the challenges it faces. Until further notice, all Scouts working on the Eagle Scout rank should continue to use current rank requirements. These draft requirements disappoint because the people who I would like to counsel my scouts to for them might not feel like the material is relatable. Lives Matter movement and will require all Eagle Scouts to earn a "diversity and inclusion merit badge." Copyright © 2020 SCOUTER.com. I have been told that 2 units in my district will NOT have a counselor doing these discussions for the very reasons you cite. As a parent, I would not want anyone else talking to my kids about topics of sexual orientation and gender identity. Sounds Orw, Careful please. It will be an Eagle required merit badge. Scouts must choose only one of the merit badges listed in categories h, i, and k. Any additional merit badge(s) earned in those categories may be counted as one of the eight optional merit badges used to make a total of 21. Posted: Jun 20, 2020 / 09:03 AM CDT / Updated: Jun 20, 2020 / 09:03 AM CDT (FOX NEWS) — New requirements and badges of merit for the boy scouts as … Here is the latest update on the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion merit badge. merit-badges JohnBenedict December 2, 2020, 6:41pm #1 I know that the new DEI MB will be the 14th Eagle required MB out of the 21 required for Eagle and that it is required for any Scout after 1 May 2021, with the exception of Life Scouts that have completed their BoR before that date. - LOL), Last I heard the reqs are not ready. a Discuss with your merit badge counselor the following terms and why they are important Your Life Scout statement is wrong from what I have seen. He tells you that a group of students created an imposter account to impersonate him online. There are times throughout the year that merit badge opportunities are available such as council merit badge days, camporees, summer camp and special before troop meeting or troop weekend special events. There is no actual “Diversity Merit Badge”. If a Scout wants to do a merit badge, it isn’t really to be done at a troop meeting. Tell how stereotypes can lead to prejudice and discrimination. Identify an individual who has had a significant positive impact promoting diversity, equity, or inclusion Discuss with your merit badge counselor the person's challenges, methods, accomplishments, and contributions toward understanding and accepting diversity, equity, or inclusion. Education in diversity and inclusion isn’t just for the Scouts. Develop a public presentation (such as a video, blog, slideshow, song, speech, digital presentation, or photo exhibit) about important and unique aspects of your community's efforts regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion. Discuss with your merit badge counselor how your unit can create the most welcoming environment for every person who wants to be involved with your unit. Published June 17, 2020 Updated Nov. 15, 2020 The Boy Scouts of America said this week that the organization would create a “diversity and inclusion” merit badge and make earning it a … I think it needs to come out soon so that units can gather resources to properly train and teach this MB. I think it needs to come out soon so that units can gather resources to properly train and teach this MB. To make connections, we talk. Although merit badge workbooks are not accepted as completion for one’s work on a merit badge, it is an excellent way to organize and document your work. Maybe a few can discuss this topic at the ideal concept level. All five of our children, after all, earn the “diversity and inclusion” badge every day of their lives. This forum has a treasure trove of great info – Scouters helping Scouters! Unlike Camping or Cooking MB, there MAY not be as big a role for the Scouts to fill other than to learn something new and to have a different perspective. Great - another classroom MB. Any insights? The total of 21 merit badges will not change, there will now be 14 Eagle required merit badges and 7 elective merit badges. I wanted to provide you an update on the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion merit badge. Citizenship in the Nation. Describe to your counselor the event, what you learned, and the impact it had on you. I agree. I just want to camp, cook, teaches kids to become good and productive citizens. Share your presentation with your merit badge counselor or a group such as your patrol or class at school The run a troop or a campout in particular. Boy Scouts to require diversity merit badges for Eagle Scouts Corky Siemaszko 6/16/2020. from that unit. MichaelK December 30, 2020, 1:41am #1. you must first share it with your parent or guardian and counselor and get their permission. What @JohnBenedict is talking about is like asking the BSA to train Scouters to be pilots to counsel the Aviation Merit Badge. @Eagle94-A1 Right on...they should put in a blurb like that in Home Repairs MB: "Either a parent or the merit badge counselor may supervise the Scout’s work on any Home Repairs requirements. Although BSA has announced that the new (yet to be released) Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion merit badge would become the 14th merit badge required for Scouts to advance to Eagle Scout during 2021, neither the requirements for the merit badge nor the changed requirements for Eagle Scout have been announced, and BSA has announced that the introduction of the new merit badge has been delayed. @Matt.Johnson is correct. Councils are supposed to get info this month. 3. We have a new District MB Dean and he, along with his Council MB Dean (and the other District Deans) have really fixed our broken system in the Council - most MBCs were tracked at District by a Spreadsheet and they weren’t entered into any accessible database that the Scoutmasters could request information from when a Scout wanted to start a new MB and requested a Blue Card. The Boy Scouts of America says it stands with the Black Lives Matter movement and will require all Eagle Scouts to earn a “diversity and inclusion merit badge.”. Published Jun 18, 2020. By . There must now be 2 registered adults, over the age of 21 present. Thanks. The student next to her gets angry and yells a slur offensive to people with disabilities. An Alan Smithee Film and Happy as a Conditional Scouter, talk about some stuff around DEI - can probably be done in 30 minutes, create and give a presentation - an hour maybe. Welcome! Powered by Invision Community.  Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Merit Badge & Rank Requirements Release Timeline. January 1, 2021 is the date that scouts can begin earning the merit badge, and They announce the creation and implementation of a diversity and inclusion badge (merit badge) and making it one of the badge to acquire in the requirements to become an Eagle Scout (the highest rank in Boy Scouts). Furthermore, will it not undermine the authority of that CO to exercise their prerogative to select adult leaders in line with their own beliefs? There needs to be an information campaign to address a badge that goes live in less than a month. Get the Badge. Complete your Ancestry family tree going back three to fourgenerations. By For EACH of the following scenarios, tell your counselor what you can do to be an upstander and not a bystander. As I said, I believe as a MBC I could work with this MB. Copyright © 2020 SCOUTER.com. When I told him of the date he replied “NO! All of this other drama is wearing me out. 2020-11-09. The Scout talks about their plan to complete. I will not discuss or engage in any form of sexual conduct while engaged in Scouting activities. No prep needed by the MBC. This has changed. Scouts don’t “run a merit badge program”. Our founding SM set this program up from the beginning. … Scouts BSA under age 14: Diversity Award Requirements and Application Fillable PDF . Armymutt. When I told him of the date he replied “NO! All rights reserved. 6. Now my son has a date and a disincentive if he goes past the date. What we don’t know is the requirements? historically. Share this pledge with your parent or guardian and your counselor. I have an RFI out to him to find out what guidance, if any, our Council has put out. Just a heads up, though - all content, information, and opinions shared on this forum are those of the author, not the BSA. Starting New Years Day it is available to earn Maybe a little more help and less snark would help. How so, when you say not relatable? There must now be 2 registered adults, over the age of 21 present. b. So the prep needed by MBCs is actually very little. So yes, the unit doesn’t teach the MB, but the MBCs that are in that unit can and do teach MBs/lead the program the unit set out. The introduction of the proposed Diversity, Equity and Inclusion merit badge is being delayed to allow for the careful consideration and evaluation of feedback received from a wide variety of commenters on the draft requirements. Discuss racism with your counselor including the four types of racism listed below For EACH type, give one example from personal experience or historical or current events. Review the plan with your counselor and then discuss with your unit's leadership how you might implement your plan Tell what more your unit can do to ensure anyone can participate regardless of their ability, ethnicity, faith, financial background, gender Identity, race, or sexual orientation. If MB Counselors take a laissez faire or dismissive/negative tone while leading this, then it is not only a wasted opportunity, but could actually strengthen counter-DIE efforts. Note: If you choose to post your presentation to the interne. June 29, 2020 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Virtual Meeting Diversity and Inclusion Discussion Our virtual District Roundtable Discussion will encompass the new BSA requirements for (D&I) diversity and inclusion merit badge training. (Have not had time to mention the May 1 date yet, will get around to it. Your friends make racist comments to That’s motivation. attend a local event - an hour or two depending on the event. First, choose THREE groups that have different racial, cultural, national, or ethnic backgrounds, one of which comes from your own background. Yes, the Council approves the MBCs, but the MBCs within a particular unit are the first resources tapped to teach the MB to the Troop based on the annual plan/calendar that the unit approved. They discuss what the Scout has completed or has questions on. He’s close but needs to get his rear in gear on his project. Matt, we are a relatively young Troop so our boys aren’t running the entire program for MBs - these are facilitated and counseled by the MBCs. A scout decides to move forward, meets with their Scoutmaster and discuses their interest, the Scoutmaster uses this as a mini Scoutmaster conference, and then provides the scout with a counselor’s name and contact info. I am glad my son is very close to finishing because I am getting tired of juggling pronouns and worrying about not offending people. Beginning July 1st, 2020 it will be a mandatory requirement to earn if you want to become an Eagle Scout. Either ones from our Troop leadership or from outside if it is a unique or specialized badge. I use that’s forums to gain ideas for our young Troop to make the program better. It’ll become the 14th Eagle-required merit badge, displacing one of the electives. Basically you do: In the grand scheme of things, this seems pretty simple. Another friend at the table has a sibling with a disability, but everyone else just laughs and goes on with their meal. They didn’t really go ahead with that?” Yes, they did. Merit Badge counselors are supposed to be just that - counselors. Scenario I: In the school cafeteria, a friend accidentally knocks over a bowl of food. Starting New Years Day it is available to earn. 28 posts. Starting May 1, 2021, there is a new merit badge required for the Eagle Scout Award. The DEI Team has developed notes for the Merit Badge Counselor and currently working on Content for scouts to use as they begin earning the merit badge. This is very different than Webelos adventures. Popular Posts. Yet. However, there is nothing that states a Troop cannot have a MB as a theme for a month or more to cover the basics of a particular MB, especially something like Camping, Cooking, First Aid, etc. I can also very much see/know/observe in the Reddit and Facebook groups and ev, Impossible. More information will likely follow in the coming months. A Merit Badge Counselor may not meet with just 2 Scouts. Northern Star Scouting 4 . Powered by Discourse, best viewed with JavaScript enabled. Maybe train was a bad word to use, maybe familiarity with the content was better. The new Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion merit badge requirements have been completed and approved. "6. Wish there was a "research the BSA's history on DEIBI" and tell how the BSA has been in the forefront of these items since it's founding. But most will bring their politics into it. It will build on components within existing merit badges, including the American Cultures and Citizenship in the Community merit badges, which require Scouts to learn about and engage with other groups and cultures to increase understanding and spur positive action. It takes a lengthy period of time and expert input before a Merit Badge is added, or in some cases, cut. I agree. That’s motivation. If the MBC is meeting with a single Scout, the Scout’s parent or guardian can replace the 2nd registered adult. A Merit Badge Counselor may not meet with just 2 Scouts. The recent push to ScoutBook has alleviated that problem and makes it easier to find an approved and current MBC. Matt, we are a relatively young Troop so our boys aren’t running the entire program for MBs - these are facilitated and counseled by the MBCs. He’s close but needs to get his rear in gear on his project. Use these groups to meet requirements 1, 2, and 3. This MB will be the least popular and last one to be earned for Eagle. b. Merit Badge Requirements (Click on a merit badge name below) Workbooks … Scouts will be able to start working on this merit badge on January 1, 2021. @DonovanMcNeil, I mis-phrased what I meant with regards to the requirement - from what I have heard so far, I thought it was required for all Scouts that had not completed their Eagle BoR by 1 May 2021. See, very very little prep on the consolers part. When the counselor is satisfied you have met each requirement, he or she will sign your application. I would not expect a pamphlet before March (just from a printing timeline - unless they go digital.). One of the Scouting FB groups that had these requirements posted, took down the post and 153 (last time I looked) comments down and is asking folks to report anyone who does post them. Yes, it must be the parent if there are not 2 registered leaders there. The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) has joined other growing organizations to publicly declare their support for racial equality. There needs to be an information campaign to address a badge that goes live in less than a month. When will the MB Pamphlets and badges be available? Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Merit Badge and Rank Requirements Release Coming Next Month. If a CO has the ability to not select (i.e., make a discrminating choice against) adult unit leaders based on their choice of gender identity or sexual orientation, won't this badge introduce confusion and mixed messages to the Scouts in that unit? Create a pledge that tells how you will not participate in bullying and how you will safely and respectfully act if you witness bigotry, bullying, discrimination, or hate. Requirements I will refer youth with questions regarding these topics to talk to their parents or spiritual advisor". I swear, the more “Diverse and Inclusive” the Boy Scouts…Uhmm excuse me, “Scouts BSA” strives to become the more fragmented it actually is. Of course, that doesn’t mean each new pander, largely brought about by the corporate “progressives” on the BSA’s national board , doesn’t bring new heartache as we lament the decline of a once-great organization. ... Disabilities Awareness Merit Badge - Date Earned. 7. Posing as I can’t wait to see the requirements to earn that merit badge… Merit badge requirements are revised as needed to reflect updated information and technology. The requirements have been completed and approved. It has repetitive requirements that could be halved and still get the points across. All rights reserved. ... Now, scouts must earn a diversity and inclusion merit badge to achieve the rank of Eagle Scout, the … I agree, but that has to come from the local Councils once they get the program information from National. Then do the following: Many E Projects between now and Christmas are being planned. Don't mistake my views vs. those of others. Quick read I can see this will be an MBU offering, if Scouts can stay awake, they are granted DEI and Scouts BSA improves it's wokeness factor. There is the obligatory "careers" requirement but where is the First Aid one like in every other MB? Read more here..... For additional information, contact Sarah Fernandez at ... November 30, 2020. Think how diversity, equity, inclusion, and being an upstander relate to the Scout Oath and Law. Merit Badge Pamphlets: An official Boy Scouts of America merit badge pamphlet has been created for the BSA by topic authorities for each merit badge.The pamphlets contain requirements, introductory information and supplemental reference text.
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