Speaker Scout Interest Badge

Badge Requirements

Demonstrate the duties of a chairman by taking the chair at a meeting.
Speak on a prepared subject to an audience of not fewer than 20 people. The speech must last 5 to 7 minutes. (Notes may be used, but the speech must not be read.)
Read aloud a piece of prose chosen by the examiner, who will judge diction, pace, emphasis, pauses and pitch.
Note: (4)(5)(6) and (7) are to be done after five minutes' notice:
Introduce a speaker.
Propose a vote of thanks.
Make an impromptu speech of at least three minutes' duration on a subject chosen from three subjects given by the examiner.
Propose a toast.
Make a speech of welcome to either:
1. An honoured guest, or
2. A group, or
3. New members.
Show how to get an idea across (e.g. how to organise a Patrol) by giving a talk using visual aids made by yourself.
OR
Produce evidence that you have been part of a debating team at school or elsewhere.

Safe From Harm: Whilst completing the requirements for this badge, Scouts must not be placed in hazardous or dangerous situations under any circumstances. All activities must comply with SCOUTS South Africa Safe from Harm framework and be supervised by responsible adults. Participation should offer meaningful learning or service experiences while ensuring the Scout's safety and well-being at all times.

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