Requirements

1. 1

   1. Introducing Yourself

   Your Self-Introduction

   Give a three- to five-minute introduction of yourself to an audience such as your troop, class at school, or some other group.
2. 2

   2. Body Language & Visual Aids

   Prepared Talk with Visuals

   Prepare a three- to five-minute talk on a topic of your choice that incorporates body language and visual aids.
3. 3

   3. Thinking on Your Feet

   Impromptu Speaking

   Give an impromptu talk of at least two minutes, either as part of a group discussion or before your counselor. Use a subject selected by your counselor that is interesting to you but that is not known to you in advance and for which you do not have time to prepare.
4. 4

   4. The Big Speech

   Researched Speech

   Select a topic of interest to your audience. Collect and organize information about the topic and prepare an outline. Write an eight- to 10-minute speech, practice it, then deliver it in a conversational way.
5. 5

   5. Leading a Meeting

   Parliamentary Procedure

   Show you know parliamentary procedure by leading a discussion or meeting according to accepted rules of order; or by answering questions on the rules of order.