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{{Patrol Leader Merit Badge Planning Guide|American Business Merit Badge|American Business}}


==A. Make Your Plan ==
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'{{Patrol Leader Merit Badge Planning Guide|American Business Merit Badge|American Business}}
'''1. Before you start- Get Basic Leadership Training:'''
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* [[Patrol Leader Merit Badge Planning Guide]]: 10 Tips for successful [[Patrol Leader]]s, [[Scoutmaster]]s and [[Merit Badge Counselor]]s. 
* [[Training]]: Ask your Scoutmaster - Have all youth and adult leaders in your unit completed new leader training?


'''2. Merit Badge Guides:'''
=A. Make Your Plan =
* [https://meritbadge.org/wiki/index.php/American_Business American Business Merit Badge Requirements]: MeritBadge.org guide to requirements, additional resources, activity worksheet, etc.
[[Image:American BusinessActivityFlyerSample.PNG|right|Sample Patrol Activity Flyer]]
* [https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00SG8HJ0C/maintourvacationA/ American Business Merit Badge Booklet]: Everything thing you need to know about American Business is right here.  Get this study guide from either Amazon or your Troop Library, Merit Badge Counselor or Scoutmaster to Learn More About this Subject.
# '''[[Merit Badge Activity Planning Tips]]''' - 14 tips for a successful patrol activity.  Read carefully before you start your plan!
* [[Merit Badge Counselor|Meet the Merit Badge Counselor]]: Get more ideas for cool ''American Business'' activities in your community. Some activities require his advance approval. The Scoutmaster should be able to recommend a counselor to you.  Bring a buddy.
# '''Share Your Plan''' - Meet ahead of time with your patrol, scout leaders, parents and especially with the [[Merit Badge Counselor]].  Make changes to the plan as needed.
# '''Prepare Activity Flyer''' - Keep your fellow scouts informed - events, activities, pre-requisites and more.


'''3. Sample Plan Outline:'''
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Note: This Plan is a Draft - Some dates, events and activities may change after reviewing it with your leaders. Ponder each of the sections below - what still study, where will you go, what will you do, when will you start and finish?
![[Patrol Leader Merit Badge Planning Guide|Patrol Activity]]
|BGcolor=lime| GREAT
|Awesome MB to work as a patrol / Max Size 12 scouts
|-
![[Virtual Field Trip Planning Guide|Virtual Field Trip]]
|BGcolor=lime| GREAT
|Require presenter shares American Business in virtual meeting
|-
![[Family Activity Merit Badge Planning Guide|Family Activity]]
|BGcolor=red| POOR
|Requires access to American Business Transmitter
|-
![[Service Activity Merit Badge Planning Guide|Service Activity]]
|BGcolor=yellow| FAIR
|Useage in Emergency Preparedness Drills
|-
![[STEM Activity Merit Badge Planning Guide|S.T.E.M. Activity]]
|BGcolor=lime| GREAT
|Learn how to use Modern Digital Technology
|-
![[Field Trip Merit Badge Planning Guide|Field Trip]]
|BGcolor=yellow| FAIR
| Find a remote broadcast location
|-
![[Duty-to-God Merit Badge Planning Guide|Duty-to-God]]
|BGcolor=red| POOR
| N/A
|-  
![[Merit Badge Day Planning Guide|MB Day]]
|BGcolor=lime| GREAT
| But only if you broadcast equipment. Many special American Business MB Day groups abound.  
|-
![[Overnighter Merit Badge Planning Guide|Overnighter]]
|BGcolor=lime| GREAT
| Find a remote broadcast location
|-
![[Summer Camp Merit Badge Planning Guide|Summer Camp]]
|BGcolor=lime| GREAT
| Pre-requisite: Scout Camp has their own broadcast transmitter
|}


'''4. Prepare Draft of your [[Activity Flyer]]:'''
The flyer will summarize all of your ideas on to one page in a colorful format.


==B. Plan Presentation ==
== Online Resources ==
At least one month beforehand you need to present your patrol plan for review, modifications and approval. Coming prepared with a plan of action is very important to activity success. There are many adult and youth leaders are waiting to help you out.
* '''[https://boyscouttrail.com/boy-scouts/meritbadges/american-business-merit-badge.asp American Business Merit Badge Requirements]''': BoyScoutTrial.com lists all requirements, additional resources, activity worksheet, etc.
* '''[https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/Merit_Badge_ReqandRes/American Business.pdf American Business Merit Badge File Store]''': Online resources
* '''[http://usscouts.org/mb/worksheets/American Business.pdf American Business Merit Badge Worksheets]''':  Worksheets are optional - but highly preferred by many MBC.  When you find that many requirements say "discuss" - the worksheet can help you gather your thoughts beforehand.
* '''[https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00338HCES/maintourvacationA/ American Business Merit Badge Booklet]''': Everything thing you need to know about American Business is right here.  Get this study guide from either Amazon or your Troop Library, Merit Badge Counselor or Scoutmaster to Learn More About this Subject.
* '''[https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Business American Business @ Simple-Wikipedia]''': Get the basics quickly.


# Prepare rough draft of plan - purpose and calendar of events
= B. Introduction Meeting =
# Prepare rough draft of event flyer - purpose, event calendar, and how to prepare.
Most merit badge activities do best to have a "introduction" meeting where the patrol can discuss how to get started and to plan out their field trips.
# Carefully notate all "Prerequisites", Supplies needed, costs, homework, etc.
# Meet with the [[Scoutmaster]] and/or [[Troop Guide]].
# Meet with the [[Patrol Leaders Council]].


 
== News Flash ==
* '''American Business is Fun!''' - Patrol Presentation. 1-3 Weeks before activity start, share your plan with your patrol.  They need to know what to expect.  They may even Bring a Friend.
# Share your plan with your fellow scouts.
# Send Reminders to Scouts - At least 24 hours before each event.
# Remind Scouts to print and bring the '''[http://usscouts.org/usscouts/mb/worksheets/American_Business.pdf American Business Merit Badge Worksheet]]'''.
# Remind Scouts to print and bring a '''[http://usscouts.org/advance/docs/34124.pdf Blue Card]'''.
# Which scouts will need an extra copy?


==C. Study Hall ==
==C. Study Hall ==
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