October 10 meeting recap

At this evenings meeting we worked on several Scouting skills, including the Square Knot and the Bowline, as well as whipping the end of a line.

 

We also went over the EDGE method, which is the BSA methodology used for instruction and skills learning. EDGE is an acronym for the following

 

Explain how it is done - Tell them

Demonstrate the steps - Show them

Guide learners as they practice - Watch them do it

Enable them to succeed on their own - Use memory aids, practice it, they teach it

Using this methodology the Senior Scouts taught the other scouts how to tie the knots we went over, and then as a group we proceeded to tie a necktie.

Important announcements at this meeting included:

- Ski trip money is due November 1st

- Next weeks meeting is a Gym Night - starts at 8 PM at the First Church (note, some scouts who are working on Communications or starting Citizenship in the Community will attend a Town Council Ordinance Meeting at 7 PM - they received a handout this evening and should watch their email for details)

- October 22 is our next campout - all scouts are urged to attend.

- October 24 is our Halloween Party

- There is no meeting October 31st

- Drum practice continues on Sunday evenings at 7 PM