While etiquette training isn't part of BSA's formal scout advancement, Troop 218 thinks it's important to teach our boys very important life skills. The Feb 26th meeting was focused on:
Teaching and practicing the proper way to greet other people
Tying ties (no clip-ons here!)
How to properly iron a shirt
Sewing -- patches, patches and more patches
There was even a little time at the end to have a tie tying competition. See our video here.
Everybody's crazy 'bout a sharp dressed man!
Oh heck yes! Ties, Sewing and Ironing? Mom has some chores to off-load!
The boys did a great job! It was nice to see them, so receptive to learning some very important life skills.
It's awesome that Troop 218 focuses on life skills. Helping these boys transition into young men is an important part of scouting, and learning these skills helps a lot!