We had a very productive meeting this afternoon! We finished the Teamwork badge by talking about the definition of teamwork, and what affects good teams. Then we earned the Responsibility badge. We talked about what real responsibility means, and ways that we are responsible to God, our family, school, community, country and environment.
We all have a Responsibility chart. The idea is that they are to chose a chore that they are already responsible for doing at home, but that they have trouble fulfilling. They are to put a check mark on each day of the calendar that they did their chore without being reminded to, or complaining about it. Below the calendar is a 2 week chart that they are supposed to think about whether or not they were more responsible or irresponsible during that particular day, with the hope that they will strive for responsible checkmarks!
This tied in with Leadership, so we moved on to the Take The Lead badge. We talked about leadership qualities, and how each of us holds different leadership roles. We read some great quotes about leadership by great leaders (and also Yoda!). Then I read to them a short biography of Marie Curie, and we pulled out ways that she showed leadership in her life, and she also seemed very responsible! I have given them the assignment to read a biography on their reading level, and to look for the leadership qualities we discussed. I asked them to please pick a woman, Mrs. Swinford was kind enough to make us a list of biographies that are in our library, that are specifically female. They may however choose a man if they really wish. We had some really great discussions today, and I hope the girls got to thinking about a few things! We also played Simon Says to take turn being a leader!
The responsibility charts and the biographies will be due at the February meeting. Several of the girls were asking about why I always give assignments. Frontier Girl badges are designed so that we are not just discussing theories, but are actually trying to implement virtues and character traits into our everyday lives. That takes thought and practice on a daily basis, and we only meet once a month! These are badge requirements, and failure to turn them in, means you do not receive the badge, however, it is only too late to turn something in, by the August Campout.
With the busy days lately, even I didn't remember to stop and pick up an item for our Care Package, so we will move this to the February meeting.
Maggie is in charge of bringing snacks to the February meeting.
Remember, our Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, everyone is required to help at least an hour, we need people from 9am thru cleanup.
Also, we will have Flag Practice Wednesday from 1-2:30 in the school gym.
*** Frontier Girl Challenge ***
To memorize your complete address and zip code, and your home phone number with area code.
