The Trainer’s EDGE course is an opportunity to review the latest principles and techniques of modern BSA training using various methods and media. The Trainer’s EDGE will enable you to sharpen and develop your communication skills – skills that are invaluable for both Scouting and your personal life and career.

EDGE training will provide ideas and training skills for anyone interested in serving on local district training teams for Cub Scout, Boy Scout, and Venturing leader training. This event is especially designed for all youth and adult members of Summer Camp staff, National Youth Leadership Training staff, District Training teams, Cub Pack Trainers, and anyone who would like to serve in any of these positions. EDGE training is a pre-requisite to be eligible for a Woodbadge Staff position. You are not required to currently serve as a member of any training team to attend. Enthusiastic, potential trainers at every level are always welcome.

Pre-course Preparation: You will have the opportunity to do a 10 to12 minute presentation on a topic from any BSA materials. You should bring any BSA materials that might aid your presentation such as props, flip charts, markers, laptop, usb drive, etc. Your presentation should allow you to demonstrate the skills of a trainer. You will receive constructive feedback on your presentation from the other participants.

Registration should be returned to the Piedmont Council office by Tuesday, August 3, 2010. Online registration is also available at www.piedmontcouncilbsa.org . Please encourage anyone who may be interested to attend this opportunity.

You may contact the volunteer course instructor Kathy Robinson at kmrobinson51@gmail.com or the council staff advisor John E. Norwood at john.norwood@scouting.org with questions.

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