Roundtable is Continuing Education Training open to ALL Cub Scouts Leaders and adults!

We have new information to share with you regarding new curriculum and program helps for den leaders to help with their meeting planning. It's one of the most-asked things that den leaders desire, so we'll share this new, optional curriculum to help you put on awesome den meetings and work towards adventures required for rank. You're getting a sneak preview, as the program won't be officially launches until

The time is now to start planning your pack's summertime activities. We know that packs that do activities in the summer are stronger, and have better recruiting and retention numbers than packs that take the summer off. We'll share with you some great ideas and tips to keep people interested during the summer.

Scouts Read Sacred Texts is coming up on May 7, and we have information on how your Scouts can participate in this worldwide event.

We will also have information on this summer's Day Camp, Overnight Camp, Cub Summer Pool Parties, and Cub Summer Hikes. Our area professional baseball teams are ready to welcome Scouts to their games, and some will even let you camp out overnight in the outfield. We have the details on all the area teams who will be holding Scout Nights this summer.

Plus, we have information on upcoming training opportunities, an important update to our council's training policy, and an even more important reminder about SYT.

Roundtable is Continuing Education Training open to ALL Scouts BSA/Venturing/Sea Scouts Leaders and adults!

You may have heard our country is celebrating its 250th birthday this year, and Scouting America is all-in on the celebration. Learn ways your unit can celebrate and provide information on a special award you and your Scouts can earn only this year!

The 3rd annual Scouts Read Sacred Texts Worldwide program is coming up on May 7. We will share information on how you and your Scouts can participate.

We also have information on the Test Lab. Are your Scouts participating and helping to shape the direction of potential future merit badges?

Summer Camp at beautiful Camp Manatoc will be here before you know it, and we have the latest updates, and information on new programs and awards, including awards coinciding with America 250.

Arrow of Light Scouts will hopefully be joining your unit soon from crossovers, if they haven't already. Are you prepared for them and the potential new leaders that they will bring?

We also have training for you on the digital merit badge transition taking place

We have information on upcoming council and district events, upcoming merit badge workshops, and Range and Target Activity Days.

Plus, information on upcoming training opportunities, and an important update to our council's training policy.

Roundtable is Continuing Education Training open to ALL Cub Scouts Leaders and adults!

It may only be March but it's time to start the planning process for the upcoming program year. We have training and information on how to put on your annual Pack Planning Meeting. We also share with you tips and information on how to get more of your parents involved. We know that strong Packs and Dens have lots of parental involvement, so we want to help you navigate the process of parental involvement.

We have information on the rescheduled Cub Scout Freeze-Out dates, the annual Manatoc Fish Fry, upcoming district Pinewood Derbies, and information on this summer's Day Camp, Overnight Camp, and Cub Summer Hikes.

Plus, information on upcoming training opportunities, including Wood Badge, and an important update to our council's training policy.

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Roundtable is Continuing Education Training open to ALL Scouts BSA, Venturing, and Sea Scouts Leaders and adults!

We have not one, but two live in-studio discussions this month. First, we met with the NYLT Course Director to talk about the upcoming course, and why your Scouts should attend. Then, we talked to our Summer Camp Commissioner to discuss all the exciting things coming to Manatoc Summer Camp this year, and why your unit and Scouts need to be there!

There's also great training on the role and importance of youth-led leadership in your Troop, Crew, and Ship, as well as tips and tricks for planning a high-adventure trip. Plus, membership and safety moments, and updates on all the changes to advancement that went into effect on January 1.

We also provide you with the information you need on upcoming events, including Klondike Derbies, Summer Camp, Range and Target Activity Days, district events, and the rest of the 2026 calendar. Plus, information on upcoming training opportunities, including Wood Badge, NYLT, IOLS, and more.

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Roundtable is Continuing Education Training open to ALL Cub Scouts Leaders and adults!

Due to the New Year's holiday, we're on a special night, January 8.

There's a lot of programming happening in Cub Scouts this time of year, and we want your Pack and Den to be ready for it all. We have tips and tricks on putting on your Pack's Pinewood Derby and Blue and Gold Banquet. We also help you make sure your Arrow of Light Scouts are ready for crossover into a Scouts BSA Troop, as well as share tips on making that crossover ceremony special. There is also be our regular membership and safety moments.

We also provide you with the information you need on upcoming events, including Cub Scouts Freeze-Outs, Cub Scout Chariot Races, District Pinewood Derbies, and Cub Day and Overnight Camps. Plus, information on upcoming training opportunities, including Wood Badge.

There is even a demo on making special neckerchief slides!

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Roundtable is Continuing Education Training open to ALL Scouts BSA, Venturing, and Sea Scouts Leaders and adults!

We discussed the role of Commissioners and your unit, New Member Coordinators (does your unit have one?), the latest information and updates on Family Troops, information on the new changes to Scoutbook Plus, preparing for Arrow of Light-to-Scouts BSA crossovers, and membership and safety moments.

We also provided you with the information you need on unit and member renewal, as well as information on upcoming events, including Klondike Derbies, Summer Camp, and the 2026 calendar.

Plus, information on upcoming training opportunities, including Wood Badge. We have a live, in-studio interview with Lisa Testa, course director for our council's upcoming Wood Badge course in April and May, 2026.

Visit gtcscouting.org/roundtable for the full show notes.

Roundtable is Continuing Education Training open to ALL Cub Scout Leaders and adults!

We discuss having Denners and Den Chiefs in your Pack and Den, tips and tricks for working with small Packs and Dens, and membership and safety moments.

We also provide you with the information you need on unit and member renewal, as well as information on upcoming events, including the new Cub Adventure Day, Cub Scout Freeze-Outs, and Chariot Races. Plus, information on upcoming training opportunities.

Visit gtcscouting.org/roundtable for show notes.

Roundtable is Continuing Education Training open to ALL Scouts BSA/Venturing/Sea Scouts Leaders and adults!

Join us for our first Roundtable dedicated to Scouts BSA, Venturing and Sea Scouts.

We discuss Den Chiefs and Why You Need Them, Recruiting, using Normal Friend Activities, and Youth-Led Recruiting.

We have an interview with Brian Battaglia, Director of our new Skilled Trades Education Program, who gives us an update on the program, and progress on construction of the new Skilled Trades Education Center, slated to open in Spring, 2026.

Is Your BeAScout Pin Up-To-Date? We teach you how to check and update.

We answer questions from the viewers on whether a non-scout camp overnight with units, what counts as a "multiple registration", age and rank requirements for NYLT and the National Jamboree.

We have Council Activity Updates covering Merit Badge Days, Bigfoot Hide and Seek, OA Winter Banquet, Target and Range Activity Days, the National Jamboree, and the upcoming Klondike Derbys

We provide important updates and information on Unit and Member Renewal.

We also send a shout-out to one of our own profiled on our council's new LinkedIn page.

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