Roundtables are a form of commissioner services and supplemental training for the volunteers at the unit level. It gives leaders an example for meetings, information on policy, events, training, and ceremonies. Most importantly, Cub Scout Roundtable provides an opportunity to share experiences and enjoy fun and fellowship. As a result, leaders will be able to provide a stronger unit program for their youth.

The Roundtable Commissioner and staff demonstrate elements of model meetings that leaders may pattern for their own den and pack meetings. The roundtable experience will motivate, and enable unit leaders to provide a stronger program for their Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, and Webelos Scouts. Roundtable is designed for all leaders!

Roundtable consists of a general meeting, and then separate job specific break-out groups. There are sessions for Tiger, Wolf, and Bear den leaders and assistants; Webelos den leaders and assistants; Cubmasters and assistant Cubmasters; and for Pack Committee members and Pack Trainers.

At these separate sessions, Cub Scout leaders focus on ideas for the core value and outdoor activities. Webelos den leaders get ideas for activity badges, Webelos badge, Webelos-to-Scout transition, and the Arrow of Light Award. Cubmasters focus on the elements of running a fun and well-organized pack meeting, as well as outdoor pack events. Pack leaders concentrate on ways to improve the pack’s overall program.

Roundtables for all scouting programs are held on the second Thursday of every month at the Roswell Street Baptist Church, 7:30 – 9:00pm.

Questions on Roundtable? Contact John McAskill jm0322 [at] bellsouth [dot] net.

Up-coming roundtable themes and breakouts for 2011 to 2012 (subject to change) are as follows:

August Roundtable
Core Value for September: Cooperation
Cub Scout Den Leaders Break-Out: Den Adults’ Meeting
Webelos Den Leaders Break-Out: Den Adults’ Meeting
Cubmasters Break-Out: Elements of a Good Pack Meeting
Pack Leaders Break-Out: Year Round Pack Program

September Roundtable
Core Value for October: Responsibility
Cub Scout Den Leaders Break-Out: Elements of a Good Den Meeting
Webelos Den Leaders Break-Out: Establishing a Boy Scout Troop Link
Cubmasters Break-Out: Cubmaster and Assistant Cubmaster
Pack Leaders Break-Out: Pack – Troop Relationships

October Roundtable
Core Value for November: Citizenship
Cub Scout Den Leaders Break-Out: Building Den Spirit
Webelos Den Leaders Break-Out: Planning Pack Meeting Demonstrations
Cubmasters Break-Out: Pack Communication
Pack Leaders Break-Out: Blue and Gold Banquet Planning

November Roundtable
Core Value for December: Respect
Cub Scout Den Leaders Break-Out: Den Ceremonies and Immediate Recognition
Webelos Den Leaders Break-Out: Activity Badge Counselors
Cubmasters Break-Out: Building and Maintaining Pack Spirit
Pack Leaders Break-Out: Derby Preparation

December Roundtable
Core Value for January: Positive Attitude
Cub Scout Den Leaders Break-Out: Blue and Gold Banquet Preparations
Webelos Den Leaders Break-Out: Blue and Gold Banquet Preparations
Cubmasters Break-Out: Blue and Gold Banquet Preparations
Pack Leaders Break-Out: Scouting Anniversary Week Activities

January Roundtable
Core Value for February: Resourcefulness
Cub Scout Den Leaders Break-Out: Den Record Keeping
Webelos Den Leaders Break-Out:  Meet the Scoutmaster
Cubmasters Break-Out: Pack Gathering Activities
Pack Leaders Break-Out: Unit Leadership Enhancements

February Roundtable
Core Value for March: Compassion
Cub Scout Den Leaders Break-Out: Den Displays at Pack Meetings
Webelos Den Leaders Break-Out: Activity Badges and Character Connections
Cubmasters Break-Out: Pack Conservation Projects
Pack Leaders Break-Out: Pack Conservation Projects

March Roundtable
Core Value for April: Faith
Cub Scout Den Leaders Break-Out: Field Trips and Local Tour Permits
Webelos Den Leaders Break-Out: Planning Den Outdoor Activities
Cubmasters Break-Out: Family Participation
Pack Leaders Break-Out: Spring Recruiting

April Roundtable
Core Value for May: Health and Fitness
Cub Scout Den Leaders Break-Out: Leader Transition
Webelos Den Leaders Break-Out: Outdoor Cooking
Cubmasters Break-Out: Outdoor Pack Meetings
Pack Leaders Break-Out: Boy Needs – The Outdoor Program

May Roundtable
Core Value for June: Perseverance
Cub Scout Den Leaders Break-Out: Den Service and Conservation Projects
Webelos Den Leaders Break-Out: Den Service and Conservation Projects
Cubmasters Break-Out: Pack Meeting Ceremonies
Pack Leaders Break-Out:  National Awards

June Roundtable
Core Value for July: Courage
Cub Scout Den Leaders Break-Out: Scouting as a Positive Place  
Webelos Den Leaders Break-Out: Scouting as a Positive Place
Cubmasters Break-Out: Annual Pack Planning Conference
Pack Leaders Break-Out: Annual Pack Planning Conference

July Roundtable
Core Value for August: Honesty
Cub Scout Den Leaders Break-Out: Youth Leaders: Denners and Den Chiefs
Webelos Den Leaders Break-Out: Youth Leaders: Denners and Den Chiefs
Cubmasters Break-Out: Youth Leadership
Pack Leaders Break-Out: Local Resources for Your Pack