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Scout Recruiting Workshop – Tuesday, April 14

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Scout Recruiting Workshop

All units should make sure that someone from their unit attends.

Join us on April 14 at 8 pm on Zoom for the Foothills Recruiting Workshop to master a new three-pillar strategy for growth for Scouting units. You will leave with tools and information on new resources to secure your units’ 2026 success.

An email with the Zoom link for April 14 will be sent to your mailbox on Monday evening. Or you can request one from chair@foothillsbsa.org. Please make sure at least two individuals from your unit attend!

WHEN: Monday, April 14, from 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM

HOW: Zoom Meeting

LINK: Please see Workshop email or contact chair@foothillsbsa.org for Zoom Link Info.

AGENDA:
Investments, events, and strategies engaging all of our partners, Council, and District will be at a level not seen in our area in prior years.

Among items on the agenda:

  • Atlanta Area Council investing in marketing within the Foothills District
  • Managing relationships with local schools – District Chair Jim Flowers will review conversations with the Chief of Staff for the Cobb County School System have outline activities to improve access to scouting for CCSD students.
  • Partnerships with local libraries, recreation centers, and parks
  • District-sponsored recruiting events to introduce local children to scouting activities
    * Events to be held at parks across East Cobb beginning this May
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District Committee and Rountable Will Meet Virtually on April 2 (ZOOM)

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District and Roundtable will be held virtually on April 2.
You should have already received the Zoom links in an earlier email.

Please contact District Chair chair@foothillsbsa.org for the Zoom link.

District Committee:

6:30 pm – Welcome to District Committee Meeting

Agenda

· Membership – Rebecca
* Update on C.O.W.
· Programs – Warren – Parades, Day Camp
· Service = Scouting for Food, Memorial Day, etc.
· Nominating Committee – Report on nominations
· Finance – Friends of Scouting, Camp Cards, Popcorn update
· Communications – Johanna
· Commissioner’s Report
· Chairman’s Report
* Main Event – Cub Recruiting Strategies – preparation for April 13 workshop

Roundtable:

7:15 Mary Lou’s PPT Midway begins
7:30 Flags announcements, membership, and safety moments
7:50 Breakouts Troops and Packs for presentation and discussion, an dbest gear for camping and Scout activities
8:30 Good Night

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Cub Outdoor Weekend – C.O.W.

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WHO:  Cubs + Troops + Adult Leaders (to help on staff)
WHAT:  Cub Outdoor Weekend/WEBELOS Woods
WHEN:  March 20-22
WHERE:  Woodruff Scout Camp
WHY:  Our cubs need Outdoor Fun and opportunities to engage with Troops in the area.
Benefits to Cubs:  Start collecting beads for our inaugural Wolf Fang Necklace, Cool Patch, and troop led Campfire program showcasing your best 6/7 vs. 41 skits, songs, and dances!
Benefits to Troops:  An ALL ORANGE Ghost Patch that showcases your service and dedication to Foothills District Cub programming!
CUB EVITE – RSVP as soon as you have a tentative headcount and register via tentaroo when finalized.
  • If entire pack is attending, only 1 person needs to send the RSVP
  • If individuals want to attend without Pack, please complete both evite and tentaroo registration.
TROOP EVITE – RSVP as soon as you have a tentative headcount and register via tentaroo when finalized.
Tentaroo Registration Due March 6, 2026. Register when the headcount is finalized. If you need a bit more time, please reach out to Rebecca Hicks 310-497-5459 (texting preferred)

Tentative Schedule:

  • Morning Activities 8am-12pm focused on both younger + older cubs
  • Afternoon Activities 2-4pm
    • ‘Chill Space’ for kiddos that just need some downtime
    • Scavenger Hunt(s), targeted to appropriate level of difficulty per rank.
    • Troop Visitation Time (Bears- AOL’s only)
  • Evening Activities, 6-9pm
    • Campfire Program, skits, songs + 6/7 jokes
    • Movie afterwards/Stargazing/Astronomy
    • After Party/Cracker Barrel (only Bears, Webelos, AOL’s)

If you want to help make this the most FUN Cub camping ever, please share your ideas with Rebecca or better yet, join the committee.

We meet virtually on Wednesdays at 8pm.

Teams Login
Dial in by phone
+1 437-747-4345, 794641553#

Rebecca
310-497-5459
foothillsmembershipcobb@gmail.com

LINK: Tentaroo Registration
PDF: Cub Outdoor Weekend Flyer

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District Committee Will Meet March 12 @ 8 PM (ZOOM)

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The District Committee will NOT meet this Thursday!

The Foothills District Committee will meet via ZOOM at 8 pm next Thursday, March 12.
See below for the link.

Topic: Foothills District Meeting
Time: Mar 12, 2026 08:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://atlantabsa-org.zoom.us/j/83912198808?pwd=E6BtzJEvhd2xzakIS5ucTVQYSBGcTI.1

Meeting ID: 839 1219 8808
Passcode: 275674

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Join instructions
https://atlantabsa-org.zoom.us/meetings/83912198808/invitations?signature=yfvkkyaCsw5evkYAbI3ohTGINcexKsRv8aBPQupdMLY

Agenda (subject to edits):
* Membership – Rebecca
* Update on C.O.W.
* Update on Cobb School District – Recruiting and Scout usage of facilities
* Programs – Warren – Parades, Day Camp
* Service = Scouting for Food, Memorial Day, etc.
* Nominating Committee – Report on nominations
* Finance – Friends of Scouting, Camp Cards, Popcorn update
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March 2026 Roundtable – 03/05/2026

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Roundtable will meet on March 5 at 7:30 pm at Covenant Presbyterian Church.The
District Committee meeting has been rescheduled to March 12 at 8 PM.

Where is Roundtable?  Covenant Presbyterian Church, 2881 Canton Road, Marietta, GA 30066

What is Roundtable?  Roundtable provides unit leaders with the skill to do and the will to do what is needed to ensure that every member of every unit has a great Scouting experience.

When is Roundtable?  Thursday, March 5th, the meeting begins at 7:30. The Roundtable Program is scheduled for one hour, but you are encouraged to come early and stay late for fellowship and networking.

Who should attend Roundtable?  Any parent or leader that is interested in ensuring we deliver the best program for our youth.

Attire? Field, Activity, or casual.

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February 2026 Roundtable – 02/05/2026

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February Hot Topic: “Created to Serve” The thread of “Service” has been sewn throughout Scouting’s long history.

Breakouts:
Cub Family: Service opportunities and how Cubs can participate
Scouts BSA: Service opportunities and how it benefits the community. Service is also an important component of Rank Advancement.

Where is Roundtable?  Covenant Presbyterian Church, 2881 Canton Road, Marietta, GA 30066

What is Roundtable?  Roundtable provides unit leaders with the skill to do and the will to do what is needed to ensure that every member of every unit has a great Scouting experience.

When is Roundtable?  Thursday, February 5th, the meeting begins at 7:30 immediately after the District Council Meeting. The Roundtable Program is scheduled for one hour, but you are encouraged to come early and stay late for fellowship and networking.

Who should attend Roundtable?  Any parent or leader that is interested in ensuring we deliver the best program for our youth.

Attire? Field, Activity, or casual.

Quote of the month: “Leave this world a little better than you found it”. Robert Baden Powell

So please come and learn and have fun with the Roundtable Team this month.
We look forward to seeing you!