District Roundtable Agendas/Announcements
Roundtable is a monthly program offered by each District that gives leaders hands-on experience and provides a forum for leaders to offer and receive help from their fellow Scouters. There are separate sessions for Scouts BSA leaders and Cub Scouts leaders; many Roundtables begin with a joint session to hear announcements and upcoming event schedules that apply to all leaders. Roundtable sessions explore a particular activity or area of interest. Leaders are encouraged to share their questions, their successes and their failures (usually the latter is the most instructive!). Helping you, the Scouting leader, is the sole purpose of Roundtable.
When are Roundtables and Where?
Pioneer District Roundtables alternate between Tuesday & Wednesdays via in person & Zoom meetings from September to June. Please check the Roundtable calendar for the latest schedule.
Who should attend?
Everybody! Roundtable is designed for all leaders – Venturing Crew Advisers, Scoutmasters, Cubmasters, Webelos Leaders, Committee Members, Assistant Scoutmasters, Den Leaders, Commissioners; every scouting position has a place at Roundtable. Whether you’ve been in Scouting for 40 years, or just signed up last week, Roundtable has a lot to offer you.
Why should I go?
Because Roundtable is by, for, and about YOU, unit leaders, committee members and commissioners! Roundtable is loaded with ideas, discussion, and demonstrations of all kinds. Got a particular problem you just can’t work out? Come to Roundtable and ask the group – draw on the years of Scouting experience made available just for you.
Roundtable Topics:
- Membership Recruitment & Retention
- Finance/Treasury
- Health and Safety
- Advancement
- Activities
- Outings / Campouts / Trips
- Hot Topic Discussion
- Have an issue, bring it up at Roundtable to share with other experienced Scouters
- Your requested Topic Here!
Next Roundtable: Wednesday, September 6th at 7:30pm
The agenda will be posted before the meeting.
No Roundtables in July & August
September 6 (Wednesday) In Person & Zoom – Advancement!
October 3 (Tuesday) Zoom
Next Roundtable: Wednesday, September 6th at 7:30pm
To help us deliver a better Cub Scout Roundtable, please take a few minutes to fill out this brief Cub Roundtable survey
The agenda will be posted before the meeting.
Summer Fun Activities
Camp Wheeler Saturday Splash – Have a pool party this summer with your troop or pack! We provide the lifeguards, a grill, and the great outdoors. You provide the food and fun! Kids all ages are welcome with parent supervision! Available for group rentals only. Register at https://scoutingevent.com/358-WheelerPool.
Winnebago Family Camping – Join us for a fun family camping night at the end of the summer camp season on Aug. 5th 2023. Register today at https://scoutingevent.com/358-FamilyCamping
Watchung Nights – One night a week (during summer camp) we are offering a series of events for cubs and their families- Twilight Hike, Stargazing, and Campfires. Register today at https://scoutingevent.com/358-WatchungNights
Summer Camp – Still looking for a summer camp? Is your child looking for a summer job? Check out the link for more info: https://ppcscouting.org/camping/
Training – Every scout deserves a trained leader.
In Person PPC Training – Check out the summer and fall training offerings:
- NYLT, 2 BALOO courses, 2 -IOLS, Woodbadge – https://ppcscouting.org/training/
- Online Training – Get Position Specific Training by going to your account at my.scouting.org
- Plus, don’t forget Hazardous Weather Training must be renewed every 2 years to stay trained in your position. You can find it through My Training under Expanded Learning in the Program Safety Learning Plan. While you are there, check out Safe Swim Defense, Safety Afloat and Climb on Safely courses.
- Trail’s End Popcorn Training – Are you the Popcorn Kernel for 2023? Learn about the products! Learn about the new incentives for 2023 They will take you step by step through the Trail’s End popcorn system. https://scoutingevent.com/358-PopTrain
PPC Special Events
Check out the upcoming Special Events in PPC https://ppcscouting.org/special-events/
2023 Scouting Forward Breakfast – Meet OJ Anderson – Wednesday, Sept 6 – 7-8:45am. https://scoutingevent.com/358-72533
PPC Adventure Program – Check out the site when working on your annual planning. https://www.ppcadventures.org/home
Membership/Recruiting Minute – Use free PPC Membership Resources to promote your unit and your recruiting events. Flyers, Poster, Yard Signs, Pop Up Canopy, Stand Up Scout and Inflatable https://ppcscouting.org/membership-resources/
Also, check out the PPC Membership Page for more ideas. https://ppcscouting.org/membership/recruiting-membership/ and BSA National site: https://www.scouting.org/recruitment/
Hot Topic – Outdoor Ethics – Help engage scouts of all ages to make responsible outdoor decisions. Check out some resources. https://www.scouting.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Roundtable-Hot-Topic-Outdoor-Ethics.pdf
Safety Moment – Scouting Safely – Where to find up-to-the-minute safety information for Scouts and Scouters https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/safety-moments/scouting-safely-website/
Next Roundtable: Wednesday, September 6th at 7:30pm
A camporee is a fun weekend filled with Scouts BSA skill competitions and meeting other Scouts from around our area (that area is called a “district” and is usually defined by school district attendance boundaries or county lines). There is typically a Spring Camporee or Fall Camporee. A camporee can look a lot like a regular weekend campout. Other times, there might be a special theme for the weekend.
The camporee skill competitions take place by patrols (a patrol is a group of 8-10 Scouts within a troop). These competitions usually cover fundamental outdoor skills like fire building, knot tying, or cooking or even video games… or they could just activities just for fun like relay races, memory games, and more. All camporee events are friendly and intended to motivate Scouts to master basic skills, engage in respectful competition, and further develop youth leadership and teamwork.
Often Scouts BSA Troops will invite Webelos (5th grade) Scouts to participate with them during the weekend to sample the activities they’ll enjoy when graduating to the next step in Scouting. A highlight of the weekend is the closing campfire put on by our troops. Top scoring patrols will receive awards and everyone has the chance to enjoy Scout Spirit and friendship at the closing ceremony.
Pioneer District website: https://ppcscouting.org/districts/pioneer