Great Trail Council, Scouting America Roundtable Live Podcast

Roundtable is Continuing Education Training open to ALL Scouts BSA/Venturing/Sea Scouts Leaders and adults! Have you ever had a parent tell you that Scouts and Sports or Scouts and Band don't mix and they have to drop out of Scouting? We're here to share with you an inspirational story from one of our own in Great Trail Council that that assertion is just not true! Our Safety Moment covers...

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 advent...

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 Wo...

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...

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...

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...

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 saf...

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...

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 Progr...

In this special bonus episode, we interview Brian Battaglia, director of Great Trail Council's Skilled Trades Education Program. Brian will be leading the new program in our council, which is geared towards school-age youth in primarily grades 5-10, to introduce them to the skilled building trades, with educators and instructors from all over the area. While this program's primary audience...

Roundtable is Continuing Education Training open to ALL Cub Scouts Leaders and adults! We start this month with an opening message from the Detroit Lions' David Montgomery, our newest Scouting America Ambassador. We have training on the Cub Scout Campout Safety Checklist. Learn about recruiting support available to units such as Yard Signs and other recruiting support, including our Recruiting...

Roundtable is Continuing Education Training open to ALL Leaders and adults! Topics we'll be covering: Learning the "Secret Sauce" to running a successful Pack Den Leader Meeting Tips and Ideas Membership Moments Safety Moment New Safeguarding Youth Training Information Council Program Moments - Day and Overnight Camps, Pool Parties, Hikes Scout Nights at the Ballpark District Program...

Roundtable is Continuing Education Training open to ALL Leaders and adults! Topics we covered: We started with a special thank you from Roger Krone, Chief Scout Executive Planning for your Pack's Annual Program Planning Meeting Scouts Read Sacred Texts How to Get more parents to volunteer Cubs need to Camp In the Summer--get yours ready for Day and Overnight Camps! Summertime Fun calendar acti...

Roundtable is Continuing Education Training open to ALL Leaders and adults! We'll have a lot of valuable information packed into the hour, we hope you can join us live or watch the recording later. Topics we'll be covering: We have a live, in-studio discussion with spring and summertime program activities with Jason Henry, Cubmaster of Pack 25 We also cover building relationships with scho...

Roundtable is Continuing Education Training open to ALL Leaders and adults! We'll have a lot of valuable information packed into the hour, we hope you can join us live or watch the recording later. Topics we'll be covering: Changes are aplenty! We are now Scouting America, and our council website has changed to GTCScouting.org. Learn about all the changes. We cover what makes a great Cub S...

Roundtable is Continuing Education Training open to ALL Leaders and adults! Topics we covered: Spring Recruiting Cub Scout Camping - camping with your Pack or Den Safety Moment A Q&A on t-shirts Membership Moment District Program Moment Council Program Moment - Day Camp and Overnight Camp Dates and Updates Unit and Membership Renewal Updates ...and much more! We interviewed Ken LaPolla, Vice P...

Roundtable is Continuing Education Training open to ALL Leaders and adults! Topics we covered: Cubs from Pack 3186, Cuyahoga Falls started our opening with the Pledge of Allegiance, Scout Oath, and Scout Law. Our Safety Moment covered Hazardous Weather Training - what is a fully trained leader. The Membership Moment introduces a unique idea: Invite your Cub's Teachers to your Celebrations. Cou...

Roundtable is Continuing Education Training open to ALL Leaders and adults! Happy Holidays! Topics we covered: Our Safety Moment is Winter Activity Safety - Stay COLD to keep warm! Tonight's Membership Moment is Using your Pinewood Derby as a Recruiting Event Becky Voris, Assistant Council Commissioner for our Women's Advisory Committee speaks in-studio about the committee, its plans and a...

Roundtable is Continuing Education Training open to ALL Leaders and adults! Topics we covered: Our November Cub Roundtable was broadcast live from the Medina County Sheriff's Office! We had membership moments, a safety moment, a Hot Topic presentation on member and unit renewals, a visit with Sheriff Grice, information on Cub Day Camp and Overnight Camp, Cub Scout Freeze-Outs and Chariot Races...

Roundtable is Continuing Education Training open to ALL Leaders and adults! Topics we covered: Our October Cub Roundtable has a focus on relationships. When a family joins your Pack, do you welcome them in? We'll also have membership moments, a safety moment, a Hot Topic presentation on the Cub Scout Advancement Program and "Instant" Recognition, and a live in-studio panel. leading a...

Roundtable is Continuing Education Training open to ALL Leaders and adults! Topics we covered: Our September Cub Roundtable focused on Recruiting, Part Two! You've completed your School Night to Join Scouting, so what's next? We presented resources and ideas on how to take the next step with your new Scouts, what should happen at the next meeting after your open house, and how to follow-up...

Roundtable is Continuing Education Training open to ALL Leaders and adults! Topics we covered: Our June Cub Roundtable focused on Recruiting! We had subject experts cover what Packs need to do to organize a successful Fall Recruiting season. We also had updated information on the Cub Scout Summer Hikes at Camp Manatoc, Adventure Fees, the Adventure Fee Town Hall Meetings, Safety, Membership, and D...

Roundtable is Continuing Education Training open to ALL Leaders and adults! On May 23, 2024, our inaugural Roundtable Live broadcast went live under Assistant Council Commissioner Vinnie Close, and the live stream had 121 viewers. We offer a recorded version of the roundtable at YouTube and request all in the council to take time to view the relevant portions. The one-hour video is divided into ch...