Roundtable
Roundtables are regular information meetings held at the Verdugo Hills Council Meeting Room at 7:00 PM on the second Thursday of each month for all Cub Scout leaders, Scouts BSA leaders, and Venturing advisors. Leaders who attend Roundtable Meetings are making use of a great resource to help them do their jobs more effectively.
The Cub Scout program focuses on monthly themes to be presented at the pack level. Helpful hints, activity ideas, ceremonies, games, and other useful information is given.
Leaders of Scout troops discuss a different topic each month that addresses the needs of their youth members and adults.
There is also a “Hot Topic” segment at each Roundtable that presents a topic of interest to all leaders.
The Council urges all leaders to attend as many Roundtables as possible to acquire important information and program updates. Please join us each month to stay connected.
Attendees may opt to teleconference using Zoom. Register in advance for this meeting:
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
| File Name | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-09 RT Agenda and Hotlinks | Digital Safety and Online Scouting Activities. Leadership Succession Planning. Pack Annual Planning. Race Time Adventures. NYLT (National Youth Leadership Training) | Download |
| 2021 Fall Membership Recruitment Deck | Download | |
| 2021-04-08 RT Agenda and Hotlinks | The final agenda for April 8, 2021 Roundtable meeting, with hotlinks to featured resources. | Download |
| 2021-06-10 RT Agenda and Hotlinks | Download | |
| 2021-08-12 Agenda and Hot Links | This Roundtable Agenda has hot links for some of the resources discussed in this meeting. | Download |
| 2021-08-12 Hot Topic | National BSA Fee Increases | Download |
| 2021-08-12 Hot Topic | Creating a Safe Haven: Pronouncing Scouts' Names Correctly | Download |
| 2021-08-12 Troop Recruitment Ideas | This is a revised version of the Cub Scout Spring Recruitment suggestions, edited for troops to use in the fall. It has a link to the Google Drive folder with lots of VHC-specific and generic BSA resources. | Download |
| 2021-08-12 VHC Fall Recruitment | Amy Taylor's Fall Recruitment PPT Slide Deck | Download |
| 2021-09-09 RT Agenda and Hotlinks | Download | |
| 2021-10-14 RT Agenda and Hotlinks | Download | |
| 2021-11-11 RT Agenda and Hotlinks | This Roundtable Agenda has hot links for the resources discussed in this meeting. | Download |
| 2021-12-09 RT Agenda and Hotlinks | Download | |
| 2022-01-13 RT Agenda and Hotlinks | Download | |
| 2022-02-10 RT Agenda and Hotlinks | The agenda with embedded hotlinks to program materials. | Download |
| 2022-03-10 RT Agenda and Hotlinks | The agenda with embedded hotlinks to program materials | Download |
| 2022-04-14 Roundtable Agenda and Hotlinks | Instead of our usual program, the Council Key 3 held a Fireside Chat in person and via Zoom. The Council Membership Committee Chair also discussed upcoming recruitment events. | Download |
| 2022-05-12 RT Agenda and Hotlinks | All the info from the Roundtable meeting in one place! | Download |
| 2022-06-09 RT Agenda and Hotlinks | Download | |
| 2022-07-14 RT Agenda and Hot Links | The final agenda and hotlinks to the resources we discussed. | Download |
| 2022-08-11 RT Agenda and Hotlinks | Download | |
| 2022-09-08 RT Agenda and Hotlinks | The final agenda and hotlinks to the resources we discussed. | Download |
| 2022-10-13 Agenda and Hot Links | Disposable 1 lb. propane tanks, food allergies, Scouting for Food, rechartering, welcoming new families and engaging older youth. | Download |
| 2022-11-10 RT Agenda and Hotlinks | Using a safety moment, political rally participation, Cybersecurity Awareness Month, recruitment events, rechartering & membership! | Download |
| 2022-12-9 Agenda and Hot Links | Hypothermia, how to tell your Scouting story, Scout Sunday, adult roles in Scouting, Duty to God, rechartering & membership! | Download |
| 2022-8-11 RT Agenda and Hotlinks | Download | |
| 2023-01-12 RT Agenda and Hotlinks | CPR & AEDs, Scout Leader Training Awards, Blue & Golds, Serving Scouts with Disabilities, Membership & Rechartering. | Download |
| 2023-02-09 RT Agenda and Hotlinks | Is It Scouting?, Where to find Scouting Info, Scoutbook Help & Support, Serving Special Needs in Cub Scouting (See also the document titled, "Serving Cub Scouts with Disabilities") | Download |
| 2023-03-09 RT Agenda and Hotlinks | Activity Planning and Risk Assessment, Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder, Adventure Cards, SM Conferences and Boards of Review, "Cubservation" | Download |
| 2023-04-13 RT Agenda and Hotlinks | CVO Campmaster Training, Council Pinewood Derby, When to Cancel an Event Due to Weather (handouts included), #TroopTalkLive and #CubChatLive (handout included), Merit Badge Steps, Awesome Award Certificates! | Download |
| 2023-05-11 RT Agenda and Hotlinks | Flag Etiquette, Memorial Day Flag Placement Opportunities, Sun Safety, Annual Program Planning, The Scouting Journey, Summertime Pack Activities | Download |
| 2023-06-08 RT Agenda and Hotlinks | Scouting Safety; Friendly, Courteous and Kind; Leader Recruitment and Succession Planning; Pack Annual Planning Meeting; Cub Rank Quick-Start Guides | Download |
| 2023-07-13 RT Agenda and Hotlinks | Winter Activity Safety, Summer Recruitment Activities, Registration Fee Increases, Outdoor Ethics, Den Chiefs, Journey to Excellence | Download |
| 2023-09-14 RT Agenda and Hotlinks | Youth Protection Updates Effective 9/1/23, Propane Stoves, Disposable 1lb. Propane Tanks Going Away, Sign-Up Night Playbook, The S.A.F.E. Checklist, Introducing Rechartering 2023, Recruiting - Adventure On! | Download |
| 2023-10-12 RT Agenda and Hotlinks | COVID Seasonal Precautions, Rechartering, Recognizing Volunteers, National BSA BeAScout Pin/Website, Family Dens, Volunteer Roles, Scouting for Food, Introducing Rechartering 2023. | Download |
| 2023-11-09 RT Agenda and Hotlinks | Anxiety, Service & Gratitude, Membership Recruitment Resources, Pack to Troop Transitions, Camping, Finishing Up Rechartering. | Download |
| 2023-12-14 RT Agenda and Hotlinks | Gaga Ball, Final Notes on Rechartering Volunteers, A Scout is Reverent, Cub Scout Program Updates, Scouts BSA Program Updates, Forming Patrols, Delegation, What's After Rechartering? | Download |
| 2024-01-11 RT Agenda and Hotlinks | Guide to Safe Scouting, Weather-Related Safety, Geo-Fencing for Scout Recruitment, Political Rally Participation, Cub Scout Program Updates, Scouts BSA Program Updates, Building Relationships with Local Schools, Conflict Resolution, The Future of Unit Service. | Download |
| 2024-02-08 RT Agenda and Hotlinks | Age-Appropriate Activities Matrix, Springtime Membership Plans, Creating A Social Media Presence for Your Unit, Cub Scout Program Updates, Scouts BSA Program Updates, Blue & Gold Celebrations, Campout Planning, The Importance of Unit Service. | Download |
| 2024-03-14 RT Agenda and Hotlinks | The Scouter Code of Conduct, Cub Scout to Scouts BSA Cross Over, Peer to Peer Recruiting, Summertime Pack Activities, Cub Scout Program Updates and the Impact on Scouts BSA, and The Future of Commissioning. | Download |
| 2024-04-11 RT Agenda and Hotlinks | Aquatics, Summertime Recruitment Activities, Summer Fun!, Scouts BSA Program Updates, Cub Scout Program Updates, The Importance of Advancement, The Fun Rsults of Commissioning. Also included is the handout from Maureen Brown in the Cub Scout Leader Breakout ("Aquatics"). | Download |
| 2024-05-09 RT Agenda and Hotlinks v2 | The Importance of Safety Moments, Welcoming and Engaging Families, Memorial Day Activities, Cub Scout Program Changes, Fundraising for Troops, Individual Scout Accounts, and the Value of Commissioners. | Download |
| 2024-06-13 RT Agenda and Hotlinks | Dealing with Homesickness at Summer Camp, Flag Etiquette for Flag Day, Den Chiefs and Why You Need Them, Cub Scout Camping, Best Practices for Troop Committees, and a shout-out for four VHC Scouts who earned the Chi Rho award, signifying they had earned all four Catholic religious emblems. | Download |
| 2024-07-11 RT Agenda and Hotlinks v1 | Aquatics Safety resources. Planning for fall recruitment should start early, like NOW! Updated BSA media resources to help you grow your packs and troops. Cub Scout pack recruitment best practices. The importance of Joining Conferences for new Scouts entering a troop. | Download |
| 2024-08-08 RT Agenda and Hotlinks v1 | The separation of the unit and member renewal processes. Gaga Ball Safety. Following up Prospective Leads on BeAScout.org. The Cub Scout Program Updates impacts on Arrow of Light dens and Scouts BSA troops. Troop Program Resources website updates. | Download |
| 2024-09-12 RT Agenda and Hotlinks v2 | Prohibited Activities. Dynamic Recruitment. AOL Scouts to Scouts BSA. The Guide to Safe Scouting. The Fun Part of Being a Commissioner | Download |
| 2024-10-12 RT Agenda and Hotlinks v2 | How do you ask someone you care about "R U OK?" New procedures for Year-Round Membership Renewal. Growing Scouting with 3x3 units. Get the Most From Your Recruiting Social Media. Enhancing Cub Scout Advancement. Guidance on Facilitating a Suicide Prevention Session for your troop or crew. | Download |
| 2024-11-14 RT Agenda and Hotlinks v1 | Campfire Safety Review, the Fretwell Award for Outstanding Educators, the Duty to God Adventure at each Cub Scout rank, Dutch Oven Cooking that's easy and delicious. | Download |
| 2024-12-12 RT Agenda and Hotlinks v1 | Digital Safety and Online Scouting Activities. Leadership Succession Planning. Den Chiefs and Why You Need Them. Blue and Gold Banquets. Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops | Download |
| Incident Reporting Infographic | This decision-tree flow chart was presented at the Nov. 11, 2021 Roundtable meeting. | Download |
| Roundtable Agenda and Resources for March 11, 2021 | This Roundtable Agenda has hot links for all the resources discussed in this meeting. | Download |
| Serving Cub Scouts with Disabilities | Download | |
| VHC Announcements January 2022 | Download | |
| Webelos-To-Scouts Transition Planning | The handout from the Cub Scout Leader Breakout during the 2022-05-12 Roundtable Meeting | Download |
| What To Say To Kids Besides "Be Careful!" | These suggestions were presented at the Nov. 11, 2021 Roundtable meeting. | Download |
| When to File an Incident Report | This two-page document was presented at the Nov. 11, 2021 Roundtable meeting. | Download |