Calendar year 2021 North Shore District Roundtable schedule and program materials are available below.
Roundtable 2021
January
| Cubmaster Council Join us for a very special event where we invite the Cubmasters and Assistant Cubmasters come together to discuss Scouting in their unit. This is a chance for the units to share success stories and challenges affecting their unit during this ongoing pandemic. We are better together! |
Scout Law (Trustworthy) “Be Prepared” to “Do Your Best” popcorn fundraiser ever! Kristi Palm, a member of the 9th top-selling Pack in the nation along with one of the Top Selling Scouts in the nation, will share how popcorn can fund your entire Pack or Troop program. |
Planning for Virtual Webelos Woods Join us as we discuss what to expect at the first ever “VIRTUAL” Webelos Woods event. We will discuss how to prepare for your breakout session and what would be the best way to advertise your troop to interested webelos scout parents. |
Roundtable Helps Camping During COVID Tips for Outdoor Events A Scout is Trustworthy WEBELOS Woods: Troop 16/91, Troop 161, Troop 201, Troop 202, Troop 233, Troop 258/358, Troop 271, Troop 2008 |
February
| Safely Camping in Person Everyone is anxious to do all of the things that attracted them to Scouting and get off the Zoom! Join us to learn what you need to think about when planning in-person meetings or outdoor events like camping. KISMIF… Keep it SAFE, make it FUN! |
Scout Law (Loyal) Ceremonies, skits, songs, cheers, and more, including original content. Drive your Den and Pack Program with resources related to the second point of the Scout Law… A Scout is Loyal. |
What makes a successful PLC How can the adults help their youth leaders to have a successful Patrol Leaders Council? How do we guide without taking over? These is a role for the adult but what is that role? |
Roundtable Helps Cub Program Helps – A Scout is Loyal |
March
| Beyond JTE “Join Roundtable staffer and Pack 170 JTE Champion, Nick Rietsch, to learn how to use JTE as a tool rather than a final product. See how Nick uses JTE’s objectives to drive Pack 170 to being North Shore District Pack of the Year for the last 3 years.” |
Scout Law (Helpful) Helpful ceremonies, songs, skits, etc. to spice up your den and pack program. This month we’ll write our own Cubmaster Minute that you can take back to your units along with the knowledge and confidence you can use to build your own again and again. |
Webelos to Scout Transition So you’ve just joined a troop…. now what? Learn all about program differences in structure, leadership, advancement, camping, activities, and parental involvement. Where do you as a parent fit in? How can you help your scout transition smoothly while taking a seat on the sidelines. |
Roundtable Helps |
April
| Popcorn “Be Prepared” to “Do Your Best” popcorn fundraiser ever! Kristi Palm, a member of the 9th top-selling Pack in the nation along with one of the Top Selling Scouts in the nation, will share how popcorn can fund your entire Pack or Troop program. |
Scout Law (Friendly) More Cub Scout Pack and Den program resources centered on the theme of “A Scout is obedient”. This month will be in the Roundtable Helps only. There will be no separate session track. |
COVID Safety Officer Training Every unit should have at least one COVID-19 Safety Officer to conduct fun but safe in-person events. District Commissioner, Kevin Clark, will be teaching this class and certifying participants as COVID-19 Safety Officers. |
Roundtable Helps |
May
| Leader Award/Recognition Leaders are often unsung heroes, cheering on their Scouts’ achievements. But your Scouts want to recognize your efforts too. Learn all the awards you as a leader in Cubs or Scouts BSA can earn. |
Scout Law (Courteous) Its more than just please and thank you. Help your cubs understand the meaning of “A Scout is Courteous” with some fun games, songs, advancement ceremonies and more. |
Trail Talks Join Brooks Nentwig and Chuck Rummel as they share their experiences hiking the Pacific Coast Trail and the Continental Divide Trail, two of Americas great and challenging treks. |
Roundtable Helps |
June
| Summer Fun with Chili Cookoff and District Awards Please join us for our annual summer fun chili cook off and outdoor games Roundtable. We will have the BSA Bucks Scout SWAG raffle too. But this year we have a special treat because we will also be presenting the 2020 North Shore District awards. Don’t miss it. Bring the whole unit out to support the awardees, try some of the best chili in the district, play some fun outdoor games, and maybe win some cool swag! |
Roundtable Helps |
July
| Popcorn Time Calling all Popcorn Kernels! Take advantage of the Trail’s End Popcorn Fundraiser to fund your unit program. Our district Popcorn Kernel, Kristi Palm, will fill you in on all of the details for the upcoming season and share some tips from the nation’s 9th top-selling unit of 2020! |
Scout Law (Obedient) More Cub Scout Pack and Den program resources centered on the theme of “A Scout is obedient”. This month will be in the Roundtable Helps only. There will be no separate session track. |
Roundtable PLC Just as our youth plan and prepare for their own Scouting adventure in their unit, we as adult leaders have the opportunity to do the same. Join us as we decide on the topics your adult leaders would find the most meaningful at upcoming North Shore District Roundtables. |
Roundtable Helps |
August
| Cub Scout Leader Council The mystery of Roundtable topics is “Where do they come from?” and the answer is YOU! We want to know what is important to you so join us and share your thoughts during this open forum event. |
Scout Law (Cheerful) Put a smile on their faces with these fun and engaging songs, skits, run-ons, and more. We will write our own song this month that you can take back to your units for a truly memorable Pack or Den meeting. |
Recruiting Scouts A year and a half into the global pandemic, we have all seen the effect on our unit rosters but we have learned a thing or two about how to run a safe and effective unit program. Let’s put those lessons learned into action to grow Scouting! |
Roundtable Helps |
September
| Living with COVID After 1 1/2 years, we have learned a lot about safely conducting an active Scouting program during the global pandemic. Join Nick Rietsch, Pack 170 Health and Safety Officer, for a discussion about safely Scouting during COVID. |
Scout Law (Thrifty) Make the most of what you have, including your den and pack program items like songs, skits, audience participation, and more. We will focus on adapting and repurposing existing program items to fit your unit, theme, etc. |
The Order of the Arrow Want to know more about how the Order of the Arrow provides cheerful service to our district? Join us for a special presentation from members of the OA and learn how your unit can be more involved in this honor society. |
Roundtable Helps |
October
| It’s Recharter Time!There is a new recharter process this year. It is all online now and we have all the details. Make sure you are here so your recharter is smooth and seamless. | Scout Law (Brave) It takes a brave person to face a room full of kids and put on an engaging program. Well, we have what you need to pluck up your courage with songs, activities, skits and more, focused on the 10th point of the Scout Law. |
Fall Camporee How will your unit attract new scouts to join your troop? Join us as we discuss how this exciting event can help your unit membership grow. |
Roundtable Helps |
November
| Scouting with disabilities Do you know how to accommodate Scouts and families with disabilities in your Den and Pack programs? BSA provides detailed guidance and we will share it with you at this month’s Roundtable. |
Scout Law (Clean) Stress the importance of cleanliness in mind, body, and spirit with songs, run-ons, skits, and more in your den and pack programs. We’ll give you another chance to write your own content this month. |
Recharter Turn-In & Dutch Oven Cooking Join us as we share some tips from some of the districts best cast-iron chefs. Learn some new recipes that are sure to WOW your unit and encourage more golden spoon wins. |
Roundtable Helps |
December
| Blue & Gold | Crossover Blue & Gold is a celebration of Cub Scouting and there is no better way to do that than with Cub Scouting’s highest award, the Arrow of Light. We’ll talk about AOL crossover is a key part of this annual gala and ways to make it especially memorable. |
Scout Law (Reverent) At this holy time of year for many faiths, prepare your den and pack programs with songs, skits, and more that reflect the importance of this time of year. “A Scout is Reverent” and your program should be too. |
Roundtable Holiday Party White Elephant gift exchange, fire starting competiton & enjoy cooking your very own Woof’em! What’s a Woof’em?… Come to roundtable and find out for yourself! Yummy, yummy. |
Roundtable Helps |