Who: All Cub Scout, Scouts BSA, Venturing, and Sea Scout leaders in East Trinity Trails district which spans Rockwall, Community, Royse City, and Wylie ISDs. Every unit should be represented at Roundtable each month in order to stay connected and informed.
What: Roundtable is a place for adult leaders in the district to gather, network with other Scouters, receive supplemental training, and learn important district and council information. The monthly event provides program topic guidance, information about district/council events, and constructive suggestions for unit leaders. It is a fun learning environment that creates excitement around the coming month of activities and programs for unit leaders to carry back for implementation in their units.
When: Second Thursday of the month
Arrival with sign-in and activity: 6:45-7 PM
Meeting runs promptly from 7-8 PM
Networking with clean-up: 8-8:15 PM
Where: See the monthly schedule below for meeting location
Why: Roundtables are district-level gatherings which exist to provide our 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. Come to Roundtable to replenish your cup!
More Info: Attending four Roundtables in a year and being trained for your leader position meet a third of the requirements for earning your Scouter's Training Award knot for your uniform which we will be sure our leaders get for attending.
Please send the Roundtable team any notable events or achievements you, your Scouters, or your unit plan or complete so your peers can support you and recognize the great work being accomplished!
Roundtable Commissioner: Christina McElroy
McElroyFamilyScouting@gmail.com
Cub Scout Roundtable Commissioner: Arnold Herrick
AHerrickScoutingStuff@gmail.com
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Mark your calendar for the coming year
August 11, 2022 Roundtable: Recruitment
Bring your new Scouters, Cubmasters, Scoutmasters, Crew Advisors, and Skippers to this Roundtable on hospitality and community-building in our recruitment. We will breakout with our Unit Commissioners to discuss how our units are forming the culture and passing it on. Contest with unit prize will give weight to the range of tenure your unit has present.
Please throw a dollar in the pot if you're able. The collection at this Roundtable will go directly toward improving our District's Roundtable experience (food, teaching aids, prizes, etc).
This Round table will meet at:
Lavon City Hall
120 School Rd,
Lavon, TX 75166
For the August meeting:
11 Aug 22 Roundtable Agenda.pdf
11 August 22 Roundtable Safety Sheets.pdf
11 Aug 22 Roundtable Slides.pdf
11 Aug 22 Roundtable Note Sheet.pdf
September 8, 2022 Roundtable: Committees
Have your unit's whole committee come out with the Committee Chair for this Roundtable designed for them. We'll breakout by program with our District Committee and a panel of Scouting veterans to discuss recruiting, retaining, working effectively while avoiding burnout, and setting up succession plans for our own committees. Contest with unit prize will give weight to the number of veterans, first responders, essential workers, elected officials, educators, and civil servants your unit has present whom we wish to recognize at this Roundtable.
Please throw a dollar in the pot if you're able. The collection at this Roundtable will go directly toward our Council's Friends of Scouting (camp rangers and equipment, professional support staff, camperships, etc).
This Round table will meet at:
NEW LOCATION!
First Assembly Lavon
301 Main St, Lavon, TX 75166
6:45-7 arrival and socializing
7 PM prompt start
8 PM prompt end
8-8:15 clean-up and socializing
October 13, 2022 Roundtable: Scout Traditions
Wear your full and formal uniform for this one. We'll have a uniform inspection by our District Commissioner at this fun Roundtable all about Scout traditions (no shame involved, praises and prizes only). Bring your SPL, ASPL, Boatswain, Boatswain's Mate, Crew President, and Vice President to breakout with Wood Badge, OA, NYLT, and NAYLE for leadership training in action. This is not your standard sit for a spiel session. Scouting is a game; come ready to compete!
Please throw a dollar in the pot if you're able. The collection at this Roundtable will go directly toward the World Friendship Fund (build safe Scouting infrastructure throughout the World Organization of the Scout Movement).
November 11, 2022 Roundtable: Rechartering
Bring your unit's calendar and leadership team to get an update on the BSA from a panel of district and council leadership who will answer your questions on rechartering, Journey to Excellence, and the future goals of the BSA. Breakout with Scouters in your region to discuss and coordinate Pinewood Derby, Scout Sunday, Blue and Gold, Crossover, Camporee, and more. Contest with unit prize will give weight to those present who have started or completed their unit rechartering.
Please throw a dollar in the pot if you're able. The collection at this Roundtable will go directly toward our District's Roundtable experience (food, teaching aids, prizes, etc).
December 8, 2022 Roundtable: Duty to God
What does BSA mean with Duty to God and what role do leaders have in developing a character of reverence? Bring your questions along with your Chaplains, Chaplain's Aides, and Religious Emblems Coordinators for this Roundtable to discuss what unites us all and how we model and act on those Scouting values. Contest with unit prize will give weight to the range of faith and reverence expressions your unit has present.
Please throw a dollar in the pot if you're able. The collection at this Roundtable will go directly toward our Council's Friends of Scouting (camp rangers and equipment, professional support staff, camperships, etc).
January 12, 2023 Roundtable: Unit Meetings
Bring your ASMs, Den Leaders, Crew Advisors, Mates, and anyone involved in directing discipline or behavior for this Roundtable to discuss practical ways for moving a unit from chaos to scout-led cohesion including diverse Scouts such as Gifted, Techy, Artsy, Active, ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, etc. Breakout by program to discuss meeting strategies that work well for each stage of unit growth. Contest with unit prize will give weight to the number of leaders your unit has present.
Please throw a dollar in the pot if you're able. The collection at this Roundtable will go directly toward the World Friendship Fund (build safe Scouting infrastructure throughout the World Organization of the Scout Movement).
February 9, 2023 Roundtable: District Calendar Planning
All leaders are encouraged to bring your program, activity, and camping leads, treasurers, and fundraising coordinators to direct our district’s calendar for the next year. Let us know what is working and what you need from the district to be able to make your job easier and more fun. We will honor a unit who has exemplified the Scouting spirit this year.
We have an exciting activity for all Cubs and Scouts/Sea Scouts/Venturers: Troop 442 is hosting an International Spirit Award night with Japanese food, friendship, and fun.
Come to connect and learn. Leave with the activities needed to earn the International Spirit Award!
Parents and leaders are asked to attend Roundtable at the same time and place in order to give your feedback on how the district can support your current needs and what you hope to see in next year's programming.
6:45-8:15 on Thursday February 9
First Assembly Lavon
301 Main St, Lavon, TX 75166
Please throw a dollar in the pot if you're able. The collection at this Roundtable will go directly toward the World Friendship Fund (build safe Scouting infrastructure throughout the World Organization of the Scout Movement).
March 9, 2023 Roundtable: Conservation
Connect with our Conservation Committee to learn about Fin-Fur-Con and how we can turn those tired trash pick-ups into meaningful conservation activities and awards our Scouts and units are excited to participate in. Bring your pioneers, gardeners, and knotheads as the contest with unit prize will give weight to those who complete knots and lashings.
Please throw a dollar in the pot if you're able. The collection at this Roundtable will go directly toward our District's Roundtable experience (food, teaching aids, prizes, etc).
April 13, 2023 Roundtable - Cast Iron Cook-Off
Compete in our annual cast iron cook-off. All experience and skill levels are encouraged to participate! If you don't know how, we'll teach you. It's time for food, fellowship, and fun!
Please throw a dollar in the pot if you're able. The collection at this Roundtable will go directly toward our Council's Friends of Scouting (camp rangers and equipment, professional support staff, camperships, etc).
May 11, 2023 Roundtable: Council, National, and International News
Chat with our panel of council, national, and international leadership about what is going on in the broader world of Scouting and how they can serve your units' goals. Receive next year's district program guide and breakout by region to discuss Summertime activities and recruitment.
Please throw a dollar in the pot if you're able. The collection at this Roundtable will go directly toward the World Friendship Fund (build safe Scouting infrastructure throughout the World Organization of the Scout Movement).