Great Trail Council, Scouting America Roundtable Live Podcast

Great Trail Council, Scouting America
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Roundtable is Continuing Education Training open to Great Trail Council Leaders and adults! Join us for these audio-only versions of our live YouTube broadcasts. Roundtable Live is broadcast on YouTube Live each month. Cub Scouts Roundtable is broadcast on the 1st Thursday of odd-numbered months at 7:00 p.m. ET. Scouts BSA/Venturing/Sea Scouts Roundtable is broadcast on the 1st Thursday of even-numbered months at 7:00 p.m. ET Look for podcast episodes after the YouTube Live broadcast each month. Visit gtcscouting.org/roundtable for show notes.

  1. Oct 1

    Great Trail Council October, 2026 Scouts BSA/Venturing/Sea Scouts Roundtable

    Roundtable is Continuing Education Training open to ALL Scouts BSA/Venturing/Sea Scouts Leaders and adults!It's recruiting season and we want to make sure you have the tools available to help in your recruiting efforts. Do you use Geofencing when promoting on social media? We'll have information on how to utilize it. We have the latest information on updates to unit and member renewals. When new Scouts and their families join, they often have a bunch of questions, and want to feel welcomed. We have training on how to conduct joining conferences and ways to get answers to all the questions your families may ask, as well as making sure they feel welcomed. There have been recent changes to the information that can go onto your unit's BeAScout pin. Is your unit's pin up to date? We'll show you how to make those changes. Campouts are the highlight of the Scouting program, and it's important to do proper planning to ensure a great experience. We'll have training on how to properly plan your campouts. We will also have updates on council activities including upcoming training, including November's University of Scouting. Klondike Derby time will be here before you know it, and we have all the dates and locations. Your unit can attend any of the four dates the event is being offered. There are a number of merit badge days coming up in October, and we have all the dates, locations and badges being offered. Plus, we have a contest going on to redesign the Great Trail Council Shoulder Patch! Have your Scouts entered the contest? Learn how to download forms. Enter early and often! Find all the slides, documents, and references for this and all our podcasts in the show notes at www.gtcscouting.org/roundtable.

    Great Trail Council October, 2026 Scouts BSA/Venturing/Sea Scouts Roundtable

  2. Sep 3

    Great Trail Council September, 2026 Cub Scouts Roundtable

    Roundtable is Continuing Education Training open to ALL Cub Scouts Leaders and adults! We have information to share with you regarding welcoming families into your unit. It's vitally important to make sure new families feel welcomed into your unit. We know from exit data that one of the top reasons why families leave Cub Scouting isn't sports or cost, it's not feeling they were welcomed into the Pack. We will give you training on resources available to new Cubmasters and Den Leaders. We want to make sure you have everything available to succeed and put on an awesome program year! The BeAScout.org website has been completely overhauled! Is your unit's pin on that website up-to-date? Families won't be able to find your unit if it isn't. We'll show you how to update your pin.We will have information on how military families can get their national registration fee waived, and a new unit inventory campaign. The 2026-27 annual program guide is now available for download. Learn about what is in it and how to download and share with your unit. Membership and Unit Renewals will be changing in 2027. We have all the latest details on that. We will also have information on upcoming events, including the return of the Haunted Hayrides and Cub Adventure Day, new Cub Winter Games events, and a return of Breakfast with Santa. Plus, we have information on upcoming training opportunities, and important reminders about our council's training policy. We will share information on a new contest open to all youth in our council to redesign our Council Shoulder Patch, the first time it's been redesigned in over 40 years! Finally, with Labor Day coming, we will share a special message to all Scouters from Roger Krone, Chief Scout Executive. Find all the slides, documents, and references for this and all our podcasts in the show notes at www.gtcscouting.org/roundtable.

    Great Trail Council September, 2026 Cub Scouts Roundtable

  3. Jun 4

    Great Trail Council June, 2026 Scouts BSA/Venturing/Sea Scouts Roundtable

    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 the popular Hammock Camping, and our Membership Moment will tell you everything you need to know about the Brand Center. We'll share with you training on The Impact of the Patrol Method. It's not just a way to operate a troop, it's the only way!While campouts may be the monthly highlight of meetings, it's the weekly meetings that are the backbone. We will give you training, tips and tricks on Conducting Engaging Troop Meetings. There are important updates to share on the Reregistration Policy Military Fee Waivers. We will give you all the official information to share with your unit. Sea Scouts Advancement updates take place beginning July 1, 2026. We have all the details. A wrong is being righted! We have all the latest information on important changes (and reversals!) for Unit and Member Renewal Information, and how it will affect your unit come Unit Renewal time in December. We have all the upcoming information on council activities, including upcoming training and Summer Camp. We also have all the information on upcoming District Programs, including Merit Badge Days and the upcoming Manatoc Merit Badge College in October. There is also an important update to our council's training policy that affects all unit leaders and committee chairs this year. Finally, we have exciting news on a new contest open to all youth in Great Trail Council: design our council's new CSP (Council Shoulder Patch)! Find all the slides, documents, and references for this and all our podcasts in the show notes at www.gtcscouting.org/roundtable.

    Great Trail Council June, 2026 Scouts BSA/Venturing/Sea Scouts Roundtable

  4. May 7

    Great Trail Council May, 2026 Cub Scouts Roundtable

    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 adventures required for rank. You're getting a sneak preview, as the program won't be officially launches until The time is now to start planning your pack's summertime activities. We know that packs that do activities in the summer are stronger, and have better recruiting and retention numbers than packs that take the summer off. We'll share with you some great ideas and tips to keep people interested during the summer. Scouts Read Sacred Texts is coming up on May 7, and we have information on how your Scouts can participate in this worldwide event. We will also have information on this summer's Day Camp, Overnight Camp, Cub Summer Pool Parties, and Cub Summer Hikes. Our area professional baseball teams are ready to welcome Scouts to their games, and some will even let you camp out overnight in the outfield. We have the details on all the area teams who will be holding Scout Nights this summer. Plus, we have information on upcoming training opportunities, an important update to our council's training policy, and an even more important reminder about SYT.

    Great Trail Council May, 2026 Cub Scouts Roundtable

  5. Apr 2

    Great Trail Council April, 2026 Scouts BSA/Venturing/Sea Scouts Roundtable

    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 Worldwide program is coming up on May 7. We will share information on how you and your Scouts can participate. We also have information on the Test Lab. Are your Scouts participating and helping to shape the direction of potential future merit badges? Summer Camp at beautiful Camp Manatoc will be here before you know it, and we have the latest updates, and information on new programs and awards, including awards coinciding with America 250. Arrow of Light Scouts will hopefully be joining your unit soon from crossovers, if they haven't already. Are you prepared for them and the potential new leaders that they will bring? We also have training for you on the digital merit badge transition taking place We have information on upcoming council and district events, upcoming merit badge workshops, and Range and Target Activity Days. Plus, information on upcoming training opportunities, and an important update to our council's training policy.

    Great Trail Council April, 2026 Scouts BSA/Venturing/Sea Scouts Roundtable

  6. Mar 6

    Great Trail Council March, 2026 Cub Scouts Roundtable

    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 lots of parental involvement, so we want to help you navigate the process of parental involvement. We have information on the rescheduled Cub Scout Freeze-Out dates, the annual Manatoc Fish Fry, upcoming district Pinewood Derbies, and information on this summer's Day Camp, Overnight Camp, and Cub Summer Hikes. Plus, information on upcoming training opportunities, including Wood Badge, and an important update to our council's training policy. Visit gtcscouting.org/roundtable for show notes.

    Great Trail Council March, 2026 Cub Scouts Roundtable

  7. Feb 6

    Great Trail Council February, 2026 Scouts BSA/Venturing/Sea Scouts Roundtable

    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 Camp this year, and why your unit and Scouts need to be there! There's also great training on the role and importance of youth-led leadership in your Troop, Crew, and Ship, as well as tips and tricks for planning a high-adventure trip. Plus, membership and safety moments, and updates on all the changes to advancement that went into effect on January 1. We also provide you with the information you need on upcoming events, including Klondike Derbies, Summer Camp, Range and Target Activity Days, district events, and the rest of the 2026 calendar. Plus, information on upcoming training opportunities, including Wood Badge, NYLT, IOLS, and more. Visit gtcscouting.org/roundtable for show notes.

    Great Trail Council February, 2026 Scouts BSA/Venturing/Sea Scouts Roundtable

  8. Jan 9

    Great Trail Council January, 2026 Cub Scouts Roundtable

    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 your Arrow of Light Scouts are ready for crossover into a Scouts BSA Troop, as well as share tips on making that crossover ceremony special. There is also be our regular membership and safety moments. We also provide you with the information you need on upcoming events, including Cub Scouts Freeze-Outs, Cub Scout Chariot Races, District Pinewood Derbies, and Cub Day and Overnight Camps. Plus, information on upcoming training opportunities, including Wood Badge. There is even a demo on making special neckerchief slides! Visit gtcscouting.org/roundtable for show notes.

    Great Trail Council January, 2026 Cub Scouts Roundtable
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Roundtable is Continuing Education Training open to Great Trail Council Leaders and adults! Join us for these audio-only versions of our live YouTube broadcasts. Roundtable Live is broadcast on YouTube Live each month. Cub Scouts Roundtable is broadcast on the 1st Thursday of odd-numbered months at 7:00 p.m. ET. Scouts BSA/Venturing/Sea Scouts Roundtable is broadcast on the 1st Thursday of even-numbered months at 7:00 p.m. ET Look for podcast episodes after the YouTube Live broadcast each month. Visit gtcscouting.org/roundtable for show notes.

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