Roundtables

Roundtables consist of general interest announcements regarding upcoming events and campaigns followed by break-out sessions for Cub Scout leaders, Boy Scout leaders, and Venturers & their advisors to receive training and have discussion on the monthly theme.  All unit leaders, den leaders, and committee members are encouraged to attend- there is something for everyone!  Senior Patrol Leaders are also encouraged to attend and participate in the Boy Scout breakout session.

Roundtables take place the second Tuesday of every month (except for August & March).  Refer to the calendar for details, contact information and driving directions. 6:45pm- "meet & greet"    7:00pm- general announcements   7:15 - 8:30pm- breakout sessions for Cub Scouters, Boy Scouters, and Venturers & Venturing Advisors.        Roundtables from February - June 2010 will be held at the Peterborough LDS Branch Meetinghouse on 65 Old Bennington Road in Peterborough.  See the calendar or home page for directions.

March Roundtable will be held on the third week of the month, 3/15, to allow us all to participate fully in town meetings and elections.

Roundtable Snow Policy

The Mt Monadnock District Roundtable will be canceled or postponed if major weather is pending.  Notification of cancellation or postponment will be made through email by the District Commissioner and at this web site.  Notification will be made no later than 12 hours in advance.

Roundtable Topics Winter - Spring 2011

Cub Scout session:

March 15- Theme for April: Faith.  All Cub leaders & committee members will remain in one group this month for a Campfire How-To: Planning and putting on a campfire program.

April12- Theme for May: Health & Fitness.  All Cub leaders & committee members will remain in one group this month for: Pack Sports Day- organize one, recognize participants, Round Robin sports exploration. 

May 10- Theme for June: Perseverance.  Tiger, Wolf & Bear leaders- National Den Award- what is it?  Working as a den team.  Webelos leaders- Emergency preparedness, emergency kits, response as an individual, family and Scout community members. Cubmasters- Adult recognition- ceremonies, being creative.  Committee Chairs & members- Smooth committee operation, pack organization & duties, teamwork, communication.

June 14- Theme for July: Courage.  Theme for August: Honesty.  Tiger, Wolf & Bear leaders- Nutrition & Scouting; Youth Protection and personal safety- Power Pack Pal comic books.  Webelos leaders- National Den Award- challenges, teamwork, Webelos Den leadership- developing boy leadership.  Cubmasters- Working with your unit commissioner, recruiting & training leaders.  Committee Chairs & members- Budget & finances, recruiting & training leaders.

Boy Scout session:

March 15- Leave No Trace- presentation & discussion.  Ongoing topic: Boy Led Troop- Keeping it going

April 12- Wilderness First Aid- Guest speaker on handling situations in the outdoors

May 10- Cooking Demo- different styles of cooking demonstrated by various Scouters

June 14- Front Line Discussion: handling horseplay, other topics;  Summer plans for troops- what is each unit doing this summer?

Venturing session: 

March 15, April 12, May 10, June 14- Brainstorming & planning  Venturing District Activities.      

All Venturing Crew Advisors and youth officers are encouraged to attend.