January 2026 Roundtable Resources

Below are links to the resources shared at the January 2026 In-Person Roundtable and the additional links and videos we discussed.

Ice Breaker: Scouting Idea Swap

Safety Moment: Risk Assessments

Membership Moment: Pinewood Derby as a Recruitment Activity

Hot Topic: The Essential Guide to Sustainable Leadership

Cub Scout Breakout: Blue & Gold and Crossovers

    Additional Resources:

    Blue and Gold – Blue and Gold is not what you think it is

    Cub Scout Ideas – Cub Scout Crossover Ceremonies

    AOL to Scout Ceremonies

    Arrow of Light-to-Scouts Transition

Scouts BSA / Older Youth Programs Breakout: Boards of Review

    Additional Resources:

    Scouts_SeaScouts BoR Overview

    Scouts BSA Roundtable - Boards of Review

    Sea Scout Rank Advancement

    Venture Crew Rank Advancement

Closing: Compass Activity (What one thing did you learn tonight that you want to take back to your unit?)

Roundtable PowerPoint Slides

December 2025 Roundtable Resources

Below are links to the resources shared at the December 2025 In-Person Roundtable and the additional links and videos we discussed.

Ice Breaker: Dicebreakers

Safety Moment: Helping Youth Build Resilience

Membership Moment: Talking to Friends About Scouting

Hot Topic: Diversity

Closing: Holiday Sing-a-Long

Roundtable PowerPoint Slides

November 2025 Roundtable Resources

Below are links to the resources shared at the November 2025 In-Person Roundtable and the additional links and videos we discussed.

Ice Breaker: What your favorite Thanksgiving food says about your personality

Safety Moment: Diabetes

Membership Moment: Unit and Membership Renewal

Hot Topic: The Community of Scouting

Cub Scout Breakout: Food Drives for Cub Scouts

Scouts BSA / Older Youth Programs Breakout: Troop (and Ship/Crew) Leadership Lanes

Closing: What are you thankful for?

Roundtable PowerPoint Slides

October 2025 Roundtable Resources

Below are links to the resources shared at the October 2025 In-Person Roundtable and the additional links and videos we discussed.

Ice Breaker: 

Safety Moment: Annual Health and Medical Record

Membership Moment: Membership Booths

Hot Topic: Fall Festival Events and Unit Recruitment

Cub Scout Breakout: How to Family Camp

Scouts BSA / Older Youth Programs Breakout: Menu Planning - Special Dietary Needs on Campouts and During Travel

Closing: 

Roundtable PowerPoint Slides

September 2025 Roundtable Resources

Below are links to the resources shared at the September 2025 In-Person Roundtable and the additional links and videos we discussed.

Ice Breaker: Conversation Cards

Safety Moments: Barriers to Abuse

                            Incident Reporting

Membership Moment: Fishing Derby as a Recruiting Opportunity

Hot Topic: BeAScout Pin

Cub Scout Breakout: Popcorn for Beginners

                                  Sample Popcorn Sell Sheet & Bingo Game 

Scouts BSA / Older Youth Programs Breakout: Improving Troop Communication

Closing: Communication Activity

Roundtable PowerPoint Slides

South Plains Council 2025 Annual Program Kick-off Resources

Thanks to everyone that was able to attend our 2025 Annual Program Kickoff event!

Below are links to resources we discussed and to the 2025-2026 program guidebook for your reference.

2025-2026 Annual Program Guidebook

General Session:

General Session PowerPoint Slides

Safety Moment: Keep Your Campfire & Food Safe This Summer!

Safeguarding Youth vs. YPT

Membership Moment: Invite, Share, Connect

Cub Scout Breakout Sessions:

“The Talk”: Parent Info Night

Den Leading 101: Den Leader Resource Guides (Lion, Tiger, Wolf, Bear, Webelos, Arrow of Light)

Scouts BSA Breakout Sessions:

Retention: Keeping the Fire Alive

OYP: Older Youth Programs

Additional Resources:

Pack Budget Worksheet

Troop Budget Worksheet

BSA Brand Center

BSA Online Registration Info

Scouting America YouTube Channel

Popcorn Information:

Popcorn Kernel Kickoff August 21 at Golf Suites (formerly 4ORE! Golf) - Details & Registration here.

Trails-End.com

Awesome New Unit Leader Resources now available!

Check out these amazing new resources available for Pack and Troop Leaders!

Cub Scout Packs

• Den Meeting Resource Card Decks - A go-to toolkit for planning Den Meetings to help make your Cub Scout activities fun, simple, and easy!
• Watch the #CubChatLive video from the National Annual Meeting in the link above. They explore how this deck (and some more up-and-coming resources) will help make your Cub Scout activities fun, simple, and easy!

Scouts BSA Troops

• Troop Leader Resource Hub - Your destination for Scouts BSA Troop info and planning resources!
• Designed to support Scouts BSA Troop leadership at all experience levels, the hub provides a centralized collection of planning and program resources. Updates include tools such as planning templates, advancement tracking aids, leadership development materials, camping and outing checklists, and various program ideas. The revised hub aims to streamline troop operations and enhance the overall Scouting experience. 
• Troop Self-Assessments - Short surveys that help your Troop understand how well it’s doing and where it can improve.

May 2025 Roundtable Resources

Below are links to the resources shared at the May 2025 In-Person Roundtable and the additional links and videos we discussed.

Ice Breaker: Scouting America Bingo

Hot Topic: Advancement

Membership Moment: Summer Recruitment Activities

Safety Moment: Balancing Scouting Life

Cub Scout Breakout: Recruitment Events & Succession Planning

                                  New Member Coordinators 

Scouts BSA / Older Youth Programs Breakout: Program Planning

Closing: The Power of Inspirational Minutes in Scouting

Roundtable PowerPoint Slides

April 2025 Roundtable Resources

Below are links to the resources shared at the April 2025 In-Person Roundtable and the additional links and videos we discussed.

Ice Breaker: Fishing Knot Tying Race

Hot Topic: The Order of the Arrow and Scouting

Membership Moment: Pack Annual Planning

Safety Moment: Medication Use in Scouting

                          Safe Use of Medications

Cub Scout Breakout: Elective Adventures

Scouts BSA/OYP Breakout: Jamboree 2026

South Plains Council Jamboree 2026 Interest Form

Closing: American Flag Fold Meanings & Scout Vespers

Roundtable PowerPoint Slides

March 2025 Roundtable Resources

Below are links to the resources shared at the March 2025 In-Person Roundtable and the additional links and videos we discussed.

Ice Breaker: Getting to Know You Questions

Hot Topic: New Unit Metrics

Membership Moment: Year-Round Recruitment

Safety Moment: Boating Safety

                          US Coast Guard Vessel Safety Check (USCG VSC)

Cub Scout Breakout: Summertime Activities

Scouts BSA/OYP Breakout: Youth and Adult Training

Position Specific Training Requirements by Position

Commissioner Minute: Youth Protection and Barriers to Abuse FAQs

Closing: Adult Leader Training Awards

Roundtable PowerPoint Slides

January 2025 Roundtable Resources

Below are links to the resources shared at the January 2025 In-Person Roundtable and the additional links and videos we discussed.

Ice Breaker: Winter Icebreaker; Winter Would You Rather; Winter This or That

Hot Topic: Building the Unit Leader Team

Membership Moment: New Member Coordinators

Safety Moment: Food Allergies

Cub Scout Breakout: Scout Sunday and Blue & Gold Planning

Scouts BSA Breakout: Advancement

Closing: Eagle Scout & Pro Football Player David Montgomery Shares His Passion for Scouting

South Plains Council 100th Anniversary Reception and FOS Kickoff - RSVP here!

South Plains Council Banquet Registration & Volunteer Award Nominations now open here!

Roundtable PowerPoint Slides 

December 2024 Roundtable Resources

Below are links to the resources shared at the December 2024 In-Person Roundtable and the additional links and videos we discussed.

Ice Breaker: Dicebreakers Holiday Edition

Hot Topic: Hazardous Weather Training

Membership Moment: Membership Booths

Safety Moment: Annual Health & Medical Record

Additional AHMR Resource Information:

Medical Information and First Aid

Medical Risk Factors for Your Participation in Scouting

Texas Administrative Code Camping and Medical Care

Texas Civil Code

Cub Scout Breakout: Meeting Pizzazz: Crafts, Games, Songs

Scouts BSA Breakout: Arrow of Light to Troop Transition

South Plains Council Banquet Registration & Volunteer Award Nominations now open here!

Roundtable PowerPoint Slides 

November 2024 Roundtable Resources

Below are links to the resources shared at the November 2024 In-Person Roundtable and the additional links and videos we discussed.

Ice Breaker: Fall Word Scramble / (Answer Key)

Hot Topic: Leader Succession Planning

Membership Moment: Parent Engagement Helps Boost Membership Retention

Safety Moment: Winter Activity Safety

Cub Scout Breakout: Arrow of Light - Race Time Adventures

Scouts BSA Breakout: Cold-Weather Camping presentation and gear discussion

Closing: The Turkey Song

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