Thanks to everyone that was able to attend our 2025 Annual Program Kickoff event!
South Plains Council Roundtable
Sunday, August 10, 2025
South Plains Council 2025 Annual Program Kick-off Resources
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Awesome New Unit Leader Resources now available!
- 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!
- 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.
Friday, May 9, 2025
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
Scouts BSA / Older Youth Programs Breakout: Program Planning
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
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
Cub Scout Breakout: Elective Adventures
Scouts BSA/OYP Breakout: Jamboree 2026
Closing: American Flag Fold Meanings & Scout Vespers
Sunday, March 16, 2025
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
Commissioner Minute: Youth Protection and Barriers to Abuse FAQs
Closing: Adult Leader Training Awards
Saturday, January 11, 2025
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!
Saturday, December 14, 2024
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:
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!
Friday, November 15, 2024
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
Friday, October 11, 2024
October 2024 Roundtable Resources
Below are links to the resources shared at the October 2024 In-Person Roundtable and the additional links and videos we discussed.
Ice Breaker: What was the best advice you were ever given?
Hot Topic: Troop Visits for Arrow of Light Scouts
Membership Moment: Following up Prospective Leads on BeAScout
Safety Moment: Holiday Festivities Done Right: Ensuring SAFE and Fun Hayrides and Parades for Scouts
Cub Scout Breakout: Arrow of Light - Planning ahead for successful transitions to Scouts BSA
Scouts BSA Breakout: Scholarship Opportunities
Monday, September 16, 2024
September 2024 Roundtable Resources
Below are links to the resources shared at the September 2024 In-Person Roundtable and the additional links and videos we discussed.
Ice Breaker: Trivia
Hot Topic: Planning for the Renewal Process
Membership Moment: Council Join Night (Volunteer Registration Link)
Safety Moment: Barriers to Abuse Updates: Accommodations, The Buddy System, and Participation by Parents and Legal Guardians
Cub Scout Breakout: Uniforming Discussion
Scouts BSA Breakout: Updates to Range & Target Activities
Closing: Follow Me Boys Marching Song
Sunday, August 11, 2024
South Plains Council 2024 Annual Program Kick-off Resources
Thanks to everyone that was able to attend our 2024 Annual Program Kickoff event!
Below are links to resources we discussed and to the 2024-2025 program guidebook for your reference.
Monday, May 13, 2024
May 2024 Roundtable Resources
Below are links to the resources shared at the May 2024 In-Person Roundtable and the additional links and videos we discussed.
Ice Breaker: Pick a Penny & Tell something significant to you from that year
Hot Topic: Summertime Fun!
Membership Moment: Fall Recruitment
Safety Moment: Sun Safety
Cub Scout Breakout: Physically Strong, Ready to Have Fun
Scouts BSA Breakout: Hammock Camping
Closing: Beagle Scout Snoopy 50th Anniversary
Friday, April 12, 2024
April 2024 Roundtable Resources
Below are links to the resources shared at the April 2024 In-Person Roundtable and the additional links and videos we discussed.
Ice Breaker: Let's Go Camping Mad Libs
Hot Topic: Outdoor Ethics
Membership Moment: Following up on Prospective Leads on BeAScout
Safety Moment: Behavior Around Campfires
Cub Scout Breakout: Camping
Scouts BSA Breakout: Campout Planning