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

Roundtable PowerPoint Slides

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

Closing: Camp Snoopy — Snoopy's Guide to Beagle Badges

Roundtable PowerPoint Slides

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

Range & Target Activities BSA Info Page

National Range and Target Activities Manual (2024 Edition)

Guide to Safe Scouting

Closing: Follow Me Boys Marching Song

Roundtable PowerPoint Slides

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.

2024-2025 Annual Program Guidebook

General Session:

PowerPoint Slides

Safety Moment - Scouts First Anonymous Reporting

Safety Moment - Incident Reporting Helps

Cub Scout Breakout Sessions:

Cub Scout Program Updates

Scoutbook Plus for Cub Scouts

Cub Scout Fall Recruitment

Safeguarding Youth

Scouts BSA Breakout Sessions:

Safeguarding Youth

Digital Tools (Scoutbook Plus)

AoL to Scout Transition

Additional Resources:

Journey to Excellence (JTE) Resources

Pack Budget Worksheet

Troop Budget Worksheet

BSA Brand Center

BSA Online Registration Info

Popcorn Information:

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

Trails-End.com

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

Scouting America Anthem Video

Cub Scout Breakout: Physically Strong, Ready to Have Fun

       Summertime Fun Adventure

       City of Lubbock Interactive Park Map

Scouts BSA Breakout: Hammock Camping

 BSA Safety Afloat Training

Closing: Beagle Scout Snoopy 50th Anniversary

Roundtable PowerPoint Slides

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

                                    Scouts BSA Fun Friend Day

Safety Moment: Behavior Around Campfires

Cub Scout Breakout: Camping

Scouts BSA Breakout: Campout Planning

Closing: Philmont Training Center 2024 Conference Schedule

Roundtable PowerPoint Slides

March 2024 Roundtable Resources

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

Hot Topic: Creating Social Media Presence for Your Unit

Membership Moment: Private vs. Public Facebook Pages

                                    Scouts BSA Fun Friend Day

Safety Moment: Bunk Beds

Cub Scout Breakout: Cub Scout Program Updates Presentation (Updated version with comments)

                                  Cub Scout Required & Elective Adventures Charts

                                  Program Update Announcements for Cub Scouts

                                  Cub Scout Program Updates FAQ

Scouts BSA Breakout: Cub Scout Program Updates for Scouts BSA Leaders

Closing: Baden Powell, Message to Parents

Roundtable PowerPoint Slides