New Family Onboarding and Recharter Resources
If you are kicking yourself right now, because you forgot to come, we can help! Get a “Remind” from us – no app needed. Text the message @3dh2b79 to the number 81010. You will get ONE message a month, on Roundtable day. Or, in case of an unlikely cancellation… you know, like for a hurricane….
Hightower Trail Roundtable welcomed Scouters via Facebook Livestream and in person to Oak Grove UMC. We heard and discussed best practices for onboarding both Pack and Troop families. Clear and repeated communication is critical to conveying the copious information concerning Scouting. See the Resources list below for great examples and links.
A simple STEM activity – Candy Cane Coding – was the Icebreaker, and would be perfect for Cubs at a Blue and Gold.
The Venturing Crew from Oak Grove UMC has fun events upcoming this winter. Being with your age group in a co-ed environment can be an appealing addition to Scouting for older youth.
The units at OGUMC were Featured by Hightower Trail in November – Sign Up to claim a spot for your unit on the District social media and in person!
HT RT created a Recharter Resource in order to help units navigate their questions.
Upcoming Events
Cheers to Adventure!
When: Dec 19th, 7pm
Where: Napoleon’s Grill
2836 Lavista Rd, Decatur, GA 30033
This is a casual thing, no catering ~ just a time to enjoy your Scouting friends and celebrate the year.
Leave the uniform at home – Partners are welcome!
January Roundtable
Fundraising / Non-Traditional Fundraising
When: Jan 23rd, 7pm
Where: Chamblee First United Methodist Church, Scout Hut
Golden Eagle Luncheon – Dec 6th, register here
Resources – New Family Onboarding
- Atlanta Area Council resources
- “How to be a Troop 268 Scout Parent”, letter by Scott Gillispie
- Example Visual Pack Calendar, by Scott Gillispie
Opportunities
- Advanced Adult Leader Training – Wood Badge Spring Course – Mar 7 – 9, Mar 29 – 30
- Wilderness First Aid: Option A, February 2 and 15, 2025 or Option B, January 30 and February 15, 2025
- Winter Scout Camp – Dec 27 – 31
- NYLT (winter sessions still open)
- SCOUTERS WINTER CAMPOUT Jan 10 -12
- EAGLE MERIT BADGE SUMMIT FEB 1 @7am
- Porsche Automotive Maintenance Day 2/8 and 2/22
- Scout Challenge March 14-16 2025 @ Bert Adams – NEW THIS YEAR – Cubs come for the day on Saturday – activities just for them. Scout Challenge 2025 Handout.pdf
- SAVE THE DATE! Cub Scout Day Camp – Invention Convention. Chamblee United Methodist Church – June 2-6, 2025 – will need adult volunteers!