Hightower Trail District

December Roundtable - 2024
2024-12-19 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Napoleon’s, 2836 Lavista Rd, Decatur, GA, 30033, United States
Cheers to Adventure!
Come to Napoleon’s for a social to enjoy your Scouting friends and celebrate the year. Just a casual thing, no catering. Leave the uniform at home – Partners are welcome!

January Roundtable - 2025
2025-01-23 19:00 - 20:30 | GA
*Virtual* Roundtable due to Inclement Weather and Icy Conditions.
Hightower Trail District Roundtable will highlight Non-Traditional Fundraising. Learn from others and share your own unit’s experiences – we’ll work together to support our kids and youth in their Scouting journeys!
Microsoft Teams Link:
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Meeting ID: 221 979 710 33
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February Roundtable - 2025
2025-02-27 19:00 - 20:30 | Oak Grove UMC, 1722 Oak Grove Road, Decatur, GA, 30033, United States
Annual Planning can take many forms for our Scouting Units. Come to Oak Grove UMC and we’ll discuss and share ideas!

Welcome & Opening
Icebreaker – the Months of Scouting
Safety Moment – Heart Health Awareness and Marfan’s Syndrome Awareness Month
Guest Speaker, Mark Ethun, Pack 4475 Committee Chair – Annual Planning Considerations
Breakout Session
District & Council Updates
Closing

March Roundtable - 2025
2025-03-27 19:00 - 20:30 | Chamblee First United Methodist Church, 4147 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Chamblee, GA, 30341, United States
Adult Leader Training Support

April Roundtable - 2025
2025-04-24 19:00 - 20:30 | Oak Grove UMC, 1722 Oak Grove Road, Decatur, GA, 30033, United States
Join us for the April Roundtable for Hightower Trail District. We encourage anyone who would like to attend Roundtable to come to the venue. Every other month we change between two locations for the Roundtable event. If you are unable to join us at the venue, this webinar is provided so that you may participate.
Subject

Summer Camp Best Practices
Cub Scout Engagement over Summer Break

While we would prefer you to attend this roundtable, if you are unable to attend in person, this webinar will allow you to attend virtually: https://hightowertrailbsa.com/Roundtable-Webinar

May Roundtable - 2025
2025-05-22 19:00 - 20:30 | GA
The District will come together in a Retrospective to celebrate areas of growth and accomplishments and workshop future efforts.

July Roundtable - 2025
2025-07-24 19:00 - 20:30 | Oak Grove UMC, 1722 Oak Grove Road, Decatur, GA, 30033, United States
Join your Scouting peers to learn, discuss and share.

August Roundtable - 2025
2025-08-28 19:00 - 20:30 | Chamblee First United Methodist Church, 4147 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Chamblee, GA, 30341, United States

September Roundtable - 2025
2025-09-25 19:00 - 20:30 | Oak Grove UMC, 1722 Oak Grove Road, Decatur, GA, 30033, United States

October Roundtable - 2025
2025-10-23 19:00 - 20:30 | Chamblee First United Methodist Church, 4147 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Chamblee, GA, 30341, United States
Calling ALL adults! Looking for ways to support your unit that utilize your skills? Let us help you find your purpose in scouting! Please invite ALL of your unit adults – regardless of whether or not they are registered adults. We will discuss volunteer positions at the pack, troop and district level and match adults with their strengths! Help us help your units! We will also cover volunteer recruiting methods for established leaders!

November Roundtable - 2025
2025-11-20 19:00 - 20:30 | Oak Grove UMC, 1722 Oak Grove Road, Decatur, GA, 30033, United States

January Roundtable - 2026
2026-01-22 19:00 - 20:30 | Chamblee First United Methodist Church, 4147 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Chamblee, GA, 30341, United States
Life to Eagle presentation

March Roundtable - 2026
2026-03-26 19:00 - 20:30 | Oak Grove UMC, 1722 Oak Grove Road, Decatur, GA, 30033, United States
Service projects

April Roundtable - 2026
2026-04-23 19:00 - 20:00 | Chamblee First United Methodist Church, 4147 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Chamblee, GA, 30341, United States
Hightower Trail
Campout Cooking
Competition
Everyone in Hightower Trail is welcome to attend, hang out, and taste test after the Judges do their work. There will be Awards for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place, plus some special bling for the Head Cook in 1st Place!

Registration Form

To enter, click on the Registration Form button and fill it out with your Name, Unit , and Method by Wednesday 4/22/2026 at 1PM.
We will be cooking outside at the Chamblee First United Methodist Church Scout Hut. Bring a camp chair so we can all sit and chit chat about our favorite techniques or mishaps, and hang out with our Scouty Friends!
Requirements:
Category – Main Dish
Method – Dutch Oven or Camp Stove
Bring your own:

Cookware / Utensils
Camp Stove / Dutch Oven
Most of the prep needs to be done ahead of time

Come early enough to setup equipment before 7:05 start time.

Propane / Charcoal*If you would like to participate but need to borrow something, PLEASE just let us know.

Provided:

Charcoal Chimneys
Lighter Fluid
Long Tongs
Fire Gloves
Paper plates, napkins, plastic forks / spoons.

Rules:

Cooking may start at any point after 7:05 pm. We will open the meeting and cooking can start.
Judging Begins – 8:00 pm.
A Unit can contribute multiple entries, but must have distinct head cooks – will anyone sweep the podium?
Teams are encouraged, so bring an assistant cook to lend a hand!
Everyone will adhere to the Firem’n Chit requirements.
Scores will be given from 1 – 5 points on the following criteria:Taste (50%)Doneness / Temperature (25%)Appearance (25%)

August Roundtable - 2026
2026-08-27 19:00 - 20:30 | Oak Grove UMC, 1722 Oak Grove Road, Decatur, GA, 30033, United States
Scout book & Advancement training

September Roundtable - 2026
2026-09-24 19:00 - 20:30 | Chamblee First United Methodist Church, 4147 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Chamblee, GA, 30341, United States
older youth programs

November Roundtable - 2026
2026-11-19 19:00 - 20:30 | Oak Grove UMC, 1722 Oak Grove Road, Decatur, GA, 30033, United States
Intensive Den Leader Training

January Roundtable - 2027
2027-01-28 19:00 - 20:30 | Chamblee First United Methodist Church, 4147 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Chamblee, GA, 30341, United States
Informative session hosted by the District Roundtable Commissioner

District Awards Banquet
2027-02-28 17:30 - 19:00 | Dunwoody Nature Center, 5343 Roberts Dr,, Dunwoody, GA, 30338, United States
Please join your fellow Hightower Trail unit leaders to recognize the contributions of Scout volunteers and share fellowship with your friends in Scouting. This event includes a catered meal, a keynote address with a Scouting theme, and presentation of awards including Trailblazer and District Award of Merit.
