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2024 – Membership Orientation

Todd Martin — Mon, 19 May 2025 22:40:21 +0000

Membership Orientation for the 2024 year. Covering new information about how membership will work this year with all the changes and what you need to know.

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ICYMI – Roundtable November 2024

Heather Reimer — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 17:48:40 +0000

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 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….

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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.
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A simple STEM activity - Candy Cane Coding - was the Icebreaker, and would be perfect for Cubs at a Blue and Gold.
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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.
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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!
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HT RT created a Recharter Resource in order to help units navigate their questions.
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Recharter 2025-4.pdf
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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, J anuary 30 and February 15, 2025
Winter Scout Camp – Dec 27 – 31
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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, J anuary 30 and February 15, 2025

Winter Scout Camp - Dec 27 - 31

NYLT (winter sessions still open) - https://www.atlantabsa.org/NYLT
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!

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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!

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December Roundtable – 2024

Heather Reimer — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

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!

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November Roundtable Agenda

Heather Reimer — Sun, 17 Nov 2024 22:24:36 +0000

Opening – Featured Unit of the Month – Scouting at Oak Grove United Methodist Church
Icebreaker… or do I mean CODE Breaker?
Membership Moments
- Pack /Troop 268
- Recharter Resource
Break
Breakout Session – New Family Onboarding
- Troops – Margaret Evans
- Packs – Erika Fields
District & Council Updates
- Hightower Trail Roundtable REMIND – text @3dh2b79 to the number 81010
Closing

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ICYMI – October 2024 – Roundtable

Heather Reimer — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 00:04:50 +0000

Finances, Funds and Fees… oh my!

Hightower Trail Roundtable kicked off with laughs and memories. Prior to getting into the nitty gritty of unit finance, Erika Fields prompted the Scouters to share some childhood memories. In the crisp air and clear skies of the late October evening in Atlanta, we shared favorite childhood costumes and funny stories. Check the list below for Erika’s top resources for Unit Finances. Attendees also met our new district executive, Nathan Ray – he grew up in our District, and was a member of Troop 6.

UPCOMING NOVEMBER ROUNDTABLE

Onboarding New Families

When: Nov 21st, 7pm

Where: Oak Grove United Methodist Church, Grand Hall

Claim your spot on the District social media and in person!

Troop and Pack 434 won the bragging rights and the Lowe’s Gift Card for having the most attendees. There was stiff competition from T18!

THIS is a Glow Forge….

Bert Adams HAS ONE. And YOU can use it! No charge – just bring your raw materials, and contact the ranger first.

Finance Resources

Erika Fields’ Roundtable Finance Presentation

Erika Fields’ Troop and Pack Budget Template

BSA Unit Money Earning Application

BSA Fiscal Policies and Procedures

Capital Area Council’s webpage offers great information for Unit Finances:

Unit Treasurer Guidelines
Tools for Council Registered Units
Troop Budget Plan Worksheet (Excel)
Pack Budget Plan Worksheet (Excel)
BSA Unit Product Sales Guide
Unit Money Earning Application
BSA Unit Fiscal Policies & Procedures
Start a Unit Account at A+FCU

Opportunities

Adult Leader Training – Training Extravaganza – Nov 9th
Advanced Adult Leader Training – Wood Badge Spring Course – Mar 7 – 9, Mar 29 – 30
Wilderness First Aid
Conservation Weekend – Nov 8-10
Winter Scout Camp – Dec 27 – 31
SAVE THE DATE! Cub Scout Day Camp – Invention Convention. Chamblee United Methodist Church – June 2-6, 2025 – will need adult volunteers!

Roundtable.Commissioner@HightowerTrailBSA.com

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October Roundtable Agenda

Heather Reimer — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 17:46:15 +0000

Welcome

Opening

Icebreaker

Safety Moment

Topic: Finances, Funds & Fees

District and Council Updates: Erika Fields and Kelly Livingston, Assistant Roundtable Commissioners, and Nathan Ray, Hightower Trail District Executive

Closing

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2024 – Winter Camp – Bert Adams

Todd Martin — Fri, 27 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Experience Four Nights of Fun-Filled Scouting at Bert Adams Winter Camp!

The Atlanta Area Council is proud to offer Winter Camp at Bert Adams Scout Camp for Scouts BSA Troops and Venturing Crews. For 5 days and 4 nights in December, Scouts BSA and Venturers will have the opportunity to camp and play at one of America’s premier camps.

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2024 – Conservation Weekend

Todd Martin — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Come join us for a weekend of conservation Merit Badges and activities. There are 3 sessions available to fill with 19 different Merit Badges, conservation projects and other trainings.

New! Angling Educator

Angling Educator is a national course taught by a BSA Certified Angling Instructor. Angling Educators learn age-based and skills-appropriate fishing tools and techniques for simple cane pole and spin cast fishing. It prepares leaders to teach fishing skills, and plan and run fishing events for their troop, district, or council.

New! Earth Tribe Challenge

The Earth Tribe is a global community of young people who are passionate about the environment and actively engaged as a global citizens to preserve and protect our planet. The Earth Tribe guides young people on an educational journey to develop the awareness, competencies and leadership skills necessary to create environmental change in their communities. Through a series of exciting Earth Tribe Challenges, young people learn how to connect with nature, become champions for sustainability, and engage in taking action for the environment. To be a member of the Earth Tribe is a personal commitment to improve the health of the planet and make the world a better place

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ICYMI – Roundtable August 2024

Heather Reimer — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 14:22:25 +0000

ScoutBook, ScoutBook Plus, & Internet Advancement, Oh My!

Hightower Trail Roundtable was stocked with experts this month. Attendees are encouraged to participate rather than just listen, so discussion was lively and informative throughout the program… and after the program, too. After we turn off the lights, everyone knows you can just move to the parking lot! We love to see new units represented and our numbers increase every month. Three Scouters won door prizes! Next Roundtable there will also be a gift card PRIZE to the unit who brings the most representatives!

Erika Fields presented a Safety Moment on Anxiety, pointing out that situations like going to Scout camp can be a challenge for many. Some helpful information mentioned is linked below under “Resources”. Scouters also heard from the Council High Adventure Committee Chair, Daniel Yee, about opportunities to help get youth access to high adventure.

The main topic of the day was ScoutBook and how it is changing, what ScoutBook Plus (aka ScoutBook 2.0 ) is bringing, and where Internet Advancement fits in. Maurice Landrum, program specialist from Council, walked us through it. His wide range of experience using and teaching these tools was valuable. Scouters then split into breakout groups. The Troop reps stayed with Mr. Landrum, while Kelly Livingston (Pack 21 Den Leader and past committee chair, and T15 New Member Chair) did an excellent job leading the Pack unit reps.

Many opportunities are available in the Atlanta area over the next few months for training, advancement, and fun times. See the list below for links!

UPCOMING SEPTEMBER ROUNDTABLE

Finances, Funds & Fees

When: Sept 26, 7pm

Where: Oak Grove United Methodist Church

Resources

Safety Moment – Anxiety:

Inclusion Toolbox from the Special Needs & Disabilities Committee of Scouting America.
Alternative Scout Advancement Plan: This is for Scouts who need accommodations for rank due to medical needs. (File is attached) Once completed by parents/Scoutmaster, they can submit it to chris.derose@scouting.org. Once submitted, it goes through an internal review process, there are discussions with the parents, etc. so please plan accordingly. (don’t wait till a week before your Court of Honor or summer camp!)
World Health Organization – good info on mental health in youth.

ScoutBook / ScoutBook Plus:

Contact Information for our expert presenter – Maurice Landrum, Program Specialist (770) 989-2866, mlandrum@atlantabsa.org
Scouting Forum for questions and discussion
Atlanta Area Council ScoutBook Webpage

Other:

Let’s give ‘em something to talk about – Icebreaker Conversation Starters
Council High Adventure Treks: Video, Information & Applications

Opportunities

Wood Badge Fall Course – September 6-8 & October 5-6, 2024
University of Scouting – Sept 21st
Training Extravaganza – Nov 9th
Trailblazer Adventure Camp, 1st weekend in October. Setup the weekend before. Advancement event held by Egwa Tawa Dee Lodge for Cub Scouts.
Spooky-Ree – 2, 3, 4th weekends in October. FIRST weekend is setup! I’m sure they need volunteers!
Stranger Things Merit Badge Summit – Oct 26th
Conservation Weekend – Nov 8-10

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August Roundtable Agenda

Heather Reimer — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 20:46:02 +0000

Gathering and Welcome

Safety Moment – Anxiety: Erika Fields, Scoutreach Executive

ScoutBook & ScoutBook Plus: Maurice Landrum, Council Program Specialist

Breakout Session – Advancement: Maurice Landrum, Council Program Specialist & Kelly Livingston, Pack 21

District & Council Updates

Closing

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