What is Cub Scouts roundtable?
Cub Scouts roundtable is a monthly gathering for Cub Scout leaders across the James River District. It meets the first Wednesday of every month, 7:00–8:30 PM, at the Heart of Virginia Council Leadership Center.
What happens at a meeting
Roundtable opens with a joint session for all program leaders. The Roundtable Commissioner leads this portion, covering district announcements, recharter updates, Youth Protection Training reminders, and anythingother elseitems that appliesapply across programs.
After the joint session, Cub Scout leaders typically break into a program-specific group for the remainder of the evening, led by the Cub Scouts Roundtable Commissioner. Each month has a theme, a focus area likesuch as outdoor activities, advancement, or Blue and Gold banquet planning, and the group works through program ideas tied to the theme, goes over what's coming up on the district calendar, and handles questions leaders broughtbring with them. Some monthsmonths, the Cub Scouts and Scouts BSA groups stay together for a combined session instead of breaking out separately.
Who attends
Den Leaders, Cubmasters, and pack committee members are all welcome. Some Cub Scout leaders come every month. Others come when something specific is on the agenda or when recharter season is approaching. No registration or advance notice needed. Just show up.
Who you'll see in the room
The Roundtable Commissioner runs the opening session. The Cub Scouts Roundtable Commissioner runs the Cub Scouts breakout. Unit Commissioners are typically present as well. They support individual units across the district. If you have questions before or after a meeting, your Cub Scouts Roundtable Commissioner is the right first contact. If you're not sure who your Unit Commissioner is, roundtable is a good place to find out.
What to bring
No preparation needed. If you have questions about an upcoming adventure, a situation in your den, or something you're not sure how to handle, bring them. Other Cub Scout leaders in the room are dealing with the same things.
When and where
- First Wednesday of every month
- 7:00–8:30 PM
- Heart of Virginia Council Leadership Center
8090 Villa Park Drive, Henrico, VA 23228
This is a separate meeting from the district committee meeting, which meets on the third Tuesday of the month.