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Chippewa September 10 Roundtable

Please attend our next Chippewa District Roundtable on Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 7 PM

The September Roundtable will be held at Macomb Intermediate School District,

44001 Garfield Road, Clinton Township, MI 48038

Cub Scouts to Scouts BSA: Building a Stronger Bridge

One of the most important transitions in Scouting is the journey from Cub Scouts to Scouts BSA. A successful crossover doesn’t happen by accident—it happens when Packs, Arrow of Light Dens, and Troops work together to create an exciting and welcoming experience for every Scout.

Join us this month for a special Roundtable discussion where we will bring both sides together to share ideas, best practices, and proven strategies that help keep youth engaged in Scouting.

Discussion Topics

🔹 Preparing Arrow of Light Scouts for the Next Adventure

  • What can Packs and AOL Dens do to help Scouts and families prepare for the transition to Scouts BSA?
  • How can we build confidence, excitement, and readiness before crossover?

🔹 Creating a Great First Impression

  • What can Troops do to welcome AOL Scouts and their families?
  • How can Troops build relationships before crossover and create a program that keeps new Scouts engaged and thriving?

Why Attend?

✅ Learn practical ideas you can take back to your unit immediately.

✅ Share your successes and challenges with fellow Scouters.

✅ Discover ways to improve retention and strengthen the Scouting experience for youth.

✅ Connect with leaders from Packs and Troops who are committed to helping every Scout continue their Scouting journey.

Whether you’re a Cubmaster, Den Leader, Scoutmaster, Assistant Scoutmaster, Committee Member, or Commissioner, your perspective matters. Come ready to share ideas, ask questions, and help build a stronger pathway from Cub Scouts to Scouts BSA.

Together, we can ensure more Scouts continue their adventure and experience all that Scouting has to offer.

As always, please forward the invite to your unit’s parents as this is open to everyone.

Hazardous Weather Training is Required to be “Fully Trained”

Hazardous Weather Required to be Fully Trained

All “direct contact” leaders are required to take BSA’s Hazardous Weather Training to be considered fully trained in their position. Here’s who is a “direct contact” leader:

▪ Cub Scouts – Cubmaster, Assistant Cubmaster, Den Leader, Assistant Den Leader, Tiger Den Leader, Webelos Den Leader, Assistant Webelos Den Leader
▪ Scouts BSA – Scoutmaster, Assistant Scoutmaster
▪ Venturing – Advisor, Associate Advisor
▪ Sea Scouting – Skipper, Mate
▪ Exploring – Advisor, Associate Advisor

There is no physical location as the course is only offered online through the Training section of My.Scouting.org. This training expires every two years.