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November Roundtable 11/06/2025

November Hot Topic: Fun with flags! Attend Roundtable and learn all there is to know about the proper presentation, handling and care for your American Flag. You will also learn how to properly retire an American Flag. And as a bonus there will be a short presentation about International Scouting. You are enouraged to bring Troop, Pack, or Patrol Flags to show off your unit pride.

Breakouts: No breakouts. This will be a group event

Where is Roundtable? Covenant Presbyterian Church, 2881 Canton Road, Marietta, GA 30066

What is Roundtable?  Roundtable provides unit leaders with the skill to do and the will to do what is needed to ensure that every member of every unit has a great Scouting experience.

When is Roundtable?  Thursday, November 6th. The meeting begins at 7:30 immediately after the District Council Meeting. The Roundtable Program is scheduled for one hour, but you are encouraged to come early and stay late for fellowship and networking.

Who should attend Roundtable?  Any parent or leader that is interested in ensuring we deliver the best program for our youth.

Attire? Field, Activity, or casual. 

Quote of the month:  “The real way to gain happiness is to give it to others”. Baden Powell

So please come and learn and have fun with the Roundtable Team this month.
We look forward to seeing you!

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Foothills 2025 Annual Business Meeting

Hello Foothills District Members at Large,

Our Annual District Business Meeting will be held Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 7:00 PM, just prior to Roundtable. You are invited to attend either in person or virtually via Zoom.

This is an important annual gathering, and we encourage your participation. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Britta Smith directly.

Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you there!

Warm Regards,
Carson

Date:  Thursday, November 7, 2024
Time:  7:00 pm to 7:30 pm – just before Roundtable.
Location:  Covenant Presbyterian Church, 2881 Canton Road, Marietta, GA 30066

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October Roundtable 10/02/2025

October Hot Topic: Fun With Knives! Yes, Scouters, this Roundtable will be a cut above. Bring a bar of soap, your favorite knife, and a chair for sitting outside. Lee Miller will lead us in knife safety and carving.

Breakouts: No breakouts. This will be a group event

Where is Roundtable? Covenant Presbyterian Church, 2881 Canton Road, Marietta, GA 30066

What is Roundtable? Roundtable provides unit leaders with the skill to do and the will to do what is needed to ensure that every member of every unit has a great Scouting experience.

When is Roundtable? Thursday, October 2nd. The meeting begins at 7:30 immediately after the District Council Meeting. The Roundtable Program is scheduled for one hour, but you are encouraged to come early and stay late for fellowship and networking.

Who should attend Roundtable? Any parent or leader that is interested in ensuring we deliver the best program for our youth.

Attire? Field, Activity, or casual.

Quote of the month: Wake up! Get busy! You have only one life-day to live, so make the best of every minute of it

So please come and learn and have fun with the Roundtable Team this month.
We look forward to seeing you!

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September Roundtable 09/04/2025

September Hot Topic: Kristin Sliger, Camping Director for the Atlanta Area Council, will lead the Hot Topic discussion on camping and programs at Beert, Woodruff, and Allatoona.

Breakouts: The Cub Family will focus on Cub Family Camping. Topics to discuss will be gear, requirements, planning, and menus.

Troop breakout topic is planning a fun and entertaining campout and choosing a camp.

Where is Roundtable?  Covenant Presbyterian Church 2881 Canton Road Marietta

What is Roundtable?  Roundtable provides unit leaders with the skill to do and the will to do what is needed to ensure that every member of every unit has a great Scouting experience.

When is Roundtable?  Thursday, September 4th. The meeting begins at 7:30 immediately after the District Council Meeting. The Roundtable Program is scheduled for one hour, but you are encouraged to come early and stay late for fellowship and networking.

Who should attend Roundtable?  Any parent or leader who is interested in ensuring we deliver the best program for our youth.

Attire? Field, Activity, or casual.

Quote of the month: Wake up! Get busy! You have only one life-day to live, so make the best of every minute of it

So please come and learn and have fun with the Roundtable Team this month. We look forward to seeing you!

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August Roundtable 08/07/2025

August Hot Topic:  There will not be a common HOT Topic, so we will keep the opening short and sweet — Important updates and announcements and a valuable Safety Moment.

Breakouts:  Cub Family will focus on Welcoming New Members. This is a very relevant and important topic with an influx of new families joining our Scoting Family.
The Troop breakout will focus on Developing High Performing Youth Leaders.
Where is Roundtable?  Covenant Presbyterian Church, 2881 Canton Road, Marietta, GA
What is Roundtable ?  Roundtable provides unit leaders with the skill to do and the will to do what is needed to ensure that every member of every unit has a great Scouting experience.
When is Roundtable?  Thursday August 7th . Meeting begins at 7:30 immediately after the District Committee Meeting. The Roundtable Program is scheduled for one hour but you are encouraged to come early and stay late for fellowship and networking.
Who should attend Roundtable?  Any parent or leader who is interested in ensuring we deliver the best program for our youth.
Attire? Field (Class A), Activity or casual.
Quote of the month: “Wake up! Get busy! You have only one life-day to live, so make the best of every minute of it.” – Baden Powell
Please bring a fellow parent or leader.
Come and learn and have fun with the Roundtable Team this month.
We look forward to seeing you!
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2025 Foothills Cub Day Camp

Download PDF Flyer: 2025 Foothills Cub Day Camp Flyer
Registration: https://www.scoutingatl.org/admin2/events/3878/33839/2025-Foothills-District-Cub-Scout-Day-Camp

Come join us for 4 days filled with RANGE & TARGET SPORTS, CRAFTS, GAMES, STEM, RANK SPECIFIC ADVENTURES, and some good old OUTDOOR FUN!

Our camp is entirely run by volunteers. Without volunteers, camp is not possible. For every 4 scouts attending, one adult should sign up to volunteer.

The safety of the Scouts and Volunteers is our # I priority.

Dates:
Monday, June 23 – Thursday, June 26, 2025

Time:
830 am – 3:00 pm

Where:
Marietta First United Methodist Church
56 Whitlock Ave.
Marietta, GA 30064

Registration:
3/31/25 to /31/25
LINK: https://www.scoutingatl.org/admin2/events/3878/33839/2025-Foothills-District-Cub-Scout-Day-Camp

Who:
Boys and Girls, rising 1st-5th
*

Cost: $130 per Scout
$105 per scout with a 4-day volunteer parent/adult

* Eligibility:
Rising Tiger Cubs ( 1st grader in August 2025)
[One Adult Partner must accompany each Tiger Scout throughout each day of camp]
Rising Wolf Cubs (2nd grader in August 2025)
Rising Bear Cubs (3rd grader in August 2025)
Rising Webelos (4th grader in August 2025)
Rising AOLs (5th grader in August 2025)

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Pik-a-Nik at East Cobb Park – 06/05/2025

June Topic: Pikanik: Noun: An outing or occassion by Foothills Roundtable Team that involves taking a packed meal to be eaten outdoors.
Synonyms: outdoor meal, al fresco meal, barbque, garden party, barbie, fete champetre , clambake, cookout, burgoo
Verb: have or take part in a picnic 

Location: East Cobb Park Pavilion #2, up the hill next to the playground
What is provided: Hamburgers, veggie burgers, hot dogs, buns, Red Solo Cups, ice, plates, condiments, lemonade, and tea
Contributions: Suggest $7.00 per head to help  defray costs for food and supplies
 
What should you bring: Odd units bring a side dish (odd Unit number, not behavior). Even units bring desert. Everyone, bring your chairs and the Scouting Spirit
When is June Roundtable: Thursday, June 5th, gather at 7:00 and eat at 7:30. The cook team will be there at 6:00 if anyone wants to come and hang out
Who should attend?: Any leader or parent who is interested in good food and fellowship
Attire: Field, Activity, or casual dress
RSVP: Please RSVP Mike Lotz @ malotz55@gmail.com to make sure we have enough food
 
Spouses: Yes
 
Children: No
Quote of the month: A Scout with hobbies never has time to waste