Roundtable is a monthly program offered by our District that gives leaders hands-on experience and provides a forum for leaders to offer and receive help from their fellow Scouters.
Roundtable is designed for all leaders – Cubmasters, Den Leaders, Scoutmasters, Assistant Scoutmasters, Crew Advisors, Ship Skippers and Mates, Committee Chairs, Committee Members, Commissioners. Every scouting position has a place at Roundtable.
Each month we tackle a common issue, to help you run your unit and program.
Got a particular problem you just can’t work out? Come to Roundtable and ask the group. Draw on the years of Scouting experience made available just for you.
Whether you’ve been in Scouting for 40 years, or just signed up last week, Roundtable has a lot to offer you.
Helping you, the Scouting leader, is the sole purpose of Roundtable.
Roundtables are quarterly regional in-person gatherings supplemented by short monthly virtual sessions.
In Person Roundtables
Feel free to attend any of the three meetings in the month, as the information will be the same.
2nd Sunday @ 3:00-4:30 p.m.:
Jan 10th, Apr 11th:
Alameda Scout Office, 1714 Everett Street Alameda, CA 94501
2nd Tuesday @ 7:00-8:30 p.m:
Jan 12th, Apr 13th: .
United Methodist Church, 19806 Wisteria St, Castro Valley, CA 94546
2nd Wednesday @ 7:00-8:30 p.m.:
Jan 13th, Apr 14th:
Alameda Scout Office, 1714 Everett Street Alameda, CA 94501
Virtual Roundtables.
| Months | October, November, December, February, March, May, June |
| Day | 2nd Tuesday of the Month |
| Time | 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. |
| Link | Roundtable Zoom link |
| Month | Topic | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| January 2027 | Funding Scouting | Friends of Scouting, unit budgets, fundraising, financial controls, and explaining Scouting’s value to families. |
| February 2027 | Trained Leaders and Outdoor Readiness | Position-specific training, BALOO/IOLS, safety, and preparing adults for outdoor programs. |
| March 2027 | Advancement and Retaining Older Youth | Advancement troubleshooting, transition into Scouts BSA, older-youth opportunities, recognition, and leadership. |
| April 2027 | Program Planning and Shared Activities | Building 12–18 month calendars, planning summer and fall programs, sharing activities, and avoiding calendar conflicts. |
| May 2027 | Summer Program, Safety and Transition | Outdoor safety, camp preparation, keeping families engaged over summer, and leadership transitions. |
| June 2027 | Unit Health Reset and Commissioner Support | Assessing unit health, strengthening commissioner partnerships, identifying concerns early, and practical unit problem solving. |