February Roundtable Newsletter

Here is February's Newsletter! 

Webelos Engineer links

Here's a few links and ideas to help with the Webelos Engineer and Scientist pins:


First, our DaVinci Bridge is a hit-

 

If you want to borrow my bridge (ok, my husband's bridge lol) call, or email me!  andrea@digis.net or  my phone number is on the back of the newsletter

 

Measurements to make your own- 

 

4 short cross pieces- 22 inches long

8 long pieces- 29 inches with a notch cut about 1 inch from each end-

 

First off- some ideas that were posted here last year-- a video of how to build the bridge, and one using paint sticks- 

http://goldenspikecubs.blogspot.com/2014/01/webelos-engineer-fun.html

a printable booklet-it has a FUN idea on pg 14 of a flashlight.  pg 17 shows pulleys using rope and sticks-
http://www.cubroundtable.com/assets/pdf-documents/Engineer-Activity-Badge-Outline-1.pdf

Catapult activity- http://scoutermom.com/wp-content/uploads/Catapult-Activity.pdf 

thanks!- link fixed

Thanks to all who supported us at Roundtable last night! We have such wonderful cub leaders in our area!  The health form link is fixed------------------------>>>> 

Watch the blog today for cubmaster helps and other helps from last night!

Cubmaster Helps for February

Here are some helps for Februarys Theme of Litter to Glitter, and the core value of Resourcefulness

January Roundtable newsletter

Here's the Newsletter for January's Roundtable.  Don't Forget about the Webcast!

 Webcast info!

Go here to attend a webcast: http://www.livestream.com/bsanationalcouncil  no login required 

Cubmaster Webcasts

  Saturday, January 17 at 7 am (Mountain Time!!)

  Saturday, January 17 at 2 p.m.

Den Leader Webcasts

  Saturday, January 17 at 8:30 a.m.  

  Saturday, January 17 at 3:30 p.m.

LDS-Specific Considerations *

  Saturday, January 17 at 10 a.m.  

  Saturday, January 17 at 5 p.m
* It is recommended that those interested in the LDS session view one of the role-specific sessions first.

Although the content will be geared to the roles listed, anyone with an interest in learning about the new Cub Scouting program is welcome to attend. 

The sessions will be recorded for later viewing.

Program updates

Here is a link to the Program Updates Page- you will find Webinar links, Transition information,  and a link to download the requirements for the new program.

Helps for new program

I just came across these wonderful tracking sheets for the New Program on the Akela's Council Blog-

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Here's one for Wolves- http://akelascouncil.blogspot.com/2014/11/cub-scout-wolf-printable-tracking-and.html 

Here's one for Bears- http://akelascouncil.blogspot.com/2014/12/cub-scout-bear-printable-tracking-and.html

and Webelos- http://akelascouncil.blogspot.com/2014/12/cub-scout-webelos-and-arrow-of-light.html

Hope these are helpful for you!