The document provides information for Cub Scout leaders on upcoming events and programming ideas for 2020. It discusses resetting Journey to Excellence goals, emphasizing basic Scouting activities like outdoor skills and service projects. Upcoming events in the next 90-60-30-14-7 days are listed, including the district Pinewood Derby on March 28th and Council Shooting Sports on March 7th. The final paragraphs provide contact information for the Cub Scout Roundtable Commissioner and topics for the next two monthly roundtable meetings.

1. January 2020
Cub Scout Breakout
Cub Scout Roundtable Commissioner: Leanne Bulger
Preferred contact: leanne.bulger@gmail.com
Alternate: 334-520-9910
2020 Scouting Year

2. Knots!
Bowline: The bowline knot
forms a loop that will not slip, but
is still easy to untie. Useful
applications: tying a rope around
your waist or around someone
requiring rescue; securing guy
lines through the grommets on a
tent, tarp or fly.

3. Interest Topic: 2020 Scouting Year
Journey to Excellence scoring resets January 1, 2020.
The start of the new year is a natural point for your unit to
reassess your calendar and program as scheduled until your
annual pack planning meeting.

4. Back to the Basics
Our program is unique! No need to reinvent the wheel- Keep It
Simple, Make It Fun! Consider getting back to the basics.
Get outside!
Serve
Your
City
Pass responsibility! Find the
calendar at ocscouts.org and
attend events already planned
by Council. Use Scoutbook to
organize information and
communicate with families.
Follow Leader Guides for every
position.

5. Journey to Excellence
Abbreviated JTE, this is a set of goals for units to try to achieve each
Scouting year. These goals are based on the full spectrum of programming
and resources offered by the BSA. A unit achieving bronze, silver, or gold
level points is often a unit where youth are learning, having fun, and
becoming better citizens. It is measured on a scorecard.
Full annual calendar planning within the JTE framework is the job of the
Committee and Cubmaster, with Den Leaders and unit families ideally
planning and executing weekly meetings and individual events.
New Committee Chairs and Cubmasters: reach out to other CCs and CMs for
help if needed, or to your COR or UC.

6. Not Boring, Still the Basics
*Handiwork: tools, knots, shelter building, whittling, cooking/food
prep
*Busy bodies: hiking, swimming, camping, group games (freeze tag,
etc), camping
*Service: local park service projects, local hospitals, VA, ASOM, local
schools
*Sparklers: Skits, jokes, card games, chants/sound offs, Den Flags,
pack t shirts

7. 90-60-30-14-7
90 days: District Pinewood Derby (28March); OA Webelos Day 21March; Camp Cards
60 days: Council Shooting Sports (7March); Blue and Gold Banquets; Scouting Sunday; Unit
PWDs
30 days: District Awards Banquet (26January); Unit PWDs;
14 days:
7 days:

8. February 6: Council Opportunities
March 5: Rank Advancement
Ceremonies