Highlander District Roundtable notes for May 2017

1. BeAScout.org Updates
• New families are moving into our area all the time.
• Help them find your Unit!
• Update your Pin today!

2. Highlander District Leader/Parent Poll
Highlander District is
always trying improve the
Scouting program for the
Scouts in our District and
serve our Volunteers
better. Please take a few
moments to give us you
feedback.
Find a link to our survey at:
HighlanderDistrict.org

3. 2017 Eagle Scouts
Unit Last Name First Name BOR
•T713 Jones Treshaun 1/04/17
•T713 Scott Joshua 1/04/17
•T-776 Deagan Jordan 1/31/17
•T-730 Owen Jeffrey 1/31/17
•T-776 Boyd Lucas 2/28/17
•T-6 Debenport Thomas 2/28/17
•T-776 Garcia Benjamin 2/28/17
•T-6 Leone Blake 4/04/17
•T-6 Maharty Donald 4/04/17
•T-776 Greinke Daniel 4/11/17
Awaiting BOR
2
Approved Project Reviews
10
Next District Eagle BOR:
TBD

4. Ceremonies Team
The Order of the Arrow has a
strong tradition of
strengthening the Scouting
Movement through it’s
meaningful ceremonies.
Mimahuk Chapter brings that
tradition to life right here in
Highlander District.
Go to HighlanderDistrict.org to request a
ceremony or talk to a Chapter Rep tonight!

5. Fundamentals of Training
• When: Saturday, May 6, 2017
• Where: First Presbyterian Church (101 Spring Ave.,
Spring Lake, NC)
• Time: 8 am to 12 pm
• Cost: $20 (snacks included; lunch included if you
take the following Trainer’s EDGE)

6. Training Awards for Adult Leaders
• The training awards and keys are designed to
recognize unit Scouters for tenure, training, and
performance in their leadership roles.
• We are now able to process most training awards at
the district level:
– Den Leader Training Award
– Training Awards
• Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, Venturing, Sea Scouting
– Keys
• Cubmaster, Scoutmaster, Coach, Advisor, Skipper
• Summit applications to:
– Becky Sasala - District Training Chair
Training@HighlanderDistrict.org

7. Unit Drop Files . . . . . .
All Unit Leaders should check
their Drop File when checking in
at Round Table.
• Drop Files include important information for the Unit
• If you do not know what or where the Drop File is
located . . . please see Ralph Hinrichs, Steve
McDavid, or Erin Zeek. We will be glad to assist you.

8. District Training Committee
HELP WANTED
The training committee is looking for a
few good people to help make the
scouting experience better for
everyone.
We need:
• Cub Scout Training Specialist
• Boy Scout Training Specialist
• Venturing Training Specialist
• LDS Training Liaison
• Training Registrar
If you have what it takes to fight crime, I
mean, help train adult leaders, contact:
training@highlanderdistrict.org

9. May Events
• 4 – Roundtable
• 6 - Fundamentals of Training
• 6 & 13 – EDGE Training
• 11– Commissioner’s Cabinet, Garner
• 11– Mimahuk Chapter Meeting
• 18 – Field of Honor
• 25 – District Committee Meeting,
– Manna Church, Cliffdale Road, 7:00pm

10. • May 18, 4:30-6pm (or until all of the flags are placed)
• Contact Elizabeth Johnston for details 910-964-7627
• Find more information about the event at:
http://www.ncfieldofhonor.com/
Airborne and Special
Ops Museum
needs help placing
flags on their Field of
Honor.

11. June Events
• 1 – Roundtable
• 8– Commissioner’s Cabinet, Garner
• 15– Mimahuk Chapter Meeting
• 29 – District Committee Meeting,
– Manna Church, Cliffdale Road, 7:00pm

12. Mimahuk Chapter
– Order of the Arrow
• Upcoming Events:
– Spring Inductions May 19-21
– Chapter Meeting May 11
• We have changed our meeting date to the 2nd
Thursday of the Month.
• To sign up for any of these events go to the lodge
website. (Lodge104.net)
• For our ordeal brothers, if you have been a member
for 9 months, you have to opportunity to undergo
the brotherhood trail at Spring Inductions, and seal
your membership in the order.

13. Wood Badge
The “SUMMIT” of Scouter Training!
Occonneechee Council is offering a
second Wood Badge this year!
S7-421-17-2 – Sep 8-10 and Sep 29-Oct 1
Occoneechee Scout Reservation, Carthage, NC
Come join in the fun, fellowship, and excitement of
Wood Badge – reservations online at
www.ocscouts.org or
see Bridget Plummer or Kirk Johnson TONIGHT!

14. District Email Lists
• Highlander District has started using Constant
Contact to help get information out to leaders.
• Go to HighlanderDistrict.org to sign up if you are not
already receiving emails.
• You can chose one or several email list that you
wish to receive news from:
– Boy Scouts
– Cub Scouts
– Venturing
– Sea Scouts
– General Interest

15. Merit Badge Councilor Renewal
• All registered Merit Badge Councilors must renew
their registration in the month of April.
• Councilors need to ensure that their Youth
Protection is current.
• Renewal forms are available on the council website
under the “Resources” tab.
• Turn completed forms in to Tiffany Adams at the
council office.

16. Unit Websites
• Highlander District is now able to offer free web
space to Highlander units. (that’s right, free – it won’t
cost you anything but time)
• You will get your own sub-domain (e.g.
YourTroop.HighlanderDistrict.org)
• Units should designate a Unit Webmaster who has
some basic computer knowledge build and maintain
their site.
• Contact Zeek for details on how to get started.
• kzeek@HighlanderDistrict.org

17. Service Hour Reporting
• Who: All Scouting groups are encouraged to participate in this service project
initiative.
• What: This is a time for all Scouting groups to conduct meaningful, visible
service projects of their choice in their communities. You are encouraged to
discuss and choose your projects with the help of your Scouts, committee, and
chartered organization.
• Where: Service projects can be done for your chartered organization or for the
cause of your choice. Projects done in collaboration with other organizations are
highly recommended.
• When: Projects may be conducted at any time.
• Why: Scouting was founded on the premise of doing a Good Turn daily.
Community service is very important in the character-building process and, as
Scouts, we have made the commitment to give back to our communities.
Report service hours at: servicehours.scouting.org
Tips on how to use this website:
http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/Awards/JourneyToExcellence.aspx

18. On-line Boy Scout Leader Training
• The wait is over! After nearly two years of
development, all new training for Boy Scout leaders
went live this month.
• There will be tracks for:
– Scoutmaster / ASM
• (IOLS will still be required live training)
– Merit Badge Councilor
– Troop Committee
• These courses can be found in the BSA’s online
learning center along with all of the Cub Scout,
Exploring, Venturing, and Sea Scouting courses that
are already available at My.Scouting.Org

19. Lego Camp
• Highlander District is running it’s
first ever Lego Camp this summer
for Cub Scouts!
• Lunch will be provided
• Date: July 26-28
• Time: 9am – 3pm
• Cost: $60

20. Highlander District Day Camp
~Find Your Imagination! Pirate Adventures~
What: Highlander District Day Camp- Fayetteville North
Who: Registered Scouts in Rising 1st grade-Rising 5th grade
Where: St Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church,
1000 Andrews Road, Fayetteville, NC 28311
When: June 19-23, 2017 ~ Save the Date!
Monday-Thursday; 8:00 am-4:00 pm (aftercare until 5:30 pm for $6 daily)
Friday 8:00 am -1:00 pm (no aftercare available)
Why: To Have FUN!
Registration: online at http://highlanderdistrict.org/welcome/program/cub-day-
camp-2/
• Separate registration links from this page for:
– Cub Scout/Webelos day camp participants
– Adult volunteers
– Youth volunteers
– Sister Camp
– Pixie Camp (onsite childcare for volunteers' children)

21. Help Wanted
• 10th Annual ASOMF Run for the Legend
• Come help at water stations for the 5K 10K
• Saturday, June 3, 2017.
• Meet at the Airborne and Special Ops Museum at 7 AM
• Find more information about the event go to:
www.asomf.org/june-2017-10th-annual-run-for-the-
legend/

22. University of Scouting
Save the Date!
Wake Technical
Community College
Find it on Facebook @OCUoS

23. Red Cross offers Service Hours
Troops and Crews – the Red Cross needs your help!
• The Red Cross installs smoke alarms in poorer
neighborhoods – they are looking for volunteers to
train and do the installs (Service Hours!)
• The Red Cross is willing to offer some classes in
“Hands only” CPR to Troops and Crews at no charge
Leaders – get in touch with The Red Cross if you are
interested in your Troop or Crew helping with installs
of smoke detectors!
Tony Garcia @ The Cumberland Scout Shop is a POC
for The Red Cross.