The document provides information on various opportunities for Scouts and leaders in the Highlander District, including: becoming a Merit Badge counselor; earning funds towards summer camp through camp card sales; updating unit information on BeAScout.org; requesting ceremonies from the Order of the Arrow; new Youth Protection Training requirements; training awards for leaders; upcoming Eagle Scout approvals; important unit drop file contents; and volunteer opportunities on the district training committee. Upcoming events like the spring camporee, Cub-o-Ree, and Day of Service are also announced.

1. Merit Badge Counselors
• You have skills that our Scouts want to learn!
• Become a Merit Badge Counselor
• Merit Badge Councilors must renew each year
in April.
• If you do not renew, you will be dropped
on May 1st.
More information can be found at:
http://www.ocscouts.org/merit-badge-counselors/

2. 2018 Camp Cards
• 2018 Camp Cards are now
available.
• Fund your way to Summer Camp!
• Each card earns the Scout $2.50.
• New cards this year designed
specifically for our area with
businesses near us!
• Sign up to get yours at:
http://www.ocscouts.org/camp-
cards/

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

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. New Youth Protection Training “YPT-2”
By October 1, 2018, all new
and currently registered
leaders will be required to
complete the updated YPT
training. The enhanced and
updated content will allow
leaders and councils to comply
with all current legal
requirements. While this may
be inconvenient for some, it
reflects the BSA’s commitment
to the safety of all youth.
Log-in at:
my.scouting.org to take
the new “YPT-2

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
• Submit applications to: Roy Fish
– 910-853-1668
– royfish14@gmail.com

7. 2018 Eagle Scouts
Unit Last Name First Name BOR
•T-94 Leaf Jonathan 2/21/18
•T-713 Branson Dakota 2/21/18
•T-6 Williams Hunter 3/20/18
•T-94 McClenathan Brandon 4/3/18
Awaiting BOR
0
Approved Project Reviews
2
Next District Eagle BOR:
TBD

8. 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 or Erin Zeek.
We will be glad to assist you.

9. 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

10. April Events
• 5 – Roundtable
• 12 - Commissioner’s Cabinet, Garner
• 12 – Mimahuk Chapter Meeting
• 13-15 – Highlander District Spring Camporee
– Camp Reeves
• 13-15 – Council Cub-o-Ree
– Camp Durrant
• 19 - District Committee Meeting,
– Manna Church, Cliffdale Road, 7:00pm

11. Spring Camporee
• Date: 13-15 April 2018
• Location: Camp Reeves
• Theme: Back to Basics
• Register and find more
information at:
http://highlanderdistrict.org/program/
spring-camporee/
• Payment due at April Roundtable.

12. May Events
• 4 – Roundtable
• 11 - Commissioner’s Cabinet, Garner
• 11 – Mimahuk Chapter Meeting
• 18 - District Committee Meeting,
– Manna Church, Cliffdale Road, 7:00pm
• 18-20 - Order of the Arrow Spring Inductions

13. Day Of Service – Do A Good Turn Daily
• 1st Annual Day of Service hosted by
Occoneechee Council on
Saturday, May 12, 2018.
• All Scouting units are invited to join
the challenge to give 100,000 hours of
service to our communities.
• Register at the link below to participate
in this youth Day of Service at
www.ocscouts.org/take-the-challenge/
• Get ideas, or learn more about this event
at www.ocscouts.org/day-of-service/

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. 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

16. 2018 Friends of Scouting
It costs the Occoneechee Council
$25 per month or $300 per year for
each Scout to bring a great
Scouting experience to our youth.
This year, Highlander District has
been asked to support 167
Scouts.
Visit http://highlanderdistrict.org/support-
scouting/ frequently to track our progress
as we work together to reach our goal!

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. Cub Scout Day Camp
• Save the date!
• Come learn about bugs, play bug
games and maybe even taste bugs
at Highlander District Day Camp
• June 18-22, 2018
• Volunteers needed.
• Get more information at:
http://highlanderdistrict.org/program
/cub-day-camp/
Where am I?
in Bugville!

19. Cub Scout Day Camp
• Register early for the early bird
special price of $90 per camper.
May 7, 2018 the price will increase
to $120.
• Registration closes when capacity
is reached or May 21, 2018
whichever happens first.
• NOTE: Once registration capacity is
reached, campers will be put on a
wait list.
Registration info:

20. SwampDogs
Baseball
• Our hometown baseball team
is hosting a Scout Night on June 29th.
• Tickets are $4 per youth ticket for troop units of 10 or
more when purchased in advance or $5 at the door.
• Adults accompanying Scouts are $8.
• Camping available in the outfield. Breakfast will be
available for those who campout.
• Contact James at the SwampDogs office at 910-426-
5900 with questions or to reserve your tickets.

21. S7-421-18-2
September 7-9 and September 28-30, 2018
Course Director:
• Kirk Johnson
• (910) 818-8987
• kirknkim@nc.rr.com
Get more information at:
http://woodbadge.highlanderdistrict.org/

22. National Youth
Leadership
Training
S7-421-NYLT-18-1
July 2 – July 7
Camp Reeves
S7-421-NYLT-18-2
July 20-22 and July 27-29
Camp Campbell
Occoneechee Council is offering two NYLT courses in 2018!
Register today at: http://www.ocscouts.org/nylt/
Participants must be a Boy Scout at least 13 years old by July 2,
2018, and hold a First Class rank or higher or a Venturer, Sea
Scout, Varsity or Explorer Scout with appropriate training.

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.