Highlander District Roundtable Notes - August 2018

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

3. 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!

4. 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, Advisor, Skipper
• Submit applications to: Erin Zeek
– (910) 495-5899
– Erin.Zeek@Scouting.org

5. 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
•T-774 Marchant Nicholas 5/8/18
•T-713 Kosling Anthony 5/8/18
•T-902 Barrett Tristen 5/8/18
•T-713 McMillon Joshua 5/31/18
Awaiting BOR
0
Approved Project Reviews
5
Next District Eagle BOR:
TBD

6. 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.

7. 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
• IOLS Staff
• Training Registrar
If you have what it takes to fight crime, I
mean, help train adult leaders, contact:
training@highlanderdistrict.org

8. August Events
• 2 – Roundtable
• 9 – Mimahuk Chapter Meeting
• 9 – Commissioner’s Cabinet, Garner
• 16 – District Committee Meeting,
– Manna Church, Cliffdale Road, 7:00pm
• 21 – District Popcorn Kick-off
• 30 August – Roundtable
– (This will be our Sep Roundtable)
For additional council-level events, goto: http://www.ocscouts.org/calendar-all/

9. Popcorn Sale
• Remember the following important popcorn dates:
• Aug 21 – Highlander District Popcorn Kick-off
– Time:7-8:30pm – Location: Gardners United Methodist Church
• Sept 5 – Show & Sell orders due to Council
• Sept 21 – Show-N-Sell Distribution to Units
– Time: 12-5 pm – Location: Old Dominion Freight Line
• Sept 22 (Saturday) Popcorn Sale Starts
• Oct 27 (Saturday) Popcorn Sale Ends
• Nov 16 – Take Order Distribution to Units
– Time: 12-5 pm – Location: Omni Moving & Storage Inc
For the latest update on popcorn sales, check the
Occoneechee Council website:
http://www.ocscouts.org/popcorn-2018/

10. September Events
• 30 August – Roundtable
• 7-9 & 21-23 – Greatest Wood Badge
course of all time
• 13 – Mimahuk Chapter Meeting
• 13 – Commissioner’s Cabinet,
Garner
• 14-16 – OA Fall Fellowship
• 20 – District Committee Meeting,
– Manna Church, Cliffdale Road, 7:00pm
For additional council-level events, goto: http://www.ocscouts.org/calendar-all/

11. 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/

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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!

15. 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

16. Council Fall Camporee
• Open to Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts,
Venturers , and Sea Scouts
• Location: Camp Durant / Camp Reeves
• Dates: October 12th – 14th
• Participants must register as a unit
• Find more information on the Council
Calendar at:
http://www.ocscouts.org/calendar-all/

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

18. World Scout Jamboree 2019
• What are you doing next
summer? Why not see the
world…..right in our back yard?
• The 2019 World Scout Jamboree
is being held in West Virginia in
July of 2019.
• There is still space available for
youth age 14-18.
• Staff applications are still being
accepted.
Get more information
at www.wsj2019.us

19. 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.