Highlander District Roundtable Notes October 2019

1. Highlander District – There can be only one!
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

2. Highlander District – There can be only one!
BeAScout.org Updates
• New families are moving into our area all the time.
• Help them find your Unit!
• Update your Pin today!

3. Highlander District – There can be only one!
Membership Growth
• Congratulations to Highlander District Scouters for
Growing our membership every month in 2019!
• We only need 56 more new scouts to achieve growth
for 2019.
• Who have you asked to become a Scout today?

4. Highlander District – There can be only one!
Unit First Name Last Name BOR
T-94 Ryan Foote 25 Feb 19
T-6 Xavier Burchett 25 Feb 19
T-6 Joshua Stephenson Mar 19
T-774 Matthew Sola Mar 19
T-94 Reagan VanWinkle 15 Apr 19
T-774 Ciro Mauricio Quintero Jr 15 Apr 19
T-6 Trent Leone 15 Apr 19
T-6 Caleb May 15 Apr 19
T-6 Stephen Ferrand 15 Apr 19
T-6 Quentin Miller 20 May 19
T-774 Caleb Nelson 20 May 19
T-902 Devin Fairman 20 May 19
T-902 William Linder 20 May 19
T‐776 Jason Garcia 24 Jun 19
T-94 Kai Hubbard 24 Jun 19
T-94 Braxton Jenkins 24 Jun 19
T-6 Alexander Tracy 24 Jun 19
2019 Eagle Scouts

5. Highlander District – There can be only one!
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.

6. Highlander District – There can be only one!
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 choose one or several email list that you
wish to receive news from:
– Boy Scouts
– Cub Scouts
– Venturing
– Sea Scouts
– General Interest

7. Highlander District – There can be only one!
Anstead’s FoS Silent Auction
A huge Thank You to
Wayne Anstead and his
staff for raising $22,652
for Friends of Scouting
at his Annual FoS
Silent Auction!

8. Highlander District – There can be only one!
October Events
• 3 - Roundtable
• 5-6 – BALOO Training
– Twin Oaks Trails, Lillington
• 10 – Commissioner’s Cabinet, Garner
• 17 – District Committee Meeting,
– Manna Church, Cliffdale Road, 7:00pm
• 24 – Mimahuk Chapter Meeting
• 25-27 – Highlander District Fall Camporee
For additional council-level events, goto: http://www.ocscouts.org/calendar-all/

9. Highlander District – There can be only one!
Basic Adult Leader Adult
Outdoor Orientation
(BALOO)
• When: 5-6 October 2019 (Saturday-Sunday)
• Location: Twin Oaks Trails
2224 Joel Johnson Rd
Lillington, NC 27546
• Who: Parents, Cub Leaders, Pack Committee Members, anyone directly involved with Cub Scout
Outdoor Activities. Learn how to Plan a Safe and Effective Outing!
• Cost: $35.00 – Fees cover all meals and course materials!
• Questions: Contact the Course Director, Ralph Vogt
• Registration: http://highlanderdistrict.org/baloo/
Welcome to BALOO training! It is the Cub Scout leader training required for any Cub Scout Den or
Pack outdoor event, including pack camping overnighters and Webelos den overnighters.
BALOO training is comprised of two components—an online component and a practical, hands-on
component. Both components must be completed to qualify as a “TRAINED” Cub Scout outdoor
leader.
The online component must be completed prior to the practical component. The online training
contains introductory and basic information that will be built upon during the practical training.

10. Highlander District – There can be only one!
Fall Camporee
• Date: 25-27 October
• Location: Camp Durant
• More information including
the leader’s guide is
available at:
http://highlanderdistrict.org
/program/fall-camporee/

11. Highlander District – There can be only one!
2019 Popcorn Sale
• Now - July 31 - Units Commit to Sell Popcorn via ocscouts.org
• Aug 19 - 30 Districts Kick-offs - Date & Location will be posted to
HighlanderDistrict.org
• Sept 2 - Sept 13 Units Kick-offs
• Sept 5 Show-N-Sell Orders Due via Trail’s End site,
https://www.scouting.trails-end.com, by Noon for Council approval
• Sept 20/21 Show-N-Sell Distribution to Units
• Sept 21 Popcorn Sale Starts
• Oct 27 Popcorn Sale Ends
• Oct 30 Popcorn Orders due via https://www.scouting.trails-end.com &
• Prize Orders due via https://www.scouting.trails-end.com for Council
Approval, AND Show-N-Sell Monies Due to Council by 12 Noon
• Nov 15/16 Take Order Distribution to Units
For the latest update on popcorn sales, check the Occoneechee
Council website:
http://www.ocscouts.org/popcorn-2019/

12. Highlander District – There can be only one!
Popcorn Resupply
• If your unit needs more
popcorn, contact Erin.
• She will be going to the
Council Office each Tuesday
during popcorn season and
will be able to replenish your
stock.

13. Highlander District – There can be only one!
November Events
• 2 – University of Scouting
• 7 - Roundtable Annual
– Annual Chili / Cornbread Cook-off!
• 14 – Commissioner’s Cabinet, Garner
• 21 – District Committee Meeting,
– Manna Church, Cliffdale Road, 7:00pm

14. Highlander District – There can be only one!
University of Scouting
Save the Date!
Thales Academy
Rolesville, NC
Find it on Facebook @OCUoS
Register at:
https://ocscouts.org/university-of-scouting/

15. Highlander District – There can be only one!
Nova Counselors / Supernova
Mentors
• Counselors and Mentors must
be registered before they
begin working on awards with
Scouts.
• Counselors and Mentors must
renew their registration each
year in April just like Merit
Badge Councilors
For more information, check out our district website:
http://highlanderdistrict.org/program/nova-counselors/

16. Highlander District – There can be only one!
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

17. Highlander District – There can be only one!
Christmas Parade and Picnic
Saturday, December 14, 2019
• Meet in the parking lot of the Courthouse
• 9:30-10:30 (you cannot park at the Courthouse)
• Wear your uniform and a Christmas hat!
• Wear a backpacking backpack or day pack (carry your
lunch and we will have a picnic together at the end of the
parade).
• Coffee, Hot Chocolate, Cookies, and pictures with the
Grinch will be at NC Veteran’s Park after the parade.
• We are slot 34

18. Highlander District – There can be only one!
Marksmen Hockey
Scout Night
• Saturday, April 3rd, 2020
Save the Date!
More details will follow soon!

19. Highlander District – There can be only one!
Catholic
Camporee
• Begin your planning now and schedule your unit’s
activity calendar to attend the 2020 Catholic Scout
Camporee!
• March 27-29, 2020
Camp Bowers
White Oak, NC
• The camporee flyer and Leader's Guide will be available
soon.
• Online registration will be available beginning in the fall.
• https://dioceseofraleigh.org/scouting/catholic-camporee
Open to Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA,
Girl Scouts, American Heritage
Girls, and families interested in
camping.

20. Highlander District – There can be only one!
Under the Sea Day Camp 2020
Save the Date: