The document provides updates on BeAScout.org, the 2016 Eagle Scouts from various units, and upcoming district and council events. It announces that new families are moving into the area and units should update their information on BeAScout.org to help the families find their unit. It also provides a list of Scouts who earned Eagle in 2016 along with details on the 2017 National Jamboree, training awards for adult leaders, and upcoming district events in January and February.

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

2. 2016 Eagle Scouts
Unit Last Name First Name BOR Date
776 Farkas Justin 1/25/2016
776 King Treaston 1/25/2016
S-71 Greene Kelanni 2/23/2016
T-6 Williams Stuart 2/23/2016
T-772 Wyland Matthew 3/28/2016
T-772 Wyland William 3/28/2016
T-776 Norcross Matthew 4/5/2016
T-774 Tappin D’Angelo 4/5/2016
T-94 Vasquez Cody 4/5/2016
T-776 Whitworth Frank 4/12/2016
T-82 Yerby Zebulon 4/12/2016
T-757 Dick Robert 5/2/2016
T-757 Haberek Tyler 5/2/2016
T-774 Spaulding James 5/17/16
T-6 Utley Clark 7/12/16
T-6 Cleveland Jacob 7/12/16
T-757 Arbogast Jacoby 7/12/16
T-772 Akers John 7/12/16
T-776 McCool Ashton 7/12/16
T-6 Peede Daniel 8/30/16
T-598 Hopel Jakob 8/30/16
T-772 O’Garra Kenneth 9/27/16
T-774 Dubin Login 9/27/16
T-573 Bartlett Aaron 10/4/16
T-776 Sasala Richard 10/4/16
T-748 Marchant Jonathan 10/4/16
T-776 Hawley Nicholas 11/22/16
T-772 Solar-Davis Juan 11/22/16
Awaiting BOR
0
Approved Project Reviews
25
Next District Eagle BOR:
TBD

3. Wanted!
• We are looking for used electronics
for use at next year’s Cub Day Camp.
• Electronics will be used at
“Deconstruction Station”
• If you have obsolete or broken
electronics that you don’t want, bring
them to the next roundtable – we will
take the off your hands.

4. 2017 National Jamboree
• The 2017 National Scout
Jamboree will be held from
July 19 to July 28, 2017
• Troops are forming now.
• Scouts age 12 and first
class are eligible.
• Venturers may attend.
• For more information, goto:
www.ocjambo2017.com

5. Sea Scout &
Venturing Events
- Council Camporee, Interested in Helping?
- See John Green
- Seabadge Adult Leader Training
- Jan 27-29, 2017 @ Flaming Arrow Scout Reservation, Cost $120 Near
Orlando FL
- www.gulfridgecouncil.org/seabadge E-mail:
TomMcMullenXhome@aol.com
More info Contact John Green
HawkUH60@aol.com 910-261-3066

6. 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!

7. 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

8. January Events
• 5 – Roundtable
• 7 - Annual Highlander District Clan
Gathering and Adult Awards Dinner
• 12 - Commissioner’s Cabinet, Garner
• 19 - District Committee Meeting,
– Manna Church, Cliffdale Road, 7:00pm

9. You are invited to the
Annual Highlander District
Clan Gathering and
Adult Awards Dinner
Saturday, January 7, 2017
St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church
5804 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville
5:30pm Social - 6:00pm Dinner and Awards
Please bring a covered dish to share (beverages will be provided)
Crazy Auction will follow awards ceremony so bring your 2016
Baden-Powell Bucks!

10. Scouting Skate & Recruiting Night
• 7 PM-8:30 at Round-A-Bout 115
Skateway Dr. Fayetteville
• Monday, January 9th 2017
• Spectators & Scout Meet-n-
Greet get in FREE!!!
• Skaters $5
• Hosted by LaFayette District

11. February Events
• 2 – Roundtable
• 5 – Scout Sunday
• 5 – Get out the Scout – IHOP – Spring Lake
• 9 - Commissioner’s Cabinet, Garner
• 16 - District Committee Meeting,
– Manna Church, Cliffdale Road, 7:00pm

12. District Pinewood Derby
• When: 18 March 2016
• Time: Technical Inspection
Starts at 9:00am
• Where: The Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints
6420 Morganton Road
Fayetteville, NC 28314
• Find the rules and other
information on
higlanderdistrict.org

13. Come out to the Spring Lake IHOP and help us meet our District Friends of
Scouting goal!
Date: Sunday, February 5th, 2017
Time: 2-8pm
Address: 1417 N. Bragg Blvd.
Spring Lake, NC 28390
Of course all Scouts and Scouters should wear their uniform!
The Unit with the highest percentage of attendance will receive bonus
Baden-Powell Bucks! (don’t forget to sign in!)

14. Order of the Arrow Elections
• Troop elections happen
January and February.
• Elected Scouts will be
called out a the Highlander
District Spring Camporee
• See Dawn Leone tonight to
schedule election for your
troop or email:
mimahukchapter@gmail.com

15. 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.

16. 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

17. Wood Badge
The “SUMMIT” of Scouter Training!
Occonneechee Council is offering two Wood Badge
courses this year!
S7-421-17-1 – Mar 31-Apr 2 and Apr 21-23
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 Kirk Johnson TONIGHT!

18. 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

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.