The document provides updates on scouting activities in the Highlander District including: - Encouraging units to update their information on BeAScout.org to help new families find their unit. - Recognizing several Eagle Scouts from January and February 2017 and announcing the next Eagle Board of Review date. - Advertising upcoming training opportunities like Fundamentals of Training in May and information on processing various training awards at the district level.

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

2. 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
Awaiting BOR
1
Approved Project Reviews
9
Next District Eagle BOR:
TBD

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. 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)

5. 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

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, Steve
McDavid, 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
• LDS Training Liaison
• Training Registrar
If you have what it takes to fight crime, I
mean, help train adult leaders, contact:
training@highlanderdistrict.org

8. April Events
• 6 – Roundtable
• 13 – Commissioner’s Cabinet, Garner
• 13 – Mimahuk Chapter Meeting
• 27 – District Committee Meeting,
– Manna Church, Cliffdale Road, 7:00pm

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

10. Mimahuk Chapter
– Order of the Arrow
• Upcoming Events:
– SR-7a AIA/Training April 7-9
– SR-7B Cardinal Conclave April 21-23
– Spring Inductions May 19-21
• 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.

11. 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!

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. 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.

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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 only at http://www.ocscouts.org this spring
Scouts participate in the following activity centers:
Archery, BB, Slingshot, Arts and Crafts, Cooking, Games, STEM, Webelos
specific activities, and more!
Each scout must bring a water bottle, snack, and lunch.
More information will be available at www.Highlanderdistrict.org.

18. 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.