The document provides updates from Highlander District. It announces a new District Executive, Bill Walters, and encourages units to update their information on BeAScout.org. It also recognizes several Eagle Scouts, provides information on trainings, and announces upcoming district events like the camporee in October.

1. New District Executive!
• Highlander District congratulates Terry McIntire on
his selection as the next Camp Durant Ranger! He
has served our district as our District Executive for
over 9 years.
• We welcome Bill Walters to our team as our District
Executive. Bill has already served Occoneechee
Council for many years as the District Executive in
Lafayette District.
• Bill can be reached at: 910-818-9398 or
bill.walters@scouting.org

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

3. 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
•T-776 Greinke Daniel 4/11/17
•T-757 Joslyn Brandon 5/2/17
•T-774 Winkleman Jacob 5/2/17
Awaiting BOR
2
Approved Project Reviews
10
Next District Eagle BOR:
TBD

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. 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
• Summit applications to:
– Becky Sasala - District Training Chair
Training@HighlanderDistrict.org

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. Wood Badge
The “SUMMIT” of Scouter Training!
Occonneechee Council is offering a
second Wood Badge this year!
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 Bridget Plummer or Kirk Johnson TONIGHT!

9. August Events
• 3 – Roundtable
• 10 – Commissioner’s Cabinet, Garner
• 17 – Mimahuk Chapter Meeting
• 22 – Highlander District Popcorn Kick-off
• 24 – District Committee Meeting,
– Manna Church, Cliffdale Road, 7:00pm

10. September Events
• 7 – Roundtable
• 14 – Commissioner’s Cabinet, Garner
• 21 – Mimahuk Chapter Meeting
• 22-24 – M.O.S.T. Leader Training
– Camp Durrant
• 22 – Show-N-Sell Distribution to Units
23 – Popcorn Sale Starts
• 28 – District Committee Meeting,
– Manna Church, Cliffdale Road, 7:00pm

11. Camping, Activities, Merit Badges, Community Service,
Camporees
American Legion Post
230
Spring Lake, NC
Ray Whitaker,
Commander
910-745-7468

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. 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

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. Merit Badge Councilors
• You have skills that our Scouts want to learn!
• Highlander District only has 17 registered Merit
Badge Councilors
• Merit Badge Councilor must renew each year. If
you did not renew this year, you were dropped
on May 1st.
More information can be found at:
http://www.ocscouts.org/merit-badge-counselors/

17. Popcorn Sale
• Remember the following important popcorn dates:
• Aug 22 – Highlander District Popcorn Kick-off
– Time:7-8:30pm – Location: St Andrews United Methodist Church
• Sept 4 – Sept 16 - Units Hold Kick-offs
• Sept 22 – Show-N-Sell Distribution to Units
– Time: 12-5 pm – Location: Old Dominion Freight Line
• Sept 23 (Saturday) Popcorn Sale Starts
• Oct 28 (Saturday) Popcorn Sale Ends
• Nov 18 – 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-2017/

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

19. Highlander District Fall Camp-O-Ree
Planning is now underway. Save the Date!
Date: 27-29 October 2017
Location: Camp Durant
4637 Old Carthage Rd
Carthage, NC 28327

20. 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.