Merit Badge Counselors must renew each year in April or they will be dropped on May 1st. Training awards for adult leaders like Cubmaster and Scoutmaster can now be processed at the district level. Units should update their information on BeAScout.org to help new families find their unit. The document provides information on upcoming district events in March, April, and May including camporees, trainings, and committee meetings.

1. Merit Badge Counselors
• You have skills that our Scouts want to learn!
• Become a Merit Badge Counselor
• Merit Badge Councilors must renew each year
in April.
• If you do not renew, you will be dropped
on May 1st.
More information can be found at:
http://www.ocscouts.org/merit-badge-counselors/

2. 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

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

4. 2019 Eagle Scouts
Unit Last Name First Name BOR
•T-94 Foote Ryan 25 Feb 19
•T-6 Burchett Xavier 25 Feb 19
•T-6 Stephenson Joshua Mar 19
•T-774 Sola Matthew Mar 19

5. 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. 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

7. 2019 Camp Cards
• 2019 Camp Cards are now available.
• Fund your way to Summer Camp!
• Each card earns the Scout $2.50.
• New cards this year designed
specifically for our area with businesses
near us!
• See Jessica Uricchio to order yours
tonight!
• Camp Card sales end May 17th. Drop off
will be May 15th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm
location TBD

8. S7-421-19-1
March 8-10, 2019 and
March 29-31, 2019
Course Director:
Ralph Embrey
S7-421-19-2
September 6-8, 2019 and
September 27-29, 2019
Course Director:
Greg McGrew
Occoneechee Council is offering two Wood Badge courses in 2019!
For more information go to: www.OCWoodBadge.org
or contact the course directors at
info@OCWoodBadge.org

9. April Events
• 4 – Roundtable
• 11 – Commissioner’s Cabinet, Garner
• 5-7 – Spring Camporee, Camp Reeves
• 12-14 – SR-7B Conclave (Order of the Arrow)
• 18 – District Committee Meeting,
– Manna Church, Cliffdale Road, 7:00pm
• 25 – Mimahuk Chapter Meeting
• 26-28 – Spring Cuboree, Camp Durant
For additional council-level events, goto: http://www.ocscouts.org/calendar-all/

10. Highlander / Lafayette District
Spring Camporee
• Date: 5-7 April 2019
• Location: Camp Reeves
• Theme: Around the World
More information including
the Leader’s Guide is
available at:
http://highlanderdistrict.org/program/
spring-camporee/

11. May Events
• 2 – Roundtable
• 4-5 – Baloo Training
• 4-5 – IOLS Training
• 9 – Commissioner’s Cabinet, Garner
• 16 – District Committee Meeting,
– Manna Church, Cliffdale Road, 7:00pm
• 23 – Mimahuk Chapter Meeting
For additional council-level events, goto: http://www.ocscouts.org/calendar-all/

12. Basic Adult Leader Outdoor
Orientation (BALOO)
• When: 4-5 May 2018 (Saturday-Sunday)
• Time: 8am Saturday until noon on Sunday.
(Overnight camping is required on site)
• 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: $30.00 – Fees cover all meals and course
materials!
• Questions: Contact the Course Director, Ralph
Vogt
• Registration: Online registration coming soon
More information is available at: http://highlanderdistrict.org/iols/

13. Introduction To Outdoor Leader
Skills (IOLS)
• Dates:
– Pre-course meeting: Wednesday, 24 April –
7pm
– Outdoor Experience: May 4-5 – 8am on
Saturday until noon on Sunday
– (you must attend both sessions)
• Location:
– Pre-course meeting: TDB
– Outdoor Experience:
• Twin Oaks Trails
• 2224 Joel Johnson Rd
• Lillington, NC 27546
• Cost: $30.00 (includes all meals)
• Register: Online Registration coming soon
• Questions: Contact the Course Director,
Kris Zeek
More information is available at: http://highlanderdistrict.org/iols/
“IOLS” is required training for all Scoutmasters and their Assistants

14. • May 16, 5pm (or until all of the flags are placed)
• Contact Elizabeth Johnston for details 910-964-7627
• Find more information about the event at:
http://www.ncfieldofhonor.com/
Airborne and Special
Ops Museum
needs help placing
flags on their Field of
Honor.

15. Cub Scout Day Camp
Day Camp registration is open. Register
before May 1 for the early bird special of
$90. Price increases to $120 May 1, 2019
Day Camp Dates: June 17-21, 2019
More information at:
http://highlanderdistrict.org/program/cub-day-camp/

16. 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. 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