The document provides information about training awards, Eagle Scout recognitions, unit membership updates, district email lists, Wood Badge training courses, upcoming district events, BALOO training, the fall camporee, the popcorn sale, Nova counselor registration, and service hour reporting for Scouting units. Key details include how to process most training awards at the district level, two Wood Badge training courses in 2019, a list of upcoming events in September and October, information on BALOO training in October, and reminders about popcorn sale commitments and service hour reporting.

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

3. 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

4. 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.

5. 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

6. 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

7. September Events
• 29 August - Roundtable
• 12 – Commissioner’s Cabinet, Garner
• 14 - Anstead’s FoS Silent Auction
• 19 – District Committee Meeting,
– Manna Church, Cliffdale Road, 7:00pm
• 20-22 – OA Fall Fellowship
• 26 – Mimahuk Chapter Meeting
• 6-8 & 27-29 – Wood Badge
For additional council-level events, goto: http://www.ocscouts.org/calendar-all/

8. Anstead’s FoS Silent Auction
Come Join Anstead's
Tobacco Company for our
Silent Auction Cigar event!
• Date: Saturday, September 14th
• Time: 5 till 9:00pm
Items donated for the auction will be on
display the week of, with new items being
added every day! So be sure to drop by the
store and check out the many unique items
available!

9. 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/

10. 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.

11. 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/

12. 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/

13. 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/

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