2018.1.4
- 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 •T-776 Greinke Daniel 4/11/17 •T-757 Joslyn Brandon 5/2/17 •T-774 Winkleman Jacob 5/2/17 •T-82 Ferguson Duncan 5/31/17 •T-82 Ferguson Lawrence 5/31/17 •T-82 Stefanchik Ian 5/31/17 •T-82 Stefanchik Michael 5/31/17 •T-6 Penrod Brian 6/6/17 •T-713 Hughes Caleb 6/6/17 •T-776 Botters Henry 6/6/17 •T-757 Schnarr Nicholas 6/6/17 •T-774 Moore Noah 7/11/17 •T-6 Rodriguez-Cruz Wilfredo 7/11/17 •T-902 Wagner Raiden 8/15/17 •T-776 Ragains Alexander 9/5/17 •T-902 Cuddy Cameron 9/25/17 •T-713 Allen Cameron 10/10/17 •T-774 Gabriel Daniel 10/31/17 Awaiting BOR 0 Approved Project Reviews 21 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. 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: Roy Fish – 910-853-1668 – royfish14@gmail.com
- 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, Steve McDavid, or Erin Zeek. We will be glad to assist you.
- 6. 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
- 7. January Events • 4 – Roundtable • 6 - Annual Highlander District Clan Gathering and Adult Awards Dinner • 12-15 – Occoneechee Winter Camp • 11 - Commissioner’s Cabinet, Garner • 18 - District Committee Meeting, – Manna Church, Cliffdale Road, 7:00pm • 27 - District Committee Workshop • 27 – Council Eagle Banquet
- 8. You are invited to the Annual Highlander District Clan Gathering and Adult Awards Dinner Saturday, January 6, 2018 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 2017 Baden-Powell Bucks!
- 9. February Events • 1 – Roundtable • 4 – Scout Sunday • 8 - Commissioner’s Cabinet, Garner • 8 – Mimahuk Chapter Meeting • 15 - District Committee Meeting, – Manna Church, Cliffdale Road, 7:00pm • 24 - Scout-O-Rama
- 10. Winter Camp • Calling all units….are you tough enough to camp in the winter? The 1st Annual Camp Durant Winter Blast is a great opportunity to work on merit badges and have fun. A total of 28 merit badge classes will be offered; merit badge classes are taught by adults. – Date: 12-15 January – Register your unit at https://occoneechee.tentaroo.com/ and select Winter Camp. – Registration opens October 2, 2017 (hold participant slots) – Merit Badge Selection: November 1, 2017 thru December 29, 2017. – Cost: $90/Scout; $50/Adult • Register early; this event is limited to 400 Scouts. Additional details will be emailed to unit leaders after registration. • IOLS will also be offered. Class is limited to 25 adults. The cost is $50 and includes meals and a cabin assignment. Contact Bill Casola (Course Director) or Greg McGrew (Program Director) at occoneechee.winter.blast@gmail.com or Kenna McIntire (Staff Advisor) at kenna.mcintire@scouting.org
- 11. 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
- 12. Marksmen Hockey • Group Experiences • Fundraising Opportunities • Upcoming Dates: – 3/10-PINEWOOD DERBY • For more information contact Daniel at 910-321-0123 or dnuttall@marksmenhockey.com • http://marksmenhockey.com/
- 13. District Pinewood Derby • When: 17 March 2018 • Time: Technical Inspection Starts at 9:00am • Where: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 6420 Morganton Road Fayetteville, NC 28314 Find more information including complete rules, visit: http://highlanderdistrict.org/program/pinewood-derby/
- 14. Day Of Service – Do A Good Turn Daily • 1st Annual Day of Service hosted by Occoneechee Council on Saturday, May 12, 2018. • All Scouting units are invited to join the challenge to give 100,000 hours of service to our communities. • Register at the link below to participate in this youth Day of Service at www.ocscouts.org/take-the-challenge/ • Get ideas, or learn more about this event at www.ocscouts.org/day-of-service/
- 15. Spring Camporee • Date: 13-15 April 2018 • Location: Camp Reeves • Theme: Back to Basics • Find more information at: http://highlanderdistrict.org/program/ spring-camporee/
- 16. 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
- 17. 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
- 18. 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
- 19. Cub Scout Day Camp • Save the date! • Come learn about bugs, play bug games and maybe even taste bugs at Highlander District Day Camp • June 18-22, 2018 Where am I? in Bugville!
- 20. S7-421-18-1 April 6-8 and April 27-29, 2018 Course Director: • Sonny Crutchfield • (919) 618-9663 • sonny.crutchfield@gmail.com S7-421-18-2 September 7-9 and September 28-30, 2018 Course Director: • Kirk Johnson • (910)818-8987 • kirknkim@nc.rr.com Occoneechee Council is offering two Wood Badge courses in 2018! Register today at: https://occoneechee.tentaroo.com/
- 21. Coffee with the Commish! Recharter turn-in with the District Commissioner at McD’s! December 3rd, January 7th, 21st McDonald’s @ Skibo & Morganton Rd, 5:00-7:00pm December 10th, January 14th, 28th McDonald’s @ Linden Oaks, 5:00-7:00pm ALL RECHARTERS DUE BY 15 JANUARY Questions? Contact Kirk Johnson 910-818-8987
- 22. Merit Badge Counselors • You have skills that our Scouts want to learn! • Highlander District only has a few 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/
- 23. 2018 Scout-O-Rama This is a chance to show the community what Scouting is about while Scouts have fun and learn more about Scouting. • Entry to Scout-O-Rama is FREE • Date: Saturday, February 24th, 2018 • Time: 9:30 – 3:30 • Location: Cardinal Charter Academy – 1020 St Charles Pl, Cary, NC 27513 • For more information contact Aric Lambert at Lambert.ocscouts@gmail.com Booths, Fire & Police Department, Food Truck Rodeo and Other Community Organizations
- 24. ScoutBook Advancement Sync • ALL units with active Scoutbook subscriptions have now been invited to the Scoutbook Advancement Record Sync with ScoutNet. The Scoutbook Unit Admins have been notified and given instructions on how to activate the sync. • All units must be activated by January 31, 2018. • The user guide on activating the sync is at: http://bit.ly/syncadv If you have any questions about the sync please send an email to: Scoutbooksync@gmail.com. • Starting January 31, 2018 units with active Scoutbook subscriptions will only be able to approve advancements for Scouts who are in the advancement sync.
- 25. 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.