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- 1. New Youth Protection Training “YPT-2” By October 1, 2018, all new and currently registered leaders will be required to complete the updated YPT training. The enhanced and updated content will allow leaders and councils to comply with all current legal requirements. While this may be inconvenient for some, it reflects the BSA’s commitment to the safety of all youth. Log-in at: my.scouting.org to take the new “YPT-2
- 2. BeAScout.org Updates • New families are moving into our area all the time. • Help them find your Unit! • Update your Pin today!
- 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 • Submit applications to: Roy Fish – 910-853-1668 – royfish14@gmail.com
- 5. 2018 Eagle Scouts Unit Last Name First Name BOR •T-94 Leaf Jonathan 2/21/18 •T-713 Branson Dakota 2/21/18 •T-6 Williams Hunter 3/20/18 •T-94 McClenathan Brandon 4/3/18 •T-774 Marchant Nicholas 5/8/18 •T-713 Kosling Anthony 5/8/18 •T-902 Barrett Tristen 5/8/18 •T-713 McMillon Joshua 5/31/18 Awaiting BOR 0 Approved Project Reviews 5 Next District Eagle BOR: TBD
- 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 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 • IOLS Staff • Training Registrar If you have what it takes to fight crime, I mean, help train adult leaders, contact: training@highlanderdistrict.org
- 8. June Events • 1 – Roundtable • 9 – Mimahuk Chapter Meeting – Tubing on the Cape Fear River • 14 – Commissioner’s Cabinet, Garner • 21 – District Committee Meeting, – Manna Church, Cliffdale Road, 7:00pm • 18-22 – Highlander District Cub Scout Day Camp
- 9. Cub Scout Day Camp • June 18-22, 2018 • Registration is now closed • Health Forms are due by 7 June – a $10 late fee will be assessed for late forms. • Youth volunteers needed! • Get more information at: http://highlanderdistrict.org/program /cub-day-camp/ Where am I? in Bugville!
- 10. SwampDogs Baseball • Our hometown baseball team is hosting a Scout Night on June 29th. • Tickets are $4 per youth ticket for troop units of 10 or more when purchased in advance or $5 at the door. • Adults accompanying Scouts are $8. • Camping available in the outfield. Breakfast will be available for those who campout. • Contact James at the SwampDogs office at 910-426- 5900 with questions or to reserve your tickets.
- 11. July Events • No Roundtable in July • No Mimahuk Chapter Meeting • 2-7 – NYLT – Camp Reeves • 12 – Commissioner’s Cabinet, Garner • 19 – District Committee Meeting, – Manna Church, Cliffdale Road, 7:00pm The Next Roundtable will be on 2 August The September Roundtable will be on 30 Aug
- 12. National Youth Leadership Training S7-421-NYLT-18-1 July 2 – July 7 Camp Reeves Register today at: https://occoneechee.tentaroo.com/ Participants must be a Boy Scout at least 13 years old by July 2, 2018, and hold a First Class rank or higher or a Venturer, Sea Scout, Varsity or Explorer Scout with appropriate training.
- 13. 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
- 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. 2018 Friends of Scouting It costs the Occoneechee Council $25 per month or $300 per year for each Scout to bring a great Scouting experience to our youth. This year, Highlander District has been asked to support 167 Scouts. Visit http://highlanderdistrict.org/support-scouting/ frequently to track our progress as we work together to reach our goal!
- 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. S7-421-18-2 September 7-9 and September 28-30, 2018 Course Director: • Kirk Johnson • (910) 818-8987 • kirknkim@nc.rr.com Get more information at: http://woodbadge.highlanderdistrict.org/
- 18. 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
- 19. 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.