2017.2.2
- 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 Awaiting BOR 1 Approved Project Reviews 2 Next District Eagle BOR: TBD
- 3. Wanted! • We are looking for used electronics for use at next year’s Cub Day Camp. • Electronics will be used at “Deconstruction Station” • If you have obsolete or broken electronics that you don’t want, bring them to the next roundtable – we will take the off your hands.
- 4. 2017 National Jamboree • The 2017 National Scout Jamboree will be held from July 19 to July 28, 2017 • Troops are forming now. • Scouts age 12 and first class are eligible. • Venturers may attend. • For more information, goto: www.ocjambo2017.com
- 5. 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!
- 6. 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
- 7. February Events • 2 – Roundtable • 5 – Scout Sunday • 5 – Get out the Scout – IHOP – Spring Lake • 9 - Commissioner’s Cabinet, Garner • 16 - District Committee Meeting, – Manna Church, Cliffdale Road, 7:00pm • 18 – Position Specific Training
- 8. Highlander District’s Blue & Gold Celebration! Happy 107th Birthday, BSA!! Join us at the Spring Lake IHOP for a District Birthday Celebration on Scout Sunday! • Date: Sunday, February 5, 2017 • Time: 2:00pm-8:00pm • Address: 1417 N. Bragg Blvd. Spring Lake, NC 28390 Everyone wear your Scout uniform – the Unit with the highest attendance wins a prize!
- 9. Position Specific Training • Courses: Den Leader, Scoutmaster/Assistant Scoutmaster, Charter Organization Representative • When: Saturday, February 18, 2017 • Where: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints – 6420 Morganton Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28314 • Time: – Gathering: 8:30 am – 9:00 am – Training: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm • Cost: None • Register: – via email to training@highlanderdistrict.org
- 10. March Events • 2 – Roundtable • 9 - Commissioner’s Cabinet, Garner • 16 - District Committee Meeting, – Manna Church, Cliffdale Road, 7:00pm • 18 – District Pinewood Derby
- 11. District Pinewood Derby • When: 18 March 2016 • Time: Technical Inspection Starts at 9:00am • Where: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 6420 Morganton Road Fayetteville, NC 28314 • Find the rules and other information on higlanderdistrict.org
- 12. 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
- 13. 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.
- 14. 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
- 15. District Service Project • “Scouting for Food – Animal Shelter Style” • All supplies gathered will be donated to the Fayetteville Animal Protection Society (FAPS) • www.fapspet.org info@fapspet.org (910)864-9040
- 16. Spring Camporee • Dates: 24-26 March 2017 • Location: Training Area PP - Ft. Bragg, NC • Theme: Military and Disability Awareness • Registration and more info: goto Highlander District.org Registration Deadline 15 March 2017
- 17. Wood Badge The “SUMMIT” of Scouter Training! Occonneechee Council is offering two Wood Badge courses this year! S7-421-17-1 – Mar 31-Apr 2 and Apr 21-23 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 Kirk Johnson TONIGHT!
- 18. 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
- 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.