2019.6.6
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The document provides information about upcoming events in the Highlander District, including: - Upcoming roundtables in August and September. Training awards that can be processed at the district level. Updates to make to the BeAScout pin location. New scouts who recently joined troops. Information about Wood Badge courses and Cub Scout Day Camp.
2019.6.6
- 1. Upcoming Roundtables • We will not have Roundtable in July • Our next Roundtable will be 1 August • Our September Roundtable will be on August 29th
- 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. 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 2019 Eagle Scouts Next BoR 24 June
- 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 choose one or several email list that you wish to receive news from: – Boy Scouts – Cub Scouts – Venturing – Sea Scouts – General Interest
- 7. 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
- 8. 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. If you haven’t signed up for your unit FoS presentation, please see Erin tonight. Visit http://highlanderdistrict.org/support- scouting/ frequently to track our progress as we work together to reach our goal!
- 9. June Events • 6 – Roundtable • 13 – Commissioner’s Cabinet, Garner • 17-21 – Cub Scout Day Camp • 27 – District Committee Meeting, – Manna Church, Cliffdale Road, 7:00pm For additional council-level events, goto: http://www.ocscouts.org/calendar-all/
- 10. Cub Scout Day Camp Day Camp registration is CLOSED! We are expecting 80 campers for a fun filled week! Day Camp Dates: June 17-21, 2019 More information at: http://highlanderdistrict.org/program/cub-day-camp/
- 11. July Events • No Roundtable in July • 11 – Commissioner’s Cabinet, Garner • 18 – District Committee Meeting, – Manna Church, Cliffdale Road, 7:00pm • 22 – 2 August – 24th World Scout Jamboree For additional council-level events, goto: http://www.ocscouts.org/calendar-all/
- 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
- 15. World Scout Jamboree 2019 • What are you doing this 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. • Day Passes are available for visitors • https://www.2019wsj.org/attend/day-visitors/ Get more information at www.wsj2019.us