November 2018
Harding District News
Information for Harding District Leaders
Upcoming Events
  • Pumpkin Glow: 11/2-4 at Seven Ranges
  • Harding District Committee Meeting: 11/1, 7:00pm, Marion Salem UMC
  • Popcorn Distribution: 11/9&11/10, Friday 5-8 pm/Sat 9-12pm, SIKA warehouse
  • Harding Commissioner Meeting: 11/1, 7:00pm Marion Salem UMC
  • Harding Roundtable: DUTCH OVEN COOKING 11/8 7:00pm Marion Salem UMC
  • OA Chapter Meeting: 11/4 6:30pm Timothy Lutheran Church, Marion
  • OA Section 3 Weekend: 11/16-18, Seven Ranges
  • NYLT Reunion: 11/17, 11-2pm at Epworth United Methodist
  • Silver Beaver Nominations Due: 11/30 to Buckeye Council

New Harding Area District Executive - Tristyn!
Please welcome Tristyn Gies as our new Harding Area District Executive! She is very excited to join the Buckeye Council team! Tristyn is originally from Bucyrus, OH and graduated from Wayside Christian High School. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Strategic Communications from Ohio State. A couple of her favorite things are hiking, reading and searching for restaurants that allow her to bring her dog along.
Popcorn Sale
The popcorn sale has concluded and it's time to start gathering payments and prepare for popcorn distribution.

Popcorn Distribution will take place on November 9th 5-8pm and 10th from 9-12pm at SIKA Warehouse 3333 Harding HWY E Entrance D Bldg 207 Marion, Ohio 43302

Sorting will start at 4pm Friday, if you come sort you get to take your popcorn home directly after sorting!

Popcorn payments are due to Buckeye Council by December 6th.
Rechartering is Here!
Recharter packets have been distributed.

Make sure all leaders have taken Youth Protection Training before uploading your roster to the rechartering system.

Important Dates for Harding District:
  • December 14 - recharters due

Service Hours - Enter yours today!
Make sure to enter any and all service hours your pack, troop, crew, or post may have participated in this year. This counts for your Journey to Excellence, but also the district's!

URGENT: Complete Youth Protection Training
The BSA's youth protection training has recently been updated, and  all volunteers need to take the new Youth Protection training before your unit recharters. See who still needs to take it in your unit on the Training Manager in my.scouting.org.

Silver Beaver Nominations due November 30
Take the time to nominate someone for the highest award a Council can bestow, the Silver Beaver! Applications are being accepted and must be completed by 11/30 to be considered.  Please do not miss the opportunity to give someone the recognition they deserve.

Recipients will be honored at the Buckeye Council Annual Dinner on February 28th. 

BPI: Baden Powell Institute
Become a student for one day in a college-like atmosphere that provides a no-nonsense look at Scouting. Earn your training cord and be recognized for your accomplishments through our unique program. 

Klondike 2019
Save the date for the Harding Area & Johnny Appleseed Trail District Klondike Derby - January 25-26 at Camp Michael! All Scouts (Boy Scouts, Webelos, and Venturers) are invited!