December 2018
Harding Area News
Information for Harding Area District Leaders
Upcoming Events
  • Harding District Committee Meeting: 12/6, 7pm, Marion Salem UMC
  • Harding District Commissioner Meeting: 12/6, 7pm, Marion Salem UMC
  • Popcorn Money Due: 12/6, Buckeye Council Service Center
  • Harding Roundtable: 12/13, Special presentation/Recharter Turn In
  • OA Chapter Meeting:12/2 6:30 Timothy Lutheran Church, Marion
  • Recharter and Journey to Excellence Forms Due: 12/14 to Buckeye Council

Popcorn Sale Success!!!!
The popcorn sale has concluded and the Harding Area District has sold over $104,000 in popcorn! Special thanks goes to John Lee, overall District Popcorn Kernel and all of you. The popcorn sale will continue to fund your activities for months to come. Thank you everyone for your hard work and dedication to the sale!

Popcorn payments are due to Buckeye Council by December 6th.
Celebrate Scouting
Celebrate Scouting is the new Family Friends of Scouting and we are going to celebrate your unit at any unit meeting in February, where a Celebration Coordinator will recognize your unit and give you a gift. Information will be provided on how families can invest, but there will not be a specific ask made at those events.

Send your unit celebration date (any meeting between 1/15 and 3/15) to your District Executive by 12/6!
Recharter Packets Due!
Please make plans to meet with your unit commissioner, District Commissioner, David Mansperger and or District Executive, Tristyn to turn in your recharter.

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

Recharters are due 12/14!

Journey to Excellence forms due 12/14
JTE is super important for both your unit and the district. It’s a great indicator to see where your strengths and weaknesses are as a unit. A few important things to look at that are commonly overlooked are Service Hours , Advancements , and Leader Training . 


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
Register today for the Harding Area District and Johnny Appleseed Klondike Derby - January 25-26, 2019. Early Bird Deadline is 1/1/19.Final Deadline is January 18th. It will be held at Camp Michael, 1741 Shupp Rd., Bucyrus. Cost is $15 if registration is by January 1st. It raises to $20 after January 1st.

Eagle Reception
Did any of your Scouts earn their Eagle Award in 2018? All 2018 Eagle Scouts are invited to the Eagle Reception on January 27, 2019 from 3-6pm at the Canton Masonic Temple. Eagle Scouts are free and will receive a professional photo of themselves.

Buckeye Council Annual Dinner
Come honor the 2018 Silver Beaver recipients at the Buckeye Council Annual Dinner! The Annual Dinner will be on February 28, 2019 at 6pm at Santangelos in Massillon.