Author: Gary Wilhelm

Cardinal District Recognition Event – February 17, 2022

Recipients of the District Award of Merit, Distinguished Leadership Citations, Rookie of the Year, Scouting Spirit, W. E. Medlin Award, and Pioneering in Scouting award will be recognized.

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Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) – March 11-12, 2022

BALOO stands for Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation. It is designed to introduce Cub Scout Leaders to Pack overnight camping. This is an energetic training that will cover everything you need to know to plan and run a Pack overnighter.

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Occoneechee Council Take a HIKE Day – February 6, 2022

Join Scouts from around the area for an afternoon of hiking at a location convenient for you. This is an opportunity for you, your family and your non-Scouting friends to experience the beauty of North Carolina on a family-friendly hike.

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Sandhills and Cardinal Iron and Fire Cooking – December 4, 2021

This is an informal, (not formal BSA training) fun-filled cooking event where Scout Leaders, inexperienced and experienced, can share knowledge and learn to cook with Master Chef Eddie Wilson.

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2021 Cardinal District Award Nominations

Nominations will be accepted starting November 4, 2021 through January 8, 2022. Please send completed nomination forms to cardinaldistrictrecognition@gmail.com.  No nominations will be accepted after January 8, 2022. 

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Cardinal District Leader Specific Training – November 13, 2021

Classroom training as a substitute for online training provides the opportunity for attendees to learn from other Scouters as well as share ideas and concerns.

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Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills – Oct. 22-23, 2021

The Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) course builds and expands on the concepts and themes introduced in Scoutmaster Position-Specific Training and provides Scouters with the confidence to take youth into the outdoors.

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Florida Sea Base 2022 Opportunity!

Greetings Cardinal District! Troop 204 is sending four crews on a high adventure trip to the Florida Sea Base planned for 2022, and we are looking for a few good Scouts to join us! Two crews each are participating in the Keys Adventure (three open spots) as well as the Scuba Adventure (two open spots).  […]

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Cardinal District Leader Specific Training – June 5, 2021

Classroom training as a substitute for online training provides the opportunity for attendees to learn from other Scouters as well as share ideas and concerns.

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Upcoming First Aid, CPR, and AED Blended Training Events – Apr. 22 and May 20

Scouters as well as Scouts age 14 and up are eligible to take a two-hour blended First Aid/CPR/AED training at the Occoneechee Council office (3231 Atlantic Ave., Raleigh).  Cost is $40.

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