Welcome to the website of the Palmetto Council, Boy Scouts of America. Our council provides Scouting in six counties of upstate South Carolina. We hope you will find all the information you need about our council on the site. If you have any questions or comments about Scouting in our council or this website, you may contact the council service center or send us an email at info@PalmettoCouncil.org
How to Recruit More Boy Scouts & Leaders
In May, BSA's National Office mailed every troop in America a DVD in an attractive brown "backpack" designed DVD holder. Videos on the DVD include improving retention through rand advancement, but also how to use peer-ro-peer recruiting to improve the size and quality of your Troop. Remember: each Scout who recruits a friend earns a special "Centennial Recruiter" patch, and each new Scout brings potential leadership help! The steps to success are easy --- check it out!
How to Recruit More Cub Scouts & Leaders
September 4th's "School Night for Scouting" totaled over 1,300 new Cub families joining!!! But, if your Pack still has dens that need more Scouts to reach that 6 - 8 Cub optimal group size, the specially-designed Cub Scout Recruiting folder is for you. One has been prepared for each Pack. It is filled with helpful himts for recruiting. Ask your Cubmaster for it if you want to coordinate this effort for your Pack!
2010 National Jamboree
The Palmetto Council is now recruiting those who may be interested in serving as Scoutmaster or Assistant Scoutmaster for the 2010 National Jamboree. The Palmetto Council Contingent is planning on taking 3 troops to the 2010 Jamboree. We are seeking leadership to fill slots for three Scoutmasters and six Assistant Scoutmaster at this time. If you are interested in serving in one of these positions please go on line to bsajamboree.org review the requirements and qualifications and then complete the on-line application. If you need more additional information about the 2010 National Jamboree contact John Nettles, Council Jamboree Chairman, at jambo2010@bellsouth.net.
New BSA License Plate
The South Caroliona DMV has a new BSA License Plate.
This plate fee is $30 in addition to the regular motor vehicle registration fee. Any customer can purchase. There are not special requirements. The extra revenue will benefit the Palmetto Council.
Service Center
The Palmetto Council Service Center is open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday thru Thursday and 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM on Friday. The Service Center phone number is 864-585-4391. The FAX number is 864-585-7751.
The Palmetto Scout Shop is also open from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Saturday. The Scout Shop phone number is 864-515-9732. Its FAX number is 864-515-9735.