All units are encouraged to submit their Scouting for Food service hours and pounds by Monday at 5:00 pm. Units who submit their hours will receive patches for their participating Scouts. Reporting helps us share the impact of the SFF campaign to our local communities. Thank you for your support of Scouting for Food. Thanks to our Scouting family, thousand of people will benefit for your service this winter.
Silver Beaver Nominations Due December 1st
SILVER BEAVER AWARD NOMINATIONS DUE DECEMBER 1st: The Silver Beaver Award was introduced in 1931 and is a council-level distinguished service award of the Boy Scouts of America. Recipients of this award are registered Scouters who have made an impact on the lives of youth through service given to the council. The award is presented as part of the Palmetto Council Volunteer Recognition Banquet held each January. The nomination form is available HERE and must be submitted to the council service center no later than December 1, 2016. Click HERE for a list of Palmetto Council Silver Beaver recipients.
Scouting for Food Details Published
Click HERE to visit the 2016 Scouting for Food website to find the SFF dates, Leader's Guide, promotional poster and reporting site.
Welcome our new Exploring Assistant, Ms. Verhonda Crawford
Verhonda will work as part of the Multi-Cultural Markets team part time to help rapidly grow our Career Emphasis Exploring program. Verhonda is pursuing her MBA at Gardner-Webb and is a member of the Chesnee City Council. She has served for the last three years as the Marketing Coordinator for the National Beta Club. She is a 2014 graduate of Leadership Spartanburg.
We are excited to have her expertise in building programs for high school students!
2017 Florida Sea Base Volunteer Training Conferences Announced
Join volunteers from across the country in the beautiful Florida Keys to learn with experienced and informed Scouters with ample time to enjoy the climate and beauty of the Keys! Click HERE for the 2017 Schedule!
Taylor Thomas Selected as New Field Director
The Palmetto Council Board of Directors is proud to announce that Mr. Taylor Thomas has been selected for promotion to Field Director. His role will include management of all field service operations as well as the effective organization, operation, and promotion of the council program within the districts through our unit service executive team. He will begin his new assignment on September 1, 2016. Taylor will continue leadership of the Daniel Morgan District while a search is conducted for his successor.
Taylor is a graduate of Wofford College in Spartanburg. He has completed the Professional Development Training Program hosted by the Center for Professional Development, BSA. His achievements include Journey to Excellence achievement during each year of his service in both the York and Daniel Morgan districts. He was recently selected as a member of the Southern Region BSA Emerging Leaders program, which is reserved for the top 10% of all unit service executives. His is active in the Alpha Phi Omega service fraternity and is a Vigil Honor member of the Order of the Arrow.
Please join us in congratulating Taylor on his success.
Eagle Scouts Cycling Across America 2018 - Palmetto Council Eagle Wanted!
In 2018, Eagle Scouts Cycling Across America (ESCAA) will form a "Floating Jamboree" and cycle 4,200 miles serving as ambassadors of the Scouting program. This cycling adventure will start in Seattle, WA and finish in Fredericksburg, VA covering 15 states in 65 days. ESCAA is looking for at least one Eagle from every council to join the adventure! Fort more information, click HERE!
Scout Shop Updates: Sales, Events and new Fall Hours.
Latest News
- Plan to Join us October 8th from 10:30 am – 4:00 pm for our Family Camping event at Palmetto Scout Shop.
- NEW FALL SATURDAY HOURS: From 9/3 to 10/29 the Palmetto Scout Shop will have extended hours (10:00 am – 4:00 pm).
- If you cannot make it to the shop in-person, we are happy to ship orders! If you send your order in by phone, fax or email before 12:30 pm, we will get it to you next day or at the latest two days.
Current Sales
Lion Tee & Cap combo: If you purchase both the shirt and the hat, you will receive a $3 discount. Offer available 8/8 – 10/31
Council Staff Updates
Our Assistant Scout Executive, Jonathan Platt, has resigned his BSA commission to pursue other interests and spend more time with his family. We are thankful to Jonathan for his tenure in the BSA and with the Palmetto Council. He intends to continue as a volunteer with his son’s troop.
We have hired a part-time paraprofessional to serve the Catawba District. Mrs. Sonja Schmal will begin her duties on August 8th. She is a doctoral candidate who is looking for a part-time career that allows her to complete her studies. She is well connected to the Catawba District where she serves in a variety of volunteer roles. We look forward to her enthusiasm as we grow Scouting throughout Chester and Lancaster counties
The Council Service Center will be closed for the week of July 4th
The Council Service Center will be closed for the week of July 4th. The Palmetto Scout Shop will be closed July 2nd-4th and will reopen on July 5th at 9:00 am. Please take this opportunity to celebrate all of the things that make our country great. We wish our entire Scouting family a safe and enjoyable Independence Day!