Dasher, Hayes and Malphrus honored with NESA National Outstanding Eagle Scout Award
On June 24, 2017 the Palmetto Council National Eagle Scout Association (NESA) Chapter honored Luther Dasher, Robert "Wes" Hayes Jr. and Daniel Malphrus Jr. with the NESA National Outstanding Eagle Scout Award. The NESA Outstanding Eagle Scout Award (NOESA) is a prestigious recognition granted by the local council’s NESA chapter to Eagle Scouts who have demonstrated outstanding achievement at the local, state, or regional level. Since the award's inception in 2010, the Palmetto Council NESA Chapter has awarded the recognition to six outstanding Eagles.
Luther Dasher
Luther Dasher, a native of Savannah, GA. Started his scouting career as a Cub Scout in the Coastal Empire Council in Garden City, GA, Pack #823. He moved on to Boy Scouts with Troop #23 sponsored by Chapel-In-The-Gardens Presbyterian Church in the same council. Luther was a member of the Order of the Arrow; he earned his religious emblem, Pro Deo et Patria in 1969 and earned his Eagle rank in October of 1970.
Luther went on to Newberry College and earned his Bachelors of Science in Chemistry followed by a trip to UNC Greensboro where he earned his Master's Degree in Organic Chemistry. Luther has been a Research Chemist, IT Manager, & a Regulatory Manager. He has done all of this with his wife, Diane, by his side supporting him. Along with 2 children Rachel & Gregory (who is also an Eagle Scout).
Luther has been a Den Leader, Assistant Scoutmaster, Scoutmaster, & is currently the Eagle Scout Coordinator with Troop 250 in Fort Mill, and I’ll come back to that in a minute. As an adult leader he took a contingent to the Florida Sea Base back in 2001. He has earned the Scoutmaster Award of Merit and the District Award of Merit. Luther’s most memorable moment as an adult was presenting an Eagle Award posthumously. When asked what 1 thing stuck out in his mind as most memorable as a youth in scouting that the boys today would not believe was he got kicked out of a water polo game at summer camp and the game was subsequently called!
Luther’s actions show he continues to see the value in mentoring. He has personally mentored over 100 scouts from Life to Eagle. Knowing, that alone, he has had and caused a positive impact on hundreds of lives directly and indirectly over the years. When asked, the leaders of troop 250 described Luther as an indispensable mentor, friend, & role model of a man who directly influences the success of his troop and sets the bar high for the next generation of leaders. Luther, Thank you for all you have done and continue to do for your community; Congratulations Luther Dasher!
Robert "Wes" Hayes Jr.
Wes Hayes, a native of Rock Hill, SC. Started his scouting career as a cub scout at Oakland Avenue Presbyterian Church. Then moved to Troop 60 at First ARP church. He was a member of the Order of the Arrow. Wes earned his religious emblem around 1967 after earning his Eagle rank in 1965. In 1969 he also attended the National Jamboree.
Wes went on to the United States Military Academy at West Point and earned his Bachelor's Degree. He enlisted in the Army and then the Army National Guard and retired as a Colonel. He also attended the University of South Carolina where he earned his Juris Doctor degree or Law degree. Wes is currently an Attorney and former member of the South Carolina Legislator. He did all of this with his wife, Sally, standing with him. Also, there was Wes, Creighton, & Margaret their 3 children (Creighton also an Eagle Scout).
Wes got back involved with scouting by getting involved on the district level and council level. He has been the District Chair of the York District and the Council President. Currently he is on the Advisory Board for the Palmetto Council. Wes’s most memorable moment as an adult in scouting was in 2002 when he went to Philmont and hiked with his son Creighton.
While working with the district and the council Wes has had a huge impact on the finances of the Palmetto Council which has enabled many improvements at Camp Bob Hardin. Wes enabled many youth to attend camp and be a part of the scouting program that would have been financially unable to without the work he has done. Wes Hayes, thank you for all you have given to this community. Congratulations Wes Hayes.
Daniel Malphrus Jr.
Dan Malphrus, a native of the upstate. Started his scouting career in the Clemson area with Pack 30 in the Blue Ridge Council; moving to Troop 161 sponsored by Clemson Methodist Church (same as Pack 30). Dan Earned the Rank of Eagle in October of 1964. Dan served our country in the Army as an Infantry Officer. While in the Army he spent time in the Republic of Vietnam serving the United States in 1971. When Dan finished his Army Career he retired as a Colonel.
Dan received a degree in Animal science from Clemson University in 1969. He has been a Realtor, a Banker, a Carpenter, and we all know him in his current role Judge/Magistrate for the last 25 years. He did not do all of this alone. He is accompanied by his wife, Cynthia, of 46 years and 3 Children, Elizabeth, Rebecca, & Jonathan.
That alone sounds like a full busy life, but not for Dan. He got back involved with Scouting and was a Den Leader, Assistant Pack Leader, Scoutmaster, Council Cope Director, on the Council Training Team, Boy Scout Roundtable Commissioner, District Advancement Chair, and York Chapter Order of the Arrow Advisor (Where he is a Vigil Honor Member). He is a member of the FOX PATROL from the Wood Badge class SR-182. Dan has staffed Introduction to outdoor leadership training, SEALS Staff, NYLT Staff, Wood Badge Staff, and National Camping school staff. He currently is a troop committee member with Troop 108 in Fort Mill, SC. He has been awarded the Scoutmaster Award of Merit, the Palmetto Award, and The Silver Beaver Award. When asked what was one memorable thing you did in scouting as a youth, boys today wouldn’t believe; Dan’s answer, he chewed 22 pieces of Bubble Gum at 1 time.
Dan’s actions show he has always seen the value in mentoring & training youth and adults to become role models for other youth in our community. Dan has personally affected hundreds if not thousands of youth in our area being involved in the many roles he has had in scouting. He is the true definition of what it means to give back. Congratulations Dan Malphrus!
Todd Davis to return to Palmetto Council Staff as Daniel Morgan Senior District Executive
Todd Davis selected to serve as the
Daniel Morgan District Senior District Executive
Starting June 1, 2017, Todd Davis will return to the Palmetto Council staff as the Senior District Executive of the Daniel Morgan District. Todd has served on the Blue Ridge Council staff for the past two years at the Senior District Executive of the Southbounder District. Previously Todd served as the District Executive of the Catawba District in the Palmetto Council. Join us in welcoming Todd and his family back to our Palmetto Council Scouting Family!
Todd Davis attended the University of South Carolina Upstate, receiving a Bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with focuses in Non-Profit Administration and Recreational Management.
Todd has been involved in Boy Scouts for 32 years as a youth and an adult. In that time he earned the Arrow of light, Eagle Scout with three palms, Exploring Gold Award, and Religious Award. He previously served as the District Executive for the Catawba District in the Palmetto Council for the past 3 years and Senior District Executive for Southbounder District in Blue Ridge Council.
Before starting work with the Boy Scouts Todd served as the Aquatics Director for the Pine Street / Thomas E Hanna YMCA in Spartanburg for 5 Years.
Todd is a member of the Order of the Arrow as a Vigil member and has received the Founders Award. Other Boy Scout history includes Wood Badge (Bear Patrol), has attended Philmont Training Center twice (once for NJLIC and once for COPE instructor/inspector school), Camp School for Ecology and Conservation, Third Asst. Scout Master to Sea Base and 1997 National Jamboree.
Originally from Leavittsburg, Ohio, Todd moved to South Carolina in 2001 after living in Florida for a year.
Palmetto Council NESA Chapter Honoring 2017 National Outstanding Eagle Scout Award (NOESA) Class
2017 NESA National Outstanding Eagle Scout Award (NOESA) Reception
The Palmetto Council NESA Chapter requests the honor of your company as we present Luther W. Dasher, Wes Hayes and Daniel Malphurs with the National Outstanding Eagle Scout Award. Please join us for a reception in their honor at Grace Lutheran Church (426 Oakland Ave., Rock Hill, SC 29730) at 6:00 PM on Saturday, June 24, 2017. An RSVP is required to attend the reception. Please RSVP via this website or by calling Morgan Hawkins at (864) 585-4391.
Fall Recruitment Sign-up!
This fall the Palmetto Council will our annual recruitment campaign. The council will approach the schools as normal inviting potential Scouts to join. The joining meetings will be held at each elementary school. Joining nights will vary by school district. In August we will have training at Roundtable. Please list your recruitment contact and pack information below so we can send you more details as they become available. Pack should submit this information by July 1, 2017.
2017 Pinewood Derby World Championship
The World Championship Pinewood Derby will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2017 in Times Square. As always, it is a free event!
Cub Scout racers that finished either 1st, 2nd or 3rd place for their age group in the District races are invited to compete for the World Championship. Exhibition racing is open to all scouts and their siblings.
2017 Distinguished Citizen Dinner Pictures
2017 TOTAL Weekend Registration Live!
2017 TOTAL Weekend
May 5-7, 2017
Camp Bob Hardin
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Palmetto Council Eagle Scout Class of 2016 Honored
The Palmetto Council NESA Chapter honored the Eagle Scout Class of 2016 on February 25, 2017 at Grace Lutheran Church. At the banquet 44 of the 108 members of the class were present to be recognized. During the program we awarded the fist two scholarships from the Bob Justice NESA Scholarship Endowment to Cory Peeler (Troop 109 - Rock Hill) and Isaiah Jordan (Troop 106 - Spartanburg). The program was highlighted by a live eagle from the Carolina Raptor Center and featured speaker Senator Brad Hutto, Distinguished Eagle Scout. In addition to honoring the Class of 2016 Eagles, the NESA Chapter announced its 2016 National Outstanding Eagle Scout Award (NOESA) class: Luther Dasher, Dan Malphrus and Wes Hayes. Later this spring the NESA Chapter will formally recognize the NOESA recipients with a joint ceremony that focuses on their significant contributions to Scouting and our community.
Photos with the Eagle!
Featured speaker and Distguished Eagle Scout, Senator Brad Hutto
Cory Peeler - Scholarship Recipient
Isaiah Jordan - Scholarship Recipient
Fann and Simpkins honored with Whitney M. Young Jr. Service Award
Fann & Simpkins honored with
Whitney M Young Jr. Service Award
The Whtiney M. Young Jr. Service Award recognizes outstanding service by an adult individual or by an organization for demonstrated involvement in the development and implementation of Scouting opportunities for youth from rural or low-income urban backgrounds.
Larry Fann
Larry Fann founded Pack 19 to serve Scouting in the Lone Oak Community through his home church of Bethany Baptist Church. In addition to helping with Pack and Troop 211 on a weekly basis, he and other members of his Sunday School class run den meetings for Pack 19 which is a primarily Hispanic unit. He is also played a role in founding a Pack and Troop for the South Carolina School for the Death and Blind. Because of his devoted work with our multi-cultural market units, the Whitney M. Young Jr. Service Award is presented to Mr. Larry Fann.
Cathleen Simpkins
Cathleen Simpkins is known as the epitome of a “Scout Mom”. She has held almost every role in Pack 250 and also serves as an Assistant Scoutmaster for Troop 250. She has a passion for teaching and supporting our youth. When Pack 1860 with the Boys and Girls Club at Fort Mill was formed, she jumped in to serve as Cubmaster. She has put a lot of time and energy into creating a program that will work for afterschool Scouting programs. Because of her tireless work with our multi-cultural market units, the Whitney M. Young Jr. Service Award is presented to Mrs. Cathleen Simpkins.