The Palmetto Council is excited to recognize the volunteer efforts of four individuals by presenting them the Silver Beaver Awards. The Silver Beaver is the highest award a local council can bestow upon a volunteer. Please join us in congratulating our 2014 Silver Beaver Class.
Read moreAlex S. Wins 4 foot Scout Stocking
Congratulations to Alex S. from Pack 145!
Alex won a four-foot Scout stocking during the Santa's Scout Shop event on December 3rd.
Read moreVictor Durrah promoted to Senior District Executive
The Palmetto Council is proud to congratulate Mr. Victor Durrah on his promotion to Senior District Executive. He will begin his new assignment on January 1, 2014. Victor has successfully served the Gaffney and Spartanburg communities to ensure a quality Scouting experience for young people.
Read moreSanta's Scout Shop
Join us for Santa's Scout Shop! Enjoy a day full of refreshments, activities, and fun for all, and enter our drawing for a 4’ stocking packed full of “Scout Goodies”!
Read more2013 Scouting for Food Results
The Palmetto Council of the Boy Scouts of America held its annual “Scouting for Food” Drive Saturday November 9, 2013. The “Scouting for Food” Drive is the Boy Scouts of America’s largest community service project. Scouts from Spartanburg, Cherokee, Union, York, Chester, & Lancaster counties participated in the Drive. As a collective group, the Palmetto Council collected 58,092 pounds of food.
Read morePalmetto Council names Greg Leitch new Scout Executive
On Friday September 6, 2013 the Palmetto Council, Boy Scouts of America Scout Executive selection committee named Greg Leitch as their new Scout Executive / CEO. Mr. Leitch will begin his duties at the Palmetto Council on October 7, 2013. He has successfully completed an assignment as the Assistant Scout Executive / Chief Operating Officer of the East Texas Area Council in Tyler, Texas.
Read moreBob Justice awarded National Outstanding Eagle Scout Award
Robert Eugene Justice became a Boy Scout in Nillis, West Virginia, at age 12. Bob earned his Eagle Scout badge and has continued to “help other people at all times” (part of the Scout Oath) throughout his lifetime. Now at age 86, Bob has 74 years of continuous Scouting service. During WWII, he served as Scoutmaster on several military bases. He went on to become a Scouting Professional, leading Councils as a Scout Executive, and serving on the National Boy Scout Training Staff. He has been active with Scouting through the Baptist Churches for many years, and currently serves on the Palmetto Council Executive Board. It is here, as a dedicated volunteer that Bob continues to give back to the community, what Scouting gave to him so many years ago. Bob’s leadership extends far beyond Scouting.
Read morePalmetto Council welcomes Senior Director of Philanthropy
The Palmetto Council of the Boy Scouts of America is proud to announce the addition of Dan O’Neal to their staff as the Senior Director of Philanthropy. Mr. O’Neal is no stranger to Spartanburg and brings over 25 years of fundraising experience to the Boy Scouts of America.
Read moreCongratulations to York District Executive, Taylor Thomas
At Wofford College graduation Sunday, May 19th, Taylor Thomas won the prestigious Algernon Sydney Sullivan award. This award is given to one student and one non-student per year.
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