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Merry Christmas
and Happy Holidays
from our Scouting Family
to Yours!
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Peace Light from Bethlehem makes its way to Florence and Columbia Scout Offices
The Peace Light is a continuous flame originating in the grotto of Jesus' birth in Bethlehem. It is shared person-to-person throughout the world with a message of peace and friendship.
Track the Peace Light
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Council Awards Reception & Ceremony
Join us at the USC-Sumter Campus (Nettles Auditorium) on Sunday, February 25, 2024, 3:30 PM for the Indian Waters Council's Annual Awards Reception & Ceremony.
We will present the Silver Beaver Award (the highest volunteer honor at the council level), the BSA Alumnus of the Year, the Eagle Project of the Year, and many others. We will also recognize our 2023 Class of Eagle Scouts! Register here for the event.
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2023 Eagle Scouts to Be Recognized
All who achieve Scouting's highest honor in our council in 2023 are encouraged to attend the Annual Awards Reception & Ceremony (noted above) on February 25th as our guest! Sponsorships are also encouraged for those who wish to support an Eagle Scout.
Registration & information about the event can be found here,
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Eagle Scout Dignitaries to Host
January 27th Law Day
On January 27th at the Lexington County Judicial Center, Eagle Scout Sheriff Jay Koon will host Law Day with some amazing guest instructors of Law Merit Badge, including South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster and prominent Eagle Scouts: Attorney General Alan Wilson, Senate Minority Leader Brad Hutto, and Senior Federal Judge Joe Anderson. Scouts will participate in activities such as mock trials, panel discussions, and law enforcement exhibits while earning Law Merit Badge. This incredible event is limited to 120 Scouts BSA youth.
Click Here to Register and for More Info!
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Polar Explorer to Give Keynote at
FOS Dinner on January 24th in Columbia
On Wednesday, January 24th at 6:00 pm, we celebrate Scouting in the Midlands with a special Friends of Scouting Dinner at Senate's End in Columbia! Join us as Polar Explorer and Eagle Scout Aaron Linsdau shares his adventures from around the world and how Scouting prepared him for them. Admission is free and donations will be accepted to help meet Scouting's strong membership resurgence in our area.
To register, click here. For event contact, click here.
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Sumter Explorers Show-off Their Skills!
Members of Sumter Fire Rescue Explorer Post 325 recently
took 3rd Place at the Midnight Fire Relay and 2nd Place in
the Individual "Gearing-Up" Competition! The event
occurred on October 21 at Harleyville Town Park in
Dorchester County.
Congratulations to all of the members of Post 325!
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Winter Camping at Its Best! | |
Join us at Camp Barstow for a Winter Camp experience like no other! Held just before Christmas, Winter Camp offers Scouts the opportunity to earn Merit Badges, work through advancement requirements, and experience outdoor winter adventures.
December 20-23, 2023
Click here to register your Scouts!
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Muscogee Lodge to Host
2024 Winter Banquet in Florence, SC
The Muscogee Lodge #116 annual Winter Banquet will be held at the First Presbyterian Church of Florence on Saturday, January 6, 2024. All Arrowmen and their family members are invited to attend the event. Come celebrate the grand finale of our inaugural year as a combined lodge and watch us spring into continued success!
Register Today!
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Scout Pioneering Training
at Camp Coker
Baden-Powell said, “Pioneering is practical and character building: the two essential ingredients of any program material for Scouts. ” Learn what it takes to develop or improve a successful pioneering program in your unit, district, or council.
Register Here
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Barstow Bundles Make Summer Camp Great!
The highly popular "Barstow Bundles" are one of many features that make Camp Barstow on Lake Murray different...for good reason! We hope your Scout unit plans now to make next summer one of big adventures.
Click here to find out more about the Barstow Bundles and these incredible adventures for next June 9-15 or 16-22 or 23-29 or June 30-July 3, 2024, and Reserve your spot here.
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Apply Here for Camp Barstow Staff
Camp Barstow is looking to fill the ranks for counselors and staff for Summer 2024! Do you have what it takes to help and guide others along their Scouting journey?
Apply Here!
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Camp Coker BBQ on January 27th
The Camp Coker Revitalization Task Force will host a BBQ Lunch at Camp Coker on January 27 from Noon - 2 pm. They will present the plans for Coker, ask for input, and describe how you can get involved. There are opportunities for volunteers with Program and Camp projects, as well as for vendors and contractors.
For more information, contact Bill Eisele
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Don't be caught in the rain!
Did you know that the Hazardous Weather Training, a required for all direct-contact leaders, expires every 2 years? Unlike other position-specific training, Hazardous Weather does expire! Don't be taken by surprise, visit your my.scouting.org account and confirm your completion today!
Click here to learn more.
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The Indian Waters Council serves our Scouting families and communities in 19 South Carolina counties: Bamberg, Calhoun, Chesterfield, Clarendon, Darlington, Dillon, Fairfield, Florence, Horry, Kershaw, Lee, Lexington, Marlboro, Marion, Orangeburg, Richland, Saluda, Sumter, and Williamsburg. | |
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