- Henry Shelor Program Launch
About Henry Shelor District
The Henry Shelor District comprises the Sumter, Clarendon, and Lee Counties of South Carolina. With over 450 youth and 300 volunteers, the Henry Shelor District is always finding new ways to build a fun and educational Scouting program for all youth. We hold five to six yearly events that average at least 50 youth, such as Boy Scout Camporee and Cub Scout Day Camp. We also reach every school within the three counties, and average over 200 youth recruited within a year!
Scouting in the area began in 1914 at Wedgefield Presbyterian Church by Pastor John R. Hay. Wendell M. Levi, who consequently also authored the Pigeon Raising Merit Badge Pamphlet, started the first Sumter Troop, though it was unregistered. In 1916, John Craig Hurst formed the first registered Troop at the YMCA with over 50 boys active. Soon three Troops existed, lead by Perry Moses (Troop 1), Rev. Karl Kinard (Troop 2), and Charles Cuttino (Troop 3). Though the Pee Dee Area Council was started in 1928, it wasn't for another ten years that the Sumter District joined with Frank Clarke becoming the first District Chairman. In 1970, the District was renamed Henry Shelor after one of Wendell Levi's Troop 1 first Scouts. According to legendary Scoutmaster Wilbert Bernshouse, "Henry maintained an active interest in the Boy Scouts all of his life, and made many valuable contributions to the organization."
In the Henry Shelor District, we have a large group of wonderful volunteers who are highly active and enthusiastic to be involved in the Scouting Program. Key Volunteers in the district are: District Chairman Jason Corbett, District Commissioner Steve Eaton, Assistant District Chairman Dave Yeager, Advancement Chairman Keith Oakley, FOS Chairman Chuck Fienning, Cub Scout Training Chairman/Cub Scout Roundtable Chairman Becky Lewis, Boy Scout Training Chairman Howie Collum, Order of the Arrow Chapter Advisor Chris Eaton, Popcorn Chairman Brian Stowe, Program Chairman Dave Yeager, Membership Chairman Rita Yeager, Camping Chairman Doug Carter, Boy Scout Roundtable Chairman Bryan Hinton, FFOS Chairman/Day Camp Chairman Jeannie Garcia and many, many more.
We meet at 7:00 p.m. every third Tuesday at St. James Lutheran off of Alice Drive in Sumter for the monthly Roundtable. Anyone in Scouting is invited, and this is a good chance to meet other leaders, get upcoming information on dates, and compare ideas. The meeting usually last an hour with training and information specific to Cub Scouts or Boy Scouts following. For more information please contact District Executive Matt Rood at 803-840-3205, or his email at marood@bsamail.org. Remember it's never too late to sign up!
2009-2010 Henry Shelor Program Launch
Launch Date: Tuesday, August 18
Lift Off Time: 7:00 p.m.
Launch Pad Location: St. James Lutheran Church, Sumter.
Confirm your flight plan with Karen Klatt at (843) 662-6306
or kklatt@bsamail.org. Please nclude your: Name, Unit, District, Phone Number and e-mail address/mailing address!
