Donate to the Norm Schaefer Scholarship in his memory

Mr. Norman F. Schaefer passed away August 10, 2018 at the age of 82 after devoting most of his life to the Boy Scouts of America. Not only was Mr. Schaefer presented the Eagle Scout Award in 1955 before Eagle Scout projects were required, but he was also awarded the NESA Outstanding Eagle Scout Award for his service beyond the Eagle Scout rank. He was professionally employed by the Boy Scouts of America for forty years and held many titles during his employment. Mr. Schaefer also served as the curator for the Palmetto Council Scouting Museum in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Involved with Scouting for over 72 years, Mr. Schaefer actively volunteered with Eagle Scout Boards of Review and as a member of our NESA Committee.

Although Mr. Schaefer joined Scouts to have fun and hang out with his buddies, it became a vital part of his life. His proudest Scouting moments were when his mother was awarded a Silver Fawn, the predecessor to the Silver Beaver for female Scouters, and when his son, Kevin, earned the rank of Eagle Scout. The Schaefer Family established this scholarship after Mr. Schaefer’s death in 2018 and it is awarded in his memory for the outstanding Eagle Scout Service project of the year. This scholarship recipient’s project is designated as the Palmetto Council’s nominee for the Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams National Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award and will compete for additional scholarships on regional and national levels.