Will we get our money back/How am going to be refunded?
Yes. Each check we receive will be returned to the Post or other designated person/entity from which it was received.
I’m a Post Member responsible for selecting delegates. Should I still find delegates to attend?
Yes, delegates selected by American Legion Posts MUST finalize registration in the online registration system by June 7, 2020 in order to be recognized as an official delegate to the Palmetto Boys State Program. By virtue of your selection and final registration, you will receive a Certificate of Selection as well as a copy of a Proclamation signed by American Legion SC Department Commander Walt Richardson. If you only want to receive the Certificate and Proclamation, PBS will pay the postage. If you would like to obtain a Delegate Merchandise Packet which contains the Certificate and Proclamation and also includes a Boys [...]
If the 2020 session is cancelled, why am I still being notified with updates and encouraged to register?
Delegates selected by American Legion Posts MUST finalize registration in the online registration system by June 7, 2020 in order to be recognized as an official delegate to the Palmetto Boys State Program. By virtue of your selection and final registration, you will receive a Certificate of Selection as well as a copy of a Proclamation signed by American Legion SC Department Commander Walt Richardson. If you only want to receive the Certificate and Proclamation, PBS will pay the postage. If you would like to obtain a Delegate Merchandise Packet which contains the Certificate and Proclamation and also includes a Boys State [...]
Is the National Samsung scholarship still available?
Unfortunately, no. The National American Legion organization in conjunction with Samsung have made the decision to cancel the 2020 Samsung Scholarship Award.
How can I get involved with Boys State since the 2020 session was canceled?
Please make sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram as we will be posting information and updates.
Since the 2020 session was cancelled and delegates selected did not get to attend this year, can they attend the 2021 session next year?
The staff of PBS in conjunction with The American Legion is considering all options with regard to 2020 selected and registered delegates participating in some meaningful way in the 2021 session of PBS, but no official plans have been made. If that opportunity arises, AND you have finalized your registration by June 7, 2020, you will be contacted with more information.
Will selected delegates be eligible for any scholarship opportunities?
We believe most colleges and universities will honor the Boy State scholarship they typically offer, but these decisions will be made by each school.
If I am selected to be a delegate, how will I be recognized?
Delegates selected by American Legion Posts MUST finalize registration in the online registration system by June 7, 2020 in order to be recognized as an official delegate to the Palmetto Boys State Program. By virtue of your selection and final registration, you will receive a Certificate of Selection as well as a copy of a Proclamation signed by American Legion SC Department Commander Walt Richardson. If you only want to receive the Certificate and Proclamation, PBS will pay the postage. If you would like to obtain a Delegate Merchandise Packet which contains the Certificate and Proclamation and also includes a Boys State [...]
Where can I keep my medications while at boys state?
Medications can be kept with the citizen in his dorm room. No medication needs to be turned into the infirmary. If any special medication requirements are needed please contact Frank Beacham at frankbeacham@yahoo.com
Can staff accommodate diet requests?
Yes, the AU dining staff is equipped to accommodate virtually all diet requests. All meals have gluten, vegetarian, and nut free options. Specific diet question scan be asked directly to the AU dining staff when onsite.