The Golden Spread Council and South Plains Council are merging effective June 1st!

All registered Scouts and Scouters from both legacy Councils are invited to submit a recommendation for a new Council name to be considered. Rules for name submission:

• Must be a registered Scout or Scouter in the Golden Spread Council or South Plains Council
• Name recommendation must be submitted through this online form by May 29th at 11:59pm CST
• Only one name recommendation per person allowed (multiple submissions will be removed from consideration)
• Any past or current Scouting America Council names (nationwide) are ineligible
• Final name selection will be chosen by the combined Council Executive Board and is subject to approval by Scouting America
• The new Council name will be approved and announced on Tuesday, June 23rd 2026 by 9pm