SCACS Member Benefits include:

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Legislative Issues

SCACS has a full time Executive Director to represent its members in all pertinent legislative matters. The Association devotes much of its time during South Carolina’s Legislative session tracking all relevant areas of the state’s government affairs and administrative agencies activities. The Association has had much success in a variety of legislative matters including South Carolina’s drive-off bill and a 7% commission rate for all retailers selling lottery.

Political Action Committee

The SCACS Political Action Committee is an important committee for the Association. The Committee has given financial support to individual candidates and caucus groups in the State of South Carolina.

The Association circulates a newsletter for its members SCACS Update on a timely basis. This newsletter includes dates of upcoming industry events, articles from industry Leaders, legislative updates, news/tips from its members, information relating to industry trends, and a listing of upcoming seminars or workshop opportunities.

Annual Convention

Every summer SCACS holds their Annual Convention at a beautiful resort location. This convention brings together a variety of retail and supplier members and their families in a relaxed and entertaining setting. It allows the members to network with one another and builds valuable relationships that have proved to be one of the greatest benefits to its members.

The Annual Convention includes the annual meeting of the membership, industry trend discussions and our Legislative Roundtable discussions that has hosted many of South Carolina’s legislative Leadership from both the House of Representatives and the South Carolina Senate. The Association has also been honored to be visited by past Governors and members of the United States Congress.

Our Convention has fun activities for children and wonderful social events including a spouses program. The beach Olympics is famous! Retailers versus Suppliers. The water balloon toss or the final volleyball game for the annual trophy is a must see.

Public Relations

SCACS has an established public relations committee that was charged to bring relationships and Association projects that will enhance the retail industry among its members and customers. Many of these accomplishments are listed in our Projects and Scholarship/Awards sections.

Educational Seminars

Seminars and workshops are held each year for its members. These educational opportunities are designed to present members with new training programs and/or inform members of industry trends and opportunities.

Planning Conference

This annual event is designed to give the opportunity for all members, (big or small), (retailer or supplier) the ability to participate in all areas of the Association.

Drive Off Decals

Governor Hodges signed into law the Gasoline Drive-Off bill on February 25, 2000. The bill makes it unlawful for a motorist to leave the premises of an establishment at which gasoline, if offered for retail sale, was dispensed into the tank. A person who intentionally violates this is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction, must be fined not more than five hundred dollars or imprisoned not more than 30 days or both. At the discretion of the sentencing judge, the person's driver's license may be suspended for a period of no more than 30 days for the first offense and no more than 90 days for the second offense. The South Carolina Department of Public Safety shall suspend the driver's license of a person upon receiving satisfactory evidence that the person has been convicted.

SCACS has available gas tank decals for the membership. These decals are FREE OF CHARGE TO MEMBERS. Non-Members may purchase the decals for $1.00 each. These decals were developed through the cooperation of the South Carolina Department of Public Safety.

COP CUP

Cop Cup is a statewide Convenience Industry Security Program that was launched lain 1999 in conjunction with the South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers Association and with the endorsement from Attorney General Condon's office.

The purpose of the Cop Cup is to increase public awareness of the potential for law enforcement presence in participating convenience stores. Cop Cup has two principal components: a door decal and a refillable mug. By placing the decal in the door or window of a convenience store, a message is sent that law enforcement officers may appear at any time for a beverage refill.

Benefit Source Inc. Insurance Programs

BSI is an independent insurance agency with four locations is proud to partner with the
South Carolina Association of Convenience Stores (SCACS).

Contact Leigh Faircloth at SCACS or call BSI at 800-382-2044 for information.

BSI Insurance has a health program designed for your hourly wage employees. This low cost plan can even be billed by the Hour. Most C-store employers figure all costs based on man hours and our program allows you to know your exact insurance cost---no matter how many employees cover a shift. This plan is available from one to several hundred employees and is guarantee issue. Part timers are eligible.

BSI also offers all Property & Casualty programs for your stores and has guaranteed discounts for members of SCACS.
BSI has all the carriers to fit your specific business needs. All of their programs are also available to non-retailers as well.

Discount on TigerTranz Financial Transaction Services

TigerTranz offers electronic check acceptance, check recovery services and credit/debit card processing for SCACS members at a discounted rate. Your state association, SCACS, receives a contribution. Please contact Shea Cannon at 888-448-1492 ext 104, or contact Leigh Faircloth at director@scacs.org.

Employment Regulations Poster

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Members Website Benefits

Members have a fully searchable online member directory.
Members can update their company information, contact information, and website links directly on the website.
Members can find and search the Legislative Updates online from our database.
Members can register online for all Association events and even re-new their memberships online.
Members can send an e-mail to all board members regarding a pertinent issue to them.
Members can view the current committies and find out which committee is responsible for what activities for the association.