The ECOMC continues to serve boat owners, promote safe boating operations, conserve South Carolina’s natural resources, own & operate a boat landing along with the surrounding facilities. The membership participates in several fundraisers during the year that fund their scholarships and various contributions to local charitable organizations. ECOMC is a strictly benevolent, non-political or sectarian social organization. The East Cooper Outboard Beneficent Group, Inc. was established in September of 1997 for charitable purposes including making donations to organization who qualify as exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS code & to fund two scholarships, for needy students, at the College of Charleston. To date they have given over $150,000 to local charities & scholarships.