Issue 593 – April 1, 2019

By AskAndy on April 1, 2019 in News

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SCOUT CRACKERS! BRAND NEW! JUST FOR SCOUTS!

The BSA just launched a new fund-raising program for Scouts BSA troops for boys and for girls! Almost five years in the making, your Scouts will now be able to sell SCOUT CRACKERS and receive 70% commission for every box of these yummy treats they sell!

SCOUT CRACKERS offer a variety of flavors based on some of the BSA’s High Adventure Bases! Here they are…

PHILMONT FLAVORS –
   Cow Pie Puffs
   Buffalo Chip Chunkies
   Rattlesnake-and-Onion Twists
   Kit Carson Krunchies
   Scorpion Saltines

SEA BASE FLAVORS –
   Squid-Ink Snacks
   Mullet Mini-Wheats
   Abalone-Almond Wafers
   Barnacle Brownies
   Seaweed Thins

NORTHERN TIER FLAVORS –
   Chocolate-Covered Mosquito Munchies
   Pine-Sap Nips
   Wet Moccasin Mini-Matzos
   Kerosene-and-Cheddar Crunchies
   Moose Chip Munchies

Each box of 24 crackers (all priced at $15 per box) will come with a choice of one dipping sauce from these marvelous options –
   Creamy Tuna Aspic
   Venison Vinegar Confit
   Tree Frog Poulette

As you can see, no one else “out there” comes close to our special flavors. This gives your Scouts a distinct competitive advantage!

Be the first in your town to sign up for your next troop fund-raiser! Imagine the enthusiasm of the crowds when they line up to get their fair share of these delicious treats! You’ll be the talk of the town!

Happy Scouting!
Andy
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Andy is a Board Member of the U.S. Scouting Service Project, Inc.

Andy was recognized in 2017 as a National Distinguished Eagle Scout and Regent of the National Eagle Scout Association. He is currently serving as council member-at-large. His previous position, which he held for over 20 years (except for several years when he served as District Commissioner and Assistant Council Commissioner-Training), was Unit Commissioner. He has previously served as Den Leader, Webelos Den Leader, Cubmaster, Pack Committee Chair, Scoutmaster, International Representative, and--as a Scout--Patrol Leader, Senior Patrol Leader, and Junior Assistant Scoutmaster. He is a charter member and founding director of his prior council's Alumni Association and Eagle Scout Alumni Association, both established in 2001. He earned Eagle Scout rank at age 15, in 1957; two years later, he earned the Explorer Silver Award--at that time referred to as the "Double-Eagle." At age 16, he served on the National Junior Leader Training Camp Staff at Schiff Scout Reservation (at that time this was a salaried position). He also served on the Philmont NJLIC Staff in 2002, 2003, and 2004, and, later, on two Pilot Regional NAYLE Staffs. His recognitions include: Kashafa Iraqi Scouting Service Award, Distinguished Commissioner, Doctor of Commissioner Science, International Scouter Award, District Award of Merit (2), Scoutmaster Award of Merit, Scouter's Key (3), Daniel Carter Beard Masonic Scouter Award, Cliff Dochterman Rotarian Scouter Award, James E. West Fellow (3), Wood Badge & Sea Badge. He has attended four National Scout Jamborees: Scout in 1957, First Assistant Scoutmaster in 1993, National Staff in 2001, and NESA Featured Speaker in 2014 and 2017. The BSA included his article titled "Frictionless Scouting Events" was incorporated into the BSA National Training Video, "Meetings of the District" for ten years. He is a charter member of the BSA National Advancement Advisory Board and has written multiple technical articles for the BSA Advancement Team's "Advancement News" since 2012. Read Andy's full biography

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