([ Portland], [Or], [09/13/04])—The Cascade Pacific Council, Boy Scouts of America are “popping up” all over northwest Oregon and southwest Washington neighborhoods during the month of October as they kick off their annual sale of Trail’s End Gourmet Popcorn. Proceeds of the popcorn, sold exclusively by Scouts, will provide the council and Scout units with additional funds needed to serve over 47,889 youth in northwest Oregon and southwest Washington.
Last year the Cascade Pacific Council generated approximately $600,000 in gross sales for council and local unit activities. The council has set a goal of $750,000 in gross sales for this year.
Scouts, often recognized for their good deeds, provided over 1.3 million hours of service to local communities last year, and continually strive to do a “good turn” daily. What better way to support their efforts than through the purchase of popcorn? The Scouts urge you to make a purchase, a purchase that will help youth have an experience of a lifetime. Watch for Scouts to “pop” up at various supermarkets throughout the Portland area selling popcorn during the month of October; they may even show up on your doorstep. In addition, orders may be placed by contacting the council office at 503-225-5761.
- Gourmet Caramel Corn with Peanuts – $7
- 15-Pack Butter Light Microwave – $12
- 15-Pack Unbelievable Butter Microwave – $12
- Gourmet Caramel Corn with Almonds & Pecans – $15
- Chocolately Caramel Crunch – $15
- 18-Pack Kettle Corn Microwave – $20
- 30-Pack Microwave Popcorn – $30
- 3-Way Tin with Chocolately Caramel Crunch – $40
- Chocolate Lover’s Tin – $50
Media opportunity : Please call Sherry McVey at 503-225-5704 if you would like interview or photograph opportunities with Scouts in your area that will be selling popcorn.
About the Cascade Pacific Council, Boy Scouts of America
The Cascade Pacific Council ranks among the nation’s largest Scout councils (out of 319) in terms of membership. The Cascade Pacific Council serves more than 47,889 youth in 18 counties in northwest Oregon and southwest Washington, and is supported by more than 15,902 adult volunteer mentors.
Local Boy Scouts of America Accomplishments
This last year (2003) Scouts of the Cascade Pacific Council reached out to the community and achieved the following outstanding accomplishments:
Goodwill/Good Turn – Scouts collected 362,895 pounds of usable clothing and household goods for Goodwill Industries in 2004. Over the past ten years, 4.2 million pounds have been collected.
Camping Program – TheCascade Pacific Council has one of the strongest outdoor camping programs in the country, camping 11,000 boys at seven summer resident camps and ten day camps last year.
Scouting for Food – Scouts collected 519,766 pounds of food for local hunger relief agencies through the Scouting for Food drive in December 2003.
Guy Miller Tree Plant – Over 2,500 youth and family members planted nearly 37,500 tree seedlings in our forests and neighborhoods in support of the Guy Miller Tree Plant program. Since 1977, this program has accounted for the planting of more than 2 million trees.
Violence Free Spring Break – In partnership with the Portland Police Bureau, the Police Activities League, Multnomah County, Boys and Girls Club, and other organizations, the Cascade Pacific Council has planned, coordinated and staffed special events like “Violence Free Spring Break.” Over 375 youth were served for this event alone. These events use Scouting facilities and curriculums to deliver positive, values-based programs.
Outreach – Over $29,930 in scholarships was awarded to over 536 youth members for summer camp.
Harris Interactive Study– Men who were Scouts for five or more years as boys are more likely than men with no Scouting experience:
- Graduate from high school (98% versus 83%)
- Graduate from college (40% versus 16%)
- Earn annual household incomes of $50,000+ (33% versus 17%).
Visit www.cpcbsa.org or call 503-226-3423 to learn more about the Boy Scouts of America.
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October 11, 2004
