Volume 2, Number 6

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BSA will be exhibiting at the International Licensing Show June 2-4, 2009. To receive real time updates from the show floor and join in the conversation, follow us on Twitter: @bsalicensing!

Mountain Jim's Ice Cream Introduces
Boy Scouts of America^® Back Country Cobbler^™ Ice Cream

In honor of the 100th Anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America, Mountain Jim's Ice Creams, LLC of Nashville, Tennessee, introduces a new flavor of its all-natural, premium ice cream called Boy Scouts of America^® Back Country Cobbler^™. In commemorating great camping memories and favorite past times, Boy Scouts of America^® Back Country Cobbler^™ vanilla ice cream combines blackberries and pieces of pie crust to resemble the popular berry cobbler dessert.

All ice cream made by Mountain Jim's Ice Creams, LLC is made with pure, fresh dairy products free of artificial hormones. Ask your local grocer to carry all-natural Mountain Jim's Ice Cream if they aren't already doing so.

For more information on Mountain Jim's Ice Creams, LLC, please visit mountainjim.com.

DK Publishing Launches BSA^® KidSkills^™ How-To Craft Books

Learning, creating and making things are core activities of childhood. To encourage and nurture these experiences, DK Publishing has developed a series of how-to craft books for kids ages 7 to 12.

From woodworking to leatherworking and basketry, this series puts a modern spin on traditional crafting for kids. Each book includes an illustrated guide for all of the basic tools required and step-by-step instructions for how to use them safely and efficiently. Once the basic techniques are mastered, kids will move on to a variety of projects that are designed with safety, economy and fun in mind.

Fully illustrated with sidebars, tips, diagrams, and more, these books will captivate the imagination of young readers. Good habits such as responsibility, safety and cleaning up are emphasized throughout. Kids will be amazed at all of the fun things they can make using natural materials and basic hand tools.

Bundled book sets will be available in bookstores nationwide. For more information on DK Publishing, please visit dk.com.

BSA Licensing is pleased to announce a newly approved licensee below. For a complete listing of BSA licensed suppliers, please visit the Official BSA Licensing site.

Sporting Goods

Taylor Brands, LLC, a manufacturer and distributor of high quality stainless steel knives under the Schrade and Smith & Wesson cutlery brands, is our newest Official Licensee.