Volume 3, Number 4

The Boy Scouts of America recently awarded 2009 Quality Licensee Awards to DK Publishing, ClassB, Sunshine Emblem & Decal, AB Emblem, Krelman Company and Kingwood Laser Graphics. Both ClassB and DK Publishing were awarded for the third year in a row and AB Emblem was a second time honoree.

The Boy Scouts of America Quality Licensee program is designed to recognize licensees that achieve excellence through their commitment to ongoing product development, their steadfast adherence to the licensing program requirements, and their active support and promotion of the Boy Scouts of America and its programs.

This officially licensed 2010 authentic reproduction pocketknife is the second piece in the collectible series. This 2010 model is based on the original 1924 RS4233 Scout pattern and will use the tooling form from the actual Remington factory in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

This American-made pocket knife will undergo over 115 hand operations and true to its roots, it will be shipped in a hinged cardboard box design much the same as the knife boxes that were produced from 1923 through 1949. This collectible pocket knife will feature 440 high carbon stainless steel blades including a combined bottle opener/screwdriver; two piece can opener; leather punch; and drop blade with the BSA^® vintage logo etched on one side of the blade. The handle is jigged bone with the BSA^® acorn shield inlayed.

For more information on this product and where it can be purchased, please visit remington.com for access to the Remington dealer list in your area.

DK Publishing Introduces Boy Scouts of America^® Deck of Trees^TM

This pocket-sized deck of 40 + cards contains all the information needed to identify the major coniferous and broad-leaved trees, as well as cactus and yucca, in North America.

Each card covers the region where the tree naturally occurs and details the characteristics of the foliage, flowers, fruit, and bark.

From the American Beech to the Yellow Birch, this deck of cards provides a useful reference tool for exploring the world of trees. Other DK decks include BSA^® Deck of Knots, BSA^® Deck of Stars, BSA^® Deck of First Aid, BSA ^® Deck of Birds, and BSA^® Deck of Fishing.

For more information on DK Publishing, please visit dk.com. Additionally, the Deck of Cards series are available in most major book stores, both online and at retail.

Northwest Territorial Mint Launches Custom Eagle Scout^TM Lock Back Collectible

This die-struck BSA^® Eagle Scout^TM lock back knife celebrates the highest achievement in Scouting. Made in the USA, the stainless steel blade provides an area for custom engraving. Featured on the obverse of the handle is "Once an Eagle - Always an Eagle". The reverse shows the Eagle Scout^TM badge and an intricately defined image of an eagle.

To learn more about Northwest Territorial Mint and its wide selection of BSA^® licensed commemoratives and custom minted products, please visit NWTMint.com.

The BSA is pleased to announce the following new licensees below. For a complete listing of BSA licensed, please visit the Official BSA Licensing site.

Accessories

The Moritz Embroidery Works, of Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania, produces embroidered emblems and neckerchiefs.

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