To make this Advancment Picnic the best it can be, we're using a website called, www.perfectpotluck.com. Visit that site, enter the coordinator last name "Peters" and the password "513". Then you'll be able to choose what you'd like to bring. This way we are much better able to provide a balanced meal and you can choose what is most preferrable to you to bring. A special thank you to Tara VanBerkom for bringing this great tool to our attention!  Please sign up as soon as you are able so we know where to fill in the gaps. And thanks to you all in advance for remembering  to make peanut-free choices in everything that you bring!

The rocket launch is this Saturday, May 11. You can shoot the one you made last fall or just watch. Our buddies at Pack 56 are hosting and rumor has it they're serving Astronaut Food or maybe just rootbeer floats. Ten to noon at Lake Middle school. See calendar entry for more details.

If you missed "Are You Tougher Than a Boy Scout?" during its original run, or want to see it all again, the shows are now available on iTunes. This magazine article has all the details. http://bit.ly/124ywst

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Join the St. Paul Saints for "The Return of the Return of the Jedi!" Saturday July 20, 7pm. For the price of admission, scouting families can watch the game, stay for a showing of the classic movie on the Jumbo Tron and then, sleep overnight in the outfield. Contact Scott Bush at 651-288-9890 or sbush@saintsbaseball.com

Use your Camp Card May 18th at the St. Paul or Moundsview Scout shop to buy $100 worth of camp gear and you'll get 10% off the purchase price AND a $20 ScoutStuff Gift Card. This deal is only good May 18th at these locations as part of "Get Ready For Camp Day" where Scouts and parents can get all their camp questions answered, compare and choose from the newest gear available, personal backpack fittings, and a free Summer Camp packing list. The shop is open 9-3 Saturdays and it's a safe bet the gear is going to go fast.