Camp Fire USA Samish Council annual "Candy Sale"

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Camp Fire USA Samish Council annual "Candy Sale"

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Location:: Bellingham (Roosevelt), WA

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Samish Council News Release

Candy Sale

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT

12/15/2008Camp Fire USA Samish Council

Ex. Director: Erin Baldwin

Telephone: 360-733-5710

E-mail: info@campfiresamishcouncil.org

CANDY PROVEN GOOD FOR YOUTH AND COMMUNITY!

Annual Camp Fire USA Candy Sale Benefits Whatcom County and Its Youth

By Supporting Programs and Teaching Valuable Skills

[Bellingham, WA — 12/15/2008] – New statistics prove that candy really is good for kids – and communities. Each year, Camp Fire USA youth members across the country sell approximately 2 million boxes of candy, generating thousands of dollars for their councils. These efforts coupled with support from Island, San Juan, Skagit and Whatcom county citizens and businesses help maintain a full range of programs and services that directly enrich the lives of youth in our area and better our community.

The Camp Fire USA Candy Sale is a decades-old tradition for the 97-year-old national youth development organization. Generations of Camp Fire girls and boys have loyally served the organization by selling candy. As they plan and implement the local Candy Sale, these youth are giving back to Camp Fire USA, and learning important life skills in the process.

“Boys and girls who participate in the annual Camp Fire USA Candy Sale are taking part in a unique learning opportunity emphasizing presentation skills, public speaking, math skills, teamwork, responsibility, confidence and goal-setting. They have fun, too, and may not even realize they’re learning very valuable assets.

From January 16th through February 16th, Samish Council will be conducting its annual Candy Sale, and proceeds will be applied toward club activities, office support, and future programs.

“Our council has set a goal of raising $50,000 dollars” said Becca Deshaies. “This means my goal is to sell more than $450 dollars worth of candy to do my part! I hope people will buy Camp Fire USA candy because we use the money to do good things like service projects and because kids learn a lot in Camp Fire, like how to be responsible, how to help others and how to be proud of ourselves.”

Varieties of candy available include Brown & Haley’s Mint Patties, Almond Roca® and Almond Caramel Clusters boxes for $5.00 each or get a value pack of one of each for $12.00. We will also have World’s Finest Milk Chocolate, Caramel, Almond Bars and Crisp Bars for $1.00 which include a coupon for $2.00 off pizza. For those not into chocolate we will also have P’Nuttles for a $1.00.

“Purchasing Camp Fire USA candy is a simple way for consumers to support the youth of our community by encouraging such an outstanding educational benefit. With just a few dollars, you can make an investment that has immeasurable returns.”

Camp Fire USA candy can be purchased for one’s self, as a unique gift or incentive item. Companies have chosen to use Camp Fire candy, in its playful and brightly-colored packaging, to promote to their employees and constituents the value of community involvement. Candy can be purchased directly from the council by calling 360-733-5710. Also, be on the lookout for Camp Fire USA selling candy in the following counties at local grocery stores:

Island County: contact Ursula at 360-544-8284

Skagit County: contact Erin at 360-733-5710

Whatcom County: contact: contact Kathy at 360-733-5710

And remember, while the Candy Sale runs for only a short time, Camp Fire USA programs benefit youth year-round!

Camp Fire USA is one of the nation's leading not-for-profit youth development organizations, currently serving nearly 750,000 participants annually. Founded in 1910 as “Camp Fire Girls,” the contemporary, coeducational Camp Fire USA provides all-inclusive, outcome-based programs in hundreds of communities across the United States. By design, Camp Fire's programs, including small group experiences, after-school programs, camping and environmental education, child care and service learning, build confidence in younger children and provide hands-on, youth-driven leadership experiences for older youth. For more information, visit www.campfiresamishcouncil.org.

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