If you need further proof that the council’s membership is growing, just drop by the Scout Shop.
Business has been brisk at the Shop, as new Scouting families are looking for uniforms, handbooks, patches and more. Scout Shop manager, Steve Hanson, has made several changes in the physical layout of the shop – with an eye on improved organization and customer service. “We have to give careful thought about how we organize the shop, because we know our customers have a lot to get done – and not much time to do it in,” says Hanson. “The more we think ahead and ‘Be Prepared’, the better experience shoppers will have.”

Another new convenience from the Shop is the order request form, found under the “Shop” link on the council’s website (or just CLICK HERE). Shoppers can fill out the form on the page and then click “send email”. 24 hours later, the Shop will have checked your email, put your order together and have it ready for you to pick up. Or, you can choose to have the Shop ship your order.

Steve and his staff continue to look for new ways to make your shopping experience better – and they greatly appreciate your generosity through the Friends of Scouting campaign, which has made many of these improvements possible. They also look forward to the new Frank Fickett Scout Training and Service Center, which will feature a Shop three times larger than the current space.