Performing 300,000 Hours of Community Service In 2010

Raleigh, NC -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/10/2011 -- Scouts from across North Carolina gathered in Raleigh today to present their 2011 Report to the State. Last year, in celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America, North Carolina's Scouts promised the state of North Carolina 100,000 hours of community service. This year, in their report, North Carolina's Scouts documented over 300,000 hours of community service spent improving parks and schools, collecting food for the poor, and completing various service projects for other community organizations. The report was presented to the leadership of the N.C. General Assembly.

North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Paul Newby, The Chairman of the Report to the State, remarked, "Each year, Scouts across our state perform numerous hours of service to enhance our communities. 2010 was the first year Boy Scouts tried to document at least a portion of the time invested in service projects. I'm so proud of North Carolina's Scouts for surpassing the goal, presenting 300,000 hours of service to the state. In last year's Report to the State, I observed Scouts were confident they would fulfill their commitment because 'when Scouts promise, Scouts deliver.'"

In receiving the Report Thom Tillis, Speaker of the N.C. House, expressed the gratitude of the citizens of North Carolina for this significant community service. Speaker Tillis observed, "In this time of budgetary challenges, the Scouts of our state have set a wonderful example of serving our communities: a young citizen seeing a need and, through energy and ingenuity, addressing it. The time, talent, and materials devoted to the various service projects represent a gift of millions of dollars. Thank you, North Carolina Boy Scouts–-continue your inspirational deeds."

As part of the recognition, the General Assembly issued a special Joint Resolution honoring the Boy Scouts of the state and their service to the State of North Carolina.

About The Boy Scouts of America
The Boy Scouts of America is one of the nation's largest and most prominent values-based youth development organizations. The BSA provides a program for young people that builds character, trains them in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and develops personal fitness.

For nearly a century, the BSA has helped build the future leaders of this country by combining educational activities and lifelong values with fun. The Boy Scouts of America believes — and, through nearly a century of experience, knows — that helping youth is a key to building a more conscientious, responsible, and productive society. For more information, visit http://www.scouting.org.

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Popular Coffee Lovers Blend Will Only be Available for a Limited Time

Raleigh, NC -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/09/2011 -- Lovers of all kinds, not just coffee lovers, are now busy stocking up on Larry's Beans St. Valentino's Blend, now available for a limited time. Larry's Beans is North Carolina's premier Organic, Fair Trade coffee roaster. The special St. Valentino's Blend is only available through February 28.

Larry's Beans started offering the special blend around Valentine's Day a few years ago, and it quickly caught on as a coffee lover's favorite. This super-limited-time-only blend has dark cocoa tones, with a creamy body and a hint of berries and hazelnuts. It's perfect for sharing with someone special.

"This blend makes you want to kiss. It makes me want to kiss and dance the tango." said Larry Larson, founder of Larry's Beans.

St. Valentino's is gracefully decadent, dark & smooth with hints of berry with a soft lingering finish. It's the perfect coffee to go with your Valentine's Day chocolate.

From its biodegradable bags to its unique blends and names, Larry's Beans has made a name for itself in coffee shops and specialty stores across the region. Coffee lovers are quick to tell you their favorite among blends with the names of "Bean Martin Blend," "Cowboy Blend," "Costa Lil Ricky," "El Salvador Dali," and "Sammy Decaf Jr."

St. Valentino's Blend is available at local retailers who sell Larry's Beans coffee, and at http://www.LarrysBeans.com.

About Larry's Beans
Since 1994 the mission of Larry's Beans has been to find the best coffees in the world and roast them with precision and artistry. The company is a founding member of Cooperative Coffees, the first and only group of independent coffee roasters that buys green beans directly from 100% Fair Trade coffee co-ops.

Larry's Beans builds Fair Trade relationships with small farm cooperatives, buys only Organic, Shade Grown coffees and supports farming partners in practicing sustainable farming methods. Larry's Beans cultivates relationships that benefit people, animals, and the environment. In 2010, Larry's Beans was the recipient of The Raleigh Environmental Stewardship Award for triple-bottom line business. For more information, please visit http://www.larrysbeans.com or http://www.facebook.com/larrysbeans.

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