"We are excited to start our recruitment season and our popcorn sale with over 500 of our closest friends at Fluor Field" said Boy Scout Development Director, Grayson Kelly. "Scouting has a great history in the Upstate of South Carolina and through the proceeds of this annual sale we will to grow the scouting program".

"We're excited about this year's sale and we hope that the community will embrace the Boy Scout Popcorn Sale as they have in previous years" said Dannie Newell, 2012 Popcorn Chairman for the Blue Ridge Council. "We ask that as you see the Scouts out in the community in front of your local grocery or hardware store that you'll buy some popcorn to help support scouting!"

This event at Fluor Field marks the 4th year in a continuing partnership between the Blue Ridge Council, Boy Scouts of America and the Greenville Drive. Craig Brown, Drive Co-Owner and President commented on the event, noting "The Drive is delighted to be able to host the Blue Ridge Council to kick off its annual popcorn sale. The strength of this organization's leadership and the richness of the developmental program they offer the young men in our Community represents a quality of life advantage we can all be thankful for!"

The Blue Ridge Council, Boy Scouts of America serves thousands of youth and volunteers throughout eight counties in the Upstate of South Carolina. For more information about the Popcorn Sale or the Blue Ridge Council please contact Grayson Kelly at [email protected] or 864-233-8363 or by visiting, www.blueridgecouncil.org .

The Greenville Drive is the South Atlantic League affiliate of the 2007 World Champion Boston Red Sox. Ticket plans, hospitality accommodations, group outings, and single-game tickets can be purchased by calling (864) 240-4500 or by visiting www.GreenvilleDrive.com .

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