****** PACK 1017 POPCORN FUNDRAISER ******
Ways to Sell:
Take Orders
The Scout with his Akela goes door to door with a Take Order Form. Take Order Forms will provided during the Popcorn Kickoff.
The customer writes his/her order on the Take Order Form and the Scout collects the money.
The Scout processes the order and delivers the Popcorn to the Customer in a few weeks.
Selling at Work
Mom and/or Dad take an order form to their work.
Fellow co-workers write their order on the order form.
Mom and/or Dad deliver product and collect the money in a few weeks.
(It is best to collect the money upfront when possible.)
Selling Online
The Scout communicates his Order Key via email, phone, and so on, to potential or existing customers. The Customer can go online and purchase popcorn with a Credit Card at http://www.trails-end.com/trailsend/scouts/
The Product is shipped directly from Trail’s End to the customer and the Scout and Unit receive credit for the Sale.
Show and Sells
Show and Sells make up a big part of our popcorn program. We've obtained permission from local businesses to set up a sales table. Show and Sells have plenty of products on-hand for people to buy and different Scouts work at the table in shifts. Always have adult supervision.
Check the calendar for show and sell times and other important details.
Scouts can also create their own Show and Sell
Scouts may reach out to local businesses and getting permission to set up a table for sales. If you do, be sure to let us know. We're happy to help you help us by coordinating other Scout's participation and providing the popcorn!
Signing up for Show and Sells
Please let Hillary know if you plan on attending a Show & Sell and for how long you'll be on site. Scouts are awarded funds into their account based on their participation.
Scouts are encouraged to participate in as many Show and Sells as possible.
Lions & Tigers must have their Adult Partner with them at a Show & Sell unless other arrangements have been made prior to the Show & Sell date.
Please come ready to sell during your shift. Do not leave to go eat lunch and then come back. You many have a small snack with you, but no "breaks" are given unless a Scout is there for more than 1 shift. Please do not leave and go "look around."
Please try not to bring siblings, unless both kiddos are Scouts, at a Show N Sell. If it's a must, the sibling must be occupied and not running around. This behavior causes distractions and we want to make sure we're allowed to return in coming years to these places of business.
Prizes and Rewards:
Prizes from Trail's End for reaching a certain sales goal.
Tickets are given to Scouts throughout the popcorn season for a chance at a high-end prize given by Pack 1017. Please attend the Popcorn Kick-off or email Hillary for info on how to earn tickets.
Top Individual Sellers Reward
Pie-In-The-Face for Den Leaders and Cubmasters for Dens and the Pack reaching their sales goals.
Fundraising Uses:
Our fundraising effort helps to make Scouting a great experience for our sons, siblings and parents. Here is a just a small sampling of the 2019/20 activities supported by your fund raising efforts and participation:
Fort Pitt Museum Cub Scout Day
Overnights. this has previously been at the Carnegie Science Center, the Pittsburgh Zoo, & Carnegie Museum of Natural History
Camping fees & food ---> Summer overnight camp fees are available!
Pinewood derby kits, trophies, track
Rain Gutter Regatta boat kits & Space Derby rocket kits
Scout patches, badges and recognition awards
Sales Goals:
Benefits to Your Scout and Family:
Teaches Scouts the value & process of setting and working toward goals
Gives Scouts a strong sense of accomplishment through recognition
Enhances communication, leadership skills and confidence in your Scout
Scouts can earn valuable rewards including gift cards and prizes
Scouts can earn their way to an adventure at a Pack Sleepover
Face it parents -- we grew up in a different time. As kids, nothing was handed to us. We either worked or helped to earn our rewards: money, an activity with friends, or something we wanted. Scouting still believes in and stands for the core value of earning!
Parent Action Items
Popcorn Kernel
Popcorn Sales Begin
August 22, 2019
Order Due no later than
October 28, 2019
(Oct Pack Mtg - THURS)
Order Pickup
starting 11/16/19 more details to follow closer to this date
Show and Sell Dates
9/14/19 @ Rural King from 8-4
9/22/19 @ Lowe's Home Improvement from 8-4
9/28/19 @ Agway from 10-2
10/12/19 @ Agway from 10-4
10/13/19 @ Lowe's Home Improvement from 8-4
10/19/19 @ Rural King from 8-4
Wanna a chance to throw a pie in Cubmaster Nick's face during a Pack meeting?! Here's how:
The Pack has to meet our $8500 selling goal.
Each Scout that individually hits their Den's sales goal. (See below.)
**It's an All-Or-Nothing goal for our Pack! The Pack has to hit the selling
goal in order for individual Scouts to have an opportunity to throw a pie!**
To help aid in your Scout and family in accruing funds in your account, here are some goals you and your Scout should strive for...
$100.00 per Scout - Lion Cubs (optional)
$250.00 per Scout - Tiger Cubs
$300.00 per Scout - Wolf Cubs
$350.00 per Scout - Bear Cubs
$450.00 per Scout - Webelos