Poinsettias

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!

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 their way to an adventure at a Pack Sleepover

Sales Goals:

Below is the goal you and your Scout should strive for...

• a minimum of 8 plants per scout

Ways to Sell:

Take Orders

• The Scout, with his Akela, goes door to door with a Take Order Form or takes orders from friends and family. Tip: You can sell to friends and family via email!

• The customer writes his/her order on the Take Order Form and the Scout collects the money.

• You must collect the money up front.

• The Scout processes the order and delivers the Poinsettias to the customer in a few weeks, with the help of his Akela.

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.

• You must collect the money up front.

Fundraising Uses:

Our fundraising effort helps to make Scouting a great experience for our sons. Here is a just a small sampling of some of the things with which your fundraising can help:

• • Pack T-shirt, Hat, Neckerchief, and Slide

  • Birdhouse kits and construction

  • Pack meeting refreshments

  • Pinewood derby kits, trophies, track and pizza party

  • Camping trips

  • Scout patches, badges and recognition awards