Popcorn

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:

• 70% of all sales go to local scouting.

• 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

Prizes and Rewards:

• • Receive gifts from Trails-End (see list of prizes)

  • Den Reward for sales and participation

  • Top Individual Sellers Reward

Sales Goals:

Below are the goals you and your Scout should strive for...

• $250.00 per Scout - Tiger Cubs

• $300.00 per Scout - Wolf Cubs

• $350.00 per Scout - Bear Cubs

• $450.00 per Scout - Webelos

Ways to Sell:

Selling Online (The EASIEST, SAFEST, & PREFERRED Method)

• First, set up your online account at sell.trails-end.com (Follow these directions!)

• The Scout communicates via email through this online account. Those emailed will receive a special link to purchase items so that the scout receives the credit for the sale.

• The Product is shipped directly from Trail’s End to the customer and the Scout and Unit receive credit for the Sale, therefore there is no need to deliver the popcorn.

Take Orders

• The Scout sells popcorn out of the catalog.

• The Scout, with his Akela (parent/adult), goes door to door with a Take Order Form or takes orders from friends and family.

• The customer writes his/her order on the Take Order Form and the Scout collects the money. (It is best to collect the money up front whenever possible - cash or check payable to: Pack 243)

• The Scout processes the order and delivers the Popcorn 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.

• (It is best to collect the money up front whenever possible - cash or check payable to: Pack 243)

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