Cub Scout Pack 9
(Heath, Ohio)

PECATONICA RIVER POPCORN

Although not an official fundraiser of the Boy Scouts of America at the national level, Simon Kenton Council as made arrangements to sell Pecatonica River Popcorn. This has given Boy Scouting an annual fundraising opportunity that has evolved into a tradition almost as recognized and anticipated as the annual Girl Scout Cookie Sales.

One of the values that we teach each scout is that if they want something it must be earned. It teaches them how to support themselves and pay their own way.

By selling popcorn the Council earns 1/3, the pack earns 1/3, and 1/3 goes to the cost of the popcorn.

Popcorn sales is the major fund raiser that Cub Scouts do all year!!!

Attachments
Icon	File Name	Comment
	Blank - Top Bear Certificate.pub	Certificate - Top Sales - Bear
	Blank - Top Pack Certificate.pub	Certificate - Top Sales - Pack
	Blank - Top Tiger Certificate.pub	Certificate - Top Sales - Tiger
	Blank - Top Web I Certificate.pub	Certificate - Top Sales - Webelos I
	Blank - Top Web II Certificate.pub	Certificate - Top Sales - Webelos II
	Blank - Top Wolf Certificate.pub	Certificate - Top Sales - Wolf

2013 Show and Sell Dates

Sale Begins Sept. 21^st

Show and Sale* October 5^th & 6^th Heath Wal-Mart 10 am – 4 pm
Show and Sale* October 12th & 13^th Heath Wal-Mart 10 am – 4 pm

Show and Sale* October 19^th & 20^th Heath Wal-Mart 10 am – 4 pm

Show and Sale* October 26^th & 27^th

Heath Wal-Mart 10 am – 4 pm

Take Orders Due! Nov. 7^th @ Committee Mtg

Order Pick Up Dec. TBA @ Southgate

Take Order Money Due!!! Dec. 12^th @ Den Meeting

Prize Selection Due!!!! Dec. 12^th @ Den Meeting

*Contact Mr Brian to participate in Show & Sales.

Participation in Show & Sales are on a sign up basis.

First signed up, gets to attend.

There is a maximum of 6 scouts per Show & Sale date.

There is a no show policy.
If you are 30 minutes late, you forfeit your spot and another scout will be called to participate in the Show & Sale.

Show and Sale total sales will be split equally between boys who are present and participate.

2013 Prizes!

Popcorn Prize Incentives

1 Box of Popcorn Popcorn Patch

$315.00 Popcorn                   Free Pack Dues!!!

$1200.00 Popcorn                2 Tickets to OSU Men’s Hockey game in January 2014!

$1500.00 Popcorn                2 Tickets to Columbus Blue Jackets with seats in the Sky Terrance

$2500.00 Popcorn                Pick a bonus prize from the Winner’s Circle of Prizes

Winner’s Circle Prizes include:

Apple iPod Touch iOS5, Soul by Ludacris noise cancelling headphones, Chromebook 11.6 2GB 16GB Flash Computer, 32” LED HDTV, Nintendo 3DS handheld gaming console, Sony Camcorder, Sony PlayStation Vita, Jawbone Jambox wireless speaker.

Sell $15,000 as a Pack: Cream your Den Leaders!!!

There are various prizes available through the popcorn company as well!!!!

2011 Sales Results

2011-2012 Popcorn Fundraiser Total Sales:
$ 0.00

33% of Total Sales to Pack # 9:
$ 0.00

Great Job Everyone!!!!

Best Selling Practices

FIVE BEST WAYS TO SELL

	1. Take Order
	This is the most traditional way to sell; going door-to-door with the take order form, which you receive from your leader or council. Your customer chooses the product(s) he or she wishes to buy and writes the order on your form. You will collect the money when you deliver the product to your customers a few weeks later. Advantages: Provides a personal connection with your customers. Higher dollars per customer than storefront sales.

	2. Show and Deliver
	This method is similar to Take Order, except you carry Trail's End products with you to show to your customers as you visit them. The customer is able to select the products he or she wishes to buy from your product selection. You then hand over the product and collect the money right then and there. Advantage: No return trip required for product delivery and money collection.

	3. Selling Online
	This is the best way to sell to your friends and family who live out of town. You can send emails to your customers asking them to purchase Trail's End products online. Your customers click on the link in your email and can begin shopping right away. They order products online and pay with a credit card, and Trail's End ships the products directly to your customers. Advantages: No product delivery or money collection. Ability to sell popcorn year-round and reach your friends and family who live far away.

	4. Selling at Work
	Your mom and/or dad take an order form to their work place. Their co-workers write their order on the order form. Your mom and/or dad deliver product and collect the money a few weeks later. Advantages: Expands your customer base, and offices often need snacks and gifts.

	5. Show and Sell
	Your den, pack, or troop gets permission to sell in front of a retail store or in the local mall. You set up a display with products for people to purchase as they walk by. Have plenty of products on display for people to buy. Advantages: Gives you access to a large number of potential customers and promotes the Boy Scouts of America in the community.

SELLING TIPS

ALWAYS wear your uniform
ALWAYS smile and introduce yourself
ALWAYS tell your customers why you are selling popcorn
KNOW the different kinds of popcorn you are selling
ALWAYS say "Thank You"
ALWAYS make a copy of your order form
ALWAYS have a clean order form with a pen
BE SURE to get customer email addresses to send them a "Thank You" email after the sale, reminding them they can re-order online.

SAFETY TIPS

NEVER enter anyone's home
NEVER sell after dark unless you are with an adult
DON'T carry large amounts of cash with you
ALWAYS walk on the sidewalk and driveway
ALWAYS sell with another scout or with an adult

SCOUT SCRIPT

Hi, my name is ___________, and I am with Heath Pack # 9. I'm selling popcorn to raise money for the things I like to do in Scouting. The popcorn is delicious and there are many different kinds to choose from. Will you please help support me? (Always say "Thank You" when you are done)

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