Public FUNdraising - Cub Scout Pack 354 (Baltimore, Maryland)

2016-2017 Popcorn Program

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!

Cub Scouting with Pack 354 is a "Year-round" program. We do one major fundraiser in September & October of every year to pay for the entire year of our expenses...

Selling Popcorn!

For every $1.00 of popcorn that is sold, $0.39 goes directly back toward the Pack to pay for the program throughout the year.

Benefits to Your Scout and Family:

By selling the goal, scouts will have their entire year paid for in advance.
Go to overnight summer camp for free!
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

Sales Goals:

Below are the goals you and your Scout should strive for this October:

$800.00 sold per Cub Scout

Reminder: You earn a $5.00 discount on Pack Dues for every $100 of popcorn sold!

if you sell the goal, you already get a $40 discount on Pack Dues.

Ways to Sell:

Show and Deliver

The Scout requests popcorn on consignment (variety could vary). He sells what he can and returns the rest with no penalty
The Scout, with his Akela, goes door to door with a Take Order Form
The Scout carries Trail's End Popcorn with him (in a van or car) and is able to fulfill the customer's popcorn order right away.

Take Orders

The Scout requests popcorn on consignment (variety could vary). He sells what he can and returns the rest with no penalty.
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 www.campmasters.org
The Product is shipped directly 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. Different Scouts work at the table in shifts. Always have adult supervision.

Scouts can also create their own Show and Sell

By reaching 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! We already have a pre-made Location Request Letter and can supply you with one upon request.

Prizes and Rewards:

Receive prizes from Trails-End (see order forms)
Additional prizes from Baltimore Area Council
Den Reward for participation (Free Pizza Party for 100% participation)
See attachments below for prize forms

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 activities supported by your fund raising efforts and participation:

Neckerchief and Handbooks for next year at Graduation

Boy's Life Magazine for all scouts

Pinewood derby kits, trophies, and track

Scout patches, badges, belt loops, pins, and recognition awards during the year

Blue & Gold Banquet

Summertime Activities & Fishing Derby

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

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