2024 Popcorn Kickoff Meeting Recording
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Popcorn sales are the sole annual fundraiser for Pack 301.
Fundraising for the Pack is important to Scouting, not only for the exceptional programing it allows, but also the life skills it teaches your son like goal setting, public speaking, and self-motivation, The Pack requires a modest annual dues to cover registration of the Scouts. The activity and camping budget comes solely from Popcorn Sales. This keeps costs for parents down while enabling a fantastic program for the Scouts throughout the year. The Popcorn Program is an important part of Scouting. Some of the great benefits of selling popcorn include:
MOST IMPORTANTLY, participating in the Popcorn Program teaches Scouts the value of earning their own way, setting goals, and supporting their unit program budget. This is an essential part of the character development learned through Scouting! |
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Scout and Pack Sales Goals
These goals ensure that no Scout has to pay anything more than their annual dues and helps the Pack keep a balanced budget.
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Pack Sales Goal: $50,000 Scout Sales Goal: $500 Previous Sales Goals and Achievements
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How To Sell Popcorn
1. Register Your Scout to Sell!
Note: When registering, make sure you select the correct dropdowns for Pack 301!
The image below shows how you should register.
The image below shows how you should register.
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2. Storefront Sales Locations, Dates, and Times
Local businesses, with high foot traffic locations, are planned throughout Alexandria. ONE Scout and ONE parent will conduct sales during each shift. Scouts can sign up for shifts through the Trail's End (App or Website).
- Each family is encouraged (and expected) to "do their best" to "do their part" to sign up for storefront sales.
- Shifts are reserved in increments of 2 hours.
- Excellent way for Scouts to practice public speaking skills!
3. Other Ways to Sell!
A. Online Direct Sales
Online Direct sales are easier than ever for Scouts to sell to friends and family and face-to-face with the new functionality for a Scout to record an Online Direct order in the app. The product ships to the customer, and it’s the SAFEST fundraising option for Scouts. Scouts setup their Trail’s End account by downloading the Trail’s End App, and they can sell face-to-face or share their fundraising page via email, social media and text message. Customers pay via credit/debit securely, and the products ship directly to them from Trail’s End.
Online Direct sales are easier than ever for Scouts to sell to friends and family and face-to-face with the new functionality for a Scout to record an Online Direct order in the app. The product ships to the customer, and it’s the SAFEST fundraising option for Scouts. Scouts setup their Trail’s End account by downloading the Trail’s End App, and they can sell face-to-face or share their fundraising page via email, social media and text message. Customers pay via credit/debit securely, and the products ship directly to them from Trail’s End.
- Best & Preferred Way to Sell!
- Safest way for Scouts to sell (contactless!)
- Scouts earn 1.25 POINTS for Rewards
- All traditional products available, starting at $10 price point
- No handling of products / cash for Scouts or Unit
- UPDATED Trail's End App!
- Take orders directly in the Trail's End App
- Text orders to customers to complete purchase on their phone
- Products are popped fresh to order and shipped direct to customer
- Two Ways to Sell Online
- Share your Scout's personalized sales page via email, text, or social media. Customers click your Scout's link to place online orders. Products ship directly to customer.
- Take Online Direct Orders in the app. Products are selected, credit card payment is accepted, and products ship directly to customer.
WAGON SALE & STOREFRONT PRODUCT
The Pack 301 product lineup for WAGON SALES and STOREFRONT SALES does NOT include Chocolatey Pretzels (temperature considerations).
The Pack 301 product lineup for WAGON SALES and STOREFRONT SALES does NOT include Chocolatey Pretzels (temperature considerations).
RESOURCES
1. Kickoff Orientation Webinar
All parents and leaders should attend the kickoff orientation meeting on Wednesday, August 14th at 7:00pm.
The meeting will be held virtually through Zoom.
The meeting will be held virtually through Zoom.
2. Popcorn Program Resources
The resources below are designed to help Scouts, Leaders, and Parents with a successful popcorn sale season!
3. Trail's End App
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Download the Trail's End App onto your smartphone or tablet so your Scout can take sales and track their progress!
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4. Scout Web Portal
5. Popcorn Selling Tips!
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Rewards Program
- The points based rewards system encourages Scouts to sell more with Online Direct and with credit card payments!
- With changes to the way they sell, Scouts can earn more Rewards faster!
- Points are redeemable for Amazon.com gift cards.
- Scouts buy prizes THEY want when they earn these cards!
- Occasional promotions during the sale where Scouts have opportunity to earn increased points!
SUMMER CAMP INCENTIVE!
Scouts who sell $4,000 or more in sales will receive a voucher for one week at a NCAC summer camp. Vouchers will be valid towards a District Day Camp, Goshen Scout Reservation, Camp William B Snyder, Camp Airy, or NYLT. Vouchers are non-transferable and must be used during the current camping season.
Advancement Opportunities
Cub Scouts can complete certain rank requirements while participating in the Popcorn Program. See the table for rank requirements that can be satisfied using the ideas provided.
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