2011 Popcorn Sale

October 7-23, 2011

(please honor the start date)

Support the entire Scouting program in 2011.
SELL POPCORN!

Important Dates

Download Unit Order Form here

This form should be used by unit kernels to submit their full order to the council office. 

INSTRUCTIONS:  Download, Save to your computer using "Save As", Name the file as your unit type and number (for example Pack 1).  File can be enlarged to enter data using "View, Zoom" or by using the "+" in the lower right corner of the spreadsheet.  Save your work frequently.  When your order is complete, email your spreadsheet as an attachment to Popcorn144@comcast.net.  

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Virtual Sale Planner

Important Dates

*Required to qualify for the 2% Early Bird Bonus.

Commitment Form Due - August 31*

(Click here to complete your commitment form online)

 

Popcorn Kick-Off Meetings

    Honest Abe - September 12*

    Lincoln Home - September 15* - 7 pm Council Office (5231 S. 6th St. Rd.)

    Log Cabin/Railsplitter - September 8* - 7 pm Morrisonville

 

Popcorn Sale Begins - October 7             

 

Popcorn Orders Due - October 24-28

    (Early Bird Due by October 26*)

 

Popcorn Distribution     

    Honest Abe - November 12*

    Lincoln Home - November 11*

    Log Cabin/Railsplitter - November 12*

 

Popcorn Money Due - November 28 – December 2

    (Early Bird Due by November 30*)

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Virtual Sale Planner

Trail's End has everything you need to plan and execute a successful popcorn sale. Simply review the Popcorn Sale Guidebook (included in your Popcorn Sale Kit folder) and follow the five steps below.

Download: Popcorn Sale Guidebook (2.3 MB PDF)          Spanish Popcorn Sale Guidebook (1 MB PDF)

1. Plan Your Scouting Program
Plan your unit's Scouting program by month, determine all of your costs, and set unit and Scout sales goals with our Program Planner spreadsheet. Use this as a handout for parents at your popcorn kickoff.

Download: Program Planner Spreadsheet (45 KB XLS)
2. Finalize Your Unit Incentive Program

Use our Scout Incentive document to finalize the incentives you will offer your Scouts in addition to the Scout Rewards offered through your council and Trail's End. Use this as a handout for Scouts at your popcorn kickoff. Make sure your Scouts watch the Scout Rewards video on your DVD, too.

Download: Scout Incentive Handout (690 KB PPT)
3. Build Your Best Popcorn Kickoff Ever
Refer to pages 10 and 11 in the Popcorn Sale Guidebook for the kickoff agenda and room layout to follow. Use the materials in the Popcorn Sale Kit folder to decorate your meeting room and showcase the Zyclone for Scouts who sell $600 or more. Customize your PowerPoint kickoff presentation.

Download: Kickoff Presentation (10.6 MB PPT)
4. Communicate Effectively With Your Scouts And Parents
Give your parents the key program and sale information by customizing this parent handout for your popcorn kickoff. Utilize the Trail's End Email Library to communicate with your families on a weekly basis.

Download: Parent Handout (367 KB PPT)
5. Achieve Your Sales Goal
Be sure your Scouts sell both online and face-to-face to achieve their sales goals. Show the Scout training video at your kickoff. If you have an internet connection at your kickoff, make sure Scouts create their accounts to sell online.