2016 Popcorn Fundraiser

IMPORTANT: The target for each scout is $250 popcorn sales (Show&Sell, Online and Door to Door sales).  If the target is not able to be reached, a $100 flat donation is required to the pack.

Show and Sell Signup:

Key Dates:

  • 8/28 – 10/24 – Sell online.  See below for instructions.
  • 9/26             – Complete the signup for Show & Sell slots @ http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0d4faaa82da46-popcorn
  • 10/1 – 11/7   – Show & Sell @ Draegers Market, Blackhawk Plaza
  • 10/21           – All the order forms along with the checks / cash are due to the den popcorn coordinators
  • 10/22           – All the order forms along with the checks / cash are due to me
  • 11/12           – Popcorn pickup and distribution

3 Easy Ways to Sell

1. Online Sales

2. Take Orders / Door-To-Door

  • Take your sales brochure & order form to local family, friends & neighbors to make your sales pitch.  Always go with a parent!
  • Parents- Take the sales brochure & order form to work to sell to co-workers.
  • Be sure to get accurate address info so that you can deliver the popcorn after November 12th.
  • Have checks made out to “Pack 996”.

3. Show & Sell

  • Scouts sell actual popcorn product in front of Draeger’s Market in Blackhawk.
  • Sign up for at least 2 shifts to sell popcorn.
  • Scouts get $ credit for their participation in the show & sell event. Total daily sales are divided by number of shifts to reach a per shift sales amount. Scouts get credit for this per shift sales amount x # of shifts worked. Historically the per shift sales amount has been somewhere between $50-$100.
  • Specific instructions about the Show-n-Sell guidelines will be sent in a separate email.

Prizes:

  • Weekly sales of 10 items – $10 gift card
    • The orders are due to me (lollyk@gmail.com) by Sunday 8 pm starting next week
    • I just need a copy of the order (picture / scan) form highlighting the orders for the week
  • Overall Sales
    • $250 – $10 gift card
    • $350 – $15 gift card
    • $500 – $25 gift card
    • $600 – $30 gift card
    • Top Door to Door – $20 gift card
    • Top Online Sales  – $20 gift card
  • Council Gifts
    • Details are in the handout, gifts for $25, $115, $225, $350, $450, $650, $850, $1000, $1500, $2750, $3500, $4000 in sales
  • Top Seller will have the name engraved on the Pack 996 Popcorn Trophy and gets to keep it for the entire year
  • All the gifts will be handed out during the Dec Pack meeting
  • Top selling Den gets to have their own pizza party and the scouts who meet the $250 goal get to participate in a fun event with the cub master.

Tips:

  • Never go door-to-door alone- A parent must always go with you!
  • Never enter anyone’s home
  • Never sell after dark
  • Never carry large amounts of cash with you
  • Always bring a parent when selling door-to-door
  • Always have your form, clipboard, and a pen.
  • Always wear your class A uniform.
  • Always smile!
  • Always introduce yourself to your potential customer.
  • Always say “Thank you”- even if someone does not make a purchase.
  • Always make a copy of your order form in case you lose it (you can take a picture of it with a phone).
  • You are selling scouting through popcorn so talk about the fun things you do & learn (why you are selling popcorn).
  • Be familiar with the different kinds of popcorn you are selling.
  • Be sure to get accurate address info so that you can deliver the popcorn after November 12th.

Forms and Prize List:

Training Videos:

Happy Selling!