Dear Scouts and Parents:

 

October 1, 2010 marks the beginning of Cub Scout Pack 600’s annual Popcorn Fundraiser!  This is the only fundraiser we will have for the year, so please give it your best effort.  The money the pack receives will be used to pay for: 

  • Camping Trips
  • Skiing Trips
  • Blue and Gold Dinner
  • Pancake Breakfast
  • Pinewood Derby
  • Achievements and Advancement Certificates / Awards

 

Our hope is to exceed our total from last year in order to continue serving our cubscouts while keeping yearly dues affordable.  The Boy Scouts of America have agreements with other fundraising groups that prohibit us from selling prior to October 1st.  We ask that you honor these agreements and do not sell popcorn before the official start date.  All popcorn orders are due by November 2nd. 

 

We hope everyone has fun selling popcorn.  Following are some important tips and information: 

  • Sales Goal for each Cub Scout is to fill up one sheet (30 customers). 
  • Scouts who participate in a “Show & Sell” will receive proportional credit for the sales based on the total volunteer hours and the total receipts from all “Show & Sells”
  • Show & Sells take place in front of open businesses.  Be energetic but do not badger people or hinder them from entering or leaving the place of business. 
  • Full uniform is required during any Popcorn Selling Activity.  Remember that uniform shirts are to be tucked-in!  Take pride in representing Cub Scout Pack 600.   
  • Do not run around parking lots!  Parking lots are not playgrounds. 
  • Scout parents are to stay at the “Show & Sell” with their scout. 
  • Plan what you are going to say before going door-to-door or work at a Show & Sell.  Tell your customers that this is how we pay for Scouting Activities. 
  • During the Show & Sell and Door-to-Door Sales, Pack 600 will not ask for donations.   However, if someone offers to make a donation, we will accept them. 

 

Important dates: 

  • October 1 – Popcorn Sales START
  • October 31 – Popcorn Sales END
  • Oct 31 – Show and Sell Amts Distributed (via email) so Scouts can select their Prize(s)
  • Nov 2 – ALL Popcorn Order Sheets Due, including Prize Selection(s)
  • Nov 20 (Sat) – Popcorn Pickup 8am - 12noon @ ORPC Parking Lot
  • Dec 7 – All Popcorn Money is DUE.  Please No Cash, Checks ONLY.  Write a personal check to cover any cash that you receive. 

 

Additional Information: 

 

  • When you turn in your Popcorn Order Sheet on Nov. 2nd, please be sure to select your qualifying prize. 
  • Popcorn Show and Sells every Saturday.  Sign up now!  Space is limited. 

 

 

 

How to Sell Popcorn

 

 

The best way to be prepared to sell popcorn is to practice what you will say.  Keep it simple!  You may want to say: 

 

 

“I’m ___________________ with Cub Scout Pack 600.  We’re selling popcorn to help raise money to go to camp.  It’s delicious!  Will you help support us by buying some popcorn?”

 

 

Hand the order form and a pen to the person. 

 

 

Always say “Thank-you” even if the person did not buy any popcorn. 

 

 

Tips

 

 

  1. View the scout on-line training at www.trails-end.com (see inside of blue popcorn folder for log-in instructions) 
  2. Wear your uniform while selling
  3. Always go with another scout and/or parent
  4. Sell during daylight hours
  5. Keep your order form neat
  6. Walk on driveways and walkways.  Do not walk on peoples lawns!
  7. Do not enter someone’s home
  8. Have an extra pen

 

Goal

 

 

The goal for each Cub Scout is to fill up one sheet (30 orders). 

 

  • Do your best
  • Do not stop when you have filled up one sheet.  The more you sell, the more funding the pack has for activities and the higher your prize level.