Popcorn Sales

Pack 107 Popcorn Sales 2007

Timeline:

September 29	POPCORN SALE BEGINS If you ordered one, pickup Starter Kit – Time: 8:30 - 10:30 am Location
November 2 5:30 - 7:00 pm November 3 9:30 - 10:00 am	POPCORN SALE ENDS Take Order Forms & Prize Selections due to Den Popcorn Captain Starter Kit money (& any leftover popcorn) are also due Location
December 1	Popcorn Pickup Take Order Popcorn (Time & Location TBD)
December 10	PAYMENT DUE (please, no cash)

PRIZES • PRIZES • PRIZES • PRIZES • PRIZES • PRIZES

Each Scout will choose one prize from the prize booklet for the sales level he reached (or from a lower level). Everyone who sells will earn a Patch or Pin (see prize form).

*The goal for each Scout is to sell at least $350 of popcorn.*

Goal Incentives: *Gift Card Drawing (Five $20 gift cards will be awarded)* For sales above the $350 goal, 1 ticket entered into the random drawing. For every $100 over goal, another ticket will be awarded. Limit: One gift card per Scout. *Top Sellers Awards* Trophies will be awarded to the Top 5 Sellers for the Pack. Certificates will be awarded to the Top Seller for each Den. *Selling Tips* • 2 out of 3 people will order popcorn! • Always wear your uniform – people have very high regard for Scouts! • Always smile and introduce yourself. • Always tell your customers why you are selling popcorn. • Know the different types of popcorn you’re selling. • Always say “Thank You”! • Always make a copy of your order form – 9 out of 10 people will order again! Safety Tips • Always sell with another Scout or with an adult. • Never enter anyone’s home. • Never sell after dark unless you’re with an adult. • Don’t carry large amounts of cash. • Always walk on the sidewalk and driveway.

Frequently Asked Questions

*What is “Take Order”?* The “Take Order” method is just like it sounds. The Scout goes door to door with a Take Order Form (or Mom and Dad take order forms to work). The Customer writes his/her order on the form. The Scout delivers the popcorn in December and collects the money from the Customer. *Show and Deliver (Starter Kit):* The Scouts were given an allotted amount of popcorn at the beginning of the sale to have product on-hand as they took orders. This is also referred to as the “Show-n-Deliver” method. Some customers may prefer to receive their order now instead of waiting until early December. This will allow the Scout to complete the sale on the spot. The customer receives the order and the Scout receives payment so there is no need to return in November. However, a follow-up visit later in November to see if they liked the product and wish to order more could result in additional Take Order sales. For Pack 107 & 207, this year’s Starter Kit is just over 1/2 ($186) of the Scout’s $350 goal and will consist of: 1 Gourmet Caramel Corn Tin, 1 Chocolatey Caramel Crunch Tin, 3 Unbelievable Butter Microwave Popcorn, 2 Butter Light Microwave Popcorn, 1 Kettle Corn Microwave Popcorn, 1 Carmel Corn Light, and 5 Caramel Corn w/Peanuts Tins. *Do I have to take a Starter Kit?* No, you can sell using only the Take Order method if you like. If you are interested in a Starter Kit, please be sure to sign up for one at the September Pack Meeting or contact Jose Beyer or Paul Rohrer (see bottom of page) by Friday, Sept 11. Prizes, Awards, and Scout Dollars will be based on a Scout’s Total Sales (Starter Kit Sales and Take Order Sales combined). However, we do not want to buy popcorn for orders that have already been delivered. Please be sure to keep the Starter Kit Sales separate from the Take Order Sales when turning in your orders at the end of the sale. When is Money Due? Money from the Starter Kit sales (and any unsold popcorn) needs to be turned in by the end of the popcorn sale (Nov 3). No money is due when the Scout first receives his Starter Kit popcorn. For Take Order Sales, the Scout will receive payment from customers as he delivers the popcorn in December. Money from Take Order Sales is due by (Dec 10). What about checks? Customers can pay by cash or check. Checks should be made payable to Pack 107 or 207. However, to make it easier when turning in your popcorn money, please write one check to Pack 107 or 207 for the cash you received. Popcorn Committe Members: Jose Beyer (Popcorn Kernel) Phone number: 896-5471 Email: popcornkernel@cubpack107.org Paul Rohrer - 867-2433 - plrohrer@insightbb.com Jerry Wolf - 867-0375 - 3jawolf@insightbb.com