2011 "Project Popcorn" Kickoffs was a huge success!!
Commission: The 2011 Popcorn base commission is 32% if your unit is paid in full by Friday, December 2nd. Your unit has the opportunity to earn 35% commission if you sell $800 more than you did in 2010. Commission drops to 25% after 5:00 p.m. on Monday, December 5th. Commission drops to 15% after 5:00 p.m. Monday, December 12.
Orders: The Council will place one order for product. The order deadline for Popcorn Distribution on November 10-12 (Take Order) is October 28th by 5:00pm. Orders for the Take Order can be cases or pieces. All orders will be made on-line using the Trail’s End popcorn system.
Distribution: It is the responsibility of the unit to pick up the product on time. The distribution on November 10-12 will be held at locations across the council for all districts. Please see Popcorn Key Dates for locations.
** Please contact your District Kernel for date and time of your popcorn distribution**
Prize Policy: Popcorn prize selections are to be entered into the popcorn system by November 1st. Prize orders placed on time will be reviewed and released by the Council within one week. Trail’s End ships Council approved orders within 48 hours. Unit prize orders will be shipped directly to the address you input into the Trail’s End on-line order system. Delivery should take 10-14 days. Prizes are highlighted in the Youth Sales Guide.
Training: Train your team and increase your profits! The Trail’s End Popcorn Sale Training Kit along with this leader’s guide covers everything you need to know to have a successful sale. It is up to you to employ these resources. Additional support material and training videos can be found at www.trails-end.com.
Other Resources for the Popcorn Sale
(Click on the title for support)
Sales Script for Scouts and Best Selling Practices
Trail's End Support for Scouts - including On-line Sales
Trail's End Support for Leaders - includes FREE Email Library
Katahdin Area Council's Popcorn Leader's Guidebook
$600 Club Information
Your Unit's Kickoff!
Vehicle Guidelines to Pick up Popcorn
2011 Product Line
Extra Scout Take Order Sheet
Other Trail's End Prizes
SCOUT PRIZES!!
Sell Popcorn on-line NOW!
Check out the You tube Video of KAC's volunteers.
This is how to motivate scouts!
The Benefits of Selling Trail's End Popcorn
- It’s easy. The Trail’s End program is designed to be simple . The basics of the program is for Scouts, Scouters and families to take orders, then distribute the products to the customers.
- One Fundraiser for the Entire Year. With Trail’s End popcorn and the Ideal Scouting Year concept, you can plan on doing just one fundraiser to meet all of your Scouting needs. (For example, to meet the needs of a very active year of Cub Scouting through one fundraiser! This is their ONLY fundraiser all year! that helps with fees and campership into next year.) * with High dollar sale $2,500.00 , 6% total sales each year is invested into your own college scholarship account.
3. Commissions. Up to 32% of your sales stays directly into your unit. This money can be used to go camping, for advancements, volunteer training or for any other needs that you may have during your Ideal Year of Scouting.
4. No out of Pocket Expenses for Unit. All sales are done through orders, there are no up front expenses .
5. High Quality Product. Trail’s End popcorn is part of Weaver Popcorn Company (established in 1928), which is one of the world’s largest popcorn makers They are very committed to customer satisfaction and to the success of a individual unit campaign. Check them out at www.trails-end.com
Prize Programs. In 2010 new and exciting prize incentive program has been developed. This program will help you recognize your Scouts for outstanding sales efforts and will help you realize your goal of an Ideal Year in Scouting. Coleman, BSA Scoutstuff.org, Walmart, Games & Gadgets Web gift cards are available, as well as.