Anything is Possible with Popcorn!
The 2007 Popcorn Sale was fantastic! Over 100 Units participated in a record sale for the Westchester - Putnam Council. Our local Units earned more than $156,000 in cash commissions which ensured a great Scouting program for 2007 - 2008. Now it’s time for your Unit to plan for an even better sale in 2008. This year you will see more great incentives, products and prize program. Here you will find a wealth of information to help you have a successful sale.

Below are the dates for the sale as well as information about the sale and kick-off opportunities that are available. Please send the popcorn commitment form below today via phone (914) 773-1135 ext 240, fax (914) 773-1411 or e-mail popcorn to say, “count us in.”

July 23 - Council Kick-off at the Holiday Inn Mt. Kisco - 3 leaders are invited to attend!
September 12 - Show & Sell order deadline
September 13 - Popcorn Sale begins - 8 weeks to sell!
September 27 - Show & Sell pickup for Units
October 11 - Mid-point of Sale
November 8 - Popcorn Sale ends
November 15 - Show & Sell return and payment due, Take Order and Prize Order due
December 6 - Take Order pickup at convenient locations TBD
December 15 - Top Sellers announced
December 19 - Take Order payment due
January 28, 2009 - Popcorn Victory Party at Sportime USA

Popcorn Times  [PDF, 2MB]
Commitment Form  [PDF, 567KB]

Trails-End Website

Unit Commissions
Scout Prize Program
Parent Information

What's Popping in 2008
4 Great Way to Sell: Take Order, Show & Sell, Sell at Work and Sell Online

“Kick-Off-In-A-Box”: For those Units attending the June 24th or July 23rd Popcorn Kick-off, your Unit will receive a “Kick-off in a Box” which will include sale posters, promotional banners, sample product, balloons, scripts and much more

New Product - “TRAIL’S END MIX” Includes cashews, raisins, M&M’s, almonds, cranberries and peanuts

Top of the Line Prize Program or your Unit can earn a 5% BONUS COMMISSION

Support our Troops - Support the military while you support Scouting

OrderPopcorn.com with program enhancements and the ability to order individual items

Enhanced $1,500 Seller prizes and incentives

All New tin designs including “100th Anniversary”

”Fill Up Your Order Form” Take Order Patch and certificate as well as entrance into the prize lottery

wpcbsa.org & Trails-End.com online tools

Risk Free Show & Sell support and “Mix” options to enhance your Unit’s sale

Great Customer Service support from Council staff and volunteers

70% Stays Local - highest return of any fundraiser!

Steps to a Successful Popcorn Sale
1. Sign your Unit up to sell
2. Select a Unit Popcorn Kernel/Chair
3. Have up to 3 leaders attend one of the kick-offs shown above
4. Set a goal for your Unit and Scouts
5. Hold a fun and enthusiastic Unit Kick-off
6. Utilize the 4 ways to sell
7. Recognize top sellers and hold a victory party at sale’s end

Goal Planning and Communication Slide Show  [PDF, 610K]
Goal Planning Worksheet  [XLS, 21K]
 

2008 Council Popcorn Kick-offs / Trainings
In an effort to offer a top quality kick-off at unique and central locations, we are excited to announce that the June 24th and July 23rd kick-offs will begin with a delicious dessert buffet. Please feel free to bring up to 3 leaders to enjoy the buffet and fellowship and take part in a fun yet informational training. As a bonus to those Units attending the June 24th or July 23rd kick-off, your Unit will receive a “Kick-off in a Box” which will include sale posters, promotional banners, sample product, balloons, scripts and much more.

  Wednesday July 23, 6:30pm dessert - 7:00pm kick-off - Mt. Kisco Holiday Inn - 1 Holiday Inn Drive, Mt. Kisco NY 10549

 Thursday August 21, 7:00 pm - 8:00pm - At Program Extravaganza, Pace University - (Sorry, no “Kick-off in a Box” available)

Four Ways to Sell
Take Order Sale
The most traditional method, Scouts go door to door with a Take Order form and call on friends neighbors and relatives.
The customer writes his/her order on the Take Order Form.
The Scout delivers the popcorn and collects the money from the customer in a few weeks.

Advantage: High dollar sales per customer

Take Order Form  [738K, PDF]     

 

Show-N-Sell
A group of Scouts set up a display at a retail location with popcorn received on consignment
Sales and prizes are credited to the Scouts working the shift or how your Unit feels is appropriate
The consumer receives their product immediately
Any leftover product is to be used to fulfill your Take Order needs or returned to Council

Advantage: Higher dollar results in a shorter time period (average sale is $200 per hour).

Show & Sell Slideshow  [PDF, 21K]
Top Selling Mix  [PDF, 9K]
 

The Westchester Putnam Council would like to thank Michael Beck and the Cradle of Liberty Council for the support materials and ideas related with the Show & Sell segment of our Popcorn Fundraiser 

Selling at Work
Mom and/or Dad take an order form to their work
Consider bringing your son to work to personally sell
Mom and/or Dad deliver product and collect the money in a few weeks

Advantage: Increased Sales Dollars for the Scout that results in a lower cost for his Scouting Program. Remember all of those cookies you bought?

 

Sell Online
Scout sends his Order Key via email, phone, and so on to potential customers not living nearby.
Customer goes online to OrderPopcorn.com
Popcorn is shipped directly from Trail’s End to customer
See Unit Kernel for details

Advantage: Ability to sell popcorn to friends or relatives that do not live nearby and still receive credit for sales

Product

Popcorn Product Listing  [PDF, 585K]
 

Ordering and Delivery Info
Show and Sell Sale Order Due: September 12
Take Order Sale Order Due: November 15

Four ways to place your order:
1. Faxes are welcome - FAX  914-773-1411
2. On-Line at www.trails-end.com
3. Or e-mail a legible order to popcorn
4. Drop Off settlement form at our Council Service Center in Hawthorne, NY.

Popcorn System Help  [PDF]         Coming Soon!
Settlement Sheet  [PDF]          Coming Soon!
 

 

2008 District Popcorn Kernels