Project Popcorn – 2011 Popcorn Sale
The 2010 Popcorn Sale was very successful in a challenging economic year. Congratulations to the 112 Units that participated in another record sale for the Westchester - Putnam Council. Our local Units earned nearly $200,000 in cash commissions, which ensured a great Scouting program for 2010 - 2011.

As you begin to plan your fall calendar, it is equally important to plan how it will be funded. By signing up for the 2011 Popcorn Sale and following the plan laid out for you by the Westchester-Putnam Council and Trails-End, you can ensure a solid financial base on which to build your calendar year.

Below are the dates for the sale as well as information about the sale. If you haven’t already signed up for the year’s Popcorn Sale, please send the popcorn Sign-Up Form below via fax (914) 773-1411 or e-mail to popcorn to say, “sign us up” and to reserve your seat(s) to the Council Popcorn Kick-Offs where you will receive a special Kick-Off packet with all of the materials you will need to hold your best fundraising campaign ever!

2011 Popcorn Dates
December 13:   Top Sellers announced
December 16:   Take Order payment due
January 26:   Popcorn Victory Party

What's Popping in 2011
2 WAYS TO SELL: Face to Face (which includes Show and Sell, Take Order, Sell at Work) and Online Sales.

POPCORN SALE KIT: When Units attend one of our two Council Popcorn Kick-Offs, each Unit will receive a “Popcorn Sale Kit” which includes a Popcorn Sale Guidebook, sale posters, Scout Rewards posters, Support Our Troops receipts, Training DVD full of valuable tools and information, and this year’s awesome Zyclone!

KETTLE CORN IS BACK! A customer favorite now with improved flavor, made with canola oil and no trans fat.

STAND ALONE CHOCOLATE ITEMS! Now you can order the two most popular chocolate lover’s items individually!

BETTER SCOUT REWARDS: Scouts earn Gift Cards to Walmart or Amazon.com and have total freedom and variety to select the most popular and up-to-date rewards.

SUPPORT OUR TROOPS: Support the military while you support Scouting and now Scouts who sell $100 in Military Sales will earn a special $100 Military Club Patch!

FILL UP YOUR ORDER FORM: Fill up your order form and qualify to attend the Council Popcorn Victory Party at Sportime USA as well as entrance into the “additional prizes”  lottery to be given away that evening.

$600 CLUB: Sell at least $600 to receive a Zyclone and be entered into a special weekly drawing for a $50 Gift Card!

$1,500 CLUB: Receive an additional $50 Walmart or Amazon.com gift card.

NEW UNIT INCENTIVE: Sell at least $4500 (Council Unit Average) to receive a chance to win 1 of 3 great prizes valued at $1,000 or more!!

BETTER PACKAGING: Resealeable packaging and greater Scouting awareness on each package.

WPCBSA.ORG & TRAILS-END.COM

RISK FREE SHOW & SELL support and “Mix”options to enhance your Unit’s sale.

GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE support from Council staff and volunteers.

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

Unit Sales Potential Worksheet  [DOC]
 

 

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 

 

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 ($200 per hour potential).

Top Selling Mix
 

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
Scouts can sell online to friends and family members who live far away. Simply have your Scouts go to http://scouts.trails-end.com to log in or create an account. Scouts can “clone” themselves and send emails asking people to purchase Popcorn to help support their Scouting program. Leaders can also set up accounts by visiting http://leaders.trails-end.com to view the sales for their unit.

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

Online Selling Guide
Online Selling - Steps for Scouts Creating an Account   or Trail's End Site
Online Selling Tips
 

 

ATTENTION LEADERS!
This year, if your Scouts sell $600, including online sales, they will receive this new Zyclone which can be ordered right on the Trail’s End Prize Order form (in addition to any other prize level the Scout qualifies for).

Product

Popcorn Product Listing 
 

Ordering and Delivery Info
Take Order Sale Order Due: November 12

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.

Settlement Sheet  [XLS]      
 

 

2011 District Popcorn Contacts