2011 Popcorn Sales

Why Sell Popcorn?

Selling popcorn is easy! Research shows that 2 out of 3 people buy from a scout in uniform! What better way to plan your ideal year than to budget a hugely successful popcorn sale.

If your unit sells another product, adding popcorn to your sales effort will enable your unit to add more funds to your budget. And, as you already know, more funds means more program. Since you only have to pay for what you order (by the piece, not the case), you have nothing to lose.

Your unit will receive about a 30% profit on the sale. Since you only pay for the product(s) ordered, your profit is available to you immediately upon collection from your customers. Units may also qualify for an additional 3% bonus by fulfilling all three of the following conditions:

• Attending the August 15, 2011 Popcorn Sale Kick off meeting.
• Increasing the unit's sale by 15% over last year.
• Meeting all dates on the popcorn calendar.

To help in planning your unit's sale, see the 2011 Trail's End Popcorn Sale Unit Guidebook

Forms

• Family Sales Form
• 2011 Trail's End Scout Rewards Order Form
• 2011 Scout's Popcorn Prize Selection Form
• 2011 Unit Treasurer Form
• 2011 Popcorn Settlement Form

Key Popcorn Dates for 2011

Monday, August 15th	Des Plaines Valley Council Popcorn Kickoff
Friday, August 26th	Popcorn Show & Sell Order Due
Aug. 29 - Sept. 7	Schedule warehouse pickup time*
Saturday, September 10th	Popcorn Show & Sell pickup
Saturday, November 5th	Show and Sell Return/Payment Take Order Due Prize Order Forms Due Unit Treasurer Form Due
November 7 - 10	Schedule warehouse pickup time*
Saturday, November 19th	Popcorn Take Order Pickup
Friday, December 2nd	Final Popcorn payments due.

*Warehouse location to be determined.

Show and Sell

Show-n-Sell is a great way to introduce new and younger scouts to the popcorn sale. They can sell with a friend and build confidence for their Take Order sale while heightening Scouting awareness.

Take Orders

Scouts are also encouraged to take an order form to neighboring houses, family parties, their parent’s work places, etc. and “pre-sell” popcorn.

Order Popcorn On-Line

Consumers across the country can Support Scouting through a seamless and more enjoyable online shopping experience. Your Scouts can take advantage of guaranteed sales from out-of-town family and friends. See the detailed information in the 2011 Unit Guidebook

Prizes

And let’s not forget those prizes! Only registered Scouts qualify for prizes. See the prize list in the 2011 Unit Guidebook for details.

Sell $600 or more in Popcorn and Receive free pizza and fun!

Scouts selling $600 or more will also be eligible for a DPVC $600+ Sellers Pizza Party at Enchanted Castle in January.

Win an iPad

The top popcorn seller from each district and the top online seller will be receiving an extra prize! 16GB Apple iPad! See the details.

Not Selling Popcorn? No problem, here's an idea for you:

Looking for a fundraiser where you don’t have to haul popcorn? We’ve got an easy fundraiser for those units who do not want to participate in the traditional popcorn sale. Scouts can participate in the new “Popcorn for our Troops®” fundraiser through Trails End Popcorn. Trails End will donate popcorn to be sent to U.S. troops across the U.S. and throughout the world with every $35 or $55 donation from this program.

There is no need for the unit to handle any popcorn for this program. Just get the donations, tally the totals, and make your payment on time. These sales count towards the prize program and the unit receives a 30% commission.

Is this donation Tax Deductible?

The customer needs to talk to their tax advisor, but as long as the Scout provides the Thank You receipt to the customer, military donations should be 100% tax deductible.

If you have any questions, please contact the council office at 708-354-1111. We can provide you with posters and order forms.

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