Pack 999 joins Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts across the nation for the annual popcorn fund raiser!
 Selling popcorn is to Cub Scouts what selling cookies are to Girl Scouts. This is the only fundraiser for Pack 999. The proceeds from these sales will enable the boys to do all sorts of fun things throughout the year as well as cover the cost of patches, awards, activities and other pack expenses. It's also an opportunity for the boys to earn those coveted patches and some awesome prizes too!
This annual fund-raiser aligns with one of the goals of Scouting—to teach youth within the organization how to become self-reliant. Through this popcorn sale, we have the opportunity to teach Scouts how they—along with the combined efforts of other Scouts—can help make the world a better place.
Popcorn Fundraiser FAQ'S
What are the due dates we need to remember?
- Now - "Take Orders" and "Online Orders" (Special Instructions Coming) - Begin collecting popcorn orders. If you do not have a Popcorn Sales Kit, see your Den leader.
- August 18th - Show & Sell Orders Due
- September 10th - Pick up popcorn for Show & Sell
- October 17th - All "Take Order" forms and monies are due
- October 17th - Prize selections are due
- October 17th - All monies are due. Turn in unsold popcorn.
- November 5th - "Take Order" Popcorn arrives.
Do you need any volunteer help?
Yes! All aspects of our Pack depend on participation from the group as a whole. We may need drivers to pickup popcorn on September 11th and November 6th from the warehouse which is located in Canton. We will need covered vehicles (i.e.SUV's, mini-vans etc.)
Who do I go to with questions?
Do I have to sell Popcorn?
No, it is not a requirement to sell popcorn. . If your Scout chooses not to sell popcorn, then a $70 fee is due by October 17th.The pack uses the $70 to cover the cost of patches, awards, activities and other pack expenses. We do however encourage every Scout to be involved in the popcorn sale.
How much popcorn are we supposed to sell?
Each Scout is expected to sell $200 worth of popcorn. Pack 999 receives $70 dollars from the $200.
Can I sell more than $200 worth of popcorn?
Yes, the more popcorn you sell the higher your prize level. The pack contributes extra prizes for Scouts selling more than $1000, $2000, $3000...
What should my scout wear?
Scouts should wear their Field Uniforms (Class A)to these events.
How do I sell popcorn?
THERE ARE TWO WAYS TO SELL POPCORN...
Show & Sell Sales
- Sell as a Group at a designated location. Location(s) to be announced. Show and Sell orders are due August 18th, 2010, to the Popcorn Kernel
- Have popcorn on hand to sell door-to-door, friends, and family. Deliver popcorn and collect money when you make the sale. Saves time!
Take-Order Sales
Take Order means just that – you take the order and collect the money, and deliver the product at a later date.
- Collect Take orders Now until October 17th. If you do not have a Popcorn Sales Kit, see your Den leader.
- Ask a parent to take an order form to work or other social gatherings to boost your sales.
- Deliver popcorn and collect money and turn in at the October 17th pack meeting.
Can my customer pay with a check?
YES! Make checks payable to Pack 999. Also accept cash. When you are ready to submit your money to us, please submit any checks you have and one check for the cash you have collected. Please have your parents deposit the cash into their account and write one check to Pack 999 for that amount. This protects you and us – we all have a paper record of your payment!
Can I sell using Show & Sell AND Take Order?
YES! Make sure that you check the delivered box on Show and Sell items on the sales form.
Does my son earn anything for participating in Group Show & Sell events?
Yes, the sales made at a Show & Sell count toward your Scout's individual sales goal. The gross sales made by the group at all Show & Sell events is divided by the number of Scouts.
What if I go out selling popcorn with my brother or another Scout – do we each get credit for the sales?
You will need to divide up your sales.
Do I need to turn in my order form if I only do Show & Sell?
YES... especially if you qualify for a prize or other incentive! However, we need to keep track of ALL sales, so be sure to turn in your order form with your popcorn payment. You can represent all of your Show and Sell sales on one line. Just enter the words Show and Sell in the name section, indicate the quantities sold for each type and check the delivered box.
Which items make good Show and Sell selections?
All varieties of microwave popcorn are popular sellers. Also, many people enjoy Carmel corn. Stay away from items containing chocolate because they are difficult to store without melting.
What if I don't sell all the popcorn I take for Show & Sell? Am I stuck with paying for it?
No, you are not stuck with it! Simply bring it back to the Popcorn Kernel or your Den Leader on October 17th so that it can be used to fill Take orders. Please choose your Show & Sell order items carefully and do your best to sell it all.
If I don't get as much popcorn as I need during the Show & Sell pick-up, can I come back and get more?
First, check with other Den members and see if they have extras, if not take orders which will be filled at a later date.
When will my customers get their popcorn if they order (Take Order) it from me?
The popcorn will be available for pick up by you or the Den representative November 5th at Bascomb Elementary at 11:00am.
Who can I turn in my "Take Order" order forms to?
You can turn them in to your Den Representative.
All "Take Order" order forms are due no later than the October pack meeting (October 17th)
Can customers order popcorn on-line from Trail's End?
Yes. Our pack will still get a percentage of the sale. You will get credit towards prizes and incentives for the sale, however. Customers pay extra for shipping, so it may be beneficial for them to order it from you and you ship it to them if possible.
Do I need a permit to sell popcorn?
No.
WHAT DO I GET IF I SELL POPCORN?
A sense of accomplishment when your goal is reached and Prizes! There's more... The top-selling Scouts get to throw a pie at the Cubmaster!
How do I select my prize?
Select your prize based on how much popcorn you sold and write that prize in on the bottom of the order form you submit. You may select more than one prize as long as the total amount of the prize selections does not exceed your sales amount. For instance, if you sell $1180.00 worth of popcorn, you may select an $1150.00 level prize OR a $300.00 level prize + an $850.00 prize. ALL prize selections are due to your Den Representative no later than October 17th.
I noticed that Fill-Up-A-Form is an incentive that earns me a special patch. What if I sell to 10 customers during Show & Sell and 18 during Take Order? Do I qualify?
YES! Fill-Up-A-Form is any 28 lines. When your Scout fills up their order sheet (28 orders), make a copy and we'll get it sent in to the Fill It Up Club. Your son gets a special patch and a chance to win great extra prizes (Wii Sports Bundle, 8 GB IPod Touch, Flat Screen TV, or a Laptop Computer). Also each scout that presents a completely filled order form to the Atlanta Council office (scout store) receives a free marshmallow blaster while supplies last!
That's only 28 orders, and it isn't very hard to do once you get started! Also, your son's entry stays in the drawing for the following week, if he doesn't get picked; so the earlier you get entered the better!
For the Military popcorn donation, can customers donate less than $30?
No – all military donations need to be in increments of $30; however donations can be made to the Pack for any amount.
What if a customer asks me if the Military popcorn donation is tax deductible?
The answer, according to Trail's End and Cub Scouts, is "probably"; but we can't promise. The customer needs to consult their tax advisor regarding whether and how to deduct this donation. Approximately 70% of all popcorn sales go to Scouts. We have been given receipt forms to provide customer with $30 and $50 donations.
I've heard that Diacetyl, used for butter flavoring in popcorn, can be bad for you. Does Trail's End popcorn contain Diacetyl?
No, none of the Trail's End popcorn contains Diacetyl. (Diacetyl is not bad for people eating the popcorn, but high levels may cause some health problems in factory workers who make the popcorn.)
What if I need more forms?
See your Den Leader or the Popcorn Kernel.
What if my question wasn't answered here?
Contact your Den Leader for assistance. If they don't have the answer, they will get it for you. |
Set a personal sales goal! Remember the more you sell the greater the prize selection.