2010 Popcorn Sports Clinics
The University of South Carolina - February 13, 2010
Clemson University - February 27, 2010 * NEW DATE*
The Indian Waters Council would like to thank you for your participation in the 2009 Popcorn Sale.
In recognition of your son's hard work, and you have received an invitation to the 2010 Sports Clinic.
(Names will be checked - for Scouts that have received an invitation for this event)
Your Scout may only register for 1 Sports Clinic.
You will have the option to choose USC or Clemson, but only 1.
TO REGISTER
You may download these forms to be turn-in
Unit Master Record Form
Unit Order Settlement Form
Master Record for SNS Form
Prize Order Form
2009 Popcorn Sale Commission Contract
By committing to complete the following tasks you may earn 33% (with prizes)
or 36% (without prizes) commission on ALL unit popcorn sales.
(Standard commission rate for 2009 is 30% with prizes or 33% without prizes)
Packs must participate in the Trail's End Prize program but can opt out on the Commission Contract.
With Commission Contract will be 33% and prizes.
Without Commission Contract will be 30% and prizes.
Troops and Crews have the option of participating in the Trail's End Prize program or Cash option.
With Commission Contract will be 33% and prizes or Cash option without prizes at 36%.
Without Commission Contract will be 30% and prizes or Cash option without prizes at 33%.
To be eligible for the higher commission rates the following 8 criteria MUST be met:
- Attend Popcorn Kickoff Meeting: Thursday, August 20, 2009 6:30 pm @ USC Colonial Life Arena, 801 Lincoln Street Columbia, SC 29208
- Conduct a Unit Popcorn Kickoff Meeting during the first 2 weeks of September 2009
- Submit your unit goal when signing up for the 2009 Popcorn Sale
- Participate in 2009 Popcorn Blitz Week (Turn in Blitz Week form indicating # of Scouts participating)
- Sell a minimum of 7 cases of popcorn
- Turn in/Fax your 2009 Popcorn Order and 2009 Prize Order (if participating in Trail's End Prizes) to the Indian Waters Council Scout Service Center by 12 Noon on October 27.
- Pickup your popcorn order at your assigned district distribution site on Saturday, November 14, 2009.
- Submit payment "due council" no later than December 1, 2009.
After reading the information above please click below to register by June 26th
2009 Popcorn Sale Commission Contract and sign up form
SELLING POINTS & BENEFITS
Why Should You Participate?
Unit Benefits:
- Excellent Unit income with up to 36% commission back to the units
- Promotes a stronger Scouting program
- Unlimited earnings - earn thousands of dollars - others have
- Use the income to improve program and equipment
- No up-front money from the Unit to the Council
- No risk
- It’s EASY! Units get all forms and sales materials at September kickoff
- Trail’s End Gourmet Popcorn is EXCLUSIVE to Scouts
- A fast turnaround money earning project - no waiting for commission
Scout Benefits:
- Provides experience in selling skills that will benefit them for a lifetime
- Can be used to fulfill requirements f or parts of merit badges, Cub Scout achievements & arrow points
- Teaches responsibility Helps a scout earn his own way to pay for activities and camps
- Build self-confidence
- Rewards hard work
- Great prizes for selling
- Council and Trail’s End recognitions and awards for sales achievers
- Assist the unit in earning money to pay for unit equipment, leader support, and activity participation
The Trail’s End Sale:
- Provides a complete Scout oriented fund raising program
- Increases community awareness of Scouting through publicity and your involvement
- Provides high unit revenue... to pay for equipment, advancements & activities
General Popcorn Information:
Popcorn is the fastest growing unsweetened snack in the U.S. Americans consume over 5 billion pounds of snacks annually; popcorn has approximately 11% of this market, with each man, woman and child consuming 68 quarts per year. Popcorn is a wholesome, fun food. Its whole grain composition aids in digestion by providing necessary roughage, and popcorn has been acclaimed by health and medical groups f or its nutritional value. Popcorn is high in carbohydrates and fiber and low in calories when compared to other popular snack foods. One cup of plain, air-popped popcorn has only 27 calories per cup. The National Cancer Institute names popcorn as a food Americans should eat more of for its high fiber/low fat content. The American Diabetes Association and the American Dietetic Association permit popcorn as a bread exchange on diets. Popcorn appeals to American’s health conscious nature and fits the Scouting image.
Studies have shown that scouts selling Trail’s End popcorn contact only 18% of all U.S. households; what a tremendous growth possibility! 2 out of 3 consumers when asked buy from a scout in uniform. 92% of consumers will buy it again. The average sale is $12.
Our Council continues to experience growing financial needs associated with maintaining high quality Scouting program. We have a great sale program with Trail’s End that is easy and effortless as anything we’ve seen, but we need your help to make it a success! Participate this year and it will strengthen Scouting everywhere!
Incentives Program for Scout Unit
Clemson or USC Sports Day
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Every Scout that fills up a Popcorn Sale Order Form is invited to a Clemson or USC Athletics Sports Day. Order forms must be turned in to the unit popcorn chair, popcorn chair turned in Council Office to be eligible.
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Each Scout will receive...
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One free entry to USC Basketball Game or Clemson Baseball Game (Parents & Sibling must purchase additional tickets)
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One commerative ball cap with the Clemson or USC Logo
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Tour of Clemson or USC Athletic Facilities
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Opportunity to participate in Sports Clinics with coaches and student players
The time has not been determined for the games and schedules will be set at that time.
Cash Commission Option For Boy Scout Troops
Troops can maximize popcorn profits by up to 36% by not using scout prize program and meeting all deadlines.
Extra Bonus Prizes From Trail’s End! Scholarships Too!
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If you sell $1500 or m ore you can claim an EXTRA Bonus prize with your choice of the $50 Gift Cards from Coleman or Wal-Mart. To claim your Gift Card fill out the form from your leader or
download one, then fax to the Council Office at 803-750-9855
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Scouts who sell $2500 or m ore may be eligible for a Trail’s End scholarship. You can
download one,
then fax to the Council Office at 803-750-9855
Fill Up Your Order Form, and Get This Cool Patch!
Fill up all 30 lines on the order form wit popcorn orders to get this special patch and certificate. To get the “Fill It Up” Patch and Certificate for your Scout, make a copy of the completed order form, with your Leader’s signature, and send it to “Fill Up A Form Program,” Trail’s End, 9850 Westpoint Drive, Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46256.