The Indian Waters Council would like to thank you for your participation in the Popcorn Sale.
BOTH need to done for this year's popcorn sale
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 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:
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Conduct a Unit Popcorn Kickoff Meeting
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Submit your unit goal when signing up for the Popcorn Sale
- Participate in Popcorn Blitz Week (Turn in Blitz Week form indicating # of Scouts participating)
- Sell a minimum of 7 cases of popcorn
- Turn in/Fax your Popcorn Order and Prize Order (if participating in Trail's End Prizes) to the Indian Waters Council Scout Service Center.
- Pickup your popcorn order at your assigned district distribution site.
- Submit payment "due council".
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
Cash Commission Option For Boy Scout Troops
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
I Reached $600!!!!
Sell $600 in Trail's End Popcorn during the sale and receive a collectable Trail's End Popcorn patch.
A copy of your take order form(s) must be turned in to your Scout leader prior to October 29.
Also the don't miss out on these awesome prizes!
* Sell $600 of Trail's End Popcorn during the Blitz Week, September 11-20,
and earn a free Signature Series Mini USC or Clemson Football; blitz week prize recognition forms
and a copy of your filled take order(s) must be turned into the Indian Waters Council by September 24.
* Sell $600 or more of Trail's End Popcorn anytime during the sale nd earn a Marshmallow Crossbow
* Sell $600 of Trail's End Popcorn during the sale and choose between a Scouting Sports Day
with USC or Clemson Student Athletes and a receive a commemorative ball cap for autographs.
A copy of your filed take order form(s) must be turned in to your Scout leader prior to October 29.
* Weekly Raffle for USC signed footballs. Each Scout who sells $600 in Trail's End Popcorn
will be entered into a weekly drawing for a signed USC Football (1 football will be awarded each week
of the sale). To qualify you must fax (803-750-9855) a copy of your take order form(s) directly
to the Indian Waters Council by Friday 12 Noon each week of the sale. The quicker you reach $600
the more chances you'll have to win.
* Top Scout in 2010 Popcorn Sale will win All of the Above PLUS and All-Inclusive Weekend Stay
for their family at Great Wolf Lodge and Indoor Water Park in Charlotte, NC.