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Popcorn Training & Kickoff for the 2008 Popcorn Sale

Wednesday, May 28th 6:30 - 8:30 pm 
American Legion State Route 14 south of the City of Geneva

Training will be done by Dominick Marinelli from Trail's End.  A Full dinner will be provided

A representative from each unit planning to sell is invited and encouraged to attend.  We will be unveiling the new product lineup as well as the new commission structure.

YOU MUST RSVP TO MICHELLE BY MAY 16TH 

Remember Scout:  If you sell just one item you are entitled to a Patch or Pin

Finger Lakes Council  -  Popcorn Sale

Units that sell over $15,000 will receive delivery of their product to one central location.

Finger Lakes Council's 2008 Fall Popcorn Sale

Popcorn Paperwork:
         Popcorn Kernel's Guide
         Scout's Popcorn Sale Brochure with Prize Selections
         Unit Master Record
         Unit Order and Settlement Form by Container
         Unit Prize Selection Order Form

Let us know your Unit is selling - contact Michelle Robbins at mrobbins@fingerlakescouncil.org  
                                                                                                  call 315-789-1166 ext 106 or fax 315-789-2227

Dates to remember:  
         Popcorn Sale Starts – Wednesday, September 10, 2008 - Attend your District's September Roundtable to receive all the materials needed to begin.  They are also available at the above links.

  • Kanadesaga District Cub & Scout Leaders Roundtable, 7:30 pm, West Street School in Geneva
  • Arrowhead District Cub & Scout Leaders Roundtable, 7:30 pm, St. Mary's Catholic School, Canandaigua
  • Iroquois District Cub & Scout Leaders Roundtable, 7:30 pm, Marion High School

         Popcorn Orders Due – Monday, October 27, 2008 - At the Council Service Center in Geneva.  Turn in a copy of both the Unit Order & Settlement Form and the Unit Master Record.  Don't forget your Scouts' prize selections.  

     Popcorn Pickup – 

     Popcorn Money Due – Monday, November 24, 2008 - At the Council Service Center in Geneva
  

You Pay Less...... You Get More!!!!

  • Financial Support for your Unit & Council - On the average 70% of your sale goes to your Unit and Council .  Your Scout unit gets a 35% return on your total sales, compare that to any other product sale.  This improves the already quality program our Scouts receive.  Many units put a portion of each Scout's earnings into camp accounts to pay for activities such as Summer Camp and other trips.
  • Proven Product Quality - Leaders and Parents want to have confidence in the Product they are selling.  Over 92% of parents and Leaders surveyed rated Trail's End Product quality as Very Good/Excellent.  Sales history shows that 2 out of 3 consumers will buy when asked and 92% said they would buy again.
  • Exclusive Product Packaging - From the tin designs to the microwave cartons... The artwork on all Trail's End products has been selected by consumers, parents, and Leaders in research conducted across the country.
  • Complete Online Sale Resource at trails-end.com - Trail's End has a comprehensive website to answer all of your questions about the Popcorn Sale, from nutritional information on products to National Prize Programs.  Don't miss reading the Kernel's Journal.
  • Fill Up an Order Form Program - Trails-end has introduced a new program called "Fill it Up".  Any Scout that completely fills an order form with 25 orders will receive a Fill It Up Patch and Certificate.  To receive your recognition a copy of your order form needs to be mailed to Trail's End "Fill Up a Form Program" at 9850 Westpoint Dr., Suite 100; Indianapolis, IN  46256

    The Finger Lakes Council also has a special recognition program for any Scout that fills up an order form.  We have 7 prizes that will be awarded through 7 drawings of  full order form copies that are send to the Council Office by the order due date. 
  • $1,500 Sales Club - Each Scout that sells $1,500 in the Fall 2006 Sale will receive their choice of a $50 Gift Card from Wal-Mart, Coleman, BSA National Supply, or Games and Gadgets.  This is a bonus prize in addition to all prizes ordered on the prize order form.  A separate form available on  at trails-end.com needs to be filled out and then approved by the council.  Be aware of the rules and regulations listed on this form.
  • Trail's End Scholarship Program - Each Scout that sells $2,500 in the Fall 2006 Sale will be enrolled in the Trail's End Scholarship Program and receive 6% of their sales into their Scholarship accounts.  A separate form available on  at trails-end.com needs to be filled out and then approved by the council.  A photocopy of the Scout's Take Order Form MUST be attached to the form.  Be aware of the rules and regulations listed in the two pages prior to the form.