It's that time again, our biggest (and only) fundraiser of the year! In order for Pack 1014 to continue offering the best adventures for your Scout, we rely on money earned from this sale. 70% of all money earned from this sale goes directly back to Scouting, and about 34% of our total sales goes to Pack 1014 (it can be more for online sales!) Not only is there a tremendous financial benefit for the Pack by participating in this sale, Scouts learn valuable skills, and have fun in the process! Remember, Scouts do not just sell popcorn; they are FUNDING THE ADVENTURES in Scouting! Our Pack goal this year is $35000 in sales. What Is New This Year: Top popper scouts will not only earn a special camp in 2018 but also attendance at the Star Wars Last Jedi movie premiere on opening weekend December 16th for themselves and one guest. There will also be Jedi ceremonies and live Star Wars characters on hand. $1000 sales earns the scout plus one guest attendance (additional guests require $1000 more sales). Plus on the way to $1000, $750 in sales earns a Fireteck Rocket Bow. The top five scouts in the pack are awarded Mega-Corn the Destroyer patches from our council which adds to the multi-piece popcorn patch offered this year – see prize page details on how to earn the entire patch ensemble. We have opened our sale earlier this year, August 1st for online sales and in September for all other kinds of individual scout sales, ask for your order sheet or to consign inventory from the popcorn kernel. Get extra sales by starting early, or get your sales out of the way before school and fall activities get too busy. It's easy with a $500 Popcorn Pack of popular items. Sea salt caramel replaces trail mix this year, chocolate pecan clusters are in the chocolate lovers tin, and chocolate caramel crunch is back. Microwave popcorn is only offered as unbelievable butter this year. All products containing chocolate will NOT be available until September 30th due to shipping issues with the warm weather! The Sweet and and Savory box is gone this year as well. Again this year for Pack 1014 will be bonus credits for working show and sell shifts as solo scouts instead of in pairs. This credit will range between 10% and 25%, exact amount to be determined to keep overall rate within expectations. Online sales are going to be HOT this year!!! Go now to https://www.trails-end.com/Home/Register to sign up for your account or renew from last year. Online sales will earn a 50% commission for the Pack (vs. 34% commission on standard items). Online features numerous items not sold in our take order selection. Sales Goals:
Below are the goals established by our pack leadership
The "per scout" target of $750 can be satisfied in any manner you choose. For instance, a scout could reach his goal by selling $100 online, $350 via take order and participating in a Show and Sell for 4 hours (in each of the last two years our Pack gave each scout an $85 credit for each hour worked at a Show and Sell, figure a $75/hour credit until final numbers are in). See more detail below on ways to sell. Direct pack donations are welcome from anyone approached during popcorn sales activities. Donations can be marked on take order sheets but must be tracked and totaled separately from actual popcorn sales. Any filled sheets for the Disney drawing must be redone not to include donation amounts, see popcorn kernel for assistance. Scouts get full credit for donations towards their sales goals. However, Military donation sales ARE a line item for popcorn sales ($30 or $50) and are to be recorded on your sales sheets that are turned in. Yes you can accept checks as we have never had any issues with cashing them. Please have them made out to ‘Pack 1014’ and they should be turned in promptly to avoid cashing delays to the customer. You are responsible for the payment on all popcorn delivered, if it is a good friend or family member, it is ok if they pay you by check and you pay us in full for your order, either with cash or personal check. Many parents find it easier to pay by single check at the October or November Pack meeting instead of counting and recounting cash. Ways to Sell:
Show and Sells
Show and Deliver
Take Orders
Selling at Work
Selling Online
Corporate Sales
Tips for Making Popcorn Sales Pop:
Prizes and Rewards:
Our fundraising effort helps to make Scouting a great experience for our sons, siblings and parents. Here is a just a small sampling of the activities supported by your fund raising efforts and participation:
| ![]() Parent Key Dates
August 1 Online sale begins August 26 – October: Sale Starts with take order sheets and available inventory from your popcorn kernel September 29-Oct 1, Oct 7-8, Oct 14-15 Show and Sell events at multiple Kroger’s, Hollywood and Lowes shown below, Signup Genius to be distributed mid-September October 24th Popcorn Distribution: Sale Ends - All take order forms are due at meeting with popcorn given to scouts to distribute! November 15th Pack Meeting Date: All monies due from sale must be turned in – Prize selections based on sales levels turned in at the end of November. December 16th: Star Wars Last Jedi Movie Premiere, all scouts over $1000 in sales will attend this gala with one guest which includes Jedi ceremonies and live Star Wars characters January Pack Meeting Date TBD: All Trails End prizes distributed to scouts plus special pack awards to individuals and dens Show and Sell Dates
Sept 30 & Oct 1
Saturday & Sunday
Lowes, Hollywood
October 7 & 8
Saturday & Sunday
Lowes, Hollywood, Kroger Coolidge, Kroger Long Lake, Kroger South October 14 & 15 Saturday & Sunday Kroger Coolidge, Kroger Long Lake, Kroger South, Kroger Birmingham |