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2008 Popcorn Sale

 

 
Time to start planning Mission Poppable 2008!


Yes Virginia, there really is a Popcorn Kernel!
and it really is time to get popping and make plans to set a third straight all time high fundraiser!

Two training events this Spring....

Boxboro on May 27th at the Holiday Inn off 495 (held jointly with Nashua Valley)
>>>Flyer

North Shore (location TBD) on June 17th

Please be sure to come to one of these events to ensure
you have all the info you need to make this years Popcorn Fundraiser a success.


Heads up! By popular request....

  • Fall Kickoff will be Wednesday August 20th as we want to make sure units have their materials before the Fall meetings begin.

  • The end of the sale will also move up to the week Before Thanksgiving.
    Yes, units can still run a fundraiser over Thanksgiving weekend and into December, but that will be by special request only.

  • We will also have a Popcorn Swap day on November 8th

Let's make a strong showing...the time is now to ensure that your Packs and Troops are ready to go
Please use the attached Unit Signup Sheet to help us gather the information confirming participation of your units
send us updates, changes of your own as well, and help us come up with new and better ways to make this fundraiser a success!

If you have a testimonial you'd like to see in the Popcorn Newsletter, please send it along to PopcornKernel@yccbsa.org


Three Good ideas for you to communicate with your folks

  • Remind them how popcorn has helped fund your Scouting year

  • Make use of the flyers and Training for Scouts and Leaders on the www.Trails-end.com website

  • Craft your own message, and forward it to your leaders with the Trails End training links embedded to the Kernels Journal

PDF Forms and brochures

Interactive Scout Training Module Ideal Year of Scouting - Budget Planner

Advantages of Selling Popcorn in the Fall

  • Unit and Boy sales of popcorn are proven to be much higher in the fall.
     

  • In test markets, fall sales out sold spring sales nearly 4 to 1.
     

  • Popcorn consumption peaks in the fall and winter. (Source: The National Popcorn Institute).
     

  • The decorated popcorn tins make excellent holiday gifts.
     

  • Your unit can run a 'corporate' sale to companies looking for holiday gifts.

Local Popcorn Success Testimonials Popcorn - Safety In Selling
2007 Product Descriptions Earn Your Way to Camp Flyer
Popcorn Sale Poster The Kernal's journal
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