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Trails End Popcorn has developed exceptional web-based software support for your unit sale. It integrates program planning, unit budgeting and the popcorn sale. Check in at www.trails-end.com and go to the leaders area (login and password available from council). Proceeds from the annual Popcorn Sale provide nearly 25% of the Council Income to provide programs, facilities and services. New for 2007 • New product mix- more variety & healthier choices • Support our Troops- Sales for members of the Armed Forces • Family getaway for top selling Scout in each District • Earlier Sale Dates and Longer Sale • Order form mailed to each Scout • Updated Trails End Website with on-line training and support from Kinkos/FedEx • $10 Gift card to Scouts who find the "Mystery House" How the Popcorn sale supports scouting: • 32% of gross sale: Supports your unit’s Program • 6% of gross sale: Prize program for your Scouts • 1% of gross sale: Sale promotion & expenses • 34% of gross sale: Support of council services & program • 27% of gross sale: Cost of Product • 100% "FUN" Raising! Facts on sale: • 80% of surveyed households report that they have never been asked to buy popcorn • 2 out of 3 people who are asked, buy popcorn • 92% of people who have purchased popcorn would buy again • 97% of Scouts who sold said the sale was fun • Popcorn sale has been a proven success for 24 years and is a BSA exclusive. • This is the only Council wide fundraiser Family Getaway The family of the top salesman in each district will receive an additional prize. After all the work of selling and delivering the popcorn, you will be able to relax at a motel in the area. Winners will receive one room for up to 4 people. Thanks to the following motels for their donation: Chippewa District: Holiday Inn Express, Sault Ste Marie Copper Country District: Best Western Franklin Inn Square, Houghton Pere Marquette District: Holiday Inn of Marquette Red Buck District: Best Western Pioneer Inn, Escanaba Menominee Iron Range District: Holiday Inn Express, Iron Mountain Mystery House Each Pack and Troop will receive a certificate redeemable for a $10 Walmart Gift Card to be placed in an unknown house in their community. The first Scout to go to the house to sell popcorn will receive it. If a buddy team goes to the house selling, they will share the prize. Contact Information For more information about this sale in our Council, contact the Service Center. District Popcorn Chairs can also answer your questions. You can also get more information at the Trail's End website. |
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