We kicked off our 2020 popcorn fundraiser at our last pack meeting.
Popcorn sales, along with annual dues, are the only means of funding our Pack. We have some changes this year so please read on!
Due to restrictions and uncertainty from COVID-19, we will not have storefront sales this year. Council will not allow return of unsold product, and we know there is uncertainty around what stores will allow us to sell and whether families would be comfortable selling at storefronts.
This will be a big hit to the Pack, so we are counting on families to sell as best they can to friends, neighbors, etc. We recommend a goal of $200 per scout in sales, but overall do the best you can.
Incentives
Our giveback to scout accounts is DOUBLING to 20% of all sales. So for every $100 the scout sells, $20 goes into a scout account to be spent on any Pack scouting activity including registration, camping, or blue and gold. There is no threshold to meet, this applies to all sales.
Please note our 2021 dues structure is changing – our costs from BSA national have gone up substantially. We know popcorn sales are one way many families offset the cost of scouting.
Starting in November we will collect 2021 dues of $125 per scout, or $95 for second scout in the same family. We will no longer have a separate reduced registration cost for popcorn sellers – however we hope the 20% back to scout account makes up for that. High sellers can earn a lot more back under this new setup.
Your scout account money stays with the scout and does not expire – even if they move up to the Troop we will pass the money along.
Prizes
As usual scouts can earn prizes. There is a prize sheet included with your sales form – once all your sales are done check the list and have your scout pick the prize they want for their sales level.
In addition, high sellers can ALSO earn an amazon gift card. And the top 50 scouts in council will be invited to a Skyzone jump party. See your prize form for more info – a digital copy is included with the sales form: https://www.minsitrails.org/document/2020-mtc-take-order-sheet-prizes/201373
Getting started
You can get started right away selling popcorn – in person and online.
We handed out sales forms at our Pack meeting. Use this for your in-person or “take orders”.
Contact Chuck Mina to get a form or you can see and print one at this link: https://www.minsitrails.org/document/2020-mtc-take-order-sheet-prizes/201373
In addition – all scouts should register for a campmasters account – this will allow you to sell product online. To register go to http://ordering.campmasters.org. EACH SCOUT requires a separate registration with a separate email address.
Here are detailed instructions to self register: https://drive.google.com/file/d/17Bq_LfHLhv3iqgo3lINuWXHvAjgImP3b/view
You can register as parent of a scout. After entering scout information and email, you must select your Unit. Start typing Pack 29 easton and the form will pre-populate and eventually show our pack. Select that and you will receive a confirmation email.
Once you are registered, create an online profile, and you can share your link for online sales.
Here is a video explaining how to create your online profile. You can then share a link for others to order from your scout:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/16NFp_TWk6SQhH9AXlP8KFYbbPXsd617b/view
Note ONLINE PRODUCT AND PRICING IS DIFFERENT than your sales sheet. Pricing and inventory are different, but it can be shipped anywhere in the country and shipping is included in the price you see.
Mobile App
There is no campmasters app, but the website can be used on your phone. Just go to ordering.campmasters.org on your browser and login
Here is a link with instructions to make an icon on your phone which will take you right to your campmasters page:
https://www.minsitrails.org/document/campmastersapppg24/200244
Tracking and turning in orders
Like last year – you can use your account to track orders. You can also track your orders on paper and turn them in.
If you track your orders online – use your campmasters account and use the “Place Take Order” feature.
First collection of orders will be at our Sep 26 pack meeting, our top seller will be recognized at the meeting (we can’t guarantee a whip-cream pie in the face! but we will find something suitable)
Final sales and payments are due Oct 18!! We will be in touch about how to turn in orders. Our top 3 sellers will be recognized at our Halloween pack meeting (currently planned for Oct 24).
You are responsible to turn in all payments with your order. You can accept cash and checks from your customers and turn in 1 check to Pack 29. Or, if you prefer, turn in cash from your customers directly. They can also write a check directly to Pack 29 – but warn them it will be a few weeks before its cashed.
Online sales will be tracked directly within Campmasters system and be included in the scouts sales total. Online sales must be paid with a credit card and the customers receive their popcorn directly.
Take-orders will be available for around mid November.
Any questions ask your den leader or contact Chuck Mina at cam5b@yahoo.com
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