Thursday, August 27, 2009

Ready, Set, Popcorn!

Thank you everyone who attended our Popcorn kickoff for returning scouts. We have goals and are excited to meet them.

1. Always wear you class “A” uniform.
2. Never sell alone or enter anyone’s home.
3. Practice the five principles for success presentation
a. Who you are? Use first name only
“Hi, my name is Joe”
b. Where you are from?
“I’m a Cub Scout with Pack 61 in East Hartford.”
c. What you are doing?
“We’re working very hard to try and help raise money for our scouting activities this year.”
d. What they can do to help you?
“You can help us by buying some of our delicious popcorn!”
e. Close the sale.
“You’ll help us, won’t you?”
4. Be polite and always say “Thank you”.
5. Always walk on the sidewalk and/or driveway.
6. Keep your Take Order forms each year for repeat customers.
7. Have Mom and/or Dad take an order form to work.
8. Plan how many sales you will need to reach your goal.
a. Determine whom you will ask to help you reach your goal.
b. Remember; “two out of three people will buy when asked”.

I think it's going to be an exciting year ahead.

Popcorn kickoff - August 27th


We are quickly approaching our popcorn fundraising time frame and we will be holding our first Popcorn Kickoff Meeting on Aug 27, 7PM SHARP at the church. At this meeting we will:

  • Hand out the popcorn order forms

  • Review the Trails End popcorn website and how to order online

  • Explain the MANY ways scouts can earn prizes and gift cardssample some new products

  • Explain the goals for this year and show you the big, wet trip we plan on taking show and sell popcorn opportunities
and most important
  • GET EXCITED!!!!!!

If you cannot attend, please let me know so we can arrange for you to come to my house and get your order forms and other paperwork.

DEN LEADERS - please call your scouts and make sure the parents know about this meeting.

Monday, August 24, 2009

Scoutphone61 and Facebook

Pack 61, always at the cutting edge has enabled ScoutPhone61! By using google voice we have a way for you to leave messages and contact the scout leaders. Messages will be e-mailed to the pack61easthartford@gmail.com address.
If you look over on the right, you can even connect by using the widget we've posted. Or you can call (860) 368-0061 directly.

Feel free to try it out!

Pack 61 is also on Facebook

After finding out a number of our parents are on facebook we setup a Pack 61 group to further communication. If you follow our group you will see pictures and events, even a discussion board where we will talk about upcoming activities.

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Rescheduled: Webelos tour of Channel 3


On August 4th at 7pm the Webelos 1 & 2 groups will go on a tour of the Channel 3 facility in Rocky Hill.



Monday, August 3, 2009

Rockcats Sleepover pictures

Saturday night our scouts had a fun time at the Rockcats game. I'm sure they are resting up from it today, I sure am.