Online Popcorn orders, so easy even a Committe Chairman can do it

I hate to admit it, I didn't understand the change in the popcorn system that makes it considerably easier this year to do online sales. In past years a leader needed to login to the system and generate a code for each scout, not anymore.

The easy steps:
1) Go to Trails End, this is the link you need

2) Go down to the Create a new Account section, it looks like this

3) Setup an account for your scout, once you put in their age it will ask for Parent/Guardian info & e-mail.

4) On the next screen select: CONNECTICUT RIVERS Pack 0061 South Congregational Church

5) Final screen will ask for a little more info

And then you are done! Trails End will e-mail you a confirmation e-mail then you can sign in and e-mail from their system your friends and relatives.

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.

Popcorn Pickup 12-7-2008!

The popcorn will be ready for pick up Sunday 12/7 from 10-2 at 67 Barbara Dr, East Hartford. If you can't be there to pick up your popcorn, you need to make arrangements with your den leader or fellow parents.




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Popcorn

Reminder, all popcorn orders are due to den leaders. Let's get our orders in as soon as possible so we can start handing out it out.

Great Escape popcorn challenge

Kurt, the Wolves leader, was able to get a prize for any scout that fills up 1 and 1/2 sheets. The prize is a reduced $2.00 admission to the Great Escape in Glastonbury, regular price is $6.95. If you have not been there, this is a BIG indoor playground that the kids will love. We will organize this and go as a group at a later date.

There are about 3 weeks left before we have to turn in our order forms. Besides the neighborhood, family and friends - here are some other places to try:

• Your work place
• Your church
• Any other clubs/organizations you may belong to
• We have the ability to sell online also - just email pack61easthartford@gmail.com and we can issue you a password. This works great for out-of-state family and friends.

Popcorn

If there are scouts who want to participate in online ordering for out of state relatives using the www.orderpopcorn.com web site, contact us at pack61easthartford@gmail.com for your scout code. Scout codes will only be generated on request.

Reminder, popcorn orders are due to your den leaders with payment on November 9th.