September 29 - Kick-off Weekend: All Sales begin. Door to Door Sales Begin. Two week sales blitz begins.
October 12 - Sales Blitz Ends: All Den leaders report the sales of their scouts to the Popcorn Kernel to determine the winner of the Stomp Rocket based on total sales to date.
October 13 - Show and Sell: Locations: Kroger on Knoxville 10 – 2
Sam’s Club 10 – 2
See your den leader to sign up for this event. The sales generated will be equally divided to all who participated for the total sales to get better prizes.
October 29 - Last Day of Selling.
November 2 - Order Forms Due: Drop off order forms to Dan Muno at 420 West Westfield Ct. Dunlap or Bring to school and give to Linda Kier in main office.
November 17 - Popcorn Pickup: At Prospect United Methodist Church, Behind Grade School
December 19 - Prize Distribution: At this Pack meeting prizes will be distributed.
Two Methods of Selling Our Pack Uses:
Take Order Sales: Begin selling without taking any money at this time. Tell them you will expect payment upon delivery of product. See salesmen training below.
SHOW and SELL: October 13th- This is used to generate additional sales for the Pack where we actually have product on hand and can sell to the public at an established place of business. See your den leader to sign up if you are interested in participating in this event.
Salesman Training
More sales mean more prizes that can be earned.
This is the single most important thing to do to make your sale a success!!!
Do not assume that just because a Scout is a Scout that he is a salesman. Make sure they are prepared for the task at hand by following these important guidelines:
Ø During den and troop meetings, use role-playing to practice the sales technique. Remind them that professional salesmen do this all the time...Practice makes perfect!
Ø Be prepared...Always have an extra pen or pencil.
Ø A Scout is clean...Make sure they always wear their uniform.
Ø A Scout is courteous...Always be polite.
Ø A Scout is kind...Always say “Thank you,” even if they do not place an order.
Ø A Scout is cheerful...Call the customer by their name if they know it.
Ø A Scout is trustworthy...Be honest when telling a customer how great the Pecatonica River Popcorn really is.
Ø A Scout is helpful...When describing the products, always hold up the picture of the products so the customer can see them.
Ø A Scout is friendly...Always smile.
Ø A Scout is loyal...Never, ever give up
