BSA Troop 287 of Colorado Springs

2010 Popcorn Sales

Sunday, 05 September 2010 02:52 Written by Jen Jirous

As the newly designated “Popcorn Coordinator” for the troop this year, I wanted to send a brief update on popcorn sales for the year. You should all be receiving your sales packet in the mail in the next few days. If you do not receive one, I will have some at next week’s meeting and will also provide more detailed information. In addition, I will send a more detailed update via email next week.

2010 KEY DATES

Door to Door Key Dates

By September 3 – Sales forms will be mailed to Scouts.
September 10 (Friday) – Sales begin! NO EARLY SELLING!
October 12-14 – Collect order forms and reward choices from scouts.
October 30 – (Saturday) – Popcorn pick-up
November 19 – Money from Door to Door unit sales due to Popcorn Coordinator.

CHANGES FROM 2009

Product
Most of the products have increased in quantity (average of 20%). Trail-mix is "out of the mix" this year. While, Chocolatey Triple Delight is only be found in the multi-packs, the Chocolatey Crunch returns to the individual packaged product.

Prices
With the exception of microwave popcorn – which went from 15 packs per container to 18 – the prices on everything else is the same

Packaging
There will NO TINS this year for any of the products. All products will be packed in re-sealable plastic bags with the exception of the microwave popcorn which remains in boxes. Multiple product items will be in boxes with the re-sealable bags inside.

Prizes
The majority of "prizes" will be gift cards only. Levels 2-3 will contain "prize" prizes along with the gift card option, but from Level 4 ($450 or more in sales) upward – prizes will be exclusively Wal-Mart or Amazon Gift cards.

Promotion/Incentives
Trails-End has dropped the "Fill it Up" promotion and replaced it with the "$600 Club". I will explain that and other incentives in more detail at the meeting and in a later email.

Promotes Healthy Choices
Trails-End has done a great deal of research to make their gourmet popcorn not only taste great but healthier. Microwave products are made using canola oil and contain 0 trans fats. The cheese products use canola oil and real cheese.

I hope to be able to provide a more detailed update and answer any questions at the meeting next week. I will also be posting information and key dates on the troop website. In the meantime, you can find more information at www.Trails-End.com.

Please feel free to email me as well. Let's make it a good year for sales!

Thanks!
Jen Jirous