September 30, 2016
In This Issue
Wawa Weekend: Tomorrow & Sunday! October 1 & 2
Click here for the most up-to-date Wawa Weekend Schedule [.pdf]


Please review the additional safety rules and guidelines provided by Wawa, that must be followed when selling popcorn:
  • Solicitations must be at least ten (10) feet away from any door of the store as designated by General Manager
  • A maximum of four (4) people at any one time - at least 1 adult if there are minors - Minors must ALWAYS be accompanied by adults
  • Group uniforms/identification must be worn (BSA Field Uniform, "Class A," is preferred)
  • To protect solicitors, if there are no safety bollards, your vehicle must be parked in a space directly in front of your collection area excluding handicap or non-designated parking spaces, and remain there for the duration of the activity
  • Duration of activity must not exceed four day light hours, 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM
  • Solicitations may not be conducted in an aggressive or confrontational manner
  • Smoking is prohibited while soliciting customers
  • Porch area must not be blocked
  • No individual sales will be approved outside of the Council level arrangement
When members of your pack or troop arrive at your Wawa location, please set up as outlined above, and introduce yourself to the manager on duty to let him know that you are there. If any issues arise, please email  popcorn@colbsa.org
Prize Vault "Fill-A-Sheet" Drawings
Bring copies of your Scouts' filled order sheets to Popcorn pick-up to enter them in the first Prize Vault drawing!

New for 2016!
Scouts who fill an order sheet will have the opportunity to submit their order form(s) to be entered into two "Prize Vault" drawings, one at the mid-point of the fundraiser and one at the end.

For each drawing, 10 lucky Scouts will be randomly selected to attend a pizza party in their honor and choose a prize worth approximately $100! 

Deadlines for entry for second party: November 5.
Prize Vault Pizza Parties will occur in October and December; availability of winners will help determine the exact dates of the parties.
  • Scouts get one entry per filled order sheet per drawing
  • Submit filled sheets (with Scout's full name, unit type (pack/troop) and unit number) in one of the following ways: 
    • Scan and email to popcorn@colbsa.org (include subject as Prize Vault) 
    • Fax with cover sheet to 610-688-2951
    • Bring copies (keep originals!) to the corresponding product pick-up days
Product Transfers
After Order #2 was distributed, more than $700,000 worth of popcorn is out in the field! We want to make sure that product is sold and benefits your local Scouting programs.

If you find that you have excess popcorn or are in need of product, please use the Facebook group, contact your local district kernel or professional, or email popcorn@colbsa.org to coordinate transfers. See colbsa.org/popcorn for information about the Facebook group.

Please don't wait for Re-Balance Day on October 22 if you've got large quantities of unsold popcorn!

Please don't forget that all transfers must have a Product Transfer Form completed and submit to your district professional or the Firestone Scouting Resource Center to ensure that your unit invoice will reflect the change. The Cradle of Liberty Council cannot adjust your unit invoice if the proper paperwork is not submitted for any and all transfers. Additionally, we cannot recognize transfers to/from units outside of the Cradle of Liberty Council. Thanks!
Scout Online Sales
Earn 2x more per sale on average with online selling compared to door-to-door!

Growing your Scouts' sales is easier than ever before with the all-new, Scout-personalized, online selling page.

Scouts can:
  • Sell to friends, current or previous neighbors, and family that want an online
  • Register for a Scout account at Trails-End.com
  • Set a goal, upload photos and tell their Scouting story
  • Share their online selling link via email and social media
Watch the brief video to find out more!
Online Tutorial: Trail's End Personalized Selling Page
Online Tutorial: Trail's End Personalized Selling Page
Resources
We've got plenty of Scout order forms and posters. If you haven't received these items yet or need more, please stop by the Firestone Scouting Resource Center or contact your district kernel or professional.

If you have suggestions for additional resources or need anything, please email popcorn@colbsa.org or contact your district kernel or professional.
 
 



Recruit new Scouts and encourage online sales with these customizable Scout business cards!

Visit our website to find out what's new with this year's popcorn fundraiser as well as to get access to useful tools and reminders!

www.colbsa.org/popcorn

 

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