LET’S MAKE THIS YOUR BEST SALE EVER!  
At the Lake Erie Council, “Units are the Center!” This concept is key to our future as one of our goals is to build and serve healthy and strong units. One component of a healthy and strong unit is its ability to fund unit programs.

We had a great turnout and excitement at the unit funding kick-offs! There was a lot of information shared and good questions on some changes and enhancements to the sale. We are excited to have you on-board for the 2019 sale.

As you begin to plan your unit's sale please use the resources that were provided at the rally. We have updated the council website ( https://lecbsa.org/popcorn ) with additional; resources and links that will assist you in organizing your units sale. Here is a link to the pdf version of the rally presentation.
Trail's End App Training
App Training Videos
The Trail's End App: How It Works, Storefront Sales, Wagon Sales, Credit Payments, and How to Sell with the App
Training Webinars for Unit Leaders
In this webinar, they will go through all of the functionality in the Scout App, as well as the Popcorn Kernel Portal.

Thursdays - 6:30 P.M. & 9:30 P.M.
Host a Unit Kick-off
As we shared at the kick-off, planning and preparation will ensure you have a successful unit funding sale. Here are a few tips to help:

  • Develop an annual program plan and budget with input from parents and Scouts.
  • Set a unit sales goal and a per Scout goal. Use the tools available at Trails-End.com.
  • Develop a unit incentive plan to keep it exciting for Scouts and family members and encourage 100% participation in your unit.
  • Study the successful units in the council and elsewhere, and copy what they do. You can’t expect better results if you don't incorporate new techniques and methods.
  • Hold a FUN and EXCITING unit kick-off for your families and Scouts.
  • Communicate frequently with Scouts and family members.
  • Utilize the training videos and resources to help with all aspects of the sale.
Training Videos
Goal Setting
Take your sales to the top, by having a unit and Scout goal. Break down that goal into achievable expectations of time and effort for each Scout. The goal has to be achievable in the eyes of the Scout family.
Popcorn Team Training Series
Whether you are a new unit kernel or an experienced kernel, a series of 24 videos have been created on a variety of topics such as ways to sell, show and sell basics, scheduling shifts, sale logistics, training Scouts and parents, and much more.
Popcorn Distribution Locations
Units will need to schedule a pick-up time for popcorn. Please watch for communication from the site coordinator.
Resources
September 3
Show and Sell Orders Due

September 13/14
Product Distribution

September 14-October 8
Amnesty Window

November 4
Show and Sell Returns Due

November 6
Take Orders Due and
Show & Sell payment due

November 15/16
Product Distribution

December 2
Final Payment Due
Heather McMillan
heather.mcmillan@scouting.org
(216) 458-8911

John Fabsits
john.fabsits@scouting.org
(216) 458-8907

Cub Scouts Unit Funding Laurie Bott csdiv.unitfunding.spc@gmail.com

Scouts BSA Unit Funding
Jack Vitale
jvitale1@cox.net

Trail’s End Support at support@trails-end.com