September 15, 2016
In This Issue
Order #2 Pick-Up
Thank you to all of the units that placed Order #2! Once the product is delivered, more than $700,000 worth of product will be out in the field! We want to make sure that product is sold and benefits your local Scouting programs.

So, 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!

We've expanded Order #2 pick-up options this year. Thank you to the units that indicated their pick-up day/location. Please click the link below to verify your pick-up location.

Fill 'Em Up!
Prize Vault "Fill-A-Sheet" Drawings

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 entries: September 27 and 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
Wawa Weekend: October 1 & 2
Click here for the most up-to-date Wawa Weekend Schedule [.pdf]

Click here to review Wawa Weekend Guidelines
Popcorn & Recruitment
Don't miss the opportunity to recruit new youth and families into your programs while you're out in your community selling popcorn.

To assist your efforts,  download this Word document with 10 business cards per sheet and customize with your unit's recruitment or meeting information on the reverse.
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.
 
 

Show & Sells at SEPTA Locations
Once again, the Cradle of Liberty Council has obtained a permit from SEPTA for Scouting units to sell popcorn at selection of stations, listed below, from Saturday, August 27 through Friday, October 21. The permit covers the following list of SEPTA locations; please note that not every SEPTA location has been approved due to space, safety concerns and station ownership. 
 
Units can reserve a date to sell at any of these stations, on weekdays from 3 to 7 PM or on weekends from 11 AM to 4 PM. When selling at the station, a copy of the permit must be available. Scouts must be accompanied by appropriate adult supervision at all times, must not obstruct any foot traffic, and must obey any posted rules or direction by SEPTA authorities on the premises.
 
To make arrangements for your Scouts to sell at one of the stations below, please send your request with your unit number, requested station and requested date to popcorn@colbsa.org. You will receive a response with approval, if no other unit has reserved the space, as well as a copy of the permit for your unit to display.
  • 69th Street Terminal
  • Ambler Station
  • Penlyn Station
  • Fort Washington Station
  • Orland Station
  • Conshohocken Station
  • Wyndmoor Station
  • Elwyn Media Station
  • Moylan-Rose Valley Station
  • Wallingford Station
  • Swarthmore Station
  • Morton-Rutledge Station
  • Suburban Station 
  • Melrose Park Station
  • Elkins Park Station
  • Bethayres Station
  • Noble Station
  • Rydal Station
  • Meadowbrook Station
  • Ardsley Station
  • Roslyn Station
  • Crestmont Station
  • Willow Grove Station
  • Hatboro Station
  • Market & Broad Streets
  • Broad Street & Olney Avenue
  • Frankford Transportation Center
  • Market East (the Gallery)

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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