The 2019 Popcorn and Nut Sale officially kicked off August 1
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! The Popcorn and Nuts Team would like to thank everyone that was able to attend either the Leader Training on July 24
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or the July 9
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Special Sales Training! Please pick your packet up as soon as you can, if you have not yet done so. Take the time to review it and the information that was provided. With the change in popcorn vendors we have changes to the program. If you have any questions, contact your District Kernel listed below and they will be happy to work with you.
If you were unable to attend and have not yet picked up your unit’s packet we have it at the Council Service Center, it may be picked up Monday – Friday, 8:30-4:30, or make arrangements with your District Kernel or Executive. They will be contacting you soon to make sure you have the materials in your hands as soon as possible. If you are planning to make a trip to the Council Service Center soon, please contact us at 717-394-4063 and we will have your packet waiting for you in the store. We are continuing to put up resources on the Council website, but here are some quick links to some of the most important pieces from the kickoff:
So where do you start with putting a communication plan together?
Make sure you have your sale plan together. Review the Council Calendar dates. Set your unit dates. Review the sale calendar from the Council website and in your Unit guidebook.
Second, you need to determine how you are going to communicate
. Use a mix of communication styles; Unit announcements, Email, Text messages, Newsletter, Social media, Use your kickoff! Use
familiar communication methods. How do you communicate other information through you unit? You know your unit best and what people look for.
Third, determine who to communicate with.
Communicate your deadlines and key information with Unit Committee Members and Leaders so they can help you stick to the plan. Communicate the plan to the parents (check out this tool for the kickoff). Let them know the benefits of the popcorn and nut sale. Remember the “Ws”.
Who, can help Communicate the plan to the Scouts?
What, are the key dates? What, are the prizes and incentives that your Scouts can earn? What, we are selling? (Remember it’s Scouting)
Where, are you doing Show and Sells, Neighborhood sales, Wagon Dragin’? Where do the orders get turned in? Where do families pick up product?
When, what times are you doing sales? When do orders need to be turned in to you?
Why, do we sell? What are you trying to accomplish?
Using regular communication and reminders will help make your sale more effective and in the long run, your job easier. Have a GREAT sale!
