Scouting's Best Fundraiser
Dear Unit Kernels & Leaders,
It’s been a wild ride and it probably isn’t over yet! So many things we do in Scouting are different and we are all thinking of ways to adjust programs and keep the Scouting spirit alive.
We’ve been doing a lot of thinking about Popcorn sales and I wanted to share where we are today. Most of what I have to say is subject to change and we will not hesitate to adjust plans to assure the safety of our Scouts, adult leaders and the broad community.
We have decided to change our supplier of popcorn products. For the past few years, we have not been entirely happy with the direction the Weaver popcorn company (Trails End) was steering our sale. This year we will be switching to the Ramsey (Camp Master) popcorn company. Ramsey will be offering a larger assortment of products, some shipped in tins. They have on-line sales and the ability to support credit card sales. The Green Mountain Council will continue to provide prizes, mostly selected from items we can obtain from the National Scout supply. There will continue to be three delivery sites statewide.
Based on last year’s success, we plan to do an expanded Show and Sell program on September 5th. We will invite more units to participate. The timing of Show and Sell will again minimize risk to a unit in ordering too much product as you can use any leftovers to supply your needs for door to door sale deliveries. We think an appropriate safety plan can be established to avoid exposures during this sale.
Our current thinking is to have a take order sale beginning September 22nd. There are lots of safety details to work out about selling door to door but we think there may be some ways to do it. One example- this will be a great year to blow the dust off last year’s take order forms and have your Scouts sell popcorn by phone. We are beginning to plan for leader training with appropriate physical distancing so we can distribute door prizes, unit sales packets and perhaps model ways to do a unit kick-off.
We know that many of you count on Fall popcorn sales to make up an important part of your unit’s budget. Our commitment is to find a way for you to meet those needs. More information will be coming your way in the near future but for now, we wanted to share where we are in our thinking. Please feel free to contact myself or Laurie Sneed at laurie.sneed@scouting.org if you have questions or ideas.
Yours in Scouting,
It’s been a wild ride and it probably isn’t over yet! So many things we do in Scouting are different and we are all thinking of ways to adjust programs and keep the Scouting spirit alive.
We’ve been doing a lot of thinking about Popcorn sales and I wanted to share where we are today. Most of what I have to say is subject to change and we will not hesitate to adjust plans to assure the safety of our Scouts, adult leaders and the broad community.
We have decided to change our supplier of popcorn products. For the past few years, we have not been entirely happy with the direction the Weaver popcorn company (Trails End) was steering our sale. This year we will be switching to the Ramsey (Camp Master) popcorn company. Ramsey will be offering a larger assortment of products, some shipped in tins. They have on-line sales and the ability to support credit card sales. The Green Mountain Council will continue to provide prizes, mostly selected from items we can obtain from the National Scout supply. There will continue to be three delivery sites statewide.
Based on last year’s success, we plan to do an expanded Show and Sell program on September 5th. We will invite more units to participate. The timing of Show and Sell will again minimize risk to a unit in ordering too much product as you can use any leftovers to supply your needs for door to door sale deliveries. We think an appropriate safety plan can be established to avoid exposures during this sale.
Our current thinking is to have a take order sale beginning September 22nd. There are lots of safety details to work out about selling door to door but we think there may be some ways to do it. One example- this will be a great year to blow the dust off last year’s take order forms and have your Scouts sell popcorn by phone. We are beginning to plan for leader training with appropriate physical distancing so we can distribute door prizes, unit sales packets and perhaps model ways to do a unit kick-off.
We know that many of you count on Fall popcorn sales to make up an important part of your unit’s budget. Our commitment is to find a way for you to meet those needs. More information will be coming your way in the near future but for now, we wanted to share where we are in our thinking. Please feel free to contact myself or Laurie Sneed at laurie.sneed@scouting.org if you have questions or ideas.
Yours in Scouting,
Dan Manz, Popcorn Kernel