Popcorn 2010 The main fundraiser of our Pack is selling popcorn once a year.  This fundraiser helps to cover the Pack's expenses that are not covered by the Pack dues.  The boys can earn prizes for selling popcorn.  As an additional incentive the Pack gives half of the Pack's profit (1/2 of 37% = 18.5%) back to the boy's scout accounts.  So 18.5% of all take order sales will be credited to their scout accounts.  The Pack also divides half of the profit from the Show & Sell sales.  An additional incentive is that if the Pack sells a minimum of $1000 and sells more popcorn than last year, then the Pack will get a $50 bonus plus a 3% commission bonus on all sales above last year's sales.  Another incentive is that if the Pack averages $225 per boy then the Pack will get a Pizza party.   NEW ADDITIONAL PRIZE LEVEL:  BOYS WHO SELL AT LEAST $1000 OF POPCORN WILL BE GIVEN A SPECIAL IRON PIGS PACKAGE.    We would like to have every scout set a goal of $225 which means selling about 16 items.  If a boy sells $225 then that will cover their Pack dues.  If a boy wants to cover their Scout Camp, then they will need to sell over $1,160.  If a boy sells $1,500 then they get an additional $50 Wal Mart gift card.  If they sell $2,500 then they are entered into the Trail's End Scholarship fund.  The first year the boys earn an additional 6% (at least $150) which is put in a Trail's End account.  The money earns interest every year and every year thereafter that a boy sells popcorn (even if it less than $2,500) the boy will earn an 6% on their popcorn sales.    The scouts can start selling popcorn now.  The order forms will be available at the August and September pack meetings.  If the scouts want the order forms before the next pack meeting or misses the next pack meeting, the best way for them to get them is to download the order form at  http://www.minsitrails.com/Documents/2009FamilySalesGuide.pdf (.pdf).  Remember that the scouts have to sell popcorn with a buddy or parent and that they should sell popcorn in their class A uniforms.   I have setup three "Show and Sell" events to sell popcorn at various locations.   We will be selling outside of Holy Family Parish (weather permitting) after the masses on Sat. Oct 2nd and Sun. Oct 3rd.  We will also be selling at Sam's Club on Sat. 9/18 and Sun 9/19 and Sat 9/25 and Sun 9/26.   Ideally I would like to have three scouts per time slot with a minimum of two parents.  See the signup sheets for the available time slots.  There will be a sign up sheet at the Pack meetings, but you can also send an email directly to Suzanne Roesch at swroesch@msn.com with the time slots you want.   Another way to sell popcorn is through OrderPopcorn.com.  Please note the points below. Shipping is not included in the price Shipping is only available to the lower 48 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. military We will need to have three scouts per time slot with a minimum of two parents. If you have any questions you can email me at mjhmf@verizon.net or call 610-746-3778.  Thanks for your time and efforts. Key Dates  Sept 18th, 19th, 25th, 26th -- Show & Sell at Sam's Club in Walmart Shopping Center. 9:00 am – 3:00 pm with 90 minutes selling slots.  Schedule with Suzanne Roesch Sat Oct 2nd   & Sun Oct 3rd   -- Show & Sell at Holy Family Church after all masses.  Schedule with Suzanne Roesch Oct 30th   -- ORDER FORMS DUE Nov 21st  or 22nd   -- POPCORN PICKUP Dec 1st -- POPCORN MONEY DUE   “PIE IN THE LEADERS FACE” See the video!!!