Dear Scout and family,

By joining Cub Scouting, we know you are made of the right stuff! I would guess you joined to have fun, experience adventures, earn awards, make new friends…oh and did I mention to have FUN!!!

The annual Popcorn and Nuts Sale is a great way to make all of this possible! You will soon learn the Scout Law. One of the values in the Scout Law is Thrifty—which means a Scout works to earn his or her own way. A Scout uses time, energy, creativity, and dedication to plan, set and achieve a sales goal. Scouts sell these delicious products in three differerent ways – by going door-to-door, participating in a Show and Sell, or inviting friends and family to buy online. I can promise if you do so you will gain confidence, learn responsibility, and will be rewarded with the best PRIZE Program around…YES I said PRIZES!!!

Check out the bottom of this page and the following pages to preview the great prizes available to you this year! For more information about how the sale works and how to meet all of your goals for Scouting keep reading!

Welcome to Cub Scouting!

Bruce Apgar Council Popcorn and Nuts Sale Chairman

For more information about this year’s sale check out these sites: www.newbirthoffreedom.org, and www.facebook.com/newbirthoffreedomcouncilBSA/!

2019 Popcorn and Nuts Sale

Prize Level 6

Prize Level 12

Parents Guide

Steps to Success

Why Camp Masters Popcorn and Whitley's Nuts? Ø Highest Profit Return-An Average of over 70% returned to local Scouting

o You can earn enough money to fund your Scouting program for the entire year. o With part of the revenue generated, the New Birth of Freedom Council uses funds for

camping programs, leader training, Camporees, etc. Ø No Up Front Money

o A Council run fundraiser that allows your unit to order the product needed for a successful sale.

Ø A Turn Key Program

o All sales tools provided for success: Order forms, online ordering, Scout prizes, training videos, etc.

Ø Proven Product Quality

o Superior products and pricing with high consumer appeal. o 92% of consumers will buy product again each season.

Ø Teaches Life Lessons

o Teaches Scouts the responsibility of “Earning His or Her Own Way” and builds self-confidence.

o Scouts learn leadership skills and financial skills. o The sale provides Scouts with an opportunity to earn advancements and merit

badges.

Ø Program Support o Council staff and volunteers available for assistance. o Local trainings available to guide you through a successful sale.

Prize Level 8

Prize Level 9

Scout Selling Tips 1. Always wear your class “A” uniform.

2. Never sell alone or enter anyone’s home.

3. Practice the sales presentation.

a. Introduce yourself (first name only) and where you are from. “Hi Sir, my name is Brian and I am from Cub Scout Pack 38”

b. Let people know what you are doing “We’re working very hard to try and help raise money for our scouting activities for this year.”

c. How they can help you. “You can help us by buying some of our gourmet Popcorn!”

d. Close the sale. “You’ll support scouting, won’t you?”

4. Be polite and always say “Thank You.”

5. Always walk on the sidewalk and/or driveway.

6. Keep your Take Order forms each year for repeat customers. 7. Have mom and/or dad take an order form to work.

8. Plan on how many sales you will need to reach your sales goals.

a. Determine whom you will ask to help you reach your goal. b. Remember, “two out of three people will buy when asked.”

$1,000 Club

Prize Level 14

Steps For Sucess

Ø Listen to your Scout practice his sales pitch.

Ø Review the material together and visit the New Birth of Freedom Council,

www.newbirthoffreedom.org, to help him learn the product.

Ø Guide your Scout to set practical goals about what he or she wants to learn and earn:

o Budget goal / commission rate = Sales goal ($95/35% = $271)

o Show the Scouts what prizes and/or events they can earn by hitting their sales goal.

o Listen to him describe what his goals are for the money earned through the sale.

Ø Ask him questions – maybe even pretend to be a potential customer and do a role-play.

Ø Be a role model for business ethics and safety rules!

Ø Have FUN with him!

Ø Identify Your Top 15 Customers

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Neighbors

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Mom/Dad’s Coworkers

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Prize Level 5

Prize Level 7