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2011 Popcorn Patch

2011 "Project Popcorn"!!

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If your unit missed the kickoff, you will be contacted in the near future so we can get your unit the material it needs chocolate to have a successful 2011 Popcorn sale.

Here's what you need to know about POPCORN:

Popcorn Contacts and Unit Support Team

Popcorn Contact Chart Kettle Corn

Popcorn Key Dates

August 1 - Sale begins!
September 12 - 1st bi-weekly Walmart Gift Card Drawing
September 26 - 2nd bi-weekly Walmart Gift Card Drawing
October 10 - 3rd bi-weekly Walmart Gift Card Drawing
October 24 - 4th bi-weekly Walmart Gift Card Drawing
October 28 (*change from printed dates in Guidebook*) - Take Order & Prize Orders are due by 5:00pm (All orders must be made on-line using the Trail's End System)
November 10-12 Take Order Distribution
Locations (contact your district Popcorn Kernel for exact date and time):

• Aroostook (North) - Chamberlain Trucking - St. Agatha

• Aroostook (South) - SW Collins - Presque Isle

• Hancock - Darlings Auto - Ellsworth

• P.V. & Waldo - Pottles Transportation Warehouse - Bangor

• Penquis - Pottles Transportation or True Farms - Charleston

• Washington - RH Foster - Machias
December 2 - All money due to council office
December 5 - Commission drops to 25% at 5:00pm if unit is not settled

Other Items to Note

Commission: The 2011 Popcorn base commission is 32% if your unit is paid in full by Friday, December 2nd. Your unit has the opportunity to earn 35% commission if you sell $800 more than you did in 2010. Commission drops to 25% after 5:00 p.m. on Monday, December 5th. Commission drops to 15% after 5:00 p.m. Monday, December 12.

Orders: The Council will place one order for product. The order deadline for Popcorn Distribution on November 10-12 (Take Order) is October 28th by 5:00pm. Orders for the Take Order can be cases or pieces. All orders will be made on-line using the Trail’s End popcorn system.

Distribution: It is the responsibility of the unit to pick up the product on time. The distribution on November 10-12 will be held at locations across the council for all districts. Please see Popcorn Key Dates for locations.

** Please contact your District Kernel for date and time of your popcorn distribution**

Prize Policy: Popcorn prize selections are to be entered into the popcorn system by November 1st. Prize orders placed on time will be reviewed and released by the Council within one week. Trail’s End ships Council approved orders within 48 hours. Unit prize orders will be shipped directly to the address you input into the Trail’s End on-line order system. Delivery should take 10-14 days. Prizes are highlighted in the Youth Sales Guide.

Training: Train your team and increase your profits! The Trail’s End Popcorn Sale Training Kit along with this leader’s guide covers everything you need to know to have a successful sale. It is up to you to employ these resources. Additional support material and training videos can be found at www.trails-end.com.