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Aims & Missions
New Cub Scout Program (Cub Scouts 2010)
Pack Communication
Registration
Pack Meetings
Calendar of Events
Pack Volunteers
Outdoormanship
Summer Camp
Popcorn Sales
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Mission
“The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is
to prepare young people to make ethical and
moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling
in them the values of the Scout Oath and
Law.”
“Scouting is a game with a purpose”
-Lord Robert Baden-Powell
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Cub Scout Promise & Law
Cub Scout Promise
I, (name), promise to do my best
To do my duty to God and my
country,
To help other people, and
To obey the Law of the Pack.
Law of the Pack
The Cub Scout follows Akela.
The Cub Scout helps the pack go.
The pack helps the Cub Scout grow.
The Cub Scout gives goodwill.
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Boy Scout Oath & Law
SCOUT OATH
On my honor I will do my best
To do my duty to God and my
country
and to obey the Scout Law;
To help other people at all
times;
To keep myself physically
strong,
mentally awake, and morally
straight
SCOUT LAW
A Scout is:
Trustworthy
Loyal
Helpful
Friendly
Courteous
Kind Obedient
Cheerful
Thrifty
Brave
Clean
Reverent
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Aims of the BSA
• Character Development
• Participating Citizenship
• Personal Fitness
Purposes of Cub Scouts
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Character Development
Spiritual Growth
Good Citizenship
Sportsmanship & Fitness
Family Understanding
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Respectful Relationships
Personal Achievement
Friendly Service
Fun and Adventure
Preparation for Boy Scouts
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Methods of Cub Scouting
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The Ideals
The Den
Advancement
Family Involvement
Activities
Home- & Neighborhood-centered
The Uniform
Making Character Connections
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Cub Scouts 2010
New Program Delivery Method
• A new method of delivering the existing Cub
Scout program
– Focuses on den leaders, meeting plans, & training
• For more effective den and pack meetings.
– Advancement is in the den as a natural part of planned program.
• Cub Scouts
– Den meetings are more organized with more time for fun.
– More badges, awards, arrow points, belt loops/ pins are earned.
• Den Leaders
– Planning & execution is simplified = saving leaders’ time.
– Den meetings are more fun and easier to run.
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Cub Scouts 2010
New Program Delivery Method
• What’s Changed?
– Den Leaders get a “menu-based” structure for den
meetings
– The den meetings laid out in a more structured manner
• Better advancement
– Monthly themes tied to the Character Connections
• What hasn’t changed?
– Cub Scout Handbooks
– Advancements that can be earned
– Fun! (Well, there should actually be more of it) 
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Monthly Core Value Themes
September
October
November
December
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
Cooperation
Responsibility
Citizenship
Respect
Positive Attitude
Resourcefulness
Compassion
Faith
Health & Fitness
Perseverance
Courage
Honesty
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Pack Communications
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Den Leaders
Pack Newsletter
Monthly Updates (E-mail Blasts)
Pack Website
Scout Room Bulletin Board
Monthly Parent/Committee Meetings
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Pack 13 Website
www.pack13.org
• Best place for current info
– Photos & Video, too
• Embedded Google
Calendar with all pack
events
– Can sync to mobile devices
• E-mail Link to Cubmaster &
Committee Chair
– Please ask us any question.
Give any comment
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Parent/ Committee Meetings
• When: Monthly on the Monday before pack
meetings
• Where: Committee Room of the OCC
• When: 7pm
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– Plan for upcoming events
– Discuss the Den activities
– Discuss state of the Pack
• NOT just for leaders
– All parents are invited/ encouraged to attend
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Registration
• Items Needed
– Pack Registration Form
• Basic contact info & consent for photos
– Pack Fees = $65 for 2011
• Covers the 2011 calendar year
– Medical Forms
• No Scout or Parent may attend a Pack function
without a completed medical form!
• Parts A & C, if not attending summer camp
– No Physical needed
• Parts A, B & C, if attending summer camp
– Requires physical & doctor’s signature
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Registration (cont.)
• What is Fee used for?
– Membership in both BSA National & Annawon Council
• Including supplemental insurance
– Boys Life Magazine Subscription
– Scout Advancement & Recognition
• Patches, belt loops, pins, New rank scarf at end of year
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Pack T-Shirt (i.e., Class B)
Pinewood Derby Car
Rocket & engines for rocket launch
Approved Trainings for Adult Leaders
Site Activity rentals, fees & registrations
• Camp site charges, Covered Wagon registration
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Pack Meetings
• Pack Meetings
– Start at 7pm
– Held at Robinson School (unless otherwise noted)
• Sept. 24
• Oct. 16 (Sat.)
• (at Camp Norse)
• Nov. 19
• Dec. 17
• Jan. 21
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Feb. 18 (Blue & Gold)
Mar. 12 (w/ Pinewood Derby)
Apr. 15 (Friends of Scouting)
May 16
Jun. 10
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Pack Meeting Ettiquette
• Class A uniforms are appropriate for pack meetings
– Uniform shirts tucked in, please.
– Hats remain on or held
• Buddy System at all times
– Bathroom runs require 2 scouts
• All attendees (Scouts, parents, siblings) must
remain in the Cafetorium
– No wandering the halls
• Scouts sit with their respective dens
• Scouts should pay respect to those who are
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2010-2011 Calendar
• Available on pack website (www.pack13.org)
• Active program 1 pack meeting & 1 activity per
month
– Council events and parades
– Activities geared toward fun, adventure and advancement
• Always with the aims & methods of Scouting in mind
• More emphasis on whole family events
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September 2010
• Scout-O-Rama
• When: Sunday 9/26, 9am – 3pm
• Where: Mason Field, North Attleboro, MA
– The 2010 Scout-O-Rama is Annawon Council's
special 100 year celebration. Many exciting
activities, demonstrations and competitions are
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– Our Pack hosted a Cub Walker relay.
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October 2010
One fun-filled day at Camp Norse – 10/16 (Sat)
– Covered Wagon
– Introduction to the Great Outdoors
• Pack overnighter – 16th to 17th
– Pack Meeting at Camp Norse
– Sign-up by: October 1
• All family members are invited!
• We will be out in nature, so dress accordingly (boots &
raingear are always a good idea).
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October (cont.)
Covered Wagon Derby (9am-2:30pm)
– Cost = FREE (the pack pays the fees)
– Scouts work as a team, transporting a Covered
Wagon around the Camp to “Towns”, working on
games/activities that teach skills a& teamwork.
• Towns in the past have included “Cheese
Moose”, Short Wave radio , Camp Yell, Obstacle
Course, etc.
– Bagged lunch, or lunch available for purchase
– Scouts dress in western wear
• If no western wear, regular clothes are fine.
• Uniforms are NOT needed.
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October (cont.)
Introduction to Great Outdoors (3-6pm)
– Cost = $5 per person (to cover cost of food)
– Learn the basics of staying/playing in the
outdoors
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fire building/safety
tent design/setup
What gear needed
hiking, etc.
Cooking skills: Scouts (parents & siblings) get to
prepare & cook their own dinners over an open flame!
– Scouts use these skills, the closer they get to
Boy Scouts
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October (cont.)
Pack Sleepover (After Pack Meeting)
– Cost = $5 per person
– Olaf Cabin = sleeps 14
• We will offer the cabin by rank (Tigers get priority)
– Adjoining tent site.
• Please bring your own tent
– Plumbing!
– Packing list
• Basics only: a sleeping bag, a flashlight and some
good, outdoorsy shoes
– Following BSA policies, Scouts/siblings may
only sleep in tents with their own families.
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October (cont.)
Pack Meeting (7-8:30pm)
– Cost = Free
– Our October Pack meeting will be held around a
campfire this month! Dens will put on a great
show of songs, skits and stunts
• Scouts should wear their Class A uniforms
– RAIN or SHINE!
• We have requested 70 degrees and clear skies
– But, sometimes, our requests are granted late… ;-)
• We have secured the Dining Hall (complete with a
huge fireplace) in case of inclement weather.
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November 2010
• Webelos Woods – 11/5-11/7 (Fri-Sun)
– Webelos II’s only
• Pack Meeting – 11/19 (Fri)
• Veteran’s Day Parade – 11/11 (Thu)
• Holiday Parade – 11/28 (Sun)
– Float Decorating – 11/27 (Sat)
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December 2010
• Pack Meeting -- 12/17 (Fri)
• Pack Bowling Night (date TBA)
• Caroling - Council on Aging (date TBA)
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January 2011
• Museum of Science Sleepover – 1/16 (Sun)
• Pack Meeting – 1/21 (Fri)
• Tubing at Nashoba – 1/22 (Sat)
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February 2011
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Scout Sunday – 2/6 (Su)
Scout Sabbath – 2/12 (Sat)
Blue & Gold Pack Meeting – 2/18 (Fri)
Providence Bruins – 2/20 (Sun)
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March 2011
• Pinewood Derby
– Weigh-in: 3/9 (Wed)
– Race : 3/12 (Sat)
• Scouting for Food – 3/12 (Sat)
– Service project which raises food for Our Daily Bread
food pantry
– Scouts can go door-to-door to collect food
– Cubmaster’s challenge
• Spring Camping/ Camp Norse–3/26-27(Sat/Sun)
• Maple Sugaring at Moose Hill – TBA
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April 2011
• Council Arrow of Light Court of Honor – 4/6 (Wed)
• Council Pinewood Derby – 4/10 (Sun)
– Top 4
• Friends of Scouting Pack Meeting – 4/15 (Fri)
– Council Fundraiser
• Great American Cleanup of Mansfield – 4/30 (Sat)
• TBA: Pack sleepover – Mystic Seaport?
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May 2011
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Pack Meeting – 5/16 (Fri)
Pack Olympics with Norton Pack 61 – TBA
Memorial Day Parade – 5/30 (Mon):
Hike/Picnic at Purgatory Chasm – TBA
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June 2011
• Rocket Launch – 6/5 (Sun):
– Rocket Launch Rain Date – 6/12 (Sun)
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End of Year Pack Meeting – 6/10 (Fri)
Flag Day Observances – 6/12 (Sun)
Relay for Life Pack Service Project – TBA
PawSox Overnight – TBA
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July 2011
• Camp Carpenter Resident Camp
– 7/10-14th (Sun-Thu)
• Camp Norse Day Camp – TBA
• Family Fun Night – 7/12 (Tues)
– (Raingutter Regatta)
• Movies/Concerts on the Common
– As available
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August 2011
• Movies/Concerts on the Common
– As Available
• Pack 13 Ice Cream Social
• Pack Planning Conference
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Other ideas
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Espionage at Patriot Place
Monster Trucks
Harlem Globetrotters
Night Hike at Mass Audubon in Norfolk
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Pack Volunteers
“The Cub Scout helps the Pack go”
So do Volunteers!
We really need your help!
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Pack Volunteers
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Pack Volunteers
• There are many critical Pack-level jobs that are
either open now, or need someone for next year
– Asst. Cubmaster(s) – NOW
– Popcorn Kernal (Assistant NOW/replacement for next
year)
– Medical Forms Coordinator – NOW
– Asst. Pack Committee Chair – NOW
– Pack Secretary – NOW
– Recruitment Coordinator – NOW
– Membership Coordinator – NOW
– ScoutParent Coordinator – NOW
– Pack Outing Chair – NOW
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Cubmaster
• This is Mr. Whitaker’s last year as Cubmaster
– We need to find a replacement
– Ideally, the replacement would act as an Asst. Cubmaster
this year
• The Cubmaster/ Asst. Cubmaster is responsible for
all aspects of the program
– Runs the Pack Meetings
– Makes sure Scouts are advancing appropriately
– Guides and supports den leaders
– Helps maintain good relationships with Boy Scout troops
– Sets an example for all Scouts
See: http://meritbadge.org/wiki/index.php/Cubmaster
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Popcorn Kernel
• Point person for Popcorn Fundraiser
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Attend Popcorn Kickoff Meetings
Order Popcorn for Show & Sells, Take Orders
Coordinate Show & Sells locations/dates
Maintain inventories for Dens
Oversee “Take Order” activities
• Collect Forms
• Fill Orders
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Event Coordinators
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Pack Olympics Team
Parade Coordinator
Pinewood Derby Team
Blue & Gold Pack Meeting Committee
“End of Year” Pack Meeting Committee
Rocket Launch Committee
Scouting for Food Coordinator
Winter Sleepover Coordinator
Spring Sleepover Coordinator
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Outdoormanship
It has often said that “Scouting” is “outing”
• Why go to the outdoors?
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Adventure
Fun
Character Development
Preparation for Boy Scouts
“The best classroom of all is the great outdoors”
“The open-air is the real objective of Scouting
and the key to its success.”
Lord Baden-Powell
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Outdoormanship
• What type of experience is needed?
ANS: As much as you have right now
In Cub Scouts, the emphasis is getting into the
outdoors and doing your best
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Outdoormanship
• How is it done?
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Hikes
Pack overnighters
Outdoor pack meetings/events
Webelos den campouts
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Outdoormanship
What Do We Need?
Good News! Not Much!
• Cub Scout Essentials
• Sleeping Bag
• Tent (if not sleeping in cabin)
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Outdoorsmanship
Weather
• It is always sunny, 75°F with a 4mph wind
from the SW on Scout outings!
FALSE!!!!
• Cubs go out in all kinds of weather
– Prepare with the proper rain gear, layers, footwear
– The trips that the Scouts remember most are the ones
that don’t go perfectly
• They also learn to cope with things that aren’t perfect – They
develop character!
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Summer Camp
Two Options
1. Camp Carpenter Resident Camp
2. Camp Norse Week-long Day Camp
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Camp Carpenter
• Resident Camp in Manchester, NH
– July 10-14 (Sun-Thu)
– A short 1.5 hour drive
– Nationally accredited & award winning
• The camp staff is AWESOME!
– Home to Lawrence L. Lee Scouting Museum
• Activities
– Fort, Native American Village, Webelos Woods,
Pirates Cove…
– Archery, BB’s, Swimming, Boating, Handicrafts,
Nature, Fishing, Rock throwing, Water Slide…
– Black Bat
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Camp Carpenter
• Camping Options
– Parent & Scout for full week
– Partial/Switch-off Parent & Scout
• Come for part of week
– Solo Scout
• BSA 2-deep leadership observed at all times
• No Scout will sleep alone (paired with other Scout)
• Staff is fully trained on revicitis (home-sickness)
• Side-walled, platform tents are provided
– Everyone sleeps on cots
– Mosquito netting is recommended
• This is easy camping
– Cub Essentials (Day pack, sleeping bag, clothes,
sunscreen, towel, flashlight & bug spray)
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Camp Carpenter
• Cost is $280 per camper
– Includes lodging, 3 meals per day, photo plenty
of nature & more fun than you can imagine
• Sleep in side-walled tents
• Eat in Dining Hall
• Parents can do activities with Scouts
• Deadlines
– March 13 for initial $50 Deposit
– May 17 for final payment
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Camp Norse
• Kingston, MA
– About 35 min drive
• Offers several Camping opportunities
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Week-long Day Camp
Cub/Parent Overnighter
Camp Norse Family Camp
Camp Norse One-Day Camp
• June 5 – Camp Norse Open House
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Camp Norse
Week-long Day Camp
• 4 Mon-Fri Day Camp sessions 9am-4pm
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Week 1: 7/11 to 7/15
Week 2: 7/18 to 7/22
Week 3: 7/25 to 7/29
Week 4: 8/1 to 8/5
• Cost = $150**
(**2010 prices)
– Bus service for additional $30**
• Scouts enjoy activities throughout the week
on a rotating basis
– crafts, skills, nature, BB, and archery.
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Camp Norse
Other Options
• Cub/Parent Overnighter
– No schedules, so the Scout can take advantage of any
particular activity
– Meals provided
– Bring your own tent
• Camp Norse Family Camp
– No schedules, so the Scout can take advantage of any
particular activity
– Cook your own meals
– Bring your own tent
• Camp Norse One-Day Camp
– Same program as Week-long Day Camp
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Camp Norse
Week-long Day Camp
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Week-long Day Camp
Cub/Parent Overnighter
Camp Norse Family Camp
Camp Norse One-Day Camp
• Bus service for additional $
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Camp Norse
Week-long Day Camp
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Cub/Parent Overnighter
Camp Norse Family Camp
Camp Norse One-Day Camp
• Bus service for additional $
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Popcorn Sales
Why do we sell Popcorn?
• Pack 13’s only fundraiser
– Funds most of the activities for the pack
– Dues cannot cover expenses alone
• Our Pack can earn as much as 40% in
commission by selling $10,000 or more
– About $200 per Scout
– We did it the last 3 years, & we can do it again!
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Popcorn Sales
Where does the money go?
• Some goes to our local Council
• Some goes to Trails-End
• some goes into our Pack to help fund our
activities
• Some goes to “Scouterships”
• Scouts receive a portion of their sales as
“Popcorn Credits”
– A Scout may use his earned Popcorn credits
toward summer camp, an overnight activity, or a
Scout day event
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Popcorn Sales
Important Dates
• Sept. 1st – Online orders begin (www.Trails-end.com )
• Sept. 6th – Unit orders due
– The Popcorn Kernel’s order is due for the Pack.
• Sept. 18th – Packs’ Popcorn pick up
– Pack popcorn sales begin
• Oct.16th – Take orders with order page begins.
• Nov. 11th – All Pack take orders due to Popcorn Kernal
• Nov. 13th - Popcorn Super Saturday
– Council dead-line for Popcorn orders & Popcorn prize
orders. All order forms and money that has been collected
are due by this date.
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Popcorn Sales
Three ways to Sell
• Online
• Show-n-Sell
• Take order page
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Popcorn Sales
Online
www.trails-end.com
– Scouts create an account & e-mail to
friends/family
– Buyers order directly from Trails-End
• Great way for distant relatives/friends to help
– Products will be delivered directly to the buyer
by Trails-End.
– Be sure the buyer puts down the name of the
Scout so the Scout can receive the credit.
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Popcorn Sales
Show & Sell
• Each Den/Scout signs up for a place/time
– List of available Show & Sells posted in the
Scout & conference rooms at the church
– A group of 2-4 Scouts is ideal. Parents must
supervise on the day they choose
• Dens have a supply of Show & Sell popcorn
to sell directly to buyers
– Direct Sales
– Scouts split proceeds evenly for the time
worked during a show & sell
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Popcorn Sales
Take Order
This option can be done two ways:
• You may bring products with you as you sell
door-to-door.
– Each den is given a supply of popcorn that can
be used for show & sells or door-to-door selling.
See you den leader if you would like this option
• You may also take orders door-to-door
(without product), using the order form.
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Popcorn Sales
Take Order (cont.)
– You must turn in order sheet before Nov. 11th.
• All money for your order is due when you turn in
your form
• Take order sheets may be given either to your Den
Leader or the Popcorn Kernel
– You may collect the money as you take-orders,
or you can collect the money when you deliver
the products
– Please include your email address, Scouts
name & Den, and phone number on order form.
– Checks are payable to BSA Pack 13.
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