FALL PRODUCT SALE 2012

Winnebago Council

Boy Scouts of America

2929 Airport Boulevard

Waterloo, IA 50703

319-234-2867

www.winnebagobsa.org/fallproductsale

FALL PRODUCT SALE

2012

Unit Kernel Guide Book

This guidebook has been compiled to help you, the Unit Kernel, coordinate the Fall Product

Sale for your Pack or Troop. Dates, responsibilities and contacts are included for reference as

well as other information for use in training units. Good luck and have fun!

Winnebago Council Boy Scouts of America

2 www.winnebagobsa.org/fallproductsale

TABLE OF CONTENTS

3 Key Contact Information

4 Unit Kernel Responsibilities

5 Important Dates

6 Highlights for 2012

7 Scout Prize Programs

8 Unit Kick Off Agenda

9 Recommended Show & Sell Order

10 Popcorn Order Instructions

12 Prize Order Instructions (Prize orders will not be accepted after Friday, December 2.)

14 Popcorn Pickup Locations & Popcorn Return Policy

15 Product Return Form



16 $1,000 Seller Form

KEY CONTACT INFORMATION

2012 District Executives

District Name Phone Email

Lakeland Steph Becker 319-429-0537 [email protected]

Twin Rivers Steph Becker 319-429-0537 [email protected]

Sun Rivers Mike Broadston 515-975-0716 [email protected]

Wabuha Mike Broadston 515-975-0716 [email protected]

2012 District Kernels

District Name Phone Email

Lakeland Joann Pearce 641-430-9552 [email protected]

Twin Rivers Tammy Harper 641-220-4857 [email protected]

Sun Rivers Michelle Shock 319-230-8427 [email protected]

Wabuha Dave McRae 319-269-3285 [email protected]

Winnebago Council

319-234-2867 – Phone

877-754-4079 – Toll Free

319-234-0153 – Fax

www.winnebagobsa.org



UNIT KERNEL RESPONSIBLITIES

1. Attend the District Kick Off and Training.

2. Contact parents in your Pack/Troop about participating in the Fall Product Sale. Discuss

your unit Kick Off and encourage them to attend.

3. Conduct a Unit Kick Off. Distribute sales material, train parents and Scouts, review sales

goals and explain the Prize & Incentive Program.

4. Using the New Scout postcards, inform new Scouts and parents about the Fall Product

sale as you recruit new Scouts throughout the fall.

5. Ensure your unit’s Show & Sell order by Thursday, September 6.

6. Coordinate the Show & Sell popcorn pickup on Saturday, September 15.

7. Oversee all Show & Sell and Take Order activities.

8. Ensure that Scouts turn in copies of their Take Order forms in time to enter your unit’s

order by Wednesday, November 7. (No orders will be accepted after the deadline.)

9. Arrange to pick up your Unit’s popcorn at the district distribution location on Saturday,

November 17. (This location varies by District. See page 14 for pick up locations.)

10. Submit payment to the Council Service Center and order prizes by Friday, December 7.

11. Share ideas with your District Kernel on ways to improve the 2013 Fall Product Sale.



IMPORTANT POPCORN DATES Tuesday, August 7 Twin Rivers Product Sale Kick Off

Thursday, August 9 Sun Rivers Product Sale Kick Off

Thursday, August 9 Wabuha Product Sale Kick Off

Tuesday, August 14 Lakeland Product Sale Kick Off

Friday, August 31 Unit Commitment Card Due

Thursday, September 6 Show & Sell orders due no later than 5:30 P.M.

ORDER IN CASES ONLY (8 containers per case except Chocolate Lovers, Classic Trio,

Gift Sets and 30 Packs which are 1 container per case)

Saturday, September 15 Popcorn pick up for SHOW & SELL orders

Saturday, September 15 PRODUCT SALE STARTS (Show & Sell and Take Order)

Wednesday, November 7 Final Popcorn returns due no later than 5:30 P.M. No Popcorn returns will be accepted after this date. Damaged product will not be accepted.

Wednesday, November 7 Final Take Order and Collegiate Orders due no later than 5:30 P.M.

Saturday, November 17 Final product pick up

Friday, December 7 MONIES DUE TO COUNCIL On time payment is expected. Payments not received by December 7, 2012, will result in a two percent penalty to your unit’s commission, after the initial penalty, another two percent penalty will be assessed on the 15th and 30th of every month following, until the balance is paid in full.

Friday, December 7 Final Prize Orders Due by 5:30 P.M.



(Prize orders will not be accepted after this date.)

HIGHLIGHTS FOR 2012

Products

Pecatonica River Popcorn

NEW FLAVORS: Sea Salt Splash

Collegiate Products

Iowa State University and University of Iowa logo products.

Profit Structure

Prize Option

25% Base Commission

Prizes ordered from General Commercial Corporation (GCC)

4% Unit Bonus Opportunity (see below)

Cash Option

27% Base Commission

4% Unit Bonus Opportunity (see below)

Unit Bonus Opportunity

2% bonus earned by having a Unit Kernel or Unit Representative attend the District Kickoff AND submitting a Unit Commitment Card by August 31, 2012.

2% bonus earned for achieving a 35% increase in sales over 2011. (For units that did not sell in 2011, your unit must sell a minimum of $350 per registered Scout as of August 1, 2012.)

Scout Prize Programs

Fill it Up Patch

Peanut Butter Cup Super Seller

Chocolate Lovers Super Seller

$1,000 and $4,000 seller recognition

GCC prizes (unit must choose Prize Option to be eligible)



SCOUT PRIZE PROGRAMS

Recognition for $4,000 Sellers

Any Scout who sells $4,000 or more will receive a full campership to a 2013 Winnebago

Summer Camp program. Copies of the Scouts order forms must be submitted to the

Council Office by December 7.

Recognition for $1,000 Sellers

Sell $1,000 or more to attend a Black Hawks Hockey Game on February 2, 2013.

After the game, Scouts will be invited to join the Black Hawks for a pizza party. A Black

Hawk t-shirt will be provided to the Scouts with an opportunity for players to autograph

the shirt.

One family member is allowed to attend the pizza party with their Scout.

Peanut Butter Cup Super Sellers

Sell 10 or more containers of Peanut Butter Cup popcorn in one week and be entered

into a weekly drawing to win an Xbox. Scouts will receive one entry for every 10

containers they sell. (Example: 30 in one week = 3 entries.) Entries will be rolled into

the next week’s drawing.

Limit one per Scout. A copy of the order forms must be turned in or faxed by Friday,

4:00 pm of each week to qualify for that week’s drawing. Drawings start on Friday,

September 21th and continue until Friday, October 26st.

Chocolate Lovers Super Sellers

Any Scout who sells 1 or more containers of Chocolate Lovers Five Way popcorn will be

entered into a drawing to win an iPad. The drawing will take place on October 26st.

The Scout who sells the most containers of Chocolate Lovers Five Way popcorn will win

an iPad.

A copy of the order forms must be turned in or faxed by Friday, October 26st.

Fill it Up Patch

Sell 25 containers of popcorn and receive a special Fill It Up Patch.

GCC Prizes

Units choosing the Prize option will be able to order prizes on the General Commercial

Corporation (GCC) website. Instructions are included in this Guidebook on page 17.

Prizes orders must be submitted online no later than December 7, 2011. Prize orders

cannot be placed after this date.



UNIT KICK OFF AGENDA

Make it Fun!

ASK YOUR DISTRICT EXECUTIVE FOR HELP RUNNING YOUR UNIT KICK OFF.

Set the Stage: Decorate the room, have food and beverage, wear a goofy costume, setup prize displays, and have all sales materials ready to hand out.

1. Preview this year’s Scouting Program and explain the Nothing Out of Pocket Program Plan

a. Remind parents that it can all be FREE! b. Parents complete Part 1 of the Family Success Sheet

2. Communicate the Goals with parents and Scouts

a. Unit, Den/Patrol, and per-Scout goals b. Scouts write their individual goals on the Take Order forms c. Parents write their goals in Part 2 of the Family Success Sheet

3. Excite the Scouts – Show them the Prize Brochure

a. Scouts decide which prize level they want to shoot for b. Scouts should pick a Prize level that exceeds their Sales Goal c. Review the Winnebago Council Prize Program

4. Description of Sales Program

a. Briefly Review Product - new Jalapeno Cheese and Military Donation b. Review Key Dates (Remember: Set unit deadlines before Council deadlines.)

5. Describe the Sales Technique

a. Review the Take Order form in detail b. Share sales scripts and role-play sales presentations with Scouts. c. Be polite. Always say “Thank You!”

6. Review Do’s and Don’t’s

a. Don’t leave popcorn unless it is paid for in full. b. Do thank the customer for supporting Scouting!

7. Safety Issues

a. Sell in groups or with an adult. b. Don’t enter a stranger’s home, sell after dark or carry large amounts of cash.

c. Be careful with your Take Order form. It is your only record.



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POPCORN ORDER INSTRUCTIONS

How to Complete Commitment to Sell Form

1. Navigate to http://www.prpopcorn.com and click on “Order Gateway” in the top, right-

hand corner.

2. Choose “Winnebago Council” from the list.

3. Enter the username (173WINN) and password (Waterloo). [Case Sensitive]

4. Click “Step 1 Click Here to commit your unit to sell”.

5. Fill out the required information (Note: the email address entered here is where we

will send a confirmation upon receipt of your commitment form).

6. Click “Preview”.

7. Review your information on the Unit Commitment Preview page.

8. Click “Submit” if everything is correct OR Click “Cancel to make changes” to return

to the previous screen and reenter your information.

How to Tabulate My Order

1. Navigate to http://www.prpopcorn.com and click on “Order Gateway” in the top, right-

hand corner.

2. Choose “Winnebago Council” from the list.

3. Enter the username (173WINN) and password (Waterloo)

4. Click “Step 2 Click Here for online worksheet tool”

5. Enter in the Unit information, scout names and product quantities that each boy sold.

6. The totals at the bottom of the page are what you enter into the popcorn order form

to place your popcorn order.

7. Print, Save, or email your worksheet to satisfy record keeping.

http://www.prpopcorn.com/council_list.html




How to Place a Popcorn Order

1) Navigate to http://www.prpopcorn.com and click on “Order Gateway” in the top, right-

hand corner.

2) Choose “Winnebago Council” from the list

3) Enter the username (173WINN) and password (Waterloo)

4) Click “Step 3 Click Here to place your popcorn order”

a) Fill out the required information making sure that you total the lines as you go

(Note: All fields are required, enter 0 if you do not wish to order any of that

particular product. The email address entered here is where we will send a

confirmation upon receipt of your order)

b) Click into the “Total Cases” and “Total Dollars” cells to calculate your total.

5) Click “Enter Order”

6) Review your order on the Order Preview page.

7) Click “Enter” if everything is correct OR Click “Cancel to make changes” to return to

the previous screen and reenter your information.

*Note: You do not need to use the online worksheet tool to place our Show & Sell order.

(It is only there to help you total your unit’s Take Orders.). To place your Show & Sell

order, follow the instructions under “How to Place a Popcorn Order”.




PRIZE ORDER INSTRUCTIONS

www.boyscouts-gcc.com

General Commercial Corporation/Keller Marketing Division is proud to be working with your Council volunteers. The following document‘s purpose is to guide you through the prize ordering process.

Support the Boy Scouts of America’s Popcorn Prize Program; Make Unit prize ordering fast and easy; Facilitate the Council’s release of orders, and order-tracking, through a straightforward

process; We hope you enjoy the ease and efficiency of the site and welcome your feedback! To place Unit orders, please follow these instructions:

Creating Your Profile

Step 1: Open your internet browser.

Step 2: Go to www.boyscouts-gcc.com Home Page.

Step 3: Click on Login – Bottom Left Corner of your Screen

Step 4: In the central area of the screen, click register here and enter the information requested. Items *asterisked are required. FIRST; you must “create a profile” and login before any order may be entered.

Enter: 1st: Enter Council ID: 173WINN then click enter Then fill in the following information: a.) VALID E-Mail address. Point and click in the next field, or press Tab key on your keyboard. b.) CREATE a Password. Tab. c.) Confirm that Password. Tab. d.) Enter your First Name. Tab. e.) Enter your Last Name. Tab. f.) Address 1 (This is your physical address for UPS delivery). NO P.O. Boxes accepted Tab. g.) Address 2 (If you receive mail at a PO Box, please put that address here). Tab h.) ENTER City. Tab. i.) SELECT State from down arrow list. Tab. j.) ENTER your Zip Code. Tab k.) ENTER your daytime Telephone number. l.) Point and click at the down arrow to find your District name in the menu, then point and click on your District's name. Tab. m.) Point and click at the down arrow to find your Unit Type in the menu, then point and click on your Unit Type. Tab. n.) Type your Unit Number. o.) Click REGISTER.

http://www.boyscouts-gcc.com/

http://www.boyscouts-gcc.com/

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Logging into the site

Step 1: Click 'login' on your Welcome screen.

Step 2: You are back on the Home page. Type your Email Address and Password, and click 'Login'.

Placing order

Step 1: Click 'Quick Order' in the menu on the left of your screen…it is the third choice on the left. Complete the “TOTAL PRODUCT SALES and NUMBER OF SCOUTS SELLING “ As these are required fields. Next: enter prize quantities and complete all of the required fields to ensure proper shipment. NOTE: We are Unable to ship to a P.O. BOX.

Step 2: Click “NEXT” when you have completed the prize selections.

Step 3: Verify your shipping address (We are unable to ship to a P.O. Box)

Step 4: Upon successful completion; you will receive an e-mail verification, unless your Internet Service Provider has our system blocked. Please keep your order number for future reference.

If you need assistance with this process, please contact BSA Customer Service via e-mail [email protected], call BSA Customer Service @ 888-351-8000, or call your

Council office.

Editing Existing Order

Units will not be able to initiate a second order for a unit unless the previous order has been authorized for shipment by the Council Office. If your Units have the need to change your order, please follow the instructions listed below.

Step 1: Complete Log In and Password Screen

Step 2: Click on "Quick Order". Enter Information for your Unit/Number/District/Popcorn Sales Click "Next"

Step 3: If there is an order for Unit/District/Council, you will see a message "There is already an order for this Unit/District/Council. To edit this order, click "here". Click on "here"

Step 4: Change quantities of prizes needed. Click "Submit Changes" Please wait one moment while page refreshes before.

If you need assistance with this process, please contact BSA Customer Service via e-mail [email protected], call BSA Customer Service @ 888-351-8000, or call your

Council office.

mailto:[email protected]

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POPCORN PICK-UP LOCATIONS

Lakeland Sun River & Wabuha Kingland Systems Control-O-Fax 1401 6th Avenue S #1 3070 West Airline Highway Clear Lake, IA 50428 Waterloo, IA 50703 Twin Rivers L & J Industries Boleyn’s Warehouse American Bottling Company 522 North Main 309 Mill Avenue 806 Poleline Road Charles City, IA 50616 Elgin, IA 52141 Decorah, IA 52101

POPCORN RETURN POLICY

Wednesday, November 7th at 5:30 P.M. is the deadline to return popcorn. Returns will

not be accepted after this date.

Popcorn returns must include a Product Return Form that is signed by a Unit

Representative and a District Executive. Your unit will not be credited for returned

product unless it is accompanied by a completed Product Return Form.

Damaged product will not be accepted.

Trading product with other units is not recommended. The Council will not be

responsible for tracking product that is traded with other units. If you trade with other

units, your unit will still be charged the full amount for your original product order.

Helpful Hint: Do not return leftover Show & Sell product until you have completed your Take

Order activities. You can use it to help fill your Take Order. (See page 10 for more details.)



Number of Cases Number of Containers

CHOCOLATE LOVERS 5 WAY ______ ______

CLASSIC TRIO ______ ______

MASTER OF MEMORIES GIFT SET ______ ______

30 PACK DOUBLE BUTTER ______ ______

15 PK MICRO KETTLE CORN ______ ______

MUD PUDDLES ______ ______

CHEDDAR CHEESE ______ ______

JALAPENO CHEESE ______ ______

PEANUT BUTTER CUP ______ ______

15 PK BUTTER MICRO ______ ______

15 PK BUTTER LIGHT MICRO ______ ______

CARAMEL PEANUT ______ ______

CLASSIC CARAMEL ______ ______

SEA SALT SPLASH ______ ______

YELLOW POPCORN ______ ______

UNIT TYPE & NUMBER: _________________________

UNIT SIGNATURE:__________________________

COUNCIL SIGNATURE: _____________________

DATE: __________

Wednesday, November 27th at 5:30 P.M is the deadline to return popcorn.

Returns will not be accepted after this date.

This form must be signed by a Unit Representative and your District Executive.

Your unit will not be credited for returned product unless it is accompanied

by a completed Product Return Form.

Damaged product will not be accepted.

Completed In System__________________

PRODUCT RETURN FORM



$1,000 SELLER FORM

= February 2, 2013 =

Any Scout who sold $1,000 or more in product and has turned in copies of his order forms to the

Winnebago Council will have the opportunity to attend the February 2, 2013 Waterloo Black Hawks

Hockey Game at Young Arena in Waterloo.

Scouts who sold $1,000 or more will:

Receive one free ticket to the game

Be recognized during intermission

Attend a Pizza Party with the players after the game

Receive a free Black Hawks t-shirt

Additional Tickets may be purchased for family at a discounted rate of $7.00. Please note: Due to

limited space, only one family member will be allowed to attend the pizza party with the Scout.

Scout’s Name____________________________ ______ Unit Type & Number___________________

Scout’s Shirt Size (adult sizes only)_________________

Parent Name__________________________________ Phone Number_________________________

Address______________________________________ City, State, Zip__________________________

Number of Additional Tickets_________ x $7.00 = Total____________________________________

Please return this form, along with payment, to the Winnebago Council by January 18, 2013.

2929 Airport Boulevard, Waterloo, Iowa 50703

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