blackhawk area council 2021 spring popcorn
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Blackhawk Area Council2021 Spring
PopcornWhat Scout activity are you looking forward to do during Summer 2021?
Please type your answers in the chat box
WHY DO WE SELL POPCORN?
• 73% Return to Scouting
• Earn funds for summer camp & activities
• Scout character development
• Improve our camps and council resources
OVER $4 BILLION Returned to SCOUTING SINCE 1980!
TRAIL’S END APPKey Benefits• Free Credit Card Processing - Paid by Trail's End• Real-time tracking and reporting of sales, inventory and
storefront registrations• Families can turn in cash payments via credit card• System-calculated Scout sales for easy Trail's End Rewards
ordering• Take Online Direct orders in the app as way to fundraise while
social distancing
Proven Results• Used by over 14,500 units & 160,000 Scouts• Over 10% growth for units that recorded more than 75% of sales
in the app in 2019• Credit Card transactions averaged 27% higher than cash
Text APP to 62771 to download the App.
Text APPGUIDE to 62771 to download the App Quick Start Guide.
TRAIL’S END APP
Only Scout accounts can log into the app. Leader accounts will not allow access.
TRAIL’S END LEADER PORTAL
Login at: www.Trails-End.comwith your Trail’s End Leader account.
One Platform to Manage Your Fundraiser• Track All Scout Sales - Easily view and manage all app
and online Scout sales in real-time.• Manage Inventory - Keep track of inventory levels and
know where products are in real-time.• Coordinate Storefront Sites & Shifts - Create
schedule for Scouts to sign up for booths you reserve in your community.
• Place Popcorn Orders - Order popcorn for your council’s scheduled pick-ups.
• Submit Rewards - Submit Trail’s End Reward orders for Scouts.
REGISTER YOUR UNIT
New to popcorn or Returning UnitCreate or verify your 2021 Popcorn Kernel account as part of the commitment process.
KEY DATES
Start selling online & through the Trail's End App!
Now thru June 30, 2021
Initial Orders (storefront/wagon) Due: 5pm, Monday, March 8
Initial Orders Pickup: Friday, March 26
Final Orders (wagon) Due: 5pm, Monday, April 26
Final Orders Pickup: Friday, May 14
Unit Kernel Refresher Training Webinar Thursday, March 18 at 7:00 pm
Traditional Products
Online Direct
Donations
YOUR UNIT EARNS
Commission Type: Commission Percentage:
ONLINE DIRECT 30%
TRADITIONAL (Suggested & Includes Trail’s End Rewards) 32%
TRADITIONAL (opt-out of Trail’s End Rewards) 35%
TRAIL’S END REWARDS2021• Points based Rewards system encouraging Scouts to
sell more credit cards• With changes to the way they sell, Scouts can earn
more Rewards faster!
ADDITIONAL INCENTIVES
UNIT PIZZA PARTYUNIT REACHES $4,000+ IN TOTAL SALES
BETWEEN MARCH 8 – APRIL 26,EARN A PIZZA PARTY
(CAPPED AT $100)
$50 AMAZON GIFT CARD DRAWINGFOR EVERY $400 SOLD BY YOUTH
BETWEEN MARCH 8 – APRIL 26,EARN AN ENTRY INTO DRAWING FOR $50 AMAZON GIFT CARD
(ONE WINNER PER DISTRICT)
ACCEPTING CREDIT/DEBITCREDIT SALES ARE BEST FOR SCOUTS
TELL YOUR CUSTOMERS, “WE PREFER CREDIT/DEBIT”Trail’s End pays for all credit card fees!
• Bigger Rewards – Earn 1.5pts per $1 sold in the Trail’s End App• Safer – Scouts and Popcorn Kernels don’t have to handle cash• Higher Sales – Customers spent 27% more with credit vs. cash in 2019• Easier – Parents turn in cash sales with credit/debit payments to their unit• Hardware – Scouts can accept credit/debit with Square readers or manual entry
PARENTS CAN PAY THE UNIT THROUGHOUT THE SALE USING THE APP
Through the Trails End App, parents can pay the Unit at any time for money owed using a credit card for any cash due. They can do this as many times throughout the sale as they would like. All credit card sales through Storefronts or Wagon Sales automatically are credited to the Unit’s invoice to Council. Any Online Direct Sales the commission for those sales are automatically credited to the Unit’s invoice to Council. Check the Account summary tab on the leader portal.
TRAIL’S END FACEBOOK
Text FACEBOOK to 62771 to join!
TRAIL’S END FACEBOOK
CONTACTING SUPPORTCOUNCIL KERNELS
Cynthia Graf: Council [email protected]
Arrowhead Kernel: Bruce [email protected]
Wanchanagi Kernel: Stephanie [email protected]
Sycamore Kernel: Cynthia [email protected]
Wetassa Kernel: Christiene [email protected]
White Eagle Kernel: Pat O’ [email protected]
CONTACTTRAIL’S END SUPPORT
JOIN OUR FACEBOOK GROUPTrail’s End Popcorn CommunityTrail’s End & Blackhawk Area Council
VISIT OUR WEBSITEwww.Trails-End.com
EMAIL US:[email protected]
NEED HELP? VISIT OUR FAQs:www.Support.Trails-End.com
Q&A
Remain in the meeting for questions or leave at any time when your questions
have been answered.
THANK YOU
Join us on Facebook!Trail’s End National Facebook group
facebook.com/groups/TEPopcornCommunity
Council specific popcorn Facebook groupTrail’s End & Blackhawk Area Council