blackhawk area council 2021 spring popcorn

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 Kernelcynthiagraf01@gmail.com

Arrowhead Kernel: Bruce Smallbsmall@mchsi.com

Wanchanagi Kernel: Stephanie Urquhartsurquhart77@gmail.com

Sycamore Kernel: Cynthia Grafcynthiagraf01@gmail.com

Wetassa Kernel: Christiene Gablefcpgable@gmail.com

White Eagle Kernel: Pat O’ Brienpatndoreen@frontier.com

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:Support@trails-end.com

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

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facebook.com/groups/TEPopcornCommunity

Council specific popcorn Facebook groupTrail’s End & Blackhawk Area Council