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The Kernel!

October 9, 2015

Hello <<First Name>>:

Hope you enjoyed last week's edition of The Kernel!

This is a living document, so please send any cool stories, comments, and suggestions to ben.mahlke@scouting.org and we will do our best to make this newsletter a valuable resource for kernels and all unit leaders.

Have you been using the SquareReader during this years sale?

Here is some of the great feedback we have received from customers purchasing popcorn using square:

10/3 - "The Scouts were very friendly!"
10/4 - "It's so easy to use!"
10/7 - "Very friendly and polite. Matthew (age 7) knew all of the answers to our questions! A pleasant experience!"

Those comments are very encouraging. Keep up the good work!!!

KERNEL APPROVED
ARTICLE OF THE WEEK

We often hear Boy Scouts and Scout leaders say that it's not as difficult to sell popcorn when you're a cute little Cub Scout. You're just so doggone precious, people gladly buy whatever you're selling.

In this article and ScoutCast:
Donovan Fisher, aka The Popcorn Scout, shares his secrets to selling more popcorn as a Boy Scout. These tips are also valuable for Cub Scouts. Donovan has sold more than $95,000 in popcorn during his time as a Scout.

Check out:
http://blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2015/09/07/scout-popcorn-sales-tips-youre-no-longer-little-cub-scout/

Important Dates

Oct. 16-18 - Blitz Weekend

Oct. 31 - Sale Ends

Oct. 31- Super Scouting Saturday!

Prize orders due
Show & Deliver popcorn turned in
Top seller rosters due
Initial popcorn payment opportunity

Nov. 1 - Take Orders Due

Nov. 13-15 - Take Order Pickup

Nov. 25 - Final Payment Due

Jan. 31, 2016 - Top Sellers Party

Fill a Sheet - Drawing each week of the sale

KERNEL APPROVED
SITE OF THE WEEK

If you haven't already, now is the time to start selling online. The average online order by a customer is $48. With that being said, think about if you emailed 25 family members and friends an invitation to buy popcorn online. That is the potential for $1,200 in sales! All online sales count toward Scout Rewards and go to your units sale. Plus, Trail's-End ships the product directly to the customer.

Don't miss this opportunity to dramatically increase your sales!

Check out: http://sell.trails-end.com

Derek of Pack 3180 in Moose Lake, MN - Fill a Sheet Drawing Winner!

Congratulations Derek of Pack 3180 of Moose Lake, MN on winning the Fill a Sheet drawing for the $50 gift card to the Council Scout Shop!

Each week we will be doing a fill a sheet drawing. Fax or email each filled sales sheet to the Council Service Center. Each submitted sheet will go into a drawing that week for a $50 gift certificate to the Scout Shop. The last sheets need to be turned in by October 31.

Fax to 218-729-6559 or email Susan.Berg@Scouting.org

Pack 3105 of Hermantown- Blitz Week - Ice Cream Sunday Party Winner

Congratulations to Pack 3105 of Hermantown on winning the Blitz weekend drawing for the Ice Cream Sunday party!

Thank you to all of the units that participated in the Blitz weekend! If you missed out of participating in the first Blitz weekend there is still time to organize your unit for our next council wide Blitz weekend. A organized door to door sale is one of the best methods of boosting sales in this last week of the campaign.

Our next Blitz weekend will take place October 16-18.

SAMPLE PRIZES ARE STILL AVAILABLE TO CHECK OUT!!!

Sample Prize Kits are still availableâ€¦motivate your Scouts by letting them see some of the prizes they can earn. Kits can be checked out through your district executive or by contacting Ben Mahlke (218-491-5451 or ben.mahlke@scouting.org) or Susan Berg (218-740-4524 or susan.berg@scouting.org).