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November 7, 2023

PBAC Kernels and Leaders, 

Thank you for everyone who participated in this year’s sale.  Below are key reminders for closing out your unit’s sale.

If you have any questions or need any support, please let our team know. Thanks for all that each of you do for South MS Scouting!

 POPCORN KEY REMINDERS:

  • Thursday, November 16, 2023: Popcorn Distribution (click on link to complete the form)

      • Coast Distribution Location: Biloxi PD Warehouse (339 Division St, Biloxi, MS 39456)

      • Pine Belt Distribution Location: Old Brackman’s Location (1504 Country Club Rd, Hattiesburg, MS 39401)

  • Saturday, December 2, 2023: Popcorn Movie Day (click on link to complete the form)

    • Friday, November 17th Movie Day ticket order due.

  • Submit your units Trails End Rewards: CLICK HERE for video support.

    • Rewards are not automatically processed. The unit leader must complete the following:

      • Log-in to your trails-end leader portal.

      • Select the rewards menu (on the left).

      • Verify individual Scout Sales Amounts.

      • Click Submit.

  • All final popcorn payments are due on December 1st, 2023.

October 30, 2023

As a reminder, TODAY (Monday, October 30) Is when all show’ n sale returns, show’ n sale payments and unit take orders are due.

See the email for more detailed information. If you have any questions or need any support, please let our team know. Thanks for all that each of you do for South MS Scouting!

October 28, 2023

PBAC Kernels and Leaders, 

We have one more weekend to push our show’ n sale product and to collect and finalize all Scout’s take order’s!

Below are key reminders for Monday, October 30, when all show’ n sale returns, show’ n sale payments and unit take orders are due.

If you have any questions or need any support, please let our team know. Thanks for all that each of you do for South MS Scouting!

 POPCORN KEY REMINDERS:

 Show n’ Sale Returns and Payment: CLICK HERE to let us know the information on your units return.

·        Returns can be made from 12PM-5PM at the following locations:

o   Coast Distribution Location: Biloxi PD Warehouse (339 Division St, Biloxi, MS 39456)

o   Pine Belt Distribution Location: Old Brackman’s Location (1504 Country Club Rd, Hattiesburg, MS 39401)

·        Payments can be made in person with returns or by mailing a check.

Take Order Placement: Support for Placing Your Units Order

·        If you have hero and helper donations, you will need to order product for those.

·        If you have left over show’ n sell product, you can use it to fill your units take order.

·        For Scouts to get credit for prizes, Scout orders must be entered into the system.

o   This will assist with placing your unit order as Scout orders in the system will be compiled.

Other Key Reminders

·        Thursday, November 16, 2023: Popcorn Distribution

·        Saturday, December 2, 2023: Popcorn Movie Day (orders due Friday, Nov. 17) 

October 19, 2023

PBAC Kernels and Leaders, 

 We have two weeks left to sell! There are still storefronts available over the next two weekends- check out the attached report and let’s fill them! 

 There is also plenty of time to canvas your neighborhood, call your family, or take your form to school/work.  If you need or want more popcorn, please let us know and we will get you more.

 Please find below key popcorn dates and attached are some Trails End promos. If you have any questions or need any support, please let our team know. 

  • Monday, October 30, 2023: SNS Return, SNS Payment, and Take Order Due

    • Unsold show’ n sell product and/or money for product due.

      • Returns and Payments can be made from 12PM-5PM at the following locations:

        • Coast Distribution Location: Biloxi PD Warehouse (339 Division St, Biloxi, MS 39456)

        • Pine Belt Distribution Location: Old Brackman’s Location (1504 Country Club Rd, Hattiesburg, MS 39401)

      • CLICK HERE to let us know the information on your units return.

    • All unit take orders due via the trails end leader portal.

      • Coast Distribution Location: Biloxi PD Warehouse (339 Division St, Biloxi, MS 39456)

      • Pine Belt Distribution Location: Old Brackman’s Location (1504 Country Club Rd, Hattiesburg, MS 39401)

    • Friday, November 17th Movie Day ticket order due.

 Thanks,

Micah

October 6, 2023

PBAC Popcorn Leaders,

Below are some reminders for units doing Storefront sells (show’ n sell). Please review and let our team know if you have any questions.

Thanks for all that each of you do for South MS Scouting!

Storefront Sale Reminders

  • Trails End App

    • All credit card sales should be processed through the app for CC processing fees to be covered.

    • The trails end app is also the best way to keep track of all (cash, check, or credit card) sells.

      • For Scouts to receive prize credit units need to a) log their sales at the storefront or b) adjust the inventory in the leader’s portal post that days sell.

  • Storefront Dates

    • There are still plenty of dates available (2,380 hours) over the next few weekends. Attached is a list of what is available for reservation in the TE Leader Portal.

      • You can select any location and any date that is available.

  • Additional Product

    • If you need additional product, please let us know and we will work to get it to you.

  • Additional show’ n sell tips.

    • If you have families that cannot make the dates you have selected, see if they would like to check out product and go another time. More Scouts at multiple locations (1 Scout & 1 parent) will produce more sells.

    • Product does not just have to be sold at storefronts, with Scouts taking product to neighborhoods for door-to-door sales.

  • Key Dates

    • All unsold product and money for show’ n sell is due on Monday, October 30, 2023.

Thanks,

Micah

September 28, 2023

Why should you sell Popcorn online?

Online sales are a great way to get involved with selling Popcorn because of just how easy it is! Plus, it’s RISK FREE- you don’t have to have any product on hand to participate- it costs you nothing! Did you know that the average online sale in 2022 was $65 per order?! If you made 15 online sales, that’s almost $1,000 sold.

Here’s how easy it is to make an online sale!

Download and sign-in to your Trail’s End Scout Account in the Trail’s End App.

Update your Online Selling Page (Scout information) under the “Manage Page” tab in the Menu at the top left corner of the Home Page!

This makes what your Customers see feel more personal- they’ll be able to see your picture, how their support helps you (based on what you put about you in the App), your favorite product, how close you are to your goal, pictures of activities you’ve done throughout Scouting (if you upload them into the app), and information about your Unit!

Feel free to preview your page before sending it out so you can see what consumers will see when they click on your Scout Selling Page!

On the Home Page, under “SHARE YOUR PAGE” you can email, text, copy a link, share (to social media), or generate a QR code for your Personalized Scout Selling page!

Where should you Share your Scout Selling Page?

i. Share your page on Social Media like Facebook!

ii. Share your page via text to Friends and Family who live far away!

iii. Send your link via email to Parents’ work associates!

iv. Have Mom and/or Dad print off your QR code and put it on the bulletin board at the work office!

v. Give your link to your neighbors to share!

vi. Or any other creative ways you can think to share your page!

Thanks,

Micah

September 22, 2023

PBAC Popcorn Leader,

 We hope that everyone is having a great Friday. Below are a few reminders as we move into the 2nd weekend of popcorn.

 Please let our team know if you have any questions or need any support. Thanks for all that each of you do for South MS Scouting.

 Thanks,

Micah

September 15, 2023

PBAC Popcorn Leaders,

We are excited for our first weekend for show’ n sell popcorn! Below are a few notes and reminders to keep in mind for this weekend.

We hope that each of you have a great weekend funding your Scouting Adventure. Please let our team know if you have any questions or need any support.

Thank you for all that each of you do for South MS Scouting!

Popcorn Notes and Reminders:

  • ALL CREDIT CARD SALES must be logged using the Trails End App.

    • Do not use the Square app or any other app as this will NOT cover your credit card processing. This includes all storefront shifts as well (see below).

  • The Trails End App (SCOUTS APP DEMO)

    • This app is your Scouts (and families) one stop shop for all things popcorn. Making Door to Door, Wagon, & Online Direct Sales.

  • Storefront Shifts (STOREFRONT MANAGEMENT DEMO)

    • Scouts sign up for shifts that their unit has selected.

      • Operation of Store Fronts

        • When a scout is signed up for a shift their App will automatically pull up in storefront mode (that day and time).

          • It is HIGHLY recommended that EVERY sale at storefronts, each Cash, Check, or Card; be logged in the Trails End App.

          • This will save your unit time on the back end and help keep track of inventory.

        • Everything sold at the storefront will automatically populate in the Leader Portal.

      • There are plenty of Storefronts still available.

  • Popcorn Key Dates (Attached)

  • For more information on popcorn please visit our website at https://www.pineburrscouts.org/popcorn.

Thanks,

Micah

September 6, 2023

PBAC Popcorn Leaders,

 As a reminder, Next Thursday, September 14, will be our SNS (Initial Order) Popcorn Distribution. Below is the location information and times for each location.

To ensure a smooth distribution process, PLEASE CLICK HERE to let us know who/when will be picking up your unit’s order. Unit orders will NOT be distributed prior to the times listed below. This is to ensure time for all unit orders to be sorted correctly.

 If you have any questions or need any support, please let our team know. Thanks for all that each of you do for South MS Scouting.  

  • Coast Distribution Location

    • Biloxi PD Warehouse (339 Division St, Biloxi, MS 39456)

    • Distribution Time: 1PM-5PM 

  • Pine Belt Distribution Location

    • Old Brackman’s Location (1504 Country Club Rd, Hattiesburg, MS 39401)

    • Distribution Time: 12PM-5PM

September 1, 2023

PBAC Popcorn Leaders,

Below are the updates and latest information for our 2023 Popcorn Sale. We are excited to work with each of you to fund your units Scouting adventure.

For more information on popcorn please visit our website at https://www.pineburrscouts.org/popcorn. If you have any questions or need any support, please let our team know.

  • Show’ N Sell Update:

    • Our 2023 show’ n sell order total is $268,000, which is a 48% increase over our 2022 order! 

    • Mark your calendars for SNS Distribution on Thursday, September 14. More information on distribution times will be announced next week.

    • SNS dates are still available for selection if you need more.  

  • Scouts App:

    • The Trails End app is a great tool for Scouts and families to make sales, sign up for store front shifts, earn rewards, and promote sales online. Results from the Scout App are automatically synced to the unit’s dashboard. This will save unit leaders time and eliminates the need for a paper trail. Each Scout has one free transaction on TE, to practice using the app. Attached is a TE guide for units to use and share with their families to get them set up on the app.

  • Credit Card Sales: Here’s why they’re so important:

    • Scouts receive higher rewards points!

      • 1.25 points for every $1 sold via CC vs 1.00 point for every $1 sold via Cash.

    • Consumers Spend more on Credit Card!

      • $35 Average Order Value with Credit Card vs $23 Average Order Value with Cash.

    • Units pay down their balance due to Council!

      • As card payments are processed, a Units balance due to Council is being paid down- saving Units time and effort.

    • Scouts can take Credit Card Payments via the Trails End App.

Thanks,

Micah

August 18, 2023

PBAC Popcorn Leaders,

We are just under a month away from the start of our Fall Popcorn Sale. We are excited to work with you to achieve your unit’s goal.

Listed below are a few items you can do to ensure you are ready for a great sale. Please review and let our team know if you need any support.

Thanks for all that each of you do for South MS Scouting!

Popcorn Key Items:

  • Show n’ Sell Selection:

    • Several units have yet to make their selections.

    • There are still plenty of open dates and locations for all units to select.

    • All units placing an initial order will need dates selected or an alternate plan.

  • Initial Popcorn Order: CLICK HERE for a video on how to place your units Initial Popcorn Order (SNS)

    • All Initial (SNS) popcorn orders are due by Friday, August 25, 2023.

    • Items to review prior to placing you unit’s order.

      • How many days do I have selected?

        • What is the plan to sell the popcorn you are ordering?

      • What is my unit’s goal?

        • How much do I need to fund our units adventure?

      • How many Scouts do you have currently?

        • Do we have the manpower to help move the product?

  • Unit Planning and Kick-off

    • CLICK HERE to view the unit planning tool.

    • Hold a Unit Kick-off to inform Scouts and families of this year’s goal and plan new program.

Thanks,

Micah

August , 2023

PBAC Popcorn Leaders,

Show ’N Sell (SNS) location selection will go live next week. Below are a few notes and reminders for selection:

  • Attached is a guide with information and instructions for completing selection.

  • Selection for units who sold $10,000+ in 2022 will begin on Monday, August 7th at 12PM & selection for all units will open on Wednesday, August 9th at 12PM

  • All selections must be made via the Trails End Leader Portal, make sure someone from your unit has access.

  • On the storefront selection page be sure to use the filters to narrow down on the date and location you want. If you do not see the location you would like in your district, please select “Council” in the drop-down menu, and filter down to that location.

  • Have a plan and a backup plan. A list of dates and locations are included in the attached guide.

  • Make your selections early.

  • We are still trying to add two more Wal-Mart Locations (Pass Christian & Pascagoula). Once we have them secured, we will send out an email notification.

If you have any question or need any support, please let our team know. Thanks for all that each of you do for South MS Scouting.

Thanks,

Micah

July 17, 2023

PBAC Leaders,

We hope that each of you are doing well. As a reminder our Council Popcorn Kickoff is happening next week. CLICK HERE to RSVP to attend one of our Popcorn Kickoffs (details below). Remember units attending kickoff receive an additional 2% on the sale. This is also a great opportunity to learn more about Trails End popcorn program, and to have any questions you may have answered.

  • Pine Belt Kick-Off: Tuesday, July 25, 2023, 6:30PM, Parkway Heights UMC (2420 Hardy St, Hattiesburg, MS 39401)

  • Coast Kick-Off: Wednesday, July 26, 2023, 6:30PM, Handsboro UMC (2333 Demaret Dr, Gulfport, MS 39507)

If you have not already done so, we encourage you to complete the following:

    • CLICK HERE TO REGISTER your unit for the sale. Not a Popcorn Kernel for your Unit? No problem! Register your Unit and add other Unit Leaders, including your new Kernel to the Unit within the Trail’s End system.

    • CLICK HERE TO ATTEND A WEBINAR hosted by Trails End. These Webinars are usually only 45 minutes long and will allow you to get a better understanding of Trail’s End’s Technology that you will be using throughout the duration of the sale- the Trail’s End Unit Leader Portal and Scout App. The Webinar will also cover Best Practices and give you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have- allowing you to set your Unit up for success.

Please let our team know if you have any questions or need any support. Thanks for all that each of you do for South MS Scouting!

Thanks,

Micah