POPCORN 2009: Let's Pop!
The 2008 Popcorn Campaign was a Success! Due to the huge participation of the entire council we topped 2.2 million in sales! This money went into unit accounts to fund the programs of most of our packs and troops. Council camp grounds received funds to make our programs even more exciting! Make sure you check out the program events that are new and fun like the Viking Ship you helped fund with popcorn money.

Our popcorn campaign consists of two methods: Show and Sell and Take Order. Each district will have a District Kernel to assist with questions that are not answered on this site. For information regarding on ordering popcorn or prizes, we are fortunate to have our very skilled Kathy again this year, finance@longhorn.org..

What’s New?
This year you asked for it you got it! We have approval to use Popcorn Online. We have new kick off kits that every unit that registers and attends a retreat will receive. More than ever before training will be a great tool. We also have one stop shopping since we will use Trail’s End for their prizes! We will have one website to order popcorn and prizes. Last year we had over 350 leaders trained, and we would have had more if we had not had to worry about something called a fire code. Due to this popularity you will notice 3 dates for Retreats. Our units that sold over 10,000 from the previous year (2008) will stay on our page until we replace them with 2009 winners!. For more information email Kathy at finance@longhorn.org.
Ask your Popcorn Kernel for information on how to send popcorn to our Troops!
Scroll down for POPCORN RETREAT NEWS.

POPCORN 2009 NEWS
We have had an outstanding popcorn season and topped 2,200,000 in sales! Thanks to all of the districts kernels popping away to make sure everything was handled. Our retreat for the year had over 350 leaders trained and we contribute the success of our campaign to that and some highly motivated popcorn salespeople. Units that sold 10,000 and above will be listed on the website for your review. It has been a pleasure to work with so many great leaders that care about the future of scouting!
Thanks again, and here is to a popping 2009!
Renee Horton
Popcorn Council Representative
Congratulations to Topsanah District for being the top seller with over $261,000!!

Congratulations to Troop 98 of Trailblazer District as our top unit with over $32,000!


2009 Dates
• Popcorn Retreat, Hurst –Aug. 1st, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• Popcorn Retreat, Waco and Flower Mound-July 25th, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• District Kickoffs for Popcorn-Aug. through Sept.
• Show and Sell Place Order-Aug. 12th
• Show and Sell Pick Up-Aug. 22nd
• Show and Sell Return and Pay-Sept. 26th (Late Fee After)
• Take Order Start Date: Sept. 19th
• Take Order Due to Council: Nov. 2nd
• Take Order Distribution: Nov. 12-14th (Day will vary on District)
• Take Order Money Due: Dec. 11th (Late Fee After)
• Prizes Orders Due: Dec. 11th (Order Online)


Safety Tips
Sell with another Scout or ask a parent or adult to go with you. Never go into anyone’s house or apartment.

Tips for Best Popcorn Results
Set your goal and don’t stop until you reach it!
Always wear your uniform.
Be polite and cheerful and thank them even if they do not buy.
Take two pens.
Know your products and tell them it is gourmet popcorn.
The main reason people do not buy is that they are simply not asked.
POPCORN Unit Commission Plan
Tiered Levels with an Accelerator

SHOW N SELL: AUGUST 12, 2009
30% base commission $0 to $9,999
35% commission upon reaching $10,000 + in sales


TAKE ORDER: SEPTEMBER 19, 2009
25% base commission $0 to $4,999 in sales
30% commission for $5,000 to $ 14,999
35% commission for $15,000 +

POPCORN CONTACT INFO

Council Popcorn Kernel: James Lee III, jleethree@hotmail.com
Advisor: Renee Horton, bsarhorton@aol.com
Administrative Contact: Kathy McLean, finance@longhorn.org

Popcorn Retreat-July 25th, 9:00-noon
Chisholm Trail, Leon Valley, Indian Nations, Commanche Trails, and Three Rivers Districts
Baylor University
4th & Spaight
Cashion Building
Waco, TX

Popcorn Retreat-July 25th, 9:00-noon
Frontier Trails, Tonkawa, and Topsanah Districts
LDS Stake Meeting House:
1100 Stapleton Lane
Flower Mound, TX

Popcorn Retreat: -Aug. 1st, 9:00-noon
Brazos Valley, Crosstimbers, Lakeview, Mustang, Roadrunner, Santa Fe, Silver Star, Tejas, and Trinity Trails Districts
Arborlawn United Methodist Church
5001 Briarhaven Rd.
Fort Worth, TX 76109


2008 Top Selling Units Over $10,000

1
District
1
Troop
98
32,692
2
District
33
Pack
328
29,043
3
District
29
Pack
381
28620
4
District
24
Pack
62
22521
5
District
33
Pack
928
19912
6
District
34
Pack
262
19061
7
District
33
Pack
4
18950
8
District
34
Pack
1
18608
9
District
29
Pack
378
18392
10
District
33
Pack
817
18280
11
District
21
Pack
76
18269
12
District
27
Pack
333
17947
13
District
23
Troop
372
17819
14
District
34
Pack
256
17490
15
District
26
Pack
525
17374
16
District
4
Pack
377
17026
17
District
30
Pack
35
16999
18
District
34
Pack
1225
16541
19
District
26
Pack
98
16362
20
District
33
Pack
937
16062
21
District
27
Pack
546
14935
22
District
33
Troop
905
14856
23
District
30
Pack
399
14813
24
District
33
Troop
928
14809
25
District
34
Pack
392
14787
26
District
4
Pack
308
14734
27
District
34
Pack
2008
14692
28
District
2
Pack
255
14502
29
District
36
Pack
32
14298
30
District
21
Troop
75
14015
31
District
36
Troop
32
13843
32
District
24
Pack
285
13394
33
District
21
Pack
1099
13317
34
District
27
Troop
387
13054
35
District
4
Troop
308
12923
36
District
36
Pack
317
12899
37
District
34
Pack
199
12864
38
District
33
Pack
850
12727
39
District
27
Pack
320
12501
40
District
36
Pack
134
12433
41
District
24
Pack
281
12283
42
District
23
Pack
802
11983
43
District
34
Pack
1163
11912
44
District
31
Pack
97
11410
45
District
34
Pack
295
11295
46
District
23
Pack
631
11287
47
District
23
Troop
140
11249
48
District
33
Pack
260
11233
49
District
29
Troop
933
11128
50
District
1
Pack
117
11107
51
District
36
Pack
1910
10699
52
District
34
Pack
424
10652
53
District
33
Pack
777
10520
54
District
2
Pack
274
10466
55
District
32
Pack
360
10424
56
District
26
Pack
321
10386
57
District
27
Pack
509
10366
58
District
30
Pack
127
10359
59
District
34
Pack
298
10037

2008 Trailer Winner: Troop 880

Trailer was discounted by:
Trailer Outlet
3901 E. Loop 820 S
Fort Worth, TX 76119
817-429-7111
Rick Frey (Silver Beaver Winner)

Dates
Take-Order Sale 2009
- Prize Orders Due: Dec. 12th (Last day)



Popcorn Contact Info
Council Popcorn Kernel: James Lee III, jleethree@hotmail.com
Advisor: Renee Horton, rhorton@longhorn.org
Administrative Contact: Kathy McLean, finance@longhorn.org






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