Great program last night in Lincolnton regarding the show and deliver training. Great ideas presented by Donna T. from Mooresville regarding her units success in using this sales method. More to come once I put her ideas in the form of Kernel Notes. The main points are:
- Have a plan, set a goal before you order.
- Stay organized, have good tracking sheets, have a receipt ready with parents to sign for any product handed out or returned.
- promote blitz events, store-front sales, or church table set ups.
- Keep the sale focused, don't let too much time go by without accountability.
- Make it fun.
Friday, August 6, 2010
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
District Kernel Kick-Off
A big Thank You to all who turned out last night for the District Kernel Training event. It was "take cover" when the marshmallow shooters started in.
A lot of information was passed down but the theme was consistent -
- This is a 100% participation council supported sale
- Plan and budget for your "year in scouting"
- Have a BIG unit kick-off event
- Make this sale have legs - keep the intensity going all the way till the end
I will continue to place important information on the blog. If there are documents you need I can put them online quickly, just let me know. Go to the left side bar and scroll down to links for tips and techniques under "Kernel Notes"
A lot of information was passed down but the theme was consistent -
- This is a 100% participation council supported sale
- Plan and budget for your "year in scouting"
- Have a BIG unit kick-off event
- Make this sale have legs - keep the intensity going all the way till the end
I will continue to place important information on the blog. If there are documents you need I can put them online quickly, just let me know. Go to the left side bar and scroll down to links for tips and techniques under "Kernel Notes"
Sunday, August 1, 2010
It's Time...............
Well, it's August, either the midway point or the last half of the summer depending on your perspective. I spent the weekend at my favorite river spot to help me get my game face on for what is to become the "sale of all sales". Jimmy C. gave me some deadlines for some upcoming important meetings, and like everyone, these sometimes clash with my day job - but I assumed this position, and I will do whatever it takes!
I've started to add some Kernels Notes to this site in order to back up what I promised. That was to to provide all the tools needed for everyone to have an successful sale. I will add notes on a periodic basis, so save this site on you favorites toolbar for future reference.
I've started to add some Kernels Notes to this site in order to back up what I promised. That was to to provide all the tools needed for everyone to have an successful sale. I will add notes on a periodic basis, so save this site on you favorites toolbar for future reference.
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Popcorn Sale 2010
Fellow Scouters,
I write this post in reflection of my old job, and my anticipation of my new one. Recently I accepted the position as the Councils Popcorn Kernel. I'm honored first that I would be considered for this position, but more than that - I'm honored that I can be a part of the popcorn sale during this centennial celebration. As I write this post the day after Memorial Day, I can't help think what our early leaders of Scouting faced - Wars, economic turmoil, why it seems that some things never change?
I write this post in reflection of my old job, and my anticipation of my new one. Recently I accepted the position as the Councils Popcorn Kernel. I'm honored first that I would be considered for this position, but more than that - I'm honored that I can be a part of the popcorn sale during this centennial celebration. As I write this post the day after Memorial Day, I can't help think what our early leaders of Scouting faced - Wars, economic turmoil, why it seems that some things never change?
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