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.

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?

Thanks Two Rivers!

Well, the numbers are in - over $133,000 WAY.......over our budget. Thanks to all who pushed at the end. Bottom line on this sale and every other successful sale....participation by more units = more boys selling......more boys selling = more sales. Everyone wins! Boys are involved learning, earning and achieving. Leaders are involved seeing what motivates the boys and earning money for the $unit$.

I can't afford to give a gift to everyone - but I can afford to give you a singing message. Merry Christmas and lets start planning for the next sale.

Last Push

I've always believed that "good people will never let you down." I've also taken notice that 10% of the masses complete 90% of the work. With that said I wanted to say a few words leading up to the last few weeks of the sale. Sometimes when the fire starts to die down, we lay back in our chairs and begin to slumber off. This picture is of a campfire we had a few weeks back on the New River during a canoe trip. Instead of letting the fire die down, I added more wood - now I was fortunate to have an ample supply of wood, kinda' like having enough adult leaders around to get things done. So kernels, reach down and grab another piece of wood, give the fire a stoke, and push for a few more sales.
A couple of suggestions:
Bring 3-4 small gifts to next weeks meeting and by a show of hands, pass out prizes for...
Most military donations
Most large popcorn tins sold
Funniest sales story
Most doors knocked in a day

Remember, the fuel is laying on the ground, the boys are beginning to lay back in their chairs.......grab a handful, and throw it on. Have fun, sell popcorn, and make money!

John