1 Pack 82 Popcorn Program Revision September 2015 2 Popcorn Sale is important to Pack 82 and Dan Beard Council Boys learn lessons about setting goals and receiving rewards, public speaking and influencing, working towards a common purpose Pack 82 raises about of half our total budget for activities and awards Dan Beard raises funds for camp facilities, personnel, training and support of Packs in challenged communities 3 Pack 82 Budget Parents pay $65 per boy $24 National and Council Registration $3 Insurance $12 Boys Life magazine $8 Leader registration, insurance and materials Leaves $18 for Pack activities and awards, about $1,500 total Program costs $1,100 New Member Starter Kit and Welcome Meeting $350 Pinewood cars and awards (net after snack bar revenue) $450 Blue and Gold Celebration $1,000 Rank advancements, awards and leader materials $175 Website hosting and advancement tracking software Totals about $3,100 Popcorn makes up the difference (plus a little more) About $2,500-$3,800 a year 4 Participation rates and selling amounts are dropping More than half opt out or only do Fall Festival All $1,000+ sellers are now Boy Scouts 5 Revise program to spread the load and give parents choice Want to encourage selling, and set fair expectation of families Amounts to Pack 82 and Dan Beard to match 2014 Choose to sell popcorn, contribute a set amount, or blend Sales Goal: $120 Sales Goal: $120 Direct Contribution: $80 Direct Contribution: $80 6 Hitting $120 is within everyones reach One example Grandparents, Aunts and Uncles and a few neighbors will have your Cub covered PriceUnitsExtension Popping Corn$10 1$10 Caramel Corn$10 2$20 Butter Light$20 2$40 Kettle Corn$25 2$50 Total7$120 7 Blend of selling and contribution If sales are at least this amount Then contribution is this amount $0$80 $30$60 $40 $100$15 $120$0 Popcorn sellers are eligible for all prize levels Contribution is payable by the end of Jan, after sale is complete and before Pinewood Derby Like other Dues and Fees, payment is needed in advance of Pinewood participation