Benefits of Selling Easy fundraiser with simple logistics Creates community exposure and helps with recruiting Scouts have fun selling and earning their own way Units can receive up to $4.50 for each book sold.
Commission Structure 30% Base Commission 10% Bonus for registering for a booth by 3/31 5% Bonus on money turned in from 1/25-3/8 3% Bonus on money turned in from 3/9-3/29 1% Bonus on money turned in from 3/30-4/5
Coupon Book 2018 Coupon Book Cover $10 Each $100 s in savings
New Vendors
Sale Resources Scout Tracking Sheet Unit Tracking Sheet shac.org/scout-fair
Unit Tracking Sheet Keep Track of: Sales Inventory Commission
Scout Tracking Sheet Keep Track of: Scout Sales Scout Inventory
Issuing Books to Scouts Coupon Books have a cash value of $10 Limit the number of books issued to a number that the Scout can comfortably sell before you see him at the next meeting Use the Unit Coupon Book Sales Record form to keep track of your Scouts books & sales.
Turn-ins Please consult the shac.org/scoutfair for times and locations Please use Unit Checks or Money Orders. No Personal Checks. If Cash is necessary please use large bills
Bonus Commission Deadlines March 8, 2018 - Coupon Book Sales - 5% Bonus turn-in deadline March 29, 2018 - Coupon Book Sales - 3% Bonus turn-in deadline (Turn-ins held 3/28 due to Good Friday) April 5, 2018- Coupon Book Sales - 1% Bonus turnin deadline
Units can close out at any time during the sale Units will not be considered closed out unless they have all money and/or books turned in. Units should keep copies of all Scout Fair Receipts. Closing Out
Commission Checks Units that closeout by 1% turn in deadline will receive a check at Scout Fair Units that closeout after April 5th th should expect a check between April 15 th and April 30 th Checks will be mailed to the Committee Chair on file Units are encouraged to verify their commission amounts at Scout Fair
Door to Door Where should we sell? Ideal locations are high traffic areas such as big box stores, gas stations, and local small businesses. Don t forget about your schools and churches! Be sure to get permission from a manager and to leave the store front better than you found it.
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Kroger Genbook is the ONLY way to sign up to Sell Coupon Packs at Kroger stores on designated dates/times Do NOT ask Kroger employees/management about selling, but DO THANK THEM for allowing us to be there. Registration link opens at 2:00PM CT Sunday, January 28, 2018 Link is at shac.org/scoutfair You will receive instant email saying "your appointment is confirmed." It is not; appointments can still be canceled by the unit. Appointments will only be canceled by Council if you sign up for more than 4 spots. Unit must monitor appointments. If you register for a spot 24+ hours out from your appointment you will receive a reminder email 24 hours out.
Tips and Tricks for Kroger First Follow Registration & Rules on SHAC Scout Fair website. Get the Genbook App for easy booking! While making an appointment please use your real name (first and last). One person per unit, not per den or patrol. That one person should only make appointments for ONE unit. (i.e. John Doe should not make appoints for both Pack and Troop 0000)
Need Help about Kroger? Have a Question about Kroger? shac.scoutfair@gmail.com
Prizes!
Space Bucks Scouts will earn 1 space buck for every Coupon Book Sold
Getting prizes!!! Encourage scouts to redeem Space Bucks at local Scout Shops prior to Scout Fair Supplies tend to run out at event itself Encourage youth to show off prizes at meetings Creates energy for the sale
218 Bonus Prize 218 Books sold to qualify Includes: An overnight stay at Space Center Houston A private tram tour of Johnson Space Center Exciting Hands-On Activities T-Shirt Buffet Dinner and Breakfast Prize is good for 2 spaces (scout and parent/guardian)
Weekly Drawing Enter each week when you sell 15 Coupon Books Envelope can be turned in-person into Scout Office or emailed to ScoutFair@shac.org DRAWING every Friday at 4PM (February 2 nd - April 6 th ) Use money turn-in envelope for entry Envelope is also available online Includes: An overnight stay at Space Center Houston A private tram tour of Johnson Space Center Exciting Hands-On Activities T-Shirt Buffet Dinner and Breakfast
Scout Fair The Event!
What s New This Year Location NRG Arena Date April 14 th 2018 Theme- Cleared for Launch
Key Dates for Booth Registration Booth registration will run until March 31. Earn an extra 10% for host a booth! Booths must be scouting appropriate Booth locations will be e-mailed to unit leader prior to Scout Fair Chair and tables can be requested through Doubleknot registration Water is permitted but you are responsible for cleaning all spills Electrical Drops are available
Booth Sizes Indoor Booths 10x10 10X20 Outdoor Booths 20x20 Other sizes as needed 20X20 Other sizes as needed
Upcoming Dates * January 28, 2018- Kroger Sign Ups go live at 2pm *Sales begin immediately after unit kickoffs * March 8, 2018- Coupon Book - 5% Bonus turn-in deadline * March 29, 2018- Coupon Book - 3% Bonus turn-in deadline * March 31, 2018 10% Bonus Commission Deadline for Booth * April 5, 2018 - Coupon Book - 1% Bonus turn-in deadline * April 14, 2018- Scout Fair, 10:00 am 3:00 pm