Pack 835 1997 Popcorn Sale

Significant Dates

• September 8 - Unit Leader kickoff
• October 17 - Popcorn Sale Begins
• November 16 - Popcorn Sale Ends - Order Sheets Due!
• December 6 - Popcorn Available for Delivery
• December 20 - Money and Prize Selections Due

When you sell:

1. Be cheerful and courteous. You are taking up their time.
2. Know your products. Which are low calorie? Which are the best deal?
3. Give people time to look.
4. Listen to the customer! If they aren't interested, thank them and move on.
5. Be organized. Have a pen and the order form ready.
6. Let your customer fill in the form.
7. Never go alone. Always take a parent or guardian with you.
8. Always try to go during daylight hours.
9. Always wear your uniform and identify yourself and your pack.
10. Never go into someone's home.
11. Buyers can pay by cash or check when the popcorn is delivered. Make checks payable to: Pack 835.
12. Always say "Thank you" whether people buy popcorn or not.

When you deliver:

1. Try to call ahead. It makes better use of your time and your customer's.
2. Take money along to make change.
3. Do not leave popcorn until you are paid.
4. Customers can pay either by cash or a check payable to Pack 835.
5. When giving change, count the money aloud.
6. Thank the customer when you give them their popcorn.
7. Never go into someone's home.
8. Never go alone. Always take a parent or guardian with you.
9. Try to deliver during daylight hours.