 Fundraising
is an important part of Scouting. Our Pack prides itself on being
self-sufficient to
the point of being able to pay the Scout's way into all Pack Activities. The
largest fundraiser we do each year is Trails-End popcorn with the Boy Scout
Discount Cards being the second most profitable fundraiser. We also hold Chic-Fil-A
Spirit Nights on occasion and recycle aluminum cans.
Fundraiser Lingo:
A “Show-n-Sell” is when we take our products to such local businesses as Publix,
Lowes, and Bass Pro Shops. Scouts sell the popcorn or discount cards in full
uniforms with uniformed leaders present to supervise.
We utilize “Sign-Up Sheets” to staff the Show-n-Sells. Sign-up sheets will be
posted online and at Pack Meetings.
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| Popcorn |
September –
November |
Popcorn sales begin in early September and
end in early November. Each Scout will have a sales packet as well as have
the opportunity to participate in Show-n-Sells. Each sale the Scout makes is put toward his overall
prize from Trails-End. |
| Boy Scout
Discount Cards |
February – April |
Boy Scout Discount Cards are sold from
February to April. The cards will be distributed to the Den Leaders who will
then pass them out at their Den Meeting. These cards contain stickers that can
be redeemed for merchandise and/or food at such retailers as McDonald’s and
Publix. Discount card sales have ended for this Scouting year. |
| Chic-Fil-A Spirit
Night |
Ongoing |
Throughout the year we hold Spirit Nights
at local restaurants that will donate 10-15% of the total sales back to our
Pack. Reminders and flyers will be sent out via email and at Pack Activities.
Participation is easy! Just go to the designated restaurant during the
designated timeframe an let them know that you’re with Pack 631. |
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Our Pack recycles aluminum cans all year long. We use some of
the funds received from our recycling to adopt animals from the Back to Nature
Wildlife Refuge. Aluminum cans should be crushed, bagged, and labeled with the
Scout’s name. They can then be brought to the Pack Meetings each month or Den
Meetings.
Questions about can drop off, email Justino at
justino.miranda@yahoo.com.
Questions about the Recycling Program in general, contact Louise at
lhom415@embarqmail.com. |
