End of Sale Wrap Up Checklist

End-of-Sale Wrap-Up Checklist

• Confirm Final Sales & Payments - Ensure all orders are submitted and payments are collected from Scouts and families. Double-check your unit’s balance with the Council.
• Return Any Unsold Product (Nov 4-6, 2025) - Follow Council policies on product returns for Show & Sell inventory.
• Submit Prize Orders - Ensure all Scouts have selected their rewards and submit orders before the deadline.
• Close Out Online Sales - Verify digital sales and reconcile any outstanding transactions.
• Recognize & Thank Your Team - Acknowledge Scouts, parents, and leaders who contributed to the sale’s success.
• Evaluate & Plan for Next Year - Gather feedback from families and leaders to improve next year’s sale. Take notes on what worked well and areas for improvement.

Thanking Scouts, Parents, and Leaders

The success of the popcorn sale wouldn’t be possible without the dedication of Scouts, parents, and unit leaders. Expressing gratitude keeps morale high and encourages future participation. Here are a few ways to show appreciation:

• Personal Thank-You Notes - A simple handwritten note from the unit popcorn kernel or Scout leaders goes a long way.
• Shout-Outs at Unit Meetings - Recognize top sellers, supportive parents, and hardworking leaders in front of the unit.
• Social Media Recognition - Post on your unit’s social media pages to highlight achievements and thank everyone who contributed.
• Celebration Event - Consider hosting a small party or pizza night for Scouts and families to celebrate their efforts.
• Certificates & Awards - Create fun awards for categories like “Most Sales in a Weekend,” “Best Sales Pitch,”or “Most Determined Seller.”

Recognition & Celebration Ideas

• Top Seller Awards - Recognize the highest-selling Scouts with special prizes or public recognition.
• Bonus Incentives - Offer additional unit-based rewards, such as gift cards, camping gear, or special outings.
• Popcorn Success Patches - Provide a custom patch for Scouts who participate in the sale.
• Scoutmaster’s Challenge - Have leaders set a fun challenge—if the unit meets a goal, the leader does something silly (e.g., getting a pie in the face or dressing up in a funny costume).
• Council Recognition - Share success stories with the Council to highlight top-performing units and Scouts at events or newsletters.
• Goal-Setting for Next Year - Encourage Scouts to set higher sales goals for the next sale and start thinking about new strategies.

By celebrating everyone’s hard work, you reinforce the importance of teamwork, perseverance, and Scouting’svalues.