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Why do we sell Pocorn? Here are many reasons:
- Goal Setting Skills
- Earning and Paying their Own way
- Speaking Skills
- Doing things that are uncomfortable builds character
- Persuasion Skills
- Handling Rejection Skills
- Perseverance Skills
- Math Skills
* Top 5 reasons here, * Scouting does soo much good here, * Trails-End Q&A here.
Fund raising teaches several things. One is responsibility. If the Scouts are responsible for funding their own activities they’re more likely to care about the program. Budgeting and handling money also teaches responsibility.
“The mission of Scouts BSA is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law…”
Scout and Parent Safety Reminders
- Always wear your Scout uniform
- Always smile and introduce yourself
- Always tell the customer why you are selling
- Know the different kinds of popcorn you are selling
- Always say "Thank you"
- Always walk on the sidewalk or driveway (not on the customer's grass).
- Always sell with another Scout or another adult
- Always have a clean order form and a pen
- Always make a copy of your order form
- Never ever enter anyone's house
- Never sell after dark unless you are with an adult
- Don't carry large amounts of cash