KERNELS KORNER
The Chicagoland & NW Indiana 2014 Popcorn Sale E-Newsletter!

May 20, 2014
THE NEW POPCORN KERNELS TRAINING!
 

This year’s Popcorn Kernel Training will be filled with everything a Kernel needs to know to run a game-winning sale!  Learn out about the Chicagoland Popcorn Team, key sale dates, how-to’s of placing orders, inventory management and sales techniques, distribution and warehouse information, the NEW prize program and other new and exciting incentives!  Download Kernel Training & Kickoffs Flyer

After the training, we invite the rest of your unit to join us for Scout Night and Popcorn Kickoff at the ballpark. There’ll be fun, interactive activities for Scouts to get excited and learn about selling popcorn and a chance to cheer on the home team!


 

SATURDAY, AUGUST 2, 2014

Gary RailCats Stadium
Diamond Club
One Stadium Plaza
Gary, IN 46402
RSVP by Wed July 30

 -OR-

SATURDAY, AUGUST 9, 2014

Schaumburg Boomers Stadium
Picnic Area
1999 Springinsguth Rd
Schaumburg, IL 60193
RSVP by Wed Aug 6

RSVP for the training online or email your RSVP to kristy.rispens@scouting.org.
Please include your name, email, phone number, council, unit number, and which training you will attend with your RSVP if emailing!
 

Schedule of Events

3:00-4:30pm - Kernel Training
5:00pm - Scout Activities Open
6:00pm - First Pitch!

The Kernel training will take place rain or shine.  There will be supervised activities for Scouts during the training and although Kernels are not required to stay for the game, we hope you, your family, all of your unit’s Scouts and families will join us at 5pm for the game and fun activities like “Practice Your Pitch,” “Site Sale Table Race,” and many others!  Stay for the game and one of your Scouts may be picked to throw out the first pitch! 

Scout Night game tickets have been discounted to $5.00 each and must be purchased from the teams directly, see registration forms below.  Transportation for Scouts and families is available for a nominal fee and must be purchased prior to the game using the link(s) below. 

Scout Night Flyers & Transportation

August 2nd - Gary RailCats August 9th - Schaumburg Boomers
Scout Night Flyer & Registration Form Scout Night Flyer & Registration Form
Bus Transportation Information & Registration Bus Transportation Information & Registration
SIGN YOUR UNIT UP TO SELL POPCORN!

If your unit is planning on selling popcorn this year, please let us know by June 15th!  Signing up to sell helps us to ensure that we have enough materials and supplies for everyone!

It's easy and it only takes a moment!  Fill out the online sign-up form or download the printable form to sign up now!

Thanks!