2018 Denver Area Council Camp Card Sale 9/18/2018 2018 Denver Area Council Camp Card Sale Tobin Truslow - Camp Card Staff Advisor

2018 Camp Card 9/18/2018 -The importance of our Scouts attending Camp -Higher Retention of Scouts long term. -More balanced program (advancement & outdoor program) -Need a funding base other than parents -Scouts have more ownership of their camp program when they raise the funds -Ability to fund all outdoor program such as long term camping, high adventure, and day camp Stronger Units = Stronger Scouting

New Vendors Qdoba Mexican Eats Jersey Mike’s Subs Super Cuts K1 Speed 9/18/2018 New Vendors Qdoba Mexican Eats Jersey Mike’s Subs Super Cuts K1 Speed Colorado Adventure Point Cabela’s

Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt Returning Vendors Bass Pro Elitch Gardens Grease Monkey Coleman BIG 5 Dick’s Sporting Goods Papa John’s Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt Sonic Water World

We’re selling camp not just a discount card! 9/18/2018 How the Sale Works We’re selling camp not just a discount card! Scouts earn their way to 2018 Camp Programs Risk-Free Product Sales Project $5 Camp Card! Up to 50% Commission or $2.50 per card**

Unit Commission $2.50 (50%) Max Commission 9/18/2018 Unit Commission $2.50 (50%) Max Commission $.50 - Attend Council Camp Card Kickoff $1 - Participate in the 2018 Scout Show by hosting a unit booth $1 – Pay Council on time for sold cards by May 18th AND return unsold camp cards

Motivate Scouts to Sell 9/18/2018 Motivate Scouts to Sell 100 Cards = 1 Campership to Day Camp 250 Cards = Campership at Magness OR 50% Campership to Boy Scout Camp 500 Cards = Laptop OR iPod Touch 1,000 Cards = Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox OR iPad Air 2, 32 GB TOP SELLER IN COUNCIL 4 FREE Tickets to a Avalanche Game

2018 Scout Show – Kathy Craig 9/18/2018 2018 Scout Show – Kathy Craig Date: April 28th This counts towards your commission! $1 per card IF your unit participates in a booth Camp Cards/$$ WILL NOT be collected at Scout Show!

Selling the Camp Experience 9/18/2018 Selling the Camp Experience Camp COST* CARDS* DAC Cub Scout Day Camp $75 30 Magness Adventure Camp $165 60 Peaceful Valley Scout Ranch $335 134 Tahosa Alpine Adventure $385 154 National High Adventure Base $800 320 *Approximations

Unit Camp Card Kickoff Throw a 30-Minute Fun-Filled Camp Card Kickoff: 9/18/2018 Unit Camp Card Kickoff Throw a 30-Minute Fun-Filled Camp Card Kickoff: Design your kickoff in advance Make it Engaging and Upbeat! Reveal to parents what’s in it for them Include Giveaways and Prizes! Prepare your Scouts! Role Play to practice the sales script Help your Scouts gain the confidence to sell! Camp = Higher retention rates

9/18/2018 Motivating Scouts

Setting Achievable Goals 9/18/2018 Setting Achievable Goals SMART Specific Measurable Attainable Realistic Timely Specific: What exactly will you do? Think of Who, What, Where, Why? Measurable: How will you know if you meet your goal? Attainable: What steps will you take to reach your goal? Realistic: Can you realistically achieve it? Timely: When do you want/need to accomplish the goal?

9/18/2018 Next Steps Discuss with District Camp Card Chair and/or District Professional how many cards to order for your unit. Keep it reasonable! Reserve Scout Show Booth online Plan your program and Set Goals Build your best Camp Card Kickoff! Constantly Communicate with Scouts and Parents Return $$ and unsold Camp Cards by May 18!

Key Dates March 1 – Sale Begins April 28 – Scout Show 9/18/2018 Key Dates March 1 – Sale Begins April 28 – Scout Show May 1 – Begin turning in money & unsold cards May 18 - Last day for Units to turn in money, unsold Camp Cards, and prize sheets May 31 – Announcement of Top Sellers for Grand Prize

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