2015 camp card and scout-o-rama guidebook

2015 CAMP CARD AND
SCOUT-O-RAMA GUIDEBOOK
Grand Canyon Council
Boy Scouts of America
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THE CAMP CARD IS HERE!
2015 CAMP CARD
& SCOUT-O-RAMA
GUIDEBOOK
The “Camp Card” is here for 2015 and is designed to help Scouts earn their
way to camp. Units participating in this program will earn 35% commission
($1.75) for each $5 Camp Card they sell. The sale will begin November 6th
and end February 21st giving units over 3 months to sell and close out their
accounts.
This program is RISK FREE, simply return any unsold, undamaged cards at settlement.
• Phoenix, Mesa, Flagstaff, Yuma and Safford Scout Shops
• Big 5 Sporting Goods
• Amazing Jake’s Food & Fun
• Bass Pro
• Domino’s
• Del Taco
• SportClips
What’s Inside:
2 Introducing the
Camp Card
3Unit
Responsibilities
4 How to Sell Camp
Cards
5 Sales Techniques
for Scouts
6 Your Unit Kick-off
7Camp
8 What Is SOR?
10 Booth Theme?
11 Letter from the
Leaders
Grand Canyon Council,
Boy Scouts of America
2969 N Greenfield Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85016
p: 602-955-7747
grandcanyonbsa.org/campcard
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• Jiffy Lube
• Carl’s Jr.
• Waffle House
Scouts who sell 50, 100, 500 and 1,000 or more cards will qualify. Only ONE
prize per Scout plus patch. Prize program is valid from 11/6/14 to 2/21/15
Sell This!
Get This!
10 Cards...............Scout-O-Rama Patch
50 Cards...............$25.00 Scout Shop or Walmart Card
100 Cards.............$50.00 Scout Shop or Walmart Card
500 Cards.............$150.00 Scout Shop or Walmart Card
1000 Cards..........Kindle Fire Tablet
It is the goal of the Grand Canyon Council to sell
100,000 Camp Cards!
2015 CAMP CARD AND
SCOUT-O-RAMA GUIDEBOOK
UNIT CAMP CARD MASTER
• Camp Card distribution begins November 6 at Roundtable and Phx Service Ctr
• Communicate the purpose of the Camp Card sale and time line to your Scouts
and parents.
• Kick-off the Camp Card sale at the unit level and provide Scouts with a sales kit
and at least 10 cards to sell.
• Inspect, coach, and praise your Scouts.
• Set a sales goal for your Scouts and unit
• Collect all money and turn in the amount due plus the undamaged cards to
the Council between February 23-25, 2015.
UNIT SCOUT-O-RAMA CHAIRMAN
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Promote Scout-O-Rama participation within the unit.
Help Scouts decide on a booth theme.
Register booth online at www.grandcanyonbsa.org/sor.
Assist unit leaders in coordinating day-of-event logistics.
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2015 CAMP CARD AND
SCOUT-O-RAMA GUIDEBOOK
Your job as Camp Card Master is to teach your Scouts how to sell. To get there, your team
needs to employ all 3 sales methods. Create a plan and train your Scouts in all three
methods; this will give you the best results.
DOOR TO DOOR:
Take your SALES KIT and Cards for a trip around the neighborhood. Highlight the great
coupons! Also, encourage them to buy several cards because the coupon tear-off can
only be used one time. Let them know you are trying to earn your way to camp.
SHOW & SELL:
Set up a sales booth and sell CAMP CARDS on the spot. This can be an effective approach
in the right location at the right time, but don’t hang your hat on this approach alone.
Focus on multiple locations over the course of a couple of days.
SELL AT WORK:
A great way for Mom and Dad to help their Scout. Have Mom & Dad take the SALES KIT
to work.
Be sure to review these safety and courtesy tips with your Scouts and parents.
• Sell with another Scout or with an adult.
• Never enter anyone’s home.
• Never sell after dark, unless with an adult.
• Don’t carry large amounts of cash.
• Always walk on the sidewalk and driveway.
• Be careful of dogs while selling.
• Say thank you whether or not the prospect buys a Camp Card .
Say you sell:
• 10 to family
• 10 to friends and neighbors
• and 30 from mom and dad taking them to work
That’s 50 Camp Cards right there!
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2015 CAMP CARD AND
SCOUT-O-RAMA GUIDEBOOK
Don’t miss the opportunity to use the Camp Card sale to train your Scouts in public
speaking, sales and service. Your Scouts and parents will appreciate the effort and your
sales will improve.
• Have Scouts role play and practice during your Kick-Off.
• Find a way to make training fun and reward Scouts who do a good job.
Have your Scouts practice these simple steps:
• Wear your uniform.
• Smile and tell them who you are – first name only!
• Tell them where you are from (unit within Scouting).
• Tell them what you are doing (earning money toward Camp)
• Tell them what they can do to help (save money with the Camp Card).
• Close the sale, and thank them.
Ensure your families understand that they are selling character, they are selling a better
community, and they are selling the benefits of summer camp. Emphasize that each
card sold helps a Scout go to camp.
For updated Camp Card information including:
• Store Locations
• Store Signups
• New Camp Card Newsletter
Go to:
grandcanyonbsa.org/campcard
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2015 CAMP CARD AND
SCOUT-O-RAMA GUIDEBOOK
The objectives of your Camp Card kick-off are simple:
• Get Scouts excited about camping and how they can earn their way to camp!
• Get parents informed about why their son should have a camp experience.
How can you ensure a successful kick-off?
• Make sure the Kick-Off is properly promoted through e-mail, e-mail groups
and phone.
• Review the presentation with your unit leader prior to the meeting. Plan who
is to do what.
• Be prepared to talk about camp opportunities.
• Have snacks, drinks, and music.
• Make sure EVERY Scout gets a SALES KIT and at least 10 Camp Cards.
• Have a GOAL!
• Keep it short.
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Grand Opening with music, cheers, and excitement.
Check out a SALES KIT to every SCOUT with AT LEAST 10 Camp Cards.
Review camp opportunities.
Review Sales Goal and % of Scouts to Camp Goal & Explain Key Dates.
Scout Training: Role play sales Do’s and Don’ts.
Review prize opportunities.
Big Finish: Issue a challenge to your Scouts and send everyone home
motivated to sell.
8. Thank your Scouts!
Follow up after the kick-off with important reminders like dates and family
sales goals.
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S O M A N Y C A M P O P P O RT U N I T I E S !
WHERE WILL YOU GO?
Cost
Cards
Cub Scout Adventure Resident Camp
• R-C Scout Ranch – Payson
• 4-day, 3-night
$190
109
Cub Scout Day Camp
• Heard Scout Pueblo – Phoenix
• 3-day
$75
43
Boy Scout Resident Camp - Raymond
• Week long sessions
• Offers Trail to Eagle Program
$295
169
Boy Scout Resident Camp - Geronimo
• Week long sessions
• Offers Spade Ranch
– High Adventure Program
$350
200
Boy Scout Aquatics Camp
• Lake Pleasant Aquatics & Nature Center
• 4-day individual Scout experience
• Now offering shooting sports
$225
129
Webelos Weekend
• Camp Geronimo – Payson
• 2-day, 1-night
$69
40
Webelos Encampment
• Camp Geronimo – Payson
• 4-days, 3-nights
$180
103
Grand Canyon
Camps & Programs
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WHAT IS
SCOUT-O-RAMA?
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“ARIZONA’S PREMIER
SCOUTING EVENT”
Saturday, February 28, 2015
9:00am to 3:30pm
University of Phoenix Stadium
Scout-O-Rama, the “Trade Show of Scouting” is a large outdoor
event where Grand Canyon Scouts showcase games, activities,
skills, zip-line and more.
HANGOUT
WITH COOL
FRIENDS
All-in-all there are typically over 200 booths or activities at this
yearly event, which amazes over 10,000 visitors.
Imagine thousands of scouts from all over Arizona coming together to show off the best of what Scouting has to offer to the
community!
TASTE
YUMMY
COOKING
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BOOTH THEME?
What was your Pack’s favorite adventure this year?
Do your Scouts have a favorite merit badge?
What is the special interest of your Venturing Crew?
Sand Painting
Knife/Ax Safety
Wood Burning
Knots & Lashings
Pottery
Camping MB
Slide Painting
Signal Tower
Model Cars
Solar Cooking
Puppets
Panning for Gold
Leather Craft
Bottle Rockets
Nature Crafts
Bicycle Safety
Clay Modeling
Camping Equipment
Rain Gutter Regatta
International Scouting
Short Wave Radio
First Aid
Rocket Derby
Dutch Oven Cooking
Outdoor Games
Physical Fitness
Obstacle Course
Rope Bridge
Register your booth by
January 29th online at:
grandcanyonbsa.org/sor
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Dear Scouting Friends,
Thank you for participating in Camp Card sales and
supporting Scout-O-Rama.
Both of these events support our Scouts, Units,
Council and Community. By selling Camp Cards
Scouts will learn business skills, communication and
team work. Participation with Scout-O-Rama will
help the scouts learn the abilities to teach skills, while
having fun with friends.
OUR
FEARLESS
LEADER
We can’t express the gratitude I have for all of the
dedication and hard work given by each person. Each
year it amazes me how each unit is creative showing
off their Scout skills. With the generous support from
Scouts, families, and the community these two events
are a HUGE success!
Good luck with your sales and I will see you at the
Scout-O-Rama!
Yours in Scouting,
Ty Page
Assistant Director
of Support Services
Barry Paceley
Scout-O-Rama
Chairman
THE GUY
WHO’S REALLY
IN CHARGE
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COUNCIL TOP SELLERS
EARN...
Every Scout that sells 1000 cards will
receive a Kindle Fire tablet
*GCC reserves the right to substitute a similar Kindle based upon product availability.
Grand Canyon Council, Boy Scouts of America
2969 N Greenfield Rd • Phoenix, AZ 85016
p: 602-955-7747 • f: 602-955-8485
grandcanyonbsa.org/campcard