Wreath Sales Incentive

by: Denise Daly

Introduction

Wreath sales have historically been the sole fundraising activity for Boy Scout Troop 469. The success of this fundraiser has traditionally provided enough money to fund troop activities through the year. If each scout "does his best" by selling wreaths, Troop 469 will be able to avoid raising dues or holding other fundraisers during the year.

Wreath Sales Expectations

Each Boy Scout is expected to put forth his best effort in the annual wreath sales fundraiser.
Sales materials are generally distributed in the last week of August. Each Boy Scout is expected to sell at least $250 of merchandise.
Parents should provide encouragement and support to help you son meet this minimum sales goal. The boys should be making an honest attempt to reach the $250 goal. Selling wreaths can assist your boy in earning his Salesmanship and/or Communication merit badges, as well as funding lots of activities and adventure in the coming year.

Wreath Sales Incentives
There are three separate sales incentives for the Scouts in Troop 469 who sell wreaths each year. Each incentive can be earned every year, based on the total sales volume. The incentives will be described below along with examples.

1. $250.00 Minimum Sales Level � Each Boy Scout selling $250 or more in wreath products will receive a 5% commission on each dollar sold. If the Scout does not reach the $250 sales level, he will not receive any sales commission.

Example: Scout sold $450 of wreath products. He receives a $22.50 commission. Scout sold $245 of wreath products. He does not receive a commission.

2. Early Sales Cash Bonus � The Scout's greatest success comes from those who begin selling wreaths quickly. As a result, each Scout who sells at least $500 in wreath products by first meeting in October and brings his sales records to document the sales will receive an instant $40 cash bonus.

Example: Scout sold $510 of wreath products by first October meeting. He brings his sales records to the meeting and receives an instant $40 cash bonus

3. Camp Credit Money� In addition to the cash incentives, each Scout can earn camp credit money. This money will be credited to his individual camp account and can be used to pay for Many Point Scout camp, High Adventure trips, or to purchase camping equipment (e.g. sleeping bag, hiking boots, back pack, etc.). There are no minimum sales amounts associated with this incentive, although the camp credit commission rate increases as sales increase.

BOY SCOUT TROOP 469 CAMP CREDIT MONEY

Sales Amount		Camp Credit Commission
From $	To $	Percentage
$0	$100	10%
$101	$200	12%
$201	$300	13%
$301	$400	14%
$401	$500	15%
$501	$1,000	16%
$1,001	Plus	20%

Camp Credit Example

If Scout sells: Camp Credit earned in his account:

$ 100 $ 10

$ 200 $ 24

$ 300 $ 39

$ 400 $ 56

$ 500 $ 75

$ 1,000 $ 160

$ 1,500 $ 300

Wreath Sales Incentive Adjustments

Periodically adjustments may be made to wreath sales incentives.
Any sales incentive adjustment would be discussed and agreed upon at a parent meeting. For example, in some past years, Troop 469 has decided to double the camp credit commission.

Last updated on: 2004-03-12

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If Scout sells:	Camp Credit earned in his account:
$ 100	$ 10
$ 200	$ 24
$ 300	$ 39
$ 400	$ 56
$ 500	$ 75
$ 1,000	$ 160
$ 1,500	$ 300