Take Order Distribution Starts November 16, 2023 TIPS FOR YOUR TAKE ORDER PICK UP: 1. Bring help to load. There is always plenty to help with. 2. Come with your back seat(s) empty and any non essential things removed. 3. Be patient we will work to get you in and out as quick as possible. 4. There will not be extra popcorn on hand at the distribution sites. If you need anything you did not order as part of your take order, you can place a “Late Order” in the Pecatonica River System November 27, 2023. This includes any forgotten Military Donations. Items ordered as a “Late Order” the week of the Nov, 27th will be available for pick up in December. HELPFUL LOADING TIPS
25 cases or less will fit into most standard 4 door sedans Most truck boxes will hold between 25 – 50 cases Up to 40 cases will fit into most SUV’s (Explorer, Blazer) A topper or a tarp is strongly suggested for truck boxes Up to 60 cases will fit into most Mini Vans with no seats For orders larger than 75 cases, enclosed trailers are best Up to 75 cases will fit into a Suburban with no seats COLUMBUS METRO DISTRIBUTION: Location: 1255 Kinnear RD, Columbus, OH 43212 Contact: James.Dockter@scouting.org Friday November 17th 3:00PM – 7:00PM | Saturday November 18th 8:00AM – 12:30PM Click here to sign up for your pick-up time! ___________________________________________________________ ATHENS AREA DISTRIBUTION: Location: Classic Brands (6441 Woodbrook Rd, Albany, OH 45710) Pick-Up Date: Friday, November 17 | 3:00PM – 4:00PM Contact: Chas.Kenawell@scouting.org _____________________________________________________ HEBRON AREA DISTRIBUTION: Location: UniPAC, INC (2019 National Road SW, Hebron, OH 43025) Pick-Up Date: Friday, November 17 | 3:30PM – 5:00PM Contact: Ben.Mahlke@scouting.org _____________________________________________________ LANCASTER AREA DISTRIBUTION: Lancaster – North End Press (235 S Columbus St, Lancaster, OH 43130) Pick-Up Date: Friday, November 17 | 3:30PM – 5:00PM Contact: George.Fournier@scouting.org _____________________________________________________ CHILLICOTHE AREA DISTRIBUTION: Location: Herlihy Moving & Storage (245 S. Watt Street, Chillicothe OH, 45601) Pick-Up Date: Friday, November 17 | 3:30PM – 5:00PM Contact: Nathan.White@Scouting.org _____________________________________________________ PORTSMOUTH AREA DISTRIBUTION: Location: Lute Supply (4419 Old Scioto Trail, Portsmouth, OH 45662) Pick-Up Date: Thursday, November 16 | 3:30PM – 5:00PM Contact: John.Hardy@Scouting.org There will be an opportunity to place a late order for anything that might have been missed, including Military Donations, on November 27th. HOW TO PAY YOUR INVOICE: Your unit’s registered Popcorn Kernel will get an invoice via email this week for your show and sell popcorn. Payment for show and sell will be due within 10 days of your receiving that invoice. You have the option to pay via ACH this year or you can pop a check in the mail and send it to: Simon Kenton Council 807 Kinnear Road Columbus, OH 43212 ****please write “for popcorn payment” on the memo line. REMINDERS:
- After we make the needed invoice adjustments, we will begin emailing out invoices to Pack/Troop Kernels.
- Please verify that all of the pickups, swaps, and returns are all recorded and that your records match our records. If there is a discrepancy after 11/20, please email skcswap@gmail.com and we will get things updated.
- All payments must be made via ACH payment or check. The council will not take credit card payments to settle popcorn balances.
- Online sales will show as a credit on your invoice.
- The online sales system stays open until November 20, 2023. This is an opportunity for your Scouts to make some last-minute sales.
- Final invoices need to be paid by Friday, December 8, 2023.
- If you forgot to add your military donations? Add them on to the late order that opens the week of November 27, 2023.
- The SKC Popcorn Facebook page has been extremely active this year. A shout out to all the volunteers who are helping answer questions and sharing tricks of the popcorn trade with fellow Scouters.
- Prizes need to be ordered by Friday, December 8, 2023.
Thank you for all of your effort and be sure to check out skcscouts.org/popcorn for more ‘Corn related news! James Dockter Field Director |