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CARP DFS Fireworks Stand Fundraiser

Volunteer Information/Training Page

The annual Fireworks Stand Fundraiser is our preimiere event of the year. Running the fireworks stand not only earns the club money but also allows members to spend time together and allows us to engage the public.

Below you will find information you will need to help in the stand. Please review and ask any questions you may have.

Rob Mavis AE6GE ae6ge@k6arp.org

Stand Hours of Operation

Date	Day	Open	Close	Notes
6/28/2024	Fri	12:00 PM	10:00 PM	Setup @ 9:00 AM
6/29/2024	Sat	9:00 AM	10:00 PM
6/30/2024	Sun	9:00 PM	10:00 PM
7/1/2024	Mon	9:00 AM	10:00 PM
7/2/2024	Tue	9:00 AM	10:00 PM	Block Party 7p-10p
7/3/2024	Wed	9:00 AM	10:00 PM
7/4/2024	Thu	9:00 AM	10:00 PM
7/5/2024	Fri	9:00 AM	12:00 PM	Open if we have product

Volunteers Needed

The manpower needed to run the stand is somewhat massive. We need all the volunteers we can muster to make the stand run smoothly to be a success. That means we need your help to volunteer to man the stand. Even if you can only help out one or two hours a day, that could allow a volunteer some time to grab a meal or a short respite. Any time you can give would be very helpfull and appreciated.

CARP FIreworks Stand Volunteer Schedule

Click on the links below to signup to help:
CARP Fireworks Stand - Friday, June 28, 2024
CARP Fireworks Stand - Saturday, June 29, 2024
CARP Fireworks Stand - Sunday, June 30, 2024
CARP Fireworks Stand - Monday, July 1, 2024
CARP Fireworks Stand - Tuesday, July 2, 2023
CARP Fireworks Stand - Wednesday, July 3, 2024
CARP Fireworks Stand - Thursday, July 4, 2024
CARP Fireworks Stand - Friday, July 5, 2024

June 28 Stand Setup

We can begin selling fireworks at noon on June 28. We have our stand inspection scheduled for 11:30am that day. While the stand does not need to be 100% setup at that time, we do however need all signage and at least one of each firework must be on display for the inspection.
This is the reason we start setting up at 9:00am on the 28th.

July 2 Block Party

On July 2nd we will host a block party where we provide free food to customers and a free fireworks show!

July 5th

If we still have product after close July 4th, the stand will be open on July 5th from 9:00am to around noon, or whenever we sell out. July 5th is a special sale day where all the remaining product is disounted an additional 40%.

Stand Location

Training Videos

2023 DFS Training Video (9:30)
TNT/DFS Sales Tips (6:00)
Point of Sale (POS) walk-thru (9:35)

Products

The updated Freedom FIreworks website now has all of our products listed as well as a video for each product.
https://www.freedomfireworks.com/

Discounts Offered

Disounts are a shared expense. For every discount given, we will be credited 45% of the discounted amount. It is important that all discounts be entered into the POS system. Any discount not properly recorded will result in a loss of reveune for us.

Military Discount - 10% off veteran or active duty military
Early Purchase - 20% off any purchase over $100 made before Jul 1, 2024 upon presentation of text
Text Program - Free box of snaps and Mini Monster upon presentation of text

Sales Tips

Offering Discounts

Do not immediately offers customers the available discounts. Use it as an up-sell tool. For example a customer comes to the stand on June 29 and thier purchase amount is $89.00...Let them know that if they spend over $100.00 they are eligible for at 20% discount though the month of June.
Remember only the approved discounts can be given and must be recorded in the POS.

Customers asking for the best price or better discount

Let the customers know that DFS products are already discounted 20-45% from our competitors similar products. Also let them know, we are a non-profit fundraiser.

We accept Credit and Debit Cards

We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover card as payment. In addition we accept Debit Cards if they have a Visa or Master Card logo on them.

Efficient Use of time with Customer

The stand can get very busy at anytime. Do not spend a lot of time with the small counter items. Attempt to upsell an assortment and a finale.

Buy One Get One Free (BOGO) Items for 2024

POS System

No Manual Transactions

All credit card transactions must be processed by swiping or using the chip or NFC reader. NEVER manually type the card number in.

Declines

If a the POS system returns a declined message, do not attempt the card again. Once declined it will not process. Ask if the customer has another form of payment.