4-H Colorado Statewide Pet Treat Sale Preorder Sale Begins: October 3, 2009 Preorder Sale Ends: October 19, 2009 Delivery Dates: November 21 – December 3, 2009

Get signed permission Get your permission slip to sell Pet Treats for your 4-H Club signed by your parent or guardian and return to your Club Leader.

Package Price: $4.00 All products sell for the same low price. Your Club keeps: $1.00 per package The Remaining Proceeds go to Support Your County & State 4-H Program

Set a Club Activity Goal to Take a Trip Attend an event Participate in a special 4-H Program

Club Activity Goal Determine the money needed Set a Package Goal for Club Divide Package Goal by number of members to set an Individual Member Goal Members should be able to talk about Club Activity Goal and Community Service Project to customers

Establish a Community Service Project Donate pet treats to local humane society Purchase a bullet proof vest for Police K9 Adopt a kennel of Military Working Dogs serving overseas and send donated pet treats   

Don’t forget you can download: Order forms Sample blasts Other Materials at

Take Order

Practice what you will say and how you will say it! I’m selling pet treats for my 4-H Club to raise…

Your Pitch “I’m selling pet treats for my 4-H club to raise money so I can go to camp. I am very excited to participate in such an opportunity. These treats are perfect for all of the pets you love. Plus, 4-H receives 50% back from each package sold to support my goal. All pet treats are made in the USA.”

Ask family, friends and neighbors to buy first Do Not go door-to- door

When you ask, be enthusiastic as you explain why your club is raising money and how it will help your club reach its 4-H Goal. “We’re raising money for summer camp.”

Would you like to purchase a package for donation to the Humane Society or a local animal rescue group?

CUSTOMERS ARE EVERYWHERE! During order taking time, carry your order form at all times to Soccer Practice Church School

Turn your order form in on October 20

Pick up your pet treats November 21

Don’t Procrastinate Deliver your treats as soon as you can after receiving them. Your customers can’t wait!

Enthusiastically thank Customers for Supporting 4-H Activities

Ask your Club Leader when your money is due

Complete your Community Service Project Project Complete Take Photos Write Story for Local Newspaper Post on the Blog

Use pet treat sale proceeds to accomplish the special Club Activity Goal -- take your trip, participate in 4-H program and special events. += Success