Why Participate?
POPCORN = PROGRAM!
Fund all your program-related expenses and activities you want your Scouts to enjoy this year, through popcorn. Things you can pay for with proceeds from popcorn:
- Yearly Membership Dues
- Scout’s Life Magazine
- Uniforms, Patches, and Awards
- Summer Camp Fees
- Meeting Supplies & Equipment
- Camping Trips
- Hikes
- Holiday Parties
- Blue & Gold Banquets or Pinewood Derby
- Much More!
For more information, please contact Daphne Ferguson at the Council Service Center (559) 320-2100 or email Daphne.Ferguson@scouting.org
Important Dates:
Tuesday, Aug 11; Wednesday, Aug 12 | Popcorn Leader Meeting |
Monday, August 24 | “Show and Sell” first order due |
Thursday, September 3 after 3pm | “Show and Sell” Popcorn Distribution |
Friday, September 4 | Ready, Set, Go! Popcorn Sales Starts |
Monday, September 14 | “Show and Sell” Order #2 |
Thursday, September 24 | “Show and Sell” #2 Popcorn Distribution |
Monday, October 12 | Final Order |
Monday, October 12 (Call Daphne for returns. This is the final day for returns—hard final day.) | “Show and Sell” Returns (up to 10%) POPCORN BOXES MUST BE UNOPENED, UNMARKED, AND UNDAMAGED TO BE ACCEPTED AS A RETURN |
Wednesday, October 30 | Final Payment Due. 2% late charge each week will be assessed on November 2nd |
Products | ITEM PRICE | CASE PRICE | ITEMS PER CASE | PACKAGING |
Name | ||||
Sea Salt (5 oz) | $20 | $240 | 12:1 | Bag |
White Cheddar Popcorn (6 oz) | $20 | $240 | 12:1 | Bag |
Salted Caramel Popcorn (11 oz) | $20 | $240 | 12:1 | Bag |
Sweet and Salty Kettle Corn (4.5 oz) | $20 | $240 | 12:1 | Bag |
Microwave Butter Popcorn (12-pack) | $25 | $150 | 6:1 | Box |
How To Sell $2,500 in Six Steps
Text APP to 62771 to download the Trail’s End app.
With your Scout, go through the contact lists of your phone(s) and your social media friends lists (i.e. Facebook, Instagram, etc)
Example: Hi **customer’s name**, I am raising money to help pay for summer camp. Please follow the link to my fundraising page and make a purchase that will help me earn my own way in Scouting. Can I count on your support?
Once signed into the app, go to ONLINE DIRECT and then MANAGE PAGE.
Upload a picture of your Scout smiling, preferably in their Class A uniform.
Paste your sales pitch into the ABOUT ME section.
Select your FAVORITE PRODUCT.
Share your Scout’s fundraising page from the app through social media, text message, email, and any other way to get it out!
For best results, Scouts should make phone or video calls.
Scouts can take payment over the phone or use the Online Direct cart sharing feature so the customer can complete the purchase.
Tip: Just like in face-to-face selling, customers say yes more often with personal ask (call, text, email, DM) than an indirect ask (general Facebook post).
Ask neighbors for support in local Facebook groups or apps like Next Door.
Visit 30 homes in your neighborhood.
