Fundraising

Pack 35 is selling popcorn from Trails End as its primary fundraiser for the 2021-22 Scouting year.

Participation is optional, but we encourage every scout to get involved.

Why do we sell popcorn?

• 73% of all sales return to Scouting, which improves our camps and council resources.

• It's the primary fundraiser to support Pack 35's Scouting Program (activities, awards, and recognition).

• It builds a Scout's character:

  • Scouts gain confidence.

  • It helps Scouts set goals and work to achieve them.

  • Scouts learn the principles of money management.

  • Scouts get opportunities to improve their public speaking skills.

    • Scouts earn their way.

How do we sell popcorn?

We've made it easier than ever to sell popcorn this year. There are now four ways to sell:

• • Booth/Storefront Sales

  • Online Sales

  • Door-to-Door/Wagon Sales:

    • Sell inventory on the spot using the Trail's End mobile phone app

    • Take orders now and deliver inventory later

Our sales goals:

• • Pack 35's total sales goal is $25,000. This amount will support our Scouting Program.

  • Individual scouts are encouraged to sell $500 or more, which will fully cover their annual membership dues ($100) and earn them an invitation to the end-of-season popcorn celebration event.

Popcorn commission supports the entire pack:

33% of all sales stay with Pack 35! This amount will be split among the Pack, Dens, and Scouts:

• • 25% is allocated to individual scouts to cover their Scouting expenses such as annual membership dues, uniforms, and summer camp fees.

  • 2% is allocated to the Dens for programming expenses.

  • The remaining 6% is used by the Pack to support its Scouting program.

Trail's End rewards:

• • Award listing is available on the trails-end.com site!

Additional Pack 35 Sales Incentives:

In addition to the amazing Trail's End rewards, Pack 35 is offering the following sales incentives:

• • Sell $500 and earn one $5 Dairy Queen gift card.

  • Sell $1,250 and earn a $10 Amazon gift card.

  • Sell $3,000 and earn a $25 Amazon gift card and NCAC will cover your scout's 2022 summer camp.

Important dates:

• • Start of selling season: Jul 2021

  • Pack 35 Popcorn Kick-Off Event: 15 September 7pm

  • Physical pickup begins 21 August from 5-8pm and every Thursday afterwards.

  • In person sales ends November 7th.

  • Online sales 1 July to 31 December

• All payments due: 8 Nov 2021

Getting started:

• If returning from last year, visit www.trails-end.com and update your profile.

• If new to Pack 35 and/or popcorn sales, establish a profile on www.trails-end.com.

• Download the Trails End app to your mobile phone: Trail's End app download

• Attend the Kick-Off at our first pack meeting in August to pick up inventory and learn helpful tips.

We are excited to introduce several improvements over last year:

• More prizes!

• Free shipping for all online orders!

• Inventory provided to all scouts to simplify door-to-door (wagon) sales!

• Online sales count toward goals (through 28 Oct 2019)!

• Booth (storefront) sales will be conducted by single scouts – no more splitting commission!

• New Trails End mobile phone app allows scouts to collect credit card payments and track inventory!

• Commission can be applied to this year’s dues!

• Pack 35 will hold a celebration for all sellers at the end of the selling season!