2018 Popcorn Program

Popcorn fundraising occurs each fall and is Pack 40's main method for financing pack activities for the year. Only 27% goes to product costs, making the popcorn cost comparable to what you find in your grocery store. The remaining 73% is a donation that goes directly to local scouting at the council, pack, and individual scout level.

Pack 40 Popcorn Kickoff Presentation

Why do we sell popcorn?

• Enables Scouts to pay for their own scouting costs, helping family finances - "A scout is thrifty!"
• Teaches Scouts the value & process of setting and working toward goals
• Gives Scouts a strong sense of accomplishment through recognition
• Enhances communication, leadership skills and confidence in your Scout
• Scouts can earn valuable rewards including gift cards and prizes

Sales Goals:

Below are the goals you and your Scout should strive for...

• $475 per scout
• $16,000 as a Pack

See the 2018 Parent Handout for important dates and other info about the sale.

We receive 37% commission from the Popcorn Sale and 36% supports the Minsi Trails Council (8% of that is pays for the prizes and rewards). That's 73% going back to local Scouting!

Of our 37% your Scout receives half in a Scout Account (18.5% of what he/she sells). The Scout Account can be be used for Scouting activities such as summer camp, monthly pack activities, and Scout Shop purchases. The other half goes to support Pack 40.

We estimate that our dues (not counting registration fees) will be $75. If you sell $475 your dues will be paid and you have $89 in your son's scout account.

Individual Rewards:

• Weekly - Turn in $100 in sales for your pick of theater candy
• Weekly - Top weekly seller receives a $5 Amazon gift card
• $175 & up - pick prizes from the Trail's End prize form
• $475 - Pack dues are free (estimated to be $75)
• For every $600 sold - seller may throw a pie in a leader's face!

Pack Rewards:

• $16,000 - Ice cream and pizza party at the November Pack Meeting!
• $18,000 (Stretch Goal) - Pack outing to FreeFall, Swim In Zone, or Hitter's Edge!

Ways to Sell:

Show and Deliver

• The Scout requests popcorn on consignment (variety could vary). He sells what he can and returns the rest with no penalty
• The Scout, with his Akela, goes door to door with a Take Order Form
• The Scout carries Trail's End Popcorn with him (in a van or car) and is able to fulfill the customer's popcorn order right away.

Take Orders

• The Scout requests popcorn on consignment (variety could vary). He sells what he can and returns the rest with no penalty.
• The Scout with his Akela goes door to door with a Take Order Form. Take Order Forms will provided during the Popcorn Kickoff
• The customer writes his/her order on the Take Order Form and the Scout collects the money.
• The Scout processes the order and delivers the Popcorn to the Customer in a few weeks.
• See attachments for Pictures/Prizes of the Product and the order form. We will have extras at our meetings
  • 2017 Popcorn Prize and Product Order Form

Selling at Work

• Mom and/or Dad take an order form to their work.
• Fellow co-workers write their order on the order form.
• It is best to collect the money upfront when possible.

Selling Online

• The Pack receives 50% commission on Online Sales so that means you would get 25% credit in your scout account.
• The Scout communicates his Order Key via email, phone, and so on, to potential or existing customers. The Customer can go online and purchase popcorn with a Credit Card at https://www.trails-end.com/support/scout
• The Product is shipped directly from Trail’s End to the customer and the Scout and Unit receive credit for the Sale.
• When setting up your account you need to put that you are in North Valley District and the pack number will be 5040.
• Details on online popcorn sales

Show and Sells

• Show and Sells make up a big part of our popcorn program. We've obtained permission from local businesses to set up a sales table. Show and Sells have plenty of products on-hand for people to buy. Different Scouts work at the table in shifts. Always have adult supervision. All sales from that day will be divided by the number of scouts who worked the sale.

Signing up for Show and Sells

• Sign up here http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0b4eafab2da2fb6-popcorn1
• Scouts should participate in as many Show and Sells as possible

Fundraising Uses:

Our fundraising effort helps to make Scouting a great experience for our sons, siblings and parents. Here is a just a small sampling of the activities supported by your fund raising efforts and participation:

• Neckerchief and slide and book at crossover
• Pinewood derby kits and trophies.
• Food at campouts
• Family Picnic
• Akelaland camping
• Scout patches, badges and recognition awards
• Leader BSA registrations