Ways to Sell Popcorn

There are three options to sell popcorn: traditional take order sales, sell online to friends and family out of town and show-and-sell. All sales count towards prizes.

2. Online Popcorn Sales 

Selling online is the best way to sell to friends and family who live far away. Online sales count toward Scout rewards including the $650 club, and scholarship program. Participants can send emails to friends and family asking them to purchase products online. The email includes a link allowing them to begin shopping right away. Customers can pay with a credit card, and the products are shipped directly to the customer. The advantages of online sales are that the Scout doesn't have to collect money or deliver products. Online sales run from August 1 to December 31^st.

3. Show-n-Sell

Show-n-sell is similar to take order sales, except Scouts have the popcorn in hand to sell to customers. All units are eligible to participate if they agree to the terms stated in the commitment order form. Packs, troops and crews can request permission to sell in front of a retail store or chartered organization. Show-n-sell should not replace traditional take order sales. There are four bundle options that can net units between $900 and $4,500. Order and sell multiple bundles to increase unit profits! There is little risk as any unsold popcorn is rolled into traditional sales.

Show-n-sell popcorn is picked up on August 18, 2018. For pick up times and location, contact the district popcorn kernel. The show-n-sell campaign runs through October 1, 2018.

Sign-up for Show-n-Sale Opens Next June 

Popcorn Blitz Day

Blitz Day is a designated day where units are encouraged to sell popcorn during take-order as a group by canvassing areas in their neighborhood. Scouts that meet the items sold count indicated by each date will qualify for entry into the drawing for one of three GoPro Hero3+ Silver Edition.

• September 29, 2018 
• October 13, 2018 – Sell a total of 40 total traditional items and then enter the drawing.
• October 27, 2018 – Sell a total of 60 total traditional items and then enter the drawing.

The winner will be drawn and announced on Facebook the following week. 

Note: Scouts are not required to participate in Blitz Day to enter the drawing. If the required number of items are sold and met by the deadline, a Scout may submit an entry for the drawing.

Products

Chocolate Lover's Collection (tin)

Cheese Lovers' Collection (tin)

Salted Caramel Popcorn (tin)

Chocolatey Caramel Crunch (tin)

Premium Caramel Corn (tin)

Kettle Corn (microwave)

Unbelievable Butter (microwave)

White Cheddar Cheese Tin (tin)

Jalapeno Cheddar Cheese

Classic Caramel Corn

Military Donation

The military donation allows customers to support the military and Scouting at the same time. Customers can choose to donate $50 or $30 worth of popcorn to men and women in the military, their families and veterans' organizations. There are no shipping and handling charges associated with military donations. Over 2,000 tons of popcorn treats have been shipped to hundreds of locations around the world! Military donations count toward Scout rewards.

Since customers who purchase a military donation don't receive the product in exchange for payment, the purchase should be 100% tax deductible. As always, recommend that the customer check the tax laws with their tax professional, as tax laws often change. 

Scout Prizes

Did you know that units that utilize the council prize program sell an average of 6% more than units that go with the cash option? Youth are motivated by prizes and the ability to work towards a goal. The prize selection is sure to have something for every youth in your unit. 

Prizes must be ordered by November 1, 2018.

2018 Prizes

Trail's End Scholarship Program

Scouts who sell at least $2,500 (online, face-to-face, or combination) in any calendar year will have 6% of their Qualified Product Sales count towards their own Trail's End Scholarship.* Once enrolled, 6% of their sales each year will go towards the scholarship*. Reporting of sales is not automatic, and forms must be submitted to Trail's End each year following the guidelines at www.trails-end.com/scholarship. Scouts only have to hit the $2,500 minimum one time, and don't forget online sales count!

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Distribution / Contacts

Council Contacts