2016 Popcorn Program
Face it parents: we grew up in a different time. As kids, nothing was handed to us. We either worked or helped to earn our rewards: money, an activity with friends, or something we wanted. Scouting still believes in and stands for the core value of earning!

Benefits to Your Scout and Family:
  • 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
  • Scouts can earn their way to Summer Camping

Sales Goals:

Below is the goal you and your Scout should strive for...
  • $600.00

Ways to Sell:                                                                                               
                                                                                                                    
Take Orders
  • The Scout with his Akela goes door to door with a Take Order Form.  Take Order Forms will provided during the Popcorn Kickoff  (extra forms available throughout the campaign..see Cubmaster for details)
  • 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.
Selling at Work
  • Mom and/or Dad take an order form to their work.
  • Fellow co-workers write their order on the order form.
  • Mom and/or Dad deliver product and collect the money in a few weeks.
  • (It is best to collect the money upfront when possible)
Selling Online
  • The Scout and parent set up the Scout's account online
  • 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 http://www.trails-end.com/trailsend/scouts/
  • The Product is shipped directly from Trail’s End to the customer and the Scout and Unit receive credit for the Sale.
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.  
  • Check the calendar (and email) for show and sell times and other important details.
  • Sign up using the menu on the top of the page.
  • Sales credit (counts towards all prizes) and Scout Credit (18% for 2016) are earned that directly benefit the Scout.

Signing up for Show and Sells

  • This year we will be managing our Show and Sell participation using online forms and forms setup in the scout room.
  • Scouts should participate in as many Show and Sells as possible...(Think scout Credit and prizes for just an hour's time!)
  • To give everyone the opportunity to earn sales and Scout credit, only one time slot per Scout per show and sell..time slots are one hour in duration. 
  • Depending on participation, you may be asked to stick around for another hour.

Prizes and Rewards:
  • Receive gift cards from Trail-End (see order forms)
  • Tons of prizes per sales level from Trails end
  • Special prizes from Minsi Trails Council, including Iron Pigs and Phillie's packages.
  • Special Mystery houses in the Minsi Trails Council..(game systems etc awarded ...see Minsitrails.com for details
  • Special Top Pack 94 seller award!!!!!
  • Special Pack 94 600 club drawing for a special award! (all Scouts that reach the $600.00 sales level are in the club, and included in the drawing)
  • Special Pack 94 600 club PIE in the face award......

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 2012/13 activities supported by your fund raising efforts and participation:
  •  Pack T-shirt, Hat, Neckerchief, Slide and Handbooks
  •  Pack meeting refreshments
  •  Pinewood derby kits, trophies, and track
  •  Movie Nights
  •  Family Camping
  •  Akelaland Camping
  •  Jambo
  •  Scout patches, badges and recognition awards
  • Dues
  • and the Scouts earn "Scout credit" that can be used for anything Scout Related as long as they are active in Pack 94( certain restrictions apply, please ask your Den Leader or Cub Master)
Parent Action Items

Popcorn Sales Begin
TBA

Order Forms Due
TBA

Order Pickup


Show and Sell Dates

Please check sign up page for available dates