Popcorn

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 just something we really wanted. Scouting still believes in and stands for the core value of earning!  After all, a Scout is thrifty.

Benefits to Your Scout and Family:

• Teaches Scouts the value and 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  

Ways to Sell:                                    

Take Orders

• The Scout, with their Akela, goes door to door with a Take Order Form.

• Scouts that sold popcorn last year should receive an order form in the mail.  If you did not receive one, or are new to Scouting, contact the Popcorn Kernel to pick up an Order Form.  They may be available at 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.

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)

Show and Sells

• Show and Sells make up a big part of our popcorn program. We've obtained permission from several stores  to set up a sales table.  

• Show and Sells have products on-hand for people to buy immediately.  

• Scouts work at the table in shifts.  Always with adult supervision.

• The Scouts earn money for their accounts based on the hours they work and the total sales of the Show and Sell.

• Show and Sell dates and times are listed on the right hand side of this page and on the Pack calendar.

Popcorn Blitz

• Everyone meets at one location and canvasses the adjacent neighborhood.

• Popcorn is available to deliver at the time of the blitz.

Scouts can also create their own Show and Sell 

• Scouts can set up their own Show and Sell by reaching out to local businesses, churches or other organizations and getting permission to set up a table for sales.  If you do, be sure to let us know.  We're happy to help you by coordinating other Scout's participation and providing the popcorn!

Signing up for Show and Sells

• Please sign-up for Show and Sells as soon as you can.  The best dates and times will go quickly. The sheets will be available at Den Meetings and Pack Recognitions.

• Scouts should participate in as many Show and Sells as possible  

• Contact Pack Volunteer Melissa Schindler for Show and Sell sign-up and details. 

Prizes and Rewards:

•  Recieve prizes according amount sold  (see order forms)

• Den Reward for sales and participation

• Top Individual Sellers Reward

• Top three Pack sellers will have the opportunity to "Pie" a leader of their choice at the Blue & Gold Banquet in February.

Fundraising Uses:

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

• • Pinewood derby kits, trophies, track, and Pack supplies

  • Scout patches, badges and recognition awards

• Each Scout earns a portion of each sale that goes into their Individual Scout Account that can be used to pay for campouts, Pack organized trips and events.

• Please follow this link "How Popcorn Funds Your Scout" to find out how the money goes directly to your Scouts activities.