Introduction to the Popcorn Program
Fundraising for the Pack is important to Scouting, not only for the exceptional programs it allows, but also the life skills it teaches your son like goal setting, public speaking, and self-motivation, Popcorn sales are the sole annual fundraiser for Pack 301. The Pack requires a modest annual dues to cover registration of the Scouts. The activity and camping budget comes solely from Popcorn Sales. This keeps costs for parents down while enabling a fantastic program for the Scouts throughout the year.
The Popcorn Program is an important part of Scouting. Some of the great benefits of selling popcorn include:
MOST IMPORTANTLY, participating in the Popcorn Program teaches Scouts the value of earning their own way, setting goals, and supporting their unit program budget. This is an essential part of the character development learned through Scouting! |
1. Registering Your Scout to Sell!
Note: When registering, make sure you select the correct dropdowns for Pack 301!
The image below shows how you should register.
The image below shows how you should register.
2. Kickoff Orientation Webinar
All parents and leaders should attend the kickoff orientation meeting on Monday, August 1st at 6:30pm.
The meeting will be held virtually through Zoom.
The meeting will be held virtually through Zoom.
3. Scout and Pack Sales Goals
or the 2021 Popcorn Program, the Pack 301 sales goals are listed below. These goals are set to ensure that no Scout has to pay anything more than their annual dues, and allows the Pack to remain financially solvent with a reserve fund cushion.
Previous Sales Goals and Achievements
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4. Every Bit Helps!
The Popcorn Program has evolved to include new tools and technology that makes the program easier than ever to participate in. With Online Sales, Wagon Sales, and Storefront Sales, there are more opportunities than ever to sell.
Every Scout should easily be able to participate!
Every Scout should easily be able to participate!
5. Key Dates!
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6. Four Ways to Sell!
A. Online Direct Sales
Online Direct sales are easier than ever for Scouts to sell to friends and family and face-to-face with the new functionality for a Scout to record an Online Direct order in the app. The product ships to the customer, and it’s the SAFEST fundraising option for Scouts. Scouts setup their Trail’s End account by downloading the Trail’s End App, and they can sell face-to-face or share their fundraising page via email, social media and text message. Customers pay via credit/debit securely, and the products ship directly to them from Trail’s End.
B. Storefront Sales Involves coordinating booths in high foot traffic locations throughout your community. ONE Scout and ONE parent will conduct sales during each shift.
C. Wagon Sales (a.k.a "Take Order") Scouts collect orders in the app and deliver on hand product or mark product as “undelivered” to be delivered at a later date. This can also be taken through neighborhoods, but is great for parent’s co-workers, friends and family. It is at the units discretion whether money is collected up front or upon delivery. D. Wagon Sales (a.k.a. "Show and Sell") Involves the Scout bringing product door-to-door to customer residences to ask for support. This method is preferred for neighborhoods close to home. A large percentage of home-owners say that no Scout has ever come to their door, missing this great opportunity. Product is carried with the Scout in a wagon or vehicle, making it a quick and easy process for the customer.
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7. Five Steps to Success!
8. How To Sell $1,000 in 8 Hours!
Sell for 8 hours, fund your entire year of Scouting! Click the button below for instructions on how to sell $1,000 worth of popcorn. You would earn an $60 Amazon Card!
9. 2022 Rewards Program
SUMMER CAMP INCENTIVE! Scouts who sell $3,000 or more in sales will receive a voucher for one week at a NCAC summer camp. Vouchers will be valid towards a District Day Camp, Goshen Scout Reservation, Camp William B Snyder, Camp Airy, or NYLT. Vouchers are non-transferable and must be used during the current camping season. |
10. 2022 Product Lineup!
ONLINE DIRECT LINEUP - AS OF JULY 2022
As of July 2022, the product lineup for ONLINE DIRECT SALES includes the following. WAGON SALES (product the PACK purchases for you to sell in your neighborhood and through storefront sales) does NOT include Chocolatey Pretzels (temperature considerations).
As of July 2022, the product lineup for ONLINE DIRECT SALES includes the following. WAGON SALES (product the PACK purchases for you to sell in your neighborhood and through storefront sales) does NOT include Chocolatey Pretzels (temperature considerations).
11. Trail's End App
Download the Trail's End App onto your smartphone or tablet so your Scout can take sales and track their progress!
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12. Scout Web Portal
Track your Scout's progress through the Scout Portal online!
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13. Commission Structure for Pack Fundraising
Pack 301 receives a commission percentage of Popcorn Program sales. The commission is 35%!
The Storefront and Wagon Sales Commission is made up of the following components:
The Online Direct Sales Commission is made up of the following components:
The Storefront and Wagon Sales Commission is made up of the following components:
- Base Commission: 31%
- Grow Sales Year over Year: +2%
- $400 Average Sales per Scout: +2%
The Online Direct Sales Commission is made up of the following components:
- 60% split on sales
- 30% to Pack 301
- 30% to National Capital Area Council
14. Cub Scout Advancement Opportunities
15. Storefront Sales Locations, Dates, and Times
Local business locations are planned for storefront sales for the 2021 Popcorn Program. Scouts can sign up for shifts through the Trail's End App or Scout Portal web dashboard. Please do not attempt to book time at stores directly! Trail's End has negotiated times at these locations and slots will be reserved through the App and Portal. Shifts are reserved in increments of 2 hours.
DETAILS ON STOREFRONT SALES WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE AFTER THE KICKOFF PHASE ENDS.
DETAILS ON STOREFRONT SALES WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE AFTER THE KICKOFF PHASE ENDS.
16. Popcorn Program Resources
The resources below are designed to help Scouts, Leaders, and Parents with a successful popcorn sale season!