Every Scout should learn the value of hard work and earning their own way. The popcorn sale is the perfect opportunity to teach this valuable life lesson and fund the most exciting year of Scouting ever. The council does all the pre-work to set up the sale, eliminating the need for units to research opportunities, calculate returns, create sales and promotional materials, manage a relationship with a vendor, etc. The popcorn sale is not just about selling popcorn…It’s also about promoting Scouting!
There are three options to sell popcorn: traditional take order sales; sell online to friends and family out of town; and show-and-sell (and wagon sales). All sales count towards prizes.
Scouts go door-to-door with the take order form. Sales begin after the unit kick-off. Customers can write their order on the form. Scouts should collect the money when the popcorn is ordered (checks should be made out to the unit). Customers can also place their order on the Trail’s End App (credit cards are accepted with no fees). Popcorn will be picked up by the unit representative during the November delivery.
Selling online is the best way to sell to friends and family who live far away. Online sales count toward Scout rewards. 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, CONTACT FREE! The advantage of online sales is that Scouts don’t have to collect money or deliver products.
Online Direct Sales
Place orders for online products in the app. Pick the products, take payment (credit card only) and products ship directly to your customers. You can also share your page with customers via email, text and social media.
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.
Wagon sales is another great way of selling for Scouts. It’s a combination of the show-n-sell and take order methods. The Scout takes actual product door to door in their neighborhoods to sell. It is like a show-n-sell table on wheels. There is little risk as any unsold popcorn should be rolled into traditional, take order sales.
Show-n-sell popcorn is picked up by the unit representative during the August delivery.
Trail’s End Product Allergen Guide
The heroes and helpers donation allows customers to support the military, first responders, veterans’ organizations, local food banks, charitable organizations, and Scouting at the same time. Customers can choose to donate $50 or $30 worth of popcorn to men and women in the military, first responders, their families and veterans’ organizations. There are no shipping and handling charges associated with hero donations. Over 2,000 tons of popcorn treats have been shipped to hundreds of locations around the world! Hero donations count toward Scout rewards.
Scouts are motivated by prizes and the ability to work towards a goal. Scouts can now choose the prize they want on Amazon using an amazon.com gift card; rewards are managed and digitally redeemed by the Scout through Trail’s End. The prizes they choose on Amazon are delivered directly to the Scout’s door faster than ever before! 2023 TE Rewards
Commissions (See Guide for complete explanation and examples)
30% Base Commission for Traditional Sales (Store front and Wagon)
30% Base Commission for Direct Ship from August 1, 2023 – the end of the sale
Bonus Commissions (See Guide)
No Returns
Pilchuck and Salish Sea Distribution Site
Volunteers of America WW
17212 51st Ave NE
Arlington, WA 98223
North Cascades Distribution Sites
Sedro Woolley Location
1476 Moore St
Sedro Woolley, WA 98284
Bellingham Location
3225 Woburn St
Bellingham, WA 98226
June 24, 2023 – Popcorn Kick-off
Tuesday, August 1 – Units can begin selling!!
– Fall Popcorn sales begins with credit for sales on online orders
Friday, August 4 – Deadline to place Trail’s End Show & Sale order online (by the case)
– Unit order is limited to 100% of your previous year total traditional sales
Thursday, August 24 – Show & Sell product arrives at district locations
– Pick up your units – Times will be set up by your District Distribution Kernel or District Kernel
Sunday, October 22 – Last day for Show & Sales
October 23 – 27 – Wagon blitz and transfer with units to fill take orders
Friday, October 27 – Popcorn Sale ends
– Last day for Online Direct to count toward
prize program
– Last day for Unit to Unit Swaps
Saturday, October 28 – Take orders are due
Wednesday, November 15 – Take-order popcorn arrives at district distribution sites to be sorted by unit.
– Final Delivery: Distribution of take-order popcorn by district. Times will be set up by your District Distribution Kernel or District Kernel
November 26 – 30 – Bonus Commissions will be assigned
DO NOT PAY YOUR INVOICE TILL THIS IS DONE.
December 1 – 8 – Close-out week with District Kernels: Popcorn money is due.
Monday, December 11 – $50 late fee will be added to your unit invoice.
February – Unit Incentives Distributed
Site Sale Location Claiming Schedule
Saturday, July 8th – All Units 2 Picks within District
Sunday, July 9th – All Units, 2 Picks within District
Monday, July 10th – All Units, 2 Picks within District
Tuesday, July 11th – All Units, 2 Picks within District
Wednesday, July 12th – All units, 2 Picks within District
Thursday, July 13th – All units, 2 Picks within District
Friday, July 14th – All units, 2 Picks within District
Saturday, July 15th – All units, Unlimited Picks within District
Tuesday, Aug 1st – All units, Unlimited Picks within Council
Mount Baker Council Popcorn Facebook Page
Mount Baker Council Popcorn Leadership
Council Popcorn Kernel: Anna Foster – (C)425-345-3073 (H)360-691-4188 – [email protected]
Assistant Popcorn Kernel: Jennifer Bontrager – 425-359-7959 – [email protected]
Council Popcorn Staff Advisor: Richard Good – [email protected]
Council Sr. VP of Development: Scott Suchan – 425.232.5901 – [email protected]
North Cascades District Popcorn Team
Co-District Kernel: Olivia Garza – 360-333-2144 – [email protected]
Co-District Kernel: Jennifer Hall – 360-420-7174 – [email protected]
Assistant: Sissy Brown – 360-679-8257 – [email protected]
Unit Associate: Andy Manson – [email protected]
Salish Sea District Popcorn Team
District Kernel: Sean Moena – 425-633-0070 – [email protected]
Assistant Kernel—Site Sales: Cora Thomson – 206-245-3044 – [email protected]
Assistant Kernel—Distribution:
District Director: Brian Lenhart – 425-338-0380 – [email protected]
Pilchuck District Popcorn Team
District Kernel: Katie Cobb – 425-231-0583
Assistant Kernel—Site Sales:
Assistant Kernel—Distribution: Jennifer Bontrager – 425-359-7959 – [email protected]
Unit Associate: Bill Slater – [email protected]
The Council Popcorn Sale is laid out from day one with our Council Popcorn Sale with upfront and defined dates of when it will start and finish. This makes the sale a reliable market the unit and community can plan on each year.
The purpose of the sale is to raise the needed dollars to make Scouting happen. Units can budget and plan on history on how much to raise. The resources in the sale are driven to meet a Scout unit’s program budget.
The unit can relay on support from the Council professional staff that can help open doors or address issues through out the sale vs non Council sales where the unit is largely on the own.
Depending on how the unit orders product and organizes their sale the entire financial risk in the popcorn sale rests with the Council and the popcorn company. The unit shouldn’t have large amounts of a product that are a burden on their bank account until sold.
Setting up your scout’s popcorn sale page is super easy and straight forward.
Step 1: Create Your Online Fundraising Page
It takes less than 10 minutes to register, personalize your Scout page, and start selling.
Step 2: Share with Family and Friends
Our built-in sharing capabilities via email, social, and text message make sharing easier than pitching a tent.
Step 3: Receive Support
Family and friends visit your fundraising page, where the average order value is $65, and place orders on your behalf.
Step 3: Track Your Online Fundraising Orders
See who’s supported your fundraiser, send them thank you emails, and request additional support.
Online Direct Option Ships Products Directly to the Customer! No Return Trip Required.
Record Storefront, Wagon, and Take Order Sales!
Accept Debit & Credit Cards for FREE! No Reader Required.
Share Online Fundraising Pages via Email, Text Message, and Social Media.
Easily Claim Amazon.com Gift Cards Earned from Trail’s End Rewards.
More product options & discounted bundles
Scout doesn’t have to deliver
Safe for Scouts and Customers
All transactions are credit
With adventure, fun and discovery at every turn, Scouting makes the most of right now.
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