Popcorn

Hundreds of thousands of dollars go back to the Scouting program in the Great Rivers Council as a result of the annual Trail's End popcorn sale. Over 73% of all dollars collected during the sale support local Scouting. The popcorn sale is a way for a Scout to support his or her way through the various activities during the year. There are four options to sell popcorn: traditional take order sales, show-and-deliver, sell online to friends and family out of town and show-and-sell. For more information, contact your district popcorn kernel or district executive.

Why Sell?

• Increase your unit and council income – 73% stays in the local area.
• Scouts pay for their way for various Scouting programs and activities.
• Scouts learn life lessons by “earning their own way.”
• There are loads of incentives to motivate Scouts: cool prizes, $600 club, $1,500 club, college scholarship, free summer camp and more.
• 50% commission on the sales increase over the last year your unit sold. (Any units that have never sold popcorn will receive 50% commission on sales), (must attend training to be eligible).
• Burger's Smokehouse products (cheese & summer sausage) being offered for sale.
• Free popcorn sales kits including sample product.
• Accept credit card payments with SQUARE

Tips and Advice to Help Your Sale
Steps to Success

• Sign up your unit to sell
• Attend the Unit Kernel Popcorn Sales Training, August 29, 11am-1pm at Fr. Tolton High School, 3351 E. Gans Rd, Columbia, Mo. (There will be no training/kick-off in Tipton or Shelbina this year).
• Study the successful units in our council and elsewhere, and copy what they do. You can’t expect better results if you don't incorporate new techniques and methods.
• Establish a unit goal and per Scout goal.
• Develop a unit incentive plan,  keep it exciting for scouts and family members and encourage 100% participation in your unit.
• Train your Scouts and parents, so you have a fun and safe popcorn sale. Explain how they can earn popcorn prizes and support their activities.
• Use all 4 sales methods Take Order, Show N Sell, Show N Deliver, Online.
• Communicate frequently with scouts and family members.