Popcorn
Every Scout should learn the value of hard work and earning their way. The popcorn sale is the perfect opportunity to teach this valuable life lesson and fund the most exciting year of Scouting. Over 70% of the popcorn sale supports your programs and local Scouting!
Scouts gain confidence, salesmanship, communication skills, and a sense of accomplishment. The popcorn sale is not just about selling popcorn; it’s also about promoting Scouting and the Scouting ideals!
Theme Reveal
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Order 2 Distribution
Order 2 popcorn orders will be available for pick up on Thursday, Sept. 19th, Friday, Sept. 20th and Saturday, Sept. 21.
Click here to select your pick-up time.
Storefront Kernel Reconciliation and Parent App Video
No-Risk Popcorn Offer
Units that have not sold popcorn during the past two years are eligible to participate in the no-risk popcorn offer. To participate, the unit must comply with the following conditions
- Must not have sold popcorn in the past 2 years.
- Must sell at a Trail’s End secured storefront
- Must use the Trail’s End App to log sales
- The product must be returned within 3 weeks from the date of pickup.
- The product must be returned in sellable condition
- Units will be responsible for any damaged product.
- Units will be responsible for any damaged product
- Upon return of popcorn, a post-adjustment entry will be made in your Trail’s End account.
- The unit will not be allowed to check out popcorn more than twice.
- The last day to pick up popcorn is September 30th
- Any exceptions to the last pick-up date will be handled case by case.
Unit Popcorn Kick-Off Presentation
Do you need a unit popcorn kick-off presentation? Click the link below to download the Atlanta Area Council Unit Presentation.
Council Kick-Off Meeting
Did you miss a council kick-off meeting? View the details of the meeting using the link below.
Weekly Popcorn Newsletters
| Event Name | Event Date |
| Storefront Reservations open | 7/20/2024 |
| Council Coordinated | 7/31/2024 |
| Unit Order 1 Due | 8/9/2024 |
| Distribution 1 | 8/24/2024 |
| Unit Order 2 Due | 9/6/2024 |
| Distribution 2 | 9/21/2024 |
| Council Coordinated Meeting | 10/16/2024 |
| Unit Order 3 Due | 10/25/2024 |
| Distribution 3 | 11/9/2024 |
| Last chance to pick up $750 | 12/5/2024 |
| Final Payment | 12/5/2024 |
| District Kernel Recognition Dinner | 12/11/2024 |
| Sale Ends | 12/31/2024 |
| File Name | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Popcorn Commission Structure | Details for regular and bonus commission | Download |
| 2024 Sales Kit | 2024 Take Order Form | Download |
| 2024 Unit Kick Off Presentation | Here is the 2024 unit kick-off presentation | Download |
| Become a VIP | See the different VIP levels | Download |
| Camp Projects Funded by Popcorn | See a list of projects funded by popcorn funds | Download |
| District Popcorn Kernel List | List of all district popcorn kernels | Download |
| Funding Your Adventure | Flyer on how to fund Scouting adventures | Download |
| How to Connect to a Bluetooth Reader | Learn how to connect a Bluetooth card reader for storefront sales. | Download |
| How to Order Popcorn | Instructions on how to place a popcorn order. | Download |
| Key Dates | 2024 Key Dates | Download |
| Overcoming Objections | How to teach youth to overcome objections | Download |
| Scout and Parent Guide | A quick guide for Scouts and parents to review. | Download |
| Scout Pitch | Example of a Scout popcorn pitch. | Download |
| Scout Pledge | Have Scouts fill out and sign their Scout Popcorn Pledge | Download |
| Scout Rewards | See what prizes Scouts can earn by selling popcorn. | Download |
| Unit Pledge | Complete your unit popcorn pledge | Download |
| Unit Program Budget Planner | Here is the 2024 Unit Program Budget Planner to help plan your popcorn sale. | Download |