Annual Popcorn Sale
Unit Commission = 40%
Why Do We Sell Popcorn…
40% unit commission!!
- Popcorn funds ALL levels of local Scouting
- Popcorn supports youth development by teaching important life skills like goal setting, communication, financial management, and builds confidence.
- Popcorn provides a path to advancement. At least 35 Cub Scout and Scouts, BSA achievements, and merit badge requirements can be completed through participation in the popcorn sale.
Learn more about being a Popcorn Kernel – Trails End webinars air regularly. And check out new YouTube videos
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5wc_p4sW6_MQjL25nzFdlA
Stay Informed! Join the Heart of New England Council Popcorn Facebook Group
The Trail’s End webinar is now on youtube. Please take the time and watch the video!
YouTube: 2023 Trail’s End Webinar
Want to skip right to the good stuff? Just click on the time stamps below!
Timestamps:
0:00 Welcome
1:08 Unit Leader Portal & Training Tab
7:07 Unit Kickoff and Campaign Theme
9:59 Storefront Reservations & Best Practices
16:53 Ordering Popcorn
19:56 Managing Inventory
22:20 Scout App Demo
28:08 Online Platform Review
30:00 Scout’s Sales Pitch & Parent Support
33:59 Viewing Invoice
35:52 Submitting Scout Rewards
36:46 Support
37:53 Closing Thank You!
Popcorn Campaign Key Dates
| ASAP | Register your unit with Trails End (link) |
| August 1 |
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| August 14 |
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| August 26 | Initial order distribution (1-A Auto Distribution, 1 Distribution Center Circle, Littleton MA 01460) |
| September 18 |
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| September 29 |
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| September 30 | 2nd Order Distribution (1-A Auto Distribution, 1 Distribution Center Circle, Littleton MA 01460) |
| October 20 | POPCORN RETURNS 2-4PM(unopened cases can be returned, up to 20% of S&S initial order) |
| October 21 | POPCORN RETURNS 8-10AM(deadline to return full cases, 20% of initial order value) |
| November 1 | DEADLINE for FINAL ORDER (Take Order) |
| November 18 |
Final order distribution and payment due to Council (8-10AM) |
Do You Have Questions About Your Sale or the Trail’s End App?
Contact Trail’s End Support for questions related to the app or your sale (support@trails-end.com)
For council-related questions, email Mark.Barbernitz@scouting.org or call 508-752-3769
UNIT RESOURCES
Program Launch Kickoff Presentation
Placing Your Unit Order Instructions
Door Hanger (customizable)
Door Hanger – Vistaprint Instructions
Trails End Online Products
Unit Kernel 2023 Guide (coming soon)
Unit to Unit Product Transfer (how to transfer product between units)