Annual Popcorn Sale
Top Selling Units
Top Selling Scouts
Why Do We Sell Popcorn…
- 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.
Stay Informed! Join our Heart of New England Council Popcorn Facebook Group
Operation Popcorn Campaign Key Dates
| June / July | Register your unit with Trails End (link) |
| July / August | HNE Training Sessions (July 22 @ 6:30pm, July 28 @ 7:30pm and August 3rd @ 7:00pm) |
| August | Register and attend a Trail’s End Webinar |
| August 10 | DEADLINE for INITIAL ORDER (Show & Sell) |
| August 28 | Initial order distribution (Perkins Farm Marketplace OR WaterTower Plaza) |
| September 13 | DEADLINE for REPLENISHMENT ORDER(w/ chocolate available) |
| September 17-19 | “Operation Popcorn” weekend #1 |
| October 2 | 2nd order distribution (Perkins Farm Marketplace OR WaterTower Plaza) |
| October 8-11 | “Operation Popcorn” weekend #2 |
| NEW! October 22 | DEADLINE for POPCORN RETURNS (full cases, 5% of initial order $ value). Send email with return details by 10:00am Friday Oct 22nd. |
| November 2 | DEADLINE for FINAL ORDER (Take Order) |
| November 20 | Final order distribution (Perkins Farm Marketplace OR WaterTower Plaza) |
| November 20 | All unit payments due to council |
| November – December | Online direct sales continue |
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 development@heartofnewenglandbsa.org or call 508-752-3769 ext. 203
UNIT RESOURCES
Scout Order Form (printable)
Door Hanger (customizable)
Door Hanger – Vistaprint Instructions
Trails End App Quick Start Guide
Unit Kernel Guide (key info for unit kernels)
Council Kickoff Slide Deck (presentation from the popcorn kickoff events)
Unit to Unit Product Transfer (how to transfer product between units)
Unit Kickoff Presentation template (use for your unit kickoff)
Show & Sell Order examples (Suggested quantities only; units should determine their order based on all selling factors.)
Council Map of Popcorn Units (locate all HNE units registered to sell popcorn)
