Get Excited for Popcorn!
Selling popcorn with Scouting is a great way to teach Scouts how to be entrepreneurial, raise money to fund their adventures, and be visible in their community- all while having a blast! Plus, this year we have great prizes for Scouts and units to earn. So get selling!
Resources:
Popcorn Take Order Form (PDF)
Leader/Kernel’s Guide
Downloadable Product Listing (PDF)
Popcorn Commission Calculator (Excel file)
Popcorn Timeline (PDF)
Council Top Seller Prize
$500 Gift Card
Unit Goals
- When a unit exceeds their popcorn goal (which is set by the unit) by 20%, they will receive a pizza and ice cream party.
Individual Scout Sales
- When a Scout sells $3,000 of popcorn, they will receive a $300 Gift Card
- When a Scout sells $4,000 of popcorn they will receive a $400 Gift Card
- When a Scout sells $5,000 of popcorn, they will receive a $500 Gift Card
* * Fill-a- Form Promotion * *
Fill up a Take Order form and get an opportunity to win a $100 Amazon Gift Card. Increase your chances by filling up multiple forms throughout the five-month sale. Drawings will be conducted on August 30th, September 30th and November 30th.
Popcorn Schedule
| Dates: | Event: | Location: |
| June 13, 7pm | District Kernel Training | CYC Office, Milford |
| June 20, 7pm | Popcorn Training Kick-Off | CYC Office, Milford |
| June 25, 7pm | Popcorn Training | LEAD: 358 Main Street, Danbury |
| June 27, 7pm | Popcorn Training | Fergusen House: 70 Old Kings Highway N., Darien |
| July 9, 7pm | Popcorn Training | CYC Office, Milford, CT |
| July 10, 7pm | Popcorn Training | American Legion (3005 Dixwell Ave. Hamden) |
| August 2 | Unit Show & Sell Orders Due | Campmasters.org |
| August 23 & 24 | Warehouse P/U Show & Sell | 901 Boston Post Rd, West Haven |
| October 25 | Show & Sell Orders Returns Due | CYC Office, Milford |
| Show & Sell Payment Due Upon Popcorn Return | ||
| November 1 | Unit Take Order Due | Campmasters.org |
| December 6 & 7 | Warehouse Pick-Up Take Order | 901 Boston Post Rd, West Haven |
| Take Order Payment Due | ||
| Warehouse Pick-Up Take Order |
CYC Office, Milford, CT |
|
| Take Order Payment Due Upon Order Pick-Up | ||
| December 6 | Prize Orders Due | |
2024 Product List
Show & Sell:
3 Way Cheesy Cheese Tin $50
22PK Movie Theater Extra Butter MW $35
Supreme Caramel w/Alm, Pec, & Cashews Tin $30
12oz Salted Jumbo Cashews $30
14pk Extra Btr Roasted Summer Corn $20
Classic Trail Mix $20
Cinnamon Crunch Bag $20
12 pk Sweet & Salty Kettle Corn MW $20
White Cheddar Cheese Popcorn Bag $20
12 oz Honey Roasted Peanuts $20
Purple Popping Corn Jar $15
6pk Butter MW $10
Caramel Popcorn Bag $10
Take Order:
Military Donation $30
Tasty Trio Tin $60
3 Way Cheesy Cheese Tin $50
22PK Movie Theater Extra Butter MW $35
Supreme Caramel w/Alm, Pec, & Cashews Tin $30
Chocolate Drizzle Caramel Bag $30
12oz Salted Jumbo Cashews $30
14pk Extra Btr Roasted Summer Corn $20
Classic Trail Mix $20
Cinnamon Crunch Bag $20
12 pk Sweet & Salty Kettle Corn MW $20
White Cheddar Cheese Popcorn Bag $20
12 oz Honey Roasted Peanuts $20
Chocolate Covered Pretzel Bag $20
Purple Popping Corn Jar $15
6pk Butter MW $10
Caramel Popcorn Bag $10
WHO TO CALL
Mark Kennedy – Quinnipiac District Executive
203-747-9352, Mark.kennedy@scouting.org
Bill Reynolds – Aquilla District Director
860-806-0530, William.reynolds@scouting.org
Jim Patterson – Popcorn Staff Advisor
203-951-0273, Jim.patterson@scouting.org
