Popcorn Sales

WHY?

Popcorn in scouting does a few things. First and foremost, FUNDRAISING! This is the primary way that most Scout Units have their money to operate. All of the $150 annual dues goes to the scouting organization at a higher level. Our Pack is funded by Popcorn and donations of time or goods for meetings for probably 95% of the Pack 99 costs. 70% of the total sales stays local, and about a third goes to our pack specifically.

Popcorn has also shown valuable for helping kids learn valuable skills. Door to door sales really help them get some exposure to actively engaging with something and I have heard several parents say that they have seen a difference in their child due to the experience.

Storefronts have made a difference for my sons in showing that they need to be persistent, and learning that being told "No Thanks" is not a problem. Reminders to stay engaged, make eye contact, and keep the cub scout motto (Do your best), really can make a difference. Talking with them to say "Thanks anyway" regardless, and with the right attitude, turned a few into yes, and living through that really makes an impact.

Dates:

Popcorn Sales Start: September 25th
Blitz Weekend: Sept 25-27

Mid-season inventory check: Oct 7th

Popcorn Sales End: October 25th

 
Any  final orders outside of inventory, pickup for those will be November 13th.

Sales Basics

• Everything is done through the app

  • Cash sales logged

  • Tap and Pay supported with most modern phones

• Kids will earn points for all sales. 

• Credit card purchases are worth bonus points 

  • $1 Cash = 1pt

  • $1 Credit = 4pts

• Rewards are in the form of gift cards

  • 600 pts = $25 reward

  • 1000 pts = $45 reward

  • 15,000 pts = $2000 reward

  • Other prizes/drawings for high sellers or everyone over a threshold

• "Cash to Credit" can be used to convert your cash for more points!

  • You charge your own card for the amount

  • Keep the cash

  • Can be used for checks if they write them out to the parent

• App has "Wagon" and Storefront" sales

  • Wagon is for scouts selling from personal inventory

  • Storefront is for selling at business locations

Storefronts
Storefronts are sales at a business location, set up by Trails-End, that you can sign up for and just show up to host a table.

• Sould wear uniform

  • Talk to your kids about "looking professional"

  • Remind them to mention WHY they are selling (raising money for camp, etc)

• Reminders that being told no is OK!

  • Some kids get discurraged

  • Even sales to every 5th person add up quickly

• Pack has banner for helping draw attention

• Inventory for the Storefront is assigned separately from scout inventory

• Weekend storefronts will be released if empty on Thursday

• Solo sales are best if scout is experienced

  • Cover more area

  • Sales/Points not split for the shift

  • First time or younger scouts can double up for training/confidence

• Some of the busier storefronts in Sioux Falls could be set up with two tables to cover both HyVee doors