2023 Popcorn Program

Pack 2819 is excited for a "kernel popping" fundraising year! Below you will find all the tools you will need to have a successful sale. If you have any questions you can reach out to your Den Leader or Cubmaster for help!

As you probably know, we sell popcorn at the beginning of the year to raise funds allowing us to give back to the Pack all year long. Popcorn sales are one of two fundraising efforts throughout the year. Please help support your Scout's fundraising goals by attending our Show and Sells! Fundraising is incredibly important to the health of the Pack's finances and keeping dues low. 

Benefits to Your Scout and Family:

• Teaches Scouts the value & process of setting and working toward goals

• Gives Scouts a strong sense of accomplishment through recognition

• Enhances communication, leadership skills and confidence in your Scout

• Scouts can earn valuable rewards including gift cards and prizes

How do I get started?

• Install the Trail's End app and register your Scout with our unit (Pack 2819). Detailed instructions are available on the right-hand side of this page. Once registered, sign your Scout up for Storefront shifts or begin sharing your Scout's online code to friends and family.

What popcorn is available this year?

• Download and install the Trails End application on your smartphone for a current list.

What percentage of money earned actually goes to the Pack?

• The Pack earns 30% commission on all popcorn sales and donations. 

Will fundraising pay my Scout's Pack Dues?

• Yes! Money raised through popcorn sales will be allocated to each Scout to offset Pack Dues. In order for a Scout to entirely cover the $150 in Scout Dues, they need to sell $500 worth of items through this fundraiser. 

$500 x .30 = $150

Any amount of money earned above this will go toward funding other Scout activities and trips!

Ways to Sell:                                                                         

Show -n-Sells (Storefront Sales)

• Show-n-Sells make up a big part of our popcorn program. We've obtained permission from local businesses to set up a sales table.  Show-n-Sells will have product on-hand for people to buy, or they can order additional product through the Trail's End app. 

• Scouts will work the storefront in 2-hour shifts with up to 2 Scouts per shift. Sales will be split evenly between all the Scouts who worked the Storefront that day. Parental supervision is required at Storefront Show-n-Sells.

• Contact your Cubmaster for a list of available Storefront shifts, or use the Storefront Management feature of the Trail's End app to book shifts.                                                 

Take Orders

• The Scout with his Akela goes door to door with a popcorn flyer and the Trails End app. 

• The Scout records the customer's order directly in the app and collects payment via debit/credit card.

• The Product is shipped directly from Trail’s End to the customer and the Scout and Unit receive credit for the Sale.

Selling at Work

• Mom and/or Dad take the app to work.

• Fellow co-workers record their orders in the app and pay via debit/credit card.

• The Product is shipped directly from Trail’s End to the customer and the Scout and Unit receive credit for the Sale.

Selling Online

• The Scout communicates his Order Key via email, phone, and so on, to potential or existing customers. The Customer can go online and purchase popcorn with a Credit Card  at http://www.trails-end.com/

• The Product is shipped directly from Trail’s End to the customer and the Scout and Unit receive credit for the Sale.

Trail's End Online Help & Training

Trail's End has a helpful site set up to help out Scouts with sales tips and info about the tools available to use. Click here to check it out!

Prizes and Rewards:

The Fall Popcorn Sale offers a myriad of prizes for our Scouts to earn. See the resources on the right-hand side of this page for a full list of prizes provided through Trail's End and the Atlanta Area Council.

Our Pack will also have separate prizes for participating in the fundraiser.

More information here!

Fundraising Uses:

Our fundraising effort helps to make Scouting a great experience for our sons, siblings and parents. 

Here is a just a small sampling of the pack activities supported by your fund raising efforts and participation:

• Pack activities 

• Pack T-shirt

• Pack meeting refreshments

• Pinewood derby kits, trophies

• Scout patches, badges and recognition awards

• Summer activities