A Time-Honored, Tasty Tradition
Popcorn is a truly unique fundraiser. This goal-oriented program helps youth develop many life skills while supporting their own way through the Scouting program. Whether you’re new to the sale, or a caramel-seasoned pro, we look forward to supporting your sale as you Build an Adventure!
We are pleased to announce our partnership with Trails End for our 2024 Popcorn Sale!
COMMIT TO 2024 POPCORN SALE
Unit Popcorn Kernels, commit your unit to the sale here by creating an account on the Trails End site.
UNIT PROGRAM & BUDGET PLANNING
Use this program and budget planning tool to discover what your popcorn sales goal should be to fund your unit’s adventures for the year!
PRINTABLE TAKE ORDER FORM
Need more Take Order forms? Download the PDF and print! Or stop by the MVC office to get some more.
TRAILS END TECH SUPPORT
Visit the Trails End FAQ page for answers to commonly asked questions & to open a ticket for tech support.
2024 POPCORN KICK-OFF PACKET
If you missed the July 24 Popcorn Kick-off, be sure to check out the slide deck. Also, stop in the MVC office to collect your Kick-off packet, sales banner, and free Square card reader.
TRAILS END GUIDES
Below are links to the Leader Guide for using the TE portal as well at the Scout and Parent Guide for using the Trails End App.
FACEBOOK GROUPS
Feel free to join the Miami Valley Council Popcorn Exchange group and the Trails End Popcorn Community.
TRAILS END ‘HOW TO’ TUTORIALS
Trails End has added several tutorial videos on their YouTube channel. Videos like how to reserve and manage storefront sales, how to apply cash to credit in the Scout App and much more.
2024 Popcorn Sale Timeline
October 15th: Take Orders Due in Trails End Leader Portal by 11:59 PM
October 15th: Popcorn Returns (up to 10% initial order) Due at Warehouse 4:30-6:00 PM
October 16th: Popcorn Returns (up to 10% initial order) Due at Warehouse 3:00-4:00 PM
October 30th and 31st: Take Order Distribution at Warehouse
December 6: All Payments Due to Council (or in TE Portal)
January TBA: Top Seller Scout Party
Popcorn Warehouse Address: 5660 Webster Street, Dayton, OH 45414
PATCH DESIGN CONTEST
The 2024 Popcorn Sale Patch will be designed by a Scout! Please submit your design to Amanda Schaedig by midnight on August 16. Youth emailing MUST cc a parent or leader.
Patch Design Contest Requirements:
- Can be any shape (no larger than 3×3 inches)
- Must contain words “Miami Valley Council” and “2024 Popcorn Sale”
- Must contain a Fleur De Lis
- Theme should be related to Scouting Adventures. Think your favorite scouting activity!
2024 UNIT INCENTIVES
- Units that order $10k or more on their Show and Sell, we will coordinate with your Unit Kernel to deliver the popcorn to you!
- At the end of the sale, units that average $500 sales per scout, will receive 2 FREE nights in ONE Zone 3 (adirondack/cabinettes) site at Cricket Holler. Scout number based on August 1 registration.
- At the end of the sale, units that average $750 sales per scout, will receive 2 FREE nights in ONE Leadership Cabin at Cricket Holler. Scout number based on August 1 registration.
2024 SCOUT INCENTIVES
- Every Scout that sells at least ONE item during the sale will receive the 2024 Popcorn Sale patch
- Every Scout that achieves at least $1000 in sales, will receive a “Top Seller 2024” pin.
- Each Scout who makes a sale ONE each: Traditional Sale, an Online Sale, and a Heroes and Helpers Sale, will automatically be entered for a drawing of $25 gift card, there will be 10 winners (5 Cubs, 5 older Scouts). Drawing will take at End of Sale and gift cars will be available at Take Order Distribution
- Top Seller party in January (date TBA) for scouts that achieve $1200+ in sales
- Be on the look out for pop-up incentives throughout the sale, like more drawings for prizes!
about our programs
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