Each fall the council coordinates a unit fundraiser where the scouts sell popcorn to friends, family and neighbors. The unit and the scouts receive approximately 45% of sales in the form of profit, commission and prizes. The council retains approximately 25% of the gross sales AFTER paying for prizes, commissions and the actual product. Approximately 30% goes to the popcorn company for the product, supplies and support.
FREE PRIZE OPPORTUNITY: Contact all your friends and family and ask them to support your pack or troop by purchasing popcorn online. Your unit will earn 30% for all sales online, and you will earn a FREE 18 – In – One Multi-Survival Tool! Click here to download a flyer and learn more!
Popcorn Resources
Download the following Product Sales Guidebooks (PDF format) for more information on the 2007 Popcorn Sale:
- Unit Leader Guidebook – Information for unit leaders regarding the 2007 Popcorn Sale. Includes contact information, sales commission data, tips to increase sales, special prize information and more! Click here to download (PDF document).
- Unit Goal Setting Worksheet – Unit leaders, use this Excel spreadsheet to help calculate your per unit goal, and per boy goal based on your annual budget. This is a great tool to help increase your overall sales! Click here to download (Microsoft Excel spreadsheet).
- Parent Guidebook – Parents, you can use this book to get information on the product sale and how your son will benefit from participating. Learn about the products, tips on selling, safety information, where the sales dollars go, and how it helps your son’s involvement in Scouting. Click here to download (PDF document).
- Unit Online Ordering Instructions (PowerPoint presentation)
- Show-N-Sell Tips – Learn some great selling tips that will help you make money off of your leftover popcorn. Don’t let it go to waste!
Unit Sales Team Orientation
Updated 5/8/08
Wednesday - August 28th - 6:00pm-7:30pm
Abell Scout Service Center - 1101 W. Texas Ave, Midland, TX
Dinner will be provided!
Make plans now to attend the unit sales team orientation for the 2008 Popcorn sale! We will be reviewing and discussing multiple topics regarding this year's sale, and would like to have as many units represented as possible! Topics will include:
- Tips on holding a successful unit kickoff...
- Forms and information regarding products will be distributed...
- Learn more about the popcorn sales patch pictured above...
Earn a 5% bonus by having two members of your sales team in attendance!
All attendees will earn a free gift!
Be on the lookout for your Popcorn Product Reply Card in the mail.
Download the Popcorn Sales Orientation flyer (coming soon!)
Popcorn Newsletter
“BTC Popcorn News” is a new newsletter designed to discuss the annual popcorn fundraiser, changes to the sale, top sellers, selling tips, etc. The first edition is now available to download and view!
Financing Scouting: Popcorn Sales