Popcorn Sales

Why Sell Popcorn?

Selling popcorn helps to raise funds to attend National Youth Leadership Training, Florida Sea Base, or Philmont, maybe even a unit trip to Mt. Rushmore or Yellowstone. Scouts may also build life skills like sales experience and social skills!

Four Ways to Sell

Show N Sell: Just as the name suggests, show the popcorn and deliver it on the spot.

Show and Deliver: Show the popcorn now, and deliver later.

Door-to-Door: Sell popcorn in your neighborhood. This is the most successful way and the most overlooked.

Online: Sell to friends and family who don’t live in the area by using social media and email to market your sale.

For more information on each of these selling strategies, See Trail’s End library of videos here.

2024 Popcorn Timeline

July 16	Popcorn Orientation 6:30pm– 8:00pm, (Tuesday) Sign up HERE
August 3	Popcorn Orientation 6:30pm– 8:00pm (Saturday) Sign up HERE
August 9	Deadline for Units to place first order (Show and Sell)
Aug 23	Popcorn Distribution at District Sites
Sept 20	Second Replenishment Order Deadline
October 4th	Distribution for Second Order
Week of OCT 14	Popcorn returns
October 28	Deadline for Units to place final order (Door to Door)
November 7 & 8	Council Popcorn Distribution
December 9	All money needs to be into the Greater Colorado Council (Paid in Full)

2024 GCC Storefronts Dates

Coming this summer!

HERE are the the Stores Trail’s End is reaching out to. Please DO NOT contact any of these stores. Trails End will do all coordination with these locations.

2024 COMMISSION STRUCTURE & INCENTIVES

Coming Soon!

How Can I Sell A bunch of Popcorn?

Sell the Scouting experience, not just the popcorn. What do we mean by this? You learn to tie knots, catch fish, build character, be a contributing member of society and anything else you can think of. Pitch this idea to the people around you who will support the mission of Scouting more than just a popcorn sale.

Here’s an example: “My name is Pickachu, and I’m part of Pack 1. I am selling popcorn to earn my way to Philmont Adventure Camp. I’m excited to go with my friend Bulbasaur. Can you help me go to camp?”