Annual Popcorn Sale
The pack’s primary fundraiser. The popcorn sale season runs from August registration through November distribution and wrap-up. Revenue funds pack activities and generates per-Scout account credits.
Overview
The annual popcorn sale is a council-coordinated fundraiser in which each pack registers, promotes the sale to families, organizes Show & Sell events at local merchants, and manages order collection and distribution. Revenue is split between the council and the pack, with a portion credited to individual Scout accounts based on each family’s sales. Families who opt out of selling can make a donation-in-lieu contribution.
Timeline / Checklist
| When | Task |
|---|---|
| August | Register unit with your council |
| September | Kernel attends council kickoff; presents sale at pack meeting |
| September—October | Show & Sells at local merchants |
| October | Submit orders to council; collect money from families |
| November | Pick up and distribute popcorn; attend year-end wrap |
| November | Treasurer credits Scout accounts; invoices donation-in-lieu |
Event Details
- The Popcorn Coordinator (known as the “Kernel”) is the pack’s primary contact with the council for the sale
- Show & Sell events are set up at local merchant storefronts where Scouts sell popcorn directly to customers
- Families can also sell online and through take-order forms
- Revenue is tracked per Scout to credit individual accounts
- Families who do not wish to participate in selling may contribute a donation-in-lieu amount
Coordination
- The Popcorn Coordinator works closely with the Fundraising Chair on strategy
- The Treasurer manages all financial tracking, Scout account credits, and donation-in-lieu invoicing
- The Cubmaster promotes the sale at pack meetings and encourages participation
- Coordinate with council for registration deadlines, kickoff meetings, and order submission dates
Roles Involved
- Popcorn Coordinator (Kernel) — overall sale lead; attends council meetings; coordinates Show & Sells
- Fundraising Chair — oversees fundraising strategy and supports the coordinator
- Treasurer — tracks revenue, credits Scout accounts, invoices donation-in-lieu families
- Cubmaster — promotes the sale at pack meetings