Popcorn Coordinator
Popcorn Coordinator
Section titled “Popcorn Coordinator”Role Summary
Section titled “Role Summary”The Popcorn Coordinator (a.k.a. Popcorn Kernel) manages the pack’s annual popcorn sale — the pack’s largest fundraiser. This includes attending the council kickoff, distributing sales materials to Scouts, scheduling Show and Sells with local merchants, collecting orders, picking up and distributing popcorn, and turning money in to the Treasurer by the council deadline.
Requirements
Section titled “Requirements”- Age: 21 years or older
- Registration: Registered adult leader of BSA; current with YPT
- Selection: Selected by the Committee Chair
- Required Training:
- Youth Protection Training (YPT) — renew every 2 years
- Pack Committee Challenge (online at my.Scouting.org)
- Popcorn Kernel Training (provided by the council at the kickoff, if applicable)
- Access: No bank account access; coordinate directly with Treasurer
Core Responsibilities
Section titled “Core Responsibilities”- Attend the council popcorn kickoff meeting and year-end wrap meeting
- Distribute sales materials to Scouts; explain rules and prizes
- Schedule Show and Sells with local merchants; schedule Scouts and parents to work Show and Sells
- Acquire pack prizes and incentives for Scout sellers
- Collect orders from Scouts and turn in orders to District Office by the due date
- Pick up popcorn from the district and distribute to Scouts
- Collect money from Scouts and turn it in to the Treasurer
- Get check from Treasurer and turn in to District Office by the council deadline
- Track individual Scout sales for Scout account credit
Reports To / Works With
Section titled “Reports To / Works With”| Relationship | Role |
|---|---|
| Reports to | Committee Chair |
| Works closely with | Treasurer (all money turns in to Treasurer) |
| Coordinates with | Council / District (kickoff, deadlines, submission) |
Key Resources
Section titled “Key Resources”| Resource |
|---|
| BSA Money-Earning Policy for Units |
| Popcorn Sale Timeline |
| Popcorn Show and Sell Management |
| Scout Accounts |
Key Tasks
Section titled “Key Tasks”| Task | Category |
|---|---|
| Popcorn Kernel Attends Council Kickoff | Fundraising |
| Popcorn Money Collection & Turnover | Fundraising |
| Popcorn Order Submission to Council | Fundraising |
| Popcorn Pack Kickoff Presentation | Fundraising |
| Popcorn Pickup & Distribution | Fundraising |
| Popcorn Show & Sells | Fundraising |
| Register Unit for Popcorn Sale | Fundraising |
| Popcorn Kernel Attends Year-End Wrap | Fundraising |
Supports
Section titled “Supports”| Task | Category |
|---|---|
| Committee Meeting | Administrative |
| Popcorn Donation-in-Lieu Invoicing | Financial |
| Scout Account Credits from Popcorn | Financial |
Key Events
Section titled “Key Events”| Event |
|---|
| Annual Popcorn Sale |