Upcoming Kick Off Events!

CLICK HERE TO RSVP TO THE POPCORN KICK OFF

Wednesday, August 16, 2023

7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

6005 N. Tamera Ave. Fresno, CA 93711
Thursday, August 17, 2023
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

The popcorn sale is a way for a Scout to support their way through activities. Money raised during the annual sale helps support local units and the Scouting program in the Sequoia Council. There are three methods to sell popcorn: Online Sales, Show & Sell, and Take Order Sales.

For more information, please contact Daphne Ferguson at the Council Service Center (559) 320-2100 or email Daphne.Ferguson@scouting.org .

Why Should You Sell?

• Pay for a year of Scouting programs
• Scouts learn valuable lessons such as earning your own way, salesmanship and teamwork

• Scouts can earn incentives such as prizes and scholarships
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The popcorn sale helps support local council operations

Ways To Sell

1. Online Popcorn Sales 

Selling online is the best way to sell to friends and family who live far away. Online sales count toward Scout rewards including the scholarship program. Participants can send emails asking people to purchase products online. The email includes a link allowing them to begin shopping right away. Customers can pay with a credit card, and the products are shipped directly to the customer. The advantages of online sales are that the Scout doesn’t have to collect money or deliver products.

2. Take Order Sales 

Take order sales are the most traditional way to sell popcorn. Scouts go door-to-door with the take order form received from your leader after the unit kick off. Customers choose the product(s) he or she wishes to buy and writes the order on the order form. Scouts should collect the money when the popcorn is ordered (checks should be made out to the unit). Popcorn will be picked up by units on November 9th. Download the Trails-End App 

3. Show & Sell

Scouts have popcorn in hand to show and sell to customers. Dens, packs or troops can request permission to sell in front of a retail store or chartered organization.