2023
SCOUT GOAL
$300

Our annual popcorn fundraiser is important for several reasons:

It provides the Pack with revenue that we use to sponsor pack events, provide our den with funds for their activities, and cover all of our pack operations.
It teaches the scouts confidence and people skills. It takes a lot of courage for scouts to door knock and ask for sales!
It helps our scouts get to know their communities. One can learn a lot about where they live by walking around your community.
The scouts learn the values of work and the sense of accomplishment that goes with it.
It is the only fundraiser Pack 136 does all year.

Popcorn Selling Requirements
As this is the only fundraiser Pack 136 does all year, we do have minimum selling expectations. All scouts are expected to sell a minimum of $300 or pay the opt-out fee of $100.

Opt-Out Fee -The popcorn sales opt-out fee is requested for any scouts not selling popcorn, in order to offset the difference between what you pay for dues, and what our Pack spends on each scout for outings, activities, advancement badges, belt loops and many other things. The $100 opt-out fee can be paid on Venmo to @pack136 or via check. Contact pack136cubmaster@gmail.com for details.

Popcorn Sales Highlights!

Remember, it’s our ONLY fundraiser of the year, and 73% of the retail price goes back to local scouting!
We’re using the Trail’s End app again.
All your favorites from last year are on the menu, plus some new selections on the website!
We’ll be selling during the month of September with in-person “Wagon Sale” sales, Online Direct Sales through your Scout’s Trail’s End page, and in groups at local storefronts!
Be sure to set up or update your Scout’s pictures and videos on their Trail’s End page.
Storefront sign-ups are for Chick-fil-a , Kroger, Tractor Supply, and Lowe's.
PRIZES! There are council, pack and den rewards! Check out the prize summary for details!

How to Sell Popcorn

Online with Trail’s End - send a link to family and friends with a personal message or video from your scout!
In Person Sales - scouts and parents sell to family, friends, neighbors, etc.
- Take Order - Popcorn ships to the Pack in November, so no shipping charges for the buyer. The Scout then delivers items to the customer. Credit cards or cash are accepted. Collect money at time of sale.
- Online Direct - Popcorn ships directly to customer soon after order is placed, customer pays shipping charges. Credit cards only.
Storefront Sales - Sell at a local store for 2 hours with another scout from Pack 136. It's an easy way to get close to your goal!

Scout Responsibilities for In Person Sales

Wear your Class A uniform.
Sell your adventure, ask for their support, smile, and be polite!
Make eye contact when talking.
Simple script idea: "Hi, I’m _____________ with Cub Scout Pack 136. Would you like to support Scouting by buying some of our delicious popcorn?
**Collect all money at the time of the sale**
Whether they buy or not, say “Thank you!”
Have fun! Remember, smiles sell 80% more popcorn!

Scouts Earn Prizes!

Scouts have the opportunity to earn rewards, including:

Pack prizes
Council Prizes
Den rewards

We are NOT using Trail's End Rewards this year. Please disregard

all prizes and points referenced on the Trail's End app or website.

Important 2023 Dates

August 23 - Fundraiser begins
Aug 26 – Storefront popcorn is received by the Pack
Sep 2-3 – First storefront weekend
Sep 9-10 – Second storefront weekend
Sep 16-17 – Third storefront weekend
Sep 23-24 – Final storefront weekend
Oct 3 – Popcorn sale ends and all money is due to Packs (How to Pay for Wagon Sales)
Nov 3-4 – Pack receives wagon sale popcorn for distribution to scouts

New Scouts - What to Do Next?

Download the Trail’s End app and create an account. It’s easy!
Text APP to 62771 to download the Trail's End app
Click Register, and choose "PARENT, ON BEHALF OF MY SCOUT"
Enter your and your scout’s information and choose your username and password.
Enter your Council (Middle Tennessee), District (Natchez Trace), and Unit (Pack 0136)