Guide to Pack 1154 Popcorn Sale Thru Trails End
Why Sell Popcorn with Pack 1154?
Selling popcorn supports local Scouting, contributes to activity costs, builds esteem and confidence in scouts, and offers great prizes. Over 70% of every sale directly supports local Scouting.
What Are the Goals and Prizes for 2023?
The goal is to sell $15,000 of popcorn. Scouts can earn many great prizes by selling online. Every scout's goal is $240 in popcorn sales. There are Trails End amazon gift card rewards available + Pack 1154 prizes to be announced.
How to Navigate the Trail's End App or Website 📱💻
Want an easy way to manage your popcorn sales? Check out the Trail's End App, available on both iOS and Android! This handy app lets you record sales, keep track of inventory, and even monitor your Scout goals and prizes. Just enter your orders under "wagon sales," and the pack will be instantly notified. Bonus: the app also keeps you updated on how close you are to reaching your sales goals!
Want to Learn More? 📚
For step-by-step instructions, check out the Trail's End App Setup Guide (PDF).
Prefer a visual tutorial? Watch the Trail's End App Training video on YouTube.
So go ahead, make your popcorn-selling journey as smooth as butter! 🍿
What is a Wagon Sale?
In the Trail's End app, a "wagon sale" is an option to record popcorn sales with cash/check or credit card payment. Traditionally, wagon sales are where you sell popcorn directly to buyers from a wagon.
How to Enter Orders for Guaranteed Delivery?
Presale order forms must be entered into the app by October 30 to guarantee delivery. Please enter these sales as “undelivered” wagon sales for our popcorn volunteers to be automatically notified of your pending order. Pre-Sale orders will be available for pickup after Nov 18, 2023. Online direct sales can continue after this date.
What Are Storefront Sales?
Storefront sales offered by Trail's End. Scouts can check in, and sales are automatically applied to their goals. Sign up for a Trail's End account to receive credit.
How Can You Sell Popcorn? 🍿
Whether you're tech-savvy or love the traditional way, selling popcorn is a breeze! You can use the Trails End app, available on both iOS and Android, or go through your personal Trails End webpage.
Pre-Sale Order Forms - Log these orders in the app or online. We accept cash, checks, or credit cards. Just mark them as "wagon sale" and "undelivered." Your orders will be ready for pickup on November 18, and then you can distribute them to your customers.
Pre-Sale Order Form (PDF)
Wagon Sales - Take the popcorn with you and sell on-the-go! Record your sales in the app, accepting cash, checks, or credit cards. Mark these as "wagon sale" but label them as "delivered." Return any unsold popcorn and the money you've collected once your selling time is up.
Online Direct - These orders are credit card only and go straight into the app under "Online Direct." Customers will need to provide shipping details as these orders will be sent directly from Trails End. Keep in mind, these products are often pricier and different from what the pack offers.
Web Sale - Parents, you can help too! Share a link to your Scout's Trails End account on social media. Just navigate to "Online Direct" in the app menu, scroll down to "Share your Page," and spread the word!
How do we take orders and collect payment?
We love making payment easy and safe for everyone! That's why we recommend using electronic methods like credit cards, Apple Pay, or Google Pay. Not only is this the safest way to handle money, but Trails End also covers any credit card processing fees. Plus, these payments automatically count toward our sales goal! If you have the Trails End app, you can easily accept payments using a Square reader, manually entering credit card details, or sending a payment link for customers to input their info right on their phone.
We also accept Cash & Checks. Just make checks payable to ‘Cub Scout Pack 1154’. Please turn these into the Popcorn Kernel before product is handed over for delivery. Heads up: these sales won’t apply to rewards until they are received by the Pack.
What types of popcorn products are available?
Our 2023 Product Catalog includes the following:
Sweet & Salty Kettle Corn - $10
Popping Corn - $15
Unbelievable Butter Microwave Popcorn - $20
White Cheddar Popcorn - $20
S'mores Popcorn - $25
Salted Caramel Corn - $25
Chocolatey Pretzels - $25 (Due in October)
28PK Snack Pack, Sea Salt Popcorn - $50
What should we say when approaching potential customers?
Here is a series of videos from Trails End about popcorn selling techniques.
How can we ensure safety while selling door-to-door?
Selling to your neighbors is a great idea, as they often want to support their local scout, but please still use caution and follow these safety tips.
NEVER enter anyone’s home NEVER sell after dark unless you are with an adult DON’T carry large amounts of cash with you ALWAYS walk on the sidewalk and driveway ALWAYS sell with an adult (Cubs)
What if a customer has a problem with their order?
If your customer has a problem with their order, please have them contact our Pack 1154 Popcorn kernel, popcorn@pack1154.org.
How can we track our sales progress?
Track your individual progress thru the app. Overall pack progress will be reported online through band and our monthly newsletter.
Who can we contact with questions or for support?
If you have any questions, please contact our Popcorn Kernel, Amanda Kelley, popcorn@pack1154.org.