Spend less time fundraising & more time Scouting! Our Council’s annual Scout popcorn sale is a turn-key fundraiser that provides our units with the funding they need to deliver an amazing Scouting Program! We do the work on the back-end so that you don’t have to and we are excited to offer this as a fundraiser to our units each year. - Scouts can earn their own way - Unit's can fund their entire year of Scouting - Sell $1,000 online in 8 hours - Earn advancements - & much more! The Leader's Role Popcorn Kick-off:
Learn About the Fundraiser 7 p.m., July 16, 2026, coming soon 1. Start By Just Signing Up  (*Popcorn Leaders, once signed up, can invite a scout to participate or have them complete the log in below.)
 (*Scouts With Existing Accounts: Log into https://trails-end.com > Click on the Sign In button > Click Scout Account. This keeps your selling history in one place.)
2. Save the Important Dates •Popcorn Kernel Webinars by Trails-End – Coming soon •Early Storefronts Available for Signup: Coming soon •Bay Area Council Popcorn Kick-off – 7.16.2026 •Show N' Sell Orders Due (Initial Order) - 7.24.2026 •Show N' Sell Distribution – 8.8.2026 •Bay Area Council Storefronts Open – 8.14.2026 – 10.18.2026 •Show N' Sell Monies Due – 10.9.2026 •Take Orders Due (Final Order) - 10.9.2026 •Take Orders Distribution - 10.24.2026 •Payments Due To Council – 11.4.2026 •Prize Orders Due – 12.14.2026 All order pickups will be at location coming soon. You will receive an email with instructions for your pick-up time during distribution days. 3. Get Trained On the App Leader & Scout Training Webinars
Sign up online coming soon. FAQ YouTube Videos
Watch this series of videos that help navigate the most asked questions - and it only takes 18 minutes. NEW: The Trails-End app accepts cards, apple pay and more. No need for card reader anymore. (Save on fees.) NEW: Popcorn bags are streamlined at $20 each
(Microwave Butter Box is still $25.) 4. Learn About Products &
Ways to Sell STOREFRONT SALES - Leverage high traffic locations directly in the app. WAGON/TAKE ORDER SALES - Direct sales to family, friends, neighbors. ONLINE DIRECT - Sell online & ship directly to customers. 5. How Unit's Earn Money: Commission Scale All units will get 30% commission. To unlock a bonus and get up to 33%, complete the following: - You must have one person sign up for the popcorn Kickoff, July 16th (+1%).
- Sell $1500 more than last year (+1%).
- Place your Show N’ Sell order by July 24th (+1%).
6. How To Place Orders How to Place an Order: https://support.trails-end.com/support/solutions/articles/17000134649-how-do-i-place-my-unit-s-popcorn-order- How to Place Your Final Order -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibpjJL3KoCU Help ordering! Check the right-hand column or Ask the system anything: https://support.trails-end.com/support/solutions/articles/17000134649-how-do-i-place-my-unit-s-popcorn-order- Important Invoice Information: Your unit is placing its order through your Council, and the invoice amount is owed to them—not Trail's End. There's no need to pay upfront. As your unit earns credits from credit card sales, online commissions, and Cash to Credit™ payments, those credits will be automatically applied toward your invoice balance. Reminder, you might need a big vehicle! 
7. How to Order Scout Rewards HOW TO ORDER SCOUT REWARDS:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ry6-x6TxhmA POINT SYSTEM (Scout Rewards) - Based on how customers pay, Scouts may earn more reward points. More reward points equal higher gift card amounts. - App Credit Card Sales - 1.25 points per dollar vs. Cash Sales -1 point per dollar
- Online Sales - 1.25 points per dollar
- Storefront - Earn an additional 0.25 points per $1 converted by using your card and keeping the cash. Points are split between the Scouts working on that day.
- Heroes and Helpers™ Credit Card Sales - 1.75 points per dollar vs. Cash Sales - 1.5 points per dollar
Tell your customers “We prefer credit/debit” •NEW! App accepts cards and tap-to-pay now! No need for card readers! (Must use iphone10 or Galaxy 5 or newer.) •Trail’s End pays the credit card fees* •Scouts receive higher reward points & you handle less cash The Unit's Role 1. Make A Fundraising Plan. 2. Set Unit Goal. 3. Set Popcorn Due Dates for Scouts. 4. Get Scouts Excited To Fundraise. 5. Sign Scouts Up To Sell. 6. Reward Your Scouts! | For Leaders - Links 2026 Popcorn Kick-off Power Point (Coming soon) 2026 Leader Guide (One-sheeter) 2026 Kernel Quick Reference Guide To Dates, Help, etc 2026 Popcorn Order Form 2026 Prize order Help Unit Goalsetting Tool FAQ YouTube Videos (18 min.) Path to Advancement List How to Place an Order How to Redeem Scout Rewards How to Ask Trails-End Anything (Use the search feature) Popcorn Game For Scouts - How To Catch a Kernel Trails End Reference Guide - Show and Sell - Store Location Request FILLABLE - Show and Sell - Store Agreement FILLABLE
- Show and Sell - Non-Profit Proof Council approved letter For a certificate of Insurance, please email your name, contact phone and email, unit and unit #, and location of sale to sonya.harvey@scouting.org. For Scouts - Links 2026 Parent Guide 2026 Order Form App Instructions for Personalizing your Scout Selling Page Gift Card Options This Year + PrePaid MasterCard option - AMAZON, TARGET, WALMART, PREPAID MASTERCARD®, DICK'S SPORTING GOODS, NINTENDO, REI, GAMESTOP, BASS PRO SHOPS, BEST BUY, CABELA?S, APPLE, LEGO, XBOX, AND PLAYSTATION Points & Prizes - Scouts must have a Trails-End account. Sign up here: https://login.trails-end.com/registration/scout Path to Advancement List Scout Pitch Card Take Order/Wagon Sales - Door Knocker (Available on Trails-End) Take Order/Wagon Sales - Business Card (Available on Trails-End) Trading Popcorn |
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