Pack 60

All Scouts who set a goal in the Trail's End App by Oct 1 will receive a coupon for a FREE kid's meal from Raising Cane's Chicken! So, get into the app and set your 2024 Sales Goal!

2) Sign up for Storefronts

Storefronts are the EASIEST way to sell popcorn! Sign up for a 2 hour shift and ask people if they would like to support Scouting! It's THAT simple! Storefronts earn an average of $140+ in sales per 2 hour shift.

3) Play JOUST for a free SLUSHIE and enter to win a NINTENDO SWITCH!

Check out the back page of our Sales Guide to play JOUSE (bingo) to earn a free SLUSHIE at Holiday! Complete ALL 25 squares and enter to win one of FIVE Nintendo Switch consoles!

There are 3 ways to sell!

Wagon Sales (Door-to-Door, Family, Friends, Neighbors)
- - Sell popcorn that you have on-hand, or...
  - Take orders and payment, then deliver the popcorn at a later date.
Storefronts - Click the "Register for Storefronts" button to sign up for a 2 hour shift selling in front of a local store. We provide everything. All you have to do is show up in your Class-A uniform! For new scouts, if you don't have a uniform yet, please wear your Class B T-Shirt
Online Direct - Online orders ship directly to your customer, and they can buy at ANY time, year-round!

Do you want to check out popcorn?!

If you would like to check out some popcorn so that you have some on hand as you go door-to-door, please email popcorn@pack9060.org with what you want.

Get Started

Go to your Sales Dashboard

Popcorn Kernel (Chair):

Jason Tillman

7285 Newbury Draw, Woobury, MN 55125

Cell: 651-983-1687

Email: popcorn@pack9060.org

Assistants:

Jenny Vonson

vonson.jenny@gmail.com

Candice Reese

candice.reese@icloud.com

Other Resources:

2024 Sales Guide (PDF)

Trail's End App - Quick Start Guide

Important Dates to Remember

● Friday, September 20 – 5:00pm

Popcorn Sale Starts – DO NOT SELL Door-to-Door BEFORE THIS DATE. However, you MAY pre-sell to family and friends.

● Weekends (and some evenings) between September 21th thru November 3rd

2 hour Show & Sell storefront shifts at local businesses.

https://www.trails-end.com/seller/sales/storefront

● Tuesday, October 15

All unsold popcorn MUST be returned to the Popcorn Chair by this date. You may still sell popcorn, but product will only be available on a case-by-case basis until AFTER the storefront sales end on Sunday, October 29th.

● Sunday, November 3rd

Last day of the sale. Remaining popcorn will be used to fill outstanding Scout orders.

● Monday, November 4th

Popcorn Money is Due! in the lockbox at the Tillman household - 7285 Newbury Draw - or via credit card payment through the App

● Monday, November 11

Popcorn prize orders are due to the Popcorn Kernel

● November 18-19

Delivery of any backordered popcorn to the Scout

Why sell Popcorn?

It easily compliments Wreath Sales:

Simply ask people "Would you like to buy a Christmas Wreath or Popcorn to support Scouting?" It's truly that simple!

Many people don't want a wreath because they travel for the winter, or already have an artificial wreath. Popcorn gives them an alternative way to support Scouting. Some people KNOW about the annual popcorn sale and love to support it.

It helps pay for camp:

Popcorn sales are the OFFICIAL Scout Fundraiser for our Council. 73% of the proceeds stay LOCAL, either within our Pack and Troop, or within our Council, funding local camps, staff, and operations.

It funds our Units:

It provides our Unit with operating funds to buy supplies, fund activities, and help keep the cost of Scouting low. See the Pack/Troop breakouts below for more specific information.

It teaches life skills:

More important than money, Scouts learn MANY life skills by selling Wreaths and Popcorn including:

Learning to Set Goals
Building Communication Skills
Learning to Handle Rejection
Building Self-Confidence

YOUR Scout earns money!:

A percentage of ALL of your Scout's sales will be put into a “Scout Account” which can be used to pay for dues, camp fees, camping gear, or other things which are scout related. It give your Scout a way to fund their own adventures. See the Pack/Troop breakouts below for more specific information.

Pack 60 - Cub Scouts

It funds our Pack:

Our fall fundraisers are important to the operation of our Pack, as they provide around 66% of our operating budget. Each Scout is asked to sell $350 in popcorn and wreaths combined ($500 for families). Historically, we have had great success with this fundraiser, allowing us to operate without asking for additional dues beyond the yearly registration.

YOUR Scout earns money!:

After reaching the threshold of $350($500/family), 20% of your scout's sales will be placed in their “Scout Account” which can be used to pay for dues, camp fees, camping gear, or other things which are scout related.

Troop 559 - Scouts BSA

It funds our Troop:

Most of the money earned by our fundraisers goes directly to the Scout. However, a small portion of sales is used to purchase Troop gear, such as tents, patrol box supplies, cooking gear, etc.

YOUR Scout earns money!:

Troop Scouts earn 10% their combined (wreath/popcorn/flower) sales under $100, and 30% of their sales over $100. The $100 threshold resets each September, at the beginning of our Scouting year.

Prizes / Incentives:

Pack 60 - Cub Scouts

● Door-to-Door/Online Top Sellers:

The TOP door-to-door/online sellers (not including Storefront sales) will receive a Target Gift Card!

1st Place = $30; 2nd Place = $20; 3rd Place = $10; Top Family (2+ scouts) = $30

● Scout Account Credit:

Scouts will receive a 20% credit for all sales BEYOND the $350/500 quota in combined popcorn and wreaths. This credit can be used to pay annual dues; camp registration fees; or to purchase camping gear or other scout related items

● Popcorn Patch:

Sell 1 item to earn this year’s Popcorn Sale Patch.

● Amazon Gift Cards:

Sell $500 and qualify for a $10 Amazon gift card! Sell more, and receive an even LARGER gift card!

Make sales via Credit Card to earn rewards even FASTER!

● Bonus Prizes (in addition to the prizes above):

$100+ in sales earns a FREE Cookie Cup from Holiday
$850+ in sales earns a Battery Operated 2-in-1 Camp Fan/LED Lantern
$1250+ in sales earns you a Norther Star Council Camping Blanked AND a FREE Coffee/GAS/Car Wash at Holiday!
$1500+ earns you an invitations to Hometown Heroes Family Day
$1900+ in sales earns you Scout Adventures!

Choose from many options, including: Nickelodeon Universe, St. Paul Saints, Vertical Endeavors; MN Zoo; Valleyfair; Camp Cash; and more!

$2500+ in sales = Champions Breakfast!

Join all of the other Top Sellers for an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast at BSA Base Camp, with special guests, and prizes!

Troop 559 - Scouts BSA

● Up to 30% Scout Account Credit:

Scouts will receive up to a 30% credit for ALL sales in combined popcorn and wreaths, based on Troop fundraising rules. This credit can be used to pay annual dues; camp registration fees; or to purchase camping gear or other scout related items

● Popcorn Patch:

Sell 1 item to earn this year’s Popcorn Sale Patch.

● Amazon Gift Cards:

NOTE: Depending on how well our fundraiser performs, the Scouts MAY or MAY NOT earn Amazon gift cards. However, if they DO earn Amazon gift cards, those gift cards are part of the Scout's 30% scout account earnings. This is because the Troop earns 4% less because of the gift card rewards. There, in order to ensure that the Troop still gets its cut of the fundraising proceeds, Scouts who earn a gift card will have a value up-to, but not exceeding, the amount of the gift card deducted from their 30% earnings. In other words, Scouts earning gift cards will have total earnings (scout account + gift card) GREATER THAN OR EQUAL to the traditional 30%, and the Troop will still get it's 4%. Please contact Mr. Tillman if you have questions or concerns.

Sell ~$500 and qualify for a $10 Amazon gift card! Sell more, and receive an even LARGER gift card!
Make sales via Credit Card to earn rewards even FASTER!

● Bonus Prizes:

Troop 559 Scouts ARE eligible to earn all of the other prize listed in the sales guide (varies from year to year)
Camp Slushie Cups
Council Adventures
Camp Cash
Champions Pancake Breakfast
Vikings Meet & Greet & Activities
etc.

New This Year:

● 1.25x REWARD POINTS for all Credit Card orders.

● 1.25x REWARD POINTS for all Online orders.

● Popping Corn price has increased to $17

● Holiday/Circle K Cup - has replaced the Camp Slushie Cup

● Online store has additional products that are not available in person.

Ways to Sell:

Door-to-Door / In Person

Sell to friends, family, and neighbors, for personal delivery by the Scout.

● With an adult, the Scout goes door to door with the Popcorn Order Form and Trails-End App. Or, call or visit friends, neighbors, and relatives.

● Collect payment at the time of the sale.

● Popcorn and Wreaths can be paid for with 1 check. However, wreath forms must be turned in separately from popcorn forms, so you will be responsible for using your cash sales to appropriately split the payments.

● Credit card payments must go through the Trail's End App, and must be for POPCORN ONLY.

● Deliver product immediately if you have it on-hand. Otherwise:

● Email or call the Popcorn Kernel no more than once a week to request popcorn to cover sold orders

● Pick up the popcorn from the Popcorn Kernel at the agreed time and location.

● Deliver the popcorn to the customer within 1 week of the sale if possible.

● Because it is a food item, please do not leave product on the doorstep if no one is home. Instead, attempt redelivery later.

Local Storefront Sales:

To make the sale as easy as possible for Scouts, the Popcorn Leadership Team has arranged to have a table full of popcorn set up in front of various local businesses.

We provide the popcorn, table, cashbox, credit card reader, EVERYTHING
We just need Scouts to register for a shift! https://www.trails-end.com/seller/sales/storefront and then:
- - Arrive 5 minutes early. The Scouts on the shift before you can help you get started.
  - Wear your Class A (official button down) Uniform
  - SMILE, and ask people if they would like to Support Scouting! It's THAT easy!

Important Notes about Storefront Sales:

The Scouts will earn sales credit based on the number of hours worked, NOT based on the actual sales.

Why? Because this sale is about more than just raising money. Storefront sales help Scouts learn to be confident and not shy around strangers. They learn to set goals, to communicate with adults, and to appropriately handle rejection. Additionally, Scouts are expected to Do Their Best, and should be rewarded for that, even if situations were not in their favor. For example, the Scout shouldn't be penalized for signing up for a shift that had slow sales because of rain. Additionally, since storefront sales are organized by the Pack, we are all in this together as a team.

Historical Average Storefront Credit >= $150 in sales for each 2-hr storefront worked.

Sales Credit Calculation: The average shift sales for ALL shifts on ALL days by ALL Scouts.

Scouts MUST wear their Class A (official button down) uniform
Scouts are responsible for engaging the customer.
At least 1 parent/adult is required to be present, and should help make sure transactions are handled properly.
At the Popcorn Kernel's discretion, Pack 60 may restrict all shifts to only 1 Scout until all shifts are staffed (exception for siblings - please contact me directly)
- 2 siblings can work the same shift. However, the 2nd scout will only get credit for ½ a shift, unless all shifts are covered. If all shifts for the day are covered, then siblings will get full credit for their shift.
Non-Scout siblings should not attend the storefronts. We want to maintain a positive public image, and minimize distractions and potential problems.

Trail's End Online Store:

Sell to your friends and family ACROSS THE COUNTRY!

● Login to: https://www.trails-end.com/seller/dashboard

● Set up your own personal Digital Storefront via the Trails-End App/Website

(See the Trails-End App/Website section for more information)

● Get a personal link to share with family and friends.

● Different products than in the catalog

● All online orders of $55+ include FREE SHIPPING!

● Online sales are shipped directly to the recipient.

● The Scout does not have to handle money or popcorn, it is all handled automatically.

Donations

Support Hometown Heroes (Police, Fire, Military, Teachers, Public Servants, etc.)

Monetary donations of are gladly accepted for the Hometown Heroes project. All donations collected in this way provide popcorn to be given to local "heroes" such as Police, Fire, Military, Teachers, Vets, etc. to thank them for the important work that they do.
Hometown Hero donations still count towards a Scout’s sales total and all prize/scout credit calculations. If you know of a local Hometown Hero that you would like to benefit from the project, please contact me with details.
If someone would like to donate money to the Pack/Troop itself, we will gladly accept. The Scout will still earn a % towards their Scout Account for donations made this way. However, please be aware that direct donations like this will NOT count toward the various prizes that Scouts can earn via the Popcorn Sales Program.

Forms of Payment Accepted

Credit Cards (via the Trails End App) are PREFERRED

Scouts earn 1.25x REWARD POINTS for all Credit Card purchases AND Online sales.
Avoids having to keep, track, and turn in paper money.
Trail's End is covering ALL credit card transaction fees.

Cash/Check

Checks need to be made payable to "Pack 60" or "Troop 559"

Financial Benefits to Scouting

73% of all sales goes back into Scouting locally:

Pack 60 Cub Scouts

- - ~20% goes directly to the Scout (after meeting the $350/$500 Family threshold)
  - ~15% goes to the Pack to pay for the day to day operations of the Pack
  - ~38% goes to other local Scouting needs, such as: improving camp facilities; training for volunteers/leaders; financial assistance for scout camp.

Troop 559 Scouts BSA

- - ~30% goes directly to the Scout
  - ~9% goes to the Troop to pay for the day to day operations of the Troop
  - ~34% goes to other local Scouting needs, such as: improving camp facilities; training for volunteers/leaders; financial assistance for scout camp.

Additional benefits to your Scout and Family:

Teaches Scouts the value & process of setting and working toward goals
Gives Scouts a strong sense of accomplishment through recognition
Enhances communication, leadership skills and confidence in your Scout
Gives Scouts a way to fund their own adventures

Getting Started

The Trail’s End App and Website:

How do I get started?

- - Web: https://www.trails-end.com/login
  - App: download for either Android or iPhone
    - Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.trailsend.scout
    - iPhone: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/trails-end/id1421483087
    - Text: Text APP to 62771 to get a download link
    - When Registering:
      - Select Council: Northern Star
      - Select District: G
      - Select Unit: Pack 9060 (Yes, even Troop 559 scouts should select Pack 9060!)
        You can move your scout to Pack 9060 if you accidentally sign up incorrectly
        Contact Mr. Tillman if you have any troubles.

Why use the App/Website?

The app/website is required in order to sign up for a storefront shift.
The app/website allows you to keep track of all of your sales, delivery status, and inventory
The app (but not the website) allows you to accept credit card payments (with an active internet connection)

Do I have to use the App/Website?

Yes, as it allows me to see your popcorn needs in real-time so that I can get the product you need.
You can still use the paper form to sell, but you will need to transfer the sales to the App/Website before I can give you the product.

How can I accept a Credit Card payment?

What if I don’t have a phone/tablet to use?

Use the paper form for door-to-door sales and then enter your orders into the website when you return home.
Unfortunately, you won't be able to accept credit cards this way.

Where can I learn more?

Trail's End Support Website - https://support.trails-end.com/support/home
In the App/Website, click on the Menu and then select Training'

End of Sale Instructions

1) Enter your personal orders:

All of your personal sales MUST be entered into the Trail's End Website or App (See the Getting Started section below if you haven't already created an account)
Enter all of your sales RIGHT AWAY WHEN THEY ARE ORDERED, but no later than October 30th.
If you need to enter an order after October 30, you MUST contact the popcorn chair to make sure that product is available.

2) Turn in money:

Calculate What is Owed:

Enter all of your sales into the Trail's End App or Website
In the Trail's End App/Website, click on "Wagon Sales"
The dashboard will tell you exactly how much "Cash Owed to Unit". This amount represents all of your personal sales, minus any credit card payments already made.

Pay by Credit Card (Preferred):

To pay by Credit Card, you MUST use the Trail's End App on your phone. When logged in to the app, click on "Wagon Sales", and there will be a "Pay Now" or "Cash to Credit" button next to your amount owed

Pay by Cash or Check:

Checks should be made out to Pack 60 (preferred) or Troop 559.
Put "POPCORN" and your Scout's full name on an envelope.
Put all cash and checks into the envelope and seal it.
Place the envelope in the lock box located on the bench outside the Tillman residence @ 7285 Newbury Draw
OR - Turn in your money in-person at the Troop 559 parent planning meeting or next Troop Meeting
DO NOT include any wreath money inside the popcorn envelope. Please follow separate instructions for Wreath money turn in.

(If a customer paid for both wreaths and popcorn with the same check, that is okay. Simply remove enough popcorn cash to cover your wreath orders, so that the amount due is correct.)

DO NOT include your paper order form. You may need to reference it in order to deliver any outstanding orders.

3) Pick up your Popcorn:

If available, you may pick up your popcorn after October 30 when you drop off your money.
Otherwise, the Popcorn Kernel will notify you when your order is ready for pickup, along with pickup instructions.
Popcorn will be picked up at 7285 Newbury Draw

Need Help?!

I was in a different Unit last year. How do I change to Pack 60 / Troop 559

Because we are running join sale between Pack 60 and Troop 559, ALL Scouts MUST be registered in Trail's End with Pack 9060, because we are running a combined operation. If you accidentally registered for Troop 559, or you were with a different unit last year:

Log in to your Trail's End Dashboard
Website Instructions
- On the left side, when it displays your Name, District, Council and Scout Code, click on the "down arrow" and select "Change Unit". Then select:
  - Northern Star Council
  - District G
  - Pack 9060
App Instructions
- Click the 3 horizontal lines in the upper-left corner to open the menu
- Click on Settings
- Click on Change Unit
  - Northern Star Council
  - District G
  - Pack 9060

I'm not seeing any storefronts in the App/Website

Make sure that you are registered as part of Pack 9060. If you are registered at part of Troop 559, or a different unit from last year, you will need to change your unit to be Pack 9060.

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