More than 70% of the popcorn and peanut sales supports your programs and local Scouting! Green Mountain Council does all the pre-work to set up the sale, eliminating the need for your unit to research opportunities, calculate returns, create sales and promotional materials, manage a relationship with a vendor, and more. This is a turnkey, no-money down opportunity!
It may still look like Winter outdoors, but it isn’t too early to begin thinking about the Spring Popcorn and Nut sale. This sale completes the transition from a Fall sale model to a Spring sale that is aimed at being a better fit with your unit’s annual program and cash flow needs. We intend to make this sale simple, flexible, straightforward, and efficient for you.
Highlights
- The sale will include an assortment of popcorn and nut products.
- Your unit sales commission is simple- the more you sell, the higher percentage you can earn.
- Your unit can choose to receive individual prizes for your scouts or you can earn a higher percentage of your sales.
- Participation in this annual sales opportunity has been integrated into the criteria for earning the prestigious Quality Unit Award.
Our annual Popcorn and Nut Sale is more than a fundraiser, it’s an educational experience that teaches Scouts valuable skills while supporting their growth and development!
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Program Info
Sign Up!
Hard work is a value that Scouting teaches and selling popcorn is a great opportunity for Scouts to learn the importance of earning their own way. More than 70% of proceeds stay right here in Vermont and help pay for Scouting adventures like summer camp and beyond. Signing up for the sale is easy and will help us support your unit!
Key Dates
From the Kick-Off to the Final Order, make your popcorn sale run smooth by staying on top of all of the key dates.
- March 6: Unit sign up deadline
- March 17: Show N Sell Orders Due (Optional)
- March 21: Sale Begins
- March 27: Show N Sell Pickup
- April 26: Sale Ends
- May 8: Order Pickup
Steps to Success
Live Training for Unit Sale Coordinators
- Session 1: TBD
- Session 2: TBD
Kickoff Presentations
Resources and Tools
Make this your best sale yet with new sale resources. Download our Guidebook below to get started.
- Popcorn Sales Guidebook
- Popcorn Chronicles
- Take-Order Forms
- Prize Flyer
- Scout Handout Template
- Commission Structure
- Scout Business Card Template
- GMC Top Seller Pledge
- Scouts Got Goals From
- Single Check Reminder
- Scouts Popcorn Guide
- Prize Order Form
- Popcorn Order Summary
- Nut Products Order Summary
- Sell Full Sheets! Flyer
- Kernel Popcorn Skit
Proven Product Sale Methods
There are three different ways to sell as a unit.
- Show N Sell is a direct sale that takes place outside of a local business, where Scouts interact directly with community members and encourage them to buy popcorn.
- Take-Order is an order and fulfillment process that takes place in your neighborhood, where Scouts go door-to-door and ask for popcorn orders that are fulfilled at a later date.
- Online Sales are also available and can be used to raise funds for your unit no matter where the customer is located.
