JERKY FUNDRAISER

Each year, the Crossroads of the West Council sponsors a Jerky Sale to support local Scouting programs and activities. This annual product sale offers a unique fundraising opportunity for Scouting units, allowing them to raise essential funds to provide high-quality experiences for Scouts and their families. Join us in making a difference in our community through this exciting fundraising initiative!

WHY SELL BRIDGFORD JERKY?

  • Boost Your Unit’s Income: Increase your unit's financial resources.
  • Fund Your Scouting Program: Cover the costs of your entire Scouting program.
  • Teach Valuable Lessons: Scouts learn the importance of “earning their own way.”
  • Support Summer Camp Costs: Help pay for summer camp experiences.
  • Finance Your Unit’s Yearly Activities: Fund your unit’s programs throughout the year.

UNIT COMMISSIONS & INCENTIVES

  • Commission: Units receive a 33% commission on all sales.

  • Choose Your Incentive: Units can select one of the following options:

    • 4% of sales can be used for prizes (such as Amazon gift cards).
    • 6% of unit sales can be credited toward attending a Council summer camp in 2024.

    Note: 80% of products ordered must be sold to qualify for incentives.

  • Additional Incentives

    Units can qualify for extra rewards beyond the standard commission by achieving the following jerky gross sales milestones:

  • $10,000 in sales: Earn an additional $250 camp credit.
  • $15,000 in sales: Earn an additional $500 camp credit.

IMPORTANT JERKY LINKS

2025 JERKY MATERIALS

JERKY SALE RESOURCES

2025 JERKY SALE SCHEDULE

Sale Dates

  • March 1 - May 19, 2025

Key Dates

  • Monday, January 27

    • Adult Leader Jerky Sale Kick-Off
      6-7 PM via Zoom

  • Monday, February 3

    • Jerky Orders Due
      Submit your orders online.

  • Friday, February 28

    • Jerky Delivery
      Pick up your orders at the following locations:
      • Orem Scout Office
        1351 W 800 N, Orem, UT 84057
      • Wadman Corporation
        2920 S 926 W, Ogden, UT 84401

  • Saturday, March 1

    • Jerky Sale Begins!

  • March 14 - March 30

    • No Storefront Sales (at select locations)
      Due to Girl Scout cookie sales, there will be no storefront sales at Smith's, Walmart, and Associated Food Stores.

  • Monday, May 19

    • Unsold Product Due
      Only complete jerky cases will be accepted for return. Individual bags cannot be returned. Any jerky remaining with a unit after this date is considered owned by the unit and cannot be returned to the Council.
      Note: Up to 20% of a unit's order may be returned to the Council at the end of the jerky sale.

  • Friday, May 23

    • Payment Due to the Council
      Payments can be made online via Jerky Pay or by check (mail to: 1200 E 5400 S, Ogden, UT 84403).
    • Note: Units will receive Amazon gift cards or camp credit after full payment is received. Units will forfeit prizes or camp credit if payment is not made by Friday, May 31.