POPCORN FUNDRAISER

Each year, the Crossroads of the West Council hosts a Trail’s End Popcorn Sale to support local Scouting programs and activities. This annual event offers a unique fundraising opportunity for Scouting units, enabling them to raise essential funds that contribute to providing high-quality experiences for Scouts and their families. Join us in this exciting initiative to make a positive impact in our community!

WHY SELL TRAIL’S END POPCORN?

  • 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 important life skills by “earning their own way.”
  • Motivating Prize Program: Engage Scouts with exciting prizes for their efforts.
  • New Incentives: Take advantage of cool new rewards for Scouts who sell.
  • Expand Your Reach: Generate additional revenue by selling online to friends and family out of town.

Join us in this rewarding fundraising opportunity and support your Scouting journey!

IMPORTANT POPCORN LINKS

POPCORN MATERIALS

TRAIL'S END RESOURCES

SELLING POPCORN ONLINE

Selling popcorn online is the perfect way to reach friends and family who live far away. All online sales contribute to Scout rewards, making it an effective fundraising option. Participants can easily send emails to their network inviting them to purchase Trail’s End products online. Each email includes a direct shopping link, allowing customers to start browsing right away.

Customers can conveniently pay with a credit card, and Trail’s End handles the shipping directly to them. The benefits of online sales include:

  • No Money Collection: Scouts don’t need to handle cash or collect payments.
  • No Product Delivery: The products are shipped directly to customers, simplifying the process.

Take advantage of this hassle-free selling method to maximize your fundraising efforts!

2025 POPCORN SALE SCHEDULE

Sale Dates

  • September 6 - November 9, 2025

Key Dates

  • Monday, July 21

    • Adult Leader Popcorn Kick-off: 6-7 PM via Zoom

  • Friday, August 15

    • Deadline for First Unit Popcorn Order (Show & Sell)

  • Thursday, September 4

    • Popcorn Delivery and Distribution

  • Monday, September 22

    • Deadline for Second Unit Popcorn Order (Show & Sell)

  • Wednesday, October 1

    • Second Popcorn Unit Distribution

  • Monday, November 3

    • Deadline for Take Orders
    • Unsold Popcorn Due

Please Note: Only complete popcorn cases will be accepted for return; individual bags cannot be returned. Any popcorn remaining with a unit after this date will be considered owned by the unit and cannot be returned to the Council. Up to 15% of a unit's order may be returned to the Council at the end of the popcorn sale.

  • Thursday, November 13
    • Take Order Unit Distribution

  • Monday, December 1

    • Payment Due to the Council

  • Saturday, January 10, 2026

    • Big Spin Party for the 2025 Top 50 Sellers (Minimum sales of $2,500 required)

COMMISSIONS

Base Rate: 33%

  • Additional Bonuses:
    • +2% for unit sales exceeding $5,000 in product or if no product is returned
    • +2% for unit sales exceeding $7,500 in product
    • +2% for unit sales exceeding $10,000 in product

Total Potential Commission: Up to 39% for units!

Online Commission: 35%