Want to support a Scout? Find a Scout selling popcorn online:
Search for a specific Scout, or search by zip code to find the online sale sites of multiple Scouts.
TRAIL’S END 2018 POPCORN SALE

2018 Popcorn Sneak Peek/Date Night
The 2018 Popcorn Sneak Peek/Date Night was a success. The materials shared during the Popcorn Presentation are now available in .pdf format.
Click here for details to view the document:2018 Sneak Peek Slide Show (.pdf)
Building a strong, adventurous program is a great way to keep your Scouts active and interested in the Scouting program. Popcorn sales help fund those adventures. The Alamo Area Council's premier money-earning project is the annual popcorn sale.
- Scouting Units can earn up to 40% in commissions to pay for their Scouting adventures
- No up-front cost or risk to the Units
- Scouts learn salesmanship and build confidence
- 73% of all sales stay right here in our local area
Many Units have raised sizable amounts of money from popcorn sales; providing for a secure and stable source of income to cover the cost of camping, badges/advancement, special events, Scout nights, and other outdoor adventures. Sign your Unit up to participate in this Council-sponsored fundraiser that has proven successful for over 35 years, with $3 billion returned to Scouting nationwide at an average of $150 million each year!
Fundraisers, such as the Trail's End Popcorn Sale, not only support our Units, but also provide support for Scouting Council-wide to help us serve members and volunteer leaders with top notch programs, training opportunities, and camping facilities.
Popcorn Training for Parents/Scouts and Unit Leaders:
Training videos for Scouts, Parents, and Unit Leaders
2018 In-Person Training Events
Two types of training events will be held for the 2018 Popcorn Sale: Q&A Forums and In-Person Popcorn System Training. Click here for additional information: 2018 Training Events.
- Q&A Forum - Thursday, August 2, 7:00 p.m. at the Council Office
- In-Person Popcorn System Training, Thursday, August 9, 7:00 p.m. at the Council Office
- In-Person Popcorn System Training, Tuesday, August 14, 7:00 p.m. at the Scoutreach Service Center
- Q&A Forum - Thursday, August 16, 7:00 p.m. at the Scout Me In Expo (Registration Required)
Trail's End Popcorn has provided training videos for your use and benefit. The videos are available here: Popcorn Training Videos (Trail's End Web site)
. Click the Unit Training link at the top center of the linked page.

2018 POPCORN SALE REGISTRATION LINKS
Is your Unit ready to jump into the Popcorn Sale? It's not too late!
Start by registering here:
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Unit Leaders will use the Trail's End Popcorn System
to place all popcorn orders.
2018 POPCORN SALE NEWS
Unit Leaders, do you need more popcorn?
You have two options:
1. The Preferred option is for you to submit a Replenishment Order through the Popcorn System. This option is helpful for accuracy and invoicing.
2. Simply visit the Popcorn Warehouse/Pantry during published hours to request your popcorn.
Just getting started? Scroll up to register for the Popcorn Sale.
Regular Warehouse Hours (September 5 - November 1)
Wednesdays - 3:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Thursdays - 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Fridays - 2:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 15 - 9:00 a.m. - Noon
2018 Popcorn Theme and Patch
Unleash Your Adventure!
This is the challenge to our Scouts. Your family, friends, and community are ready to support your Scouting Adventures.
Please come back for more information.
TRUE POTENTIAL UNIT ANALYSIS
What would be an ideal year of Scouting in your Unit and for your Scouts?

Would it involve Bear Creek? The Summit? Day Camp at the McGimsey Scout Park? Camping on the USS Lexington? Mays Family Scout Ranch? Philmont?
What is your goal? What is your plan to achieve your goal?
Popcorn Funds Scouting Adventures!!!
2018 DISTRICT POPCORN KERNELS (First line contact for Unit Leaders)
Parents and Scouts should first contact their Unit Popcorn Kernel with questions. |
WHO CAN SELL POPCORN?
Any registered youth is eligible to sell popcorn . . . Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venturers, Sea Scouts, and Explorers. If your Pack, Troop, Crew, Ship, or Post chooses not to sell, YOU STILL CAN order popcorn to “earn your own way” and even some great prizes.
HOW TO GET STARTED:
1. Check with your Unit Leaders to find out if they are organizing the sale. If so, they will provide you with all the information you need. If not, continue on to step 2.
2. Talk with the Leaders and other parents in your Unit to see if YOU can organize the sale. Sometimes Units don’t participate because they just don’t know how to get started or don’t have a dedicated parent to make it all happen. YOU can be that parent!!! Whether it’s for the entire Unit, a Den or Patrol, or even just one Scout, YOU can make a difference!!! Remember, your Scouts and Unit can earn up to 40% in commissions and great prizes. To get started, register at: Unit Popcorn Registration (Unit Leader Login)
and take the online training to get all the information you need.
3. If your Scout is the only one interested in selling from your Unit, you can still register online, take the training, and sell in person, online, or both. Maybe some of your fellow Scouts will even decide to join you after all. Questions about a Lone Scout? popcorn@AlamoAreaBSA.org
FOR MORE INFORMATION, EMAIL POPCORN@ALAMOAREABSA.ORG
2018 COMMISSION STRUCTURE
Show & Sell/Deliver and Take Order Sales Commission
32% Base Commission
+ 3% On Time Cash/Check Payments
+ 5% Unit Opts Out of Council Prizes
40% TOTAL UNIT COMMISSION
35% Total Unit Commission with your Council Prize Program
Online Sales Commission
Units receive 40% Commission
Keep Your Unit's Commission
Units keep their sales commission and submit only the portion due to the Council on or before the 1:00 p.m., Saturday, December 1 deadline.Balance due can by found by viewing / printing your Unit invoice on the Popcorn System
(Unit Leader Login required).
COUNCIL PATCHES, PRIZES, & CASH OPTIONS
Patch, Prize, and t-shirt orders MUST be received by Monday, December 3. After this date, the Council reserves the right to decline requests.
Total sales from Show & Sell, Take Order, and Online MUST be entered in the Popcorn System by a Unit Leader to be calculated and counted towards Council Gift Card Prizes, Patches, t-shirts, and Bonus Prizes. Individual Scout sales totals for all sales types must be entered in the Trail's End Popcorn System by a Unit Leader.
PIECE PATCH
Scouts must sell at least $25 in popcorn to receive the Council Popcorn Patch. At least one online sale must be made to receive the Online Sales patch piece.
5% OPT OUT OF COUNCIL PRIZES OPTION
Units may choose to take the 5% Cash Option instead of the Council Prize Program. This option MUST be selected on the Commissions tab of Trail's End popcorn system in order to receive credit. This option DOES include a Popcorn Piece Patch for each Scout which meets the criteria listed above and eligibility for t-shirts and Bonus Prizes.
A Scout is Trustworthy - Please respect the spirit of the contests.
Patches, Gift Card Prizes, and Bonus Prizes MUST be submitted by December 3. After this date, the Council reserves the right to decline requests. Submission deadlines will be strictly observed.
Total sales from Show & Sell, Take Order, and Online MUST be entered in the Popcorn System by a Unit Leader to be calculated and counted towards Council Gift Card Prizes, Patches, t-shirts, and Bonus Prizes. Individual Scout sales totals for all sales types must be entered in the Trail's End Popcorn by a Unit Leader.
$600 CLUB WEEKLY DRAWINGS
Scouts that sell $600 (and in $600 increments beyond $600) may be entered for a chance to win a $50 Scout Shop Gift Card.
- Each Scout’s entry (entries) will carry over into following weeks.
- For every $600 a Scout sells, he/she may receive one entry in this drawing.
- Drawings will be held each Tuesday and announced by email.
- The selected Scout(s) will receive a $50 gift card to the Scout Shop.
- Individual Scouts may only win once.
Unit Popcorn leaders must submit Scout names for this drawing. Unit leaders will receive a weekly email with a link for use in submitting Scout names/entries. Submissions will not be accepted by email. The weekly deadline for submission is 11:59 p.m. each Monday.
Each week, an extra name will be drawn: Week 1=1 Scout; Week 2=2 Scouts, etc...
$650 CLUB
Sell $650, or more, and receive a specially designed T-Shirt. T-shirts will be delivered in early January.

Top Sellers
The Top 200 sellers, council-wide, will be invited to attend a two hour session at Altitude SA (a trampoline park) on Monday, December 17 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Pizza, for Scouts, will be included. Each Scout must bring one (1) adult guardian. Additional guests are not allowed due to space constrictions.
The Top 100 sellers, council-wide, will be invited to take part in the annual Spin-n-Win prize giveaway during the Altitude SA party.
Top Selling Scouts will be determined using the Scout Tracking information as entered by Unit Leaders.
$2500 SALES COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP
Scouts who sell at least $2500 (online, face-to-face, or combination) in any calendar year will receive 6% of their total sales invested in their own college scholarship account. More details are available online at TRAIL'S END COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP
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DISTRICT’S TOP SELLING SCOUT
Each District’s Popcorn Kernel will work with their Units to determine the Top Selling Scout for the entire sale. That Scout will receive a special prize.
DISTRICT’S TOP SELLING UNIT (by percentage of selling Scouts)
Each District’s Popcorn Kernel will work with their Units to determine the Top Selling Unit by percentage. That Unit will receive a special prize.
SALES RESOURCES
(note these items are being updated and links will be posted as they become available, please check back)

Selling Tools, Posters, and More
(provided by Trail's End)
Popcorn Sales Receipts
2018 Show & Sell Business Letter
Show & Sell Certificate of Insurance -
- Some businesses request a Certificate of Insurance (COI) in order for your Unit to sell on their property. If requested, these can be provided by Council and may take up to 72 hours to process. We will not provide blank or unassigned certificates.
- Email UNIT TYPE & NUMBER, BUSINESS NAME & ADDRESS, AND SALES DATE(S) & TIMES to our new Scouting Relations Specialist, Sam Cardona, for processing. He may be reached at [Click for member's page] or 210-341-8611 x100.
COLLEGE / MISSION SCHOLARSHIP FUNDED BY TRAIL'S END
Click here for the Trail's End Scholarship Website
Click here to view your Scholarship Account
Scholarship Enrollment Form - This form is used to report sales of newly qualified accounts as well as already existing accounts. Forms must be submitted for Jay Ghormley's signature by Monday, December 3.
Scholarship Payout Form - This form is used to submit for payout of the account once all eligibility requirements are met.
Terms & Conditions - Please review the program's full terms and conditions.
BSA FISCAL POLICIES & PROCEDURES
IMPORTANT - PLEASE REVIEW!!!
QUESTIONS?
Local Units and Scouts/Parents are encouraged to contact their District Popcorn Kernels as a first line of communication and information.
Jay Ghormley, Popcorn Sale Staff Advisor - (210) 464-6643 - [Click for member's page]
Courtney Bukowski, Director of Development - (210) 296-7623 - [Click for member's page]
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING SCOUTING AND FUNDING OUTDOOR ADVENTURES!!!