Unit Key 3 members & past Kernels,
As your unit plans your Ideal Year of Scouting this summer, one of the key components is raising the necessary funds to operate your adventures. We believe the popcorn sale can raise the funds you need to fund your unit. However, to be successful you need a couple of key ingredients (a strong leader who is trained). If you are not the right contact, please share this with the correct person.
Identify the right person to be your unit popcorn kernel. We have created position descriptions to help you identify the right person. This should be someone who has a positive attitude, is organized, who believes in setting families up for success and has the ability to motivate/engage scouts and families. Once you have this person identified, have them register on the Trail’s End Website.
Have the kernel register for kernel training. We will be offering training on June 9th in Rock Hill and June 23rd in Spartanburg. Attend the training most convenient to you. During the training we showcase any of the new Trail’s End features along with our new council programs. All kernels who attend training receive extra commission for their unit. The training is so key because it is the launch point for you planning your sales, gives you all of the tools (several new this season), connects you with other kernels in the area AND this year will feature a time of fellowship. We know kernels work hard and we want to show them a good time for their hard work!
A couple of stats from our 2021 sale:
On a per Scout average, our top unit averaged $1,467/Scout. This was a Scouts BSA Troop with 27 registered Scouts!
The top Scout over $9,000 ($3,200 in his Scout Account). He was a 5th grader from Boiling Springs, SC.
The top unit sold $48,000 and earned over $17,000 in commission.
One Scout had a customer give a $1,000 donation to our American Heroes program last year during a Show-N-Sell.
On average, Scouts sold $250+ per hour at store fronts.
Unit Commission Received Council-Wide: $165,000
Council Commission that was invested into our local programs: $154,000
Please let us know if you have any questions.