Popcorn Sales

Each year our Pack sells popcorn in the community to fundraise and teach our scouts to “pay their own way”. This also teaches our scouts the following skills:

  • Goal setting
  • The power of persuasion
  • How to handle rejection gracefully
  • Perseverance
  • Math skills

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Rewards

Key incentives that scouts will get in addition to 33% of sale proceeds will come to our pack.

  • Sale of $500 or more will help in waiving off your pack dues for year 2025.
  • If you have 2 kids in our pack, sale of $750 or more will help in waiving off your pack dues for both scouts.
  • BSA dues will get refunded if the scout sells $1000 or more in popcorn.

In addition, scouts will also receive gift cards based on the amount of Popcorn they sell.

Parent Guide

Customer Interaction Guide

🎯 Goal
To help Scouts learn how to respectfully approach, talk to, and thank customers while sharing their cause and representing Pack 754 with pride!

👔 Wear Your Class A Uniform
Your uniform shows that you’re proud to be a Scout — and helps people trust and support you.

  • Always wear your full Class A uniform when talking to customers.
  • Make sure:
    • Shirt is tucked in
    • Neckerchief is neat and secure
    • Badges are straight and visible
    • Shoes are clean

👀 Body Language
First Impressions Matter

  • Stand tall and confident
  • Smile warmly 😊
  • Keep hands out of pockets
  • Make friendly eye contact (but don’t stare)
  • Give people space — stand at a comfortable distance (about an arm’s length) so they don’t feel crowded

👋 Polite Greeting
Start with a smile and a clear voice:

“Hello Sir/Madam, Good morning/evening, and I’m a Cub Scout with Pack 754.”
📌Tip: Speak clearly and confidently — practice at home!

🤝 Teamwork & Taking Turns

  • Don’t interrupt another Scout who’s talking to a customer.
  • Take turns fairly (by time or by customer).
  • Encourage your buddy with a “Great job!” afterward.

Working as a team makes the whole Pack look great.

🎯 Tell Them the Goal (WHY)
Example: “We’re raising money to help pay for camping trips, hiking, and other Scout activities.”
📌Tip: Be enthusiastic — people love supporting Scouts with a purpose!

🍿 Talk About the Product (WHAT)
Example: “We have lots of popcorn flavors between $20 and $25. Would you like to see what we have?”

If yes:

  • Show them the order form or ask your adult helper for support.
  • Smile and thank them warmly.

📌Tip: Know your products — practice at home with a family member or friend.

💙 Talk About Donations
If someone says no or thinks it’s too expensive, you can offer another way to help:

  • “That’s okay! You can also make a small donation to support military families. Every bit helps!”
  • “No problem! You can donate any amount to send popcorn to the military.”

📌Tip: Always stay friendly and respectful no matter what they choose.

🙏 Say Thank You & Goodbye
Always close with a smile:

  • “Thank you so much for your support!”
  • “Have a great day!”

If they decline: “Thank you for your time — have a great day!”

🎭 Practice Makes Perfect
Do role-plays with your Den or Pack:

  • One Scout is the “customer”
  • One Scout practices greeting and pitching
  • Others watch and share compliments and tips

🚫 DON’Ts

  • ❌Don’t interrupt another Scout
  • ❌Don’t argue or complain if someone says “no”
  • ❌Don’t eat, drink, or chew gum while selling
  • ❌Don’t play, run, or roughhouse near the booth
  • ❌Don’t pressure or guilt customers
  • ❌Don’t leave your spot without telling an adult
  • ❌Don’t touch customers or their belongings
  • ❌Don’t forget manners — always say “please” and “thank you”

✅ Always DO

  • 👍Be polite, cheerful, and respectful
  • 👂Listen carefully and wait your turn
  • 🧍Stand tall and wear your full Class A uniform
  • 🧠Know your message and practice ahead of time
  • 🙋Ask kindly for donations if the product isn’t a fit
  • 👋Thank everyone — even if they don’t buy

How to Add Additional Scouts

Step 1: User Switch
On the homepage, click on your username, then choose the option “Switch User.”

Step 2: Add Another User
Select the “Add another user” button.

Step 3: Register with Email
Enter the email address and click on “Register.”

Step 4: Provide Scout Details
Fill in the scout’s information and click “Continue.”

Step 5: Create a New Account
Input a username and password, then click “Create Account.”

Step 6: Confirmation
A message will confirm “Account created.” Click “Continue.”

Step 7: Enter Unit Code
Input the Unit code ‘3HK3U’ and click “Continue.”

Step 8: Add Another Scout (Optional)
If you’d like to add another scout, select “Yes.” If not, click “No thanks.”

Storefront Sign-Up

Step 1 : Login to your “Trail’s End” app and click on “Sign up for Storefront Shifts”

Step 2 : Select the Date and Time from the list of options. Tap signup

How to Record a Sale

Step 1: Locate the Adapter
Find the appropriate adapter for your phone (iPhone/Android) in the cashbox.

Step 2: Connect the Adapter
Plug the adapter into your phone and allow any permissions when prompted.

Step 3: Open the App
Launch the ‘Trail’s End’ app, select your storefront, and tap ‘Sell’. ‘Sell’ will be enabled on the day of Sale only.

Step 4: Start the Sale
Click on ‘Start Sale’ to initiate the transaction.

Step 5: Add Products or Donations
Add the product being sold or, if it’s a donation, select the donation option and input the donation amount.

Step 6: Payment Method
Click ‘Review & Checkout’ and ask the customer how they would like to pay—Credit/Debit, Cash, Apple Pay, or Google Pay.

Step 6.1: Card Payment
If paying by credit or debit card, select ‘Card’, then swipe the card using the provided adapter.

Step 6.2: Apple/Google Pay
For Apple/Google Pay, select the appropriate option and ask the customer to scan the QR code using their camera to proceed for payment.

Step 6.3: Cash Payment
If paying by cash, choose the ‘Cash’ option.

Step 7: Offer a Receipt
Ask if the customer would like a receipt. If yes, request their phone number or email address to send it digitally. If no, then click ‘Done. No receipt needed’.

Tap to Pay Guide for iPhone and Android Devices

Handling Exceptions:

  • Order Cancellation
    In case the customer wants to cancel, access the order by clicking on ‘ORDER’ to view the order list and select the order. Click ‘Refund Order’ option.