Pack 234’s only annual fundraiser runs from August to November each year.

Scout Goal: $500

This is the “break-even” sales goal for all scouts. If each scout sells this much, we’ll earn enough to pay for our program in the 2024-2025 pack year.

Pack Goal: $7,000

This is the pack’s overall sales goal for 2024. With everybody working towards our per-scout target, this is a high but achievable goal.

Why Pack 234 Scouts Sell Popcorn

It can fund 100% of our program.

This includes advancement and recognition awards, derby kits and equipment, camping, den meeting supplies, STEM supplies, and pack events. Fundraising keeps costs low for families by lowering or eliminating dues.

Scouts enjoy earning rewards.

Scouts earn Amazon gift cards and other prizes based on sales totals. If we get really good at selling, we can offer unit incentives, such as free summer camp and registration.

There are developmental benefits.

Fundraising teaches scouts goal setting, public speaking, confidence around adults, and motivation. Some scouts really enjoy “paying their way” to make the pack go!

How to Sell Popcorn

Register online and get ready to sell

Register your scout with Trails End, either at the website or through the Trails End app. No matter how you sell, this is always the first step.

Be sure to connect your scout to Pack 234. We are in the Pacifica District, Greater Los Angeles Area Council.

Sell Online

Selling via Online Direct is extremely easy. Your family and friends can support you safely and conveniently, get free shipping, and enjoy a larger selection of products than we have for in-person sales.

Log into Trails End.
Select “Manage Page” from the sidebar.
Upload your scout’s avatar picture and some activity pictures.
Describe how fundraising supports your scout’s Cub Scouting activities.
Pick a favorite product.
Share the link to your scout’s webpage with family and friends.

Sign up for a booth sale

Booth sales happen near a local business. Pack 234 sets up a booth, and your scout works it. Sign up via the Trails End app or at the Trails End website.

Tips for running a successful booth:

IMPORTANT: If your scout is too young to go to the bathroom by him- or herself, you will need another adult to stay with the money and inventory while you take your scout to the bathroom.
DRESS NICELY in full uniform with shirt tucked in.
Be outgoing, loud, and friendly.
People need to be asked – a few may stop to support you, but most will walk by if not approached.
People like to be sold to by the scout. Your scout should 1) know the sales pitch and 2) know the prices and selection by memory.
Arrange the table display in order of product price to make it easier to remember.
All popcorn is gluten free. Check for allergens in case you’re asked.
ALWAYS keep an eye on the cash box.
Always say thank you either way.
The community does NOT want overpriced popcorn. Do not ask “Do you want to buy popcorn?”
The community DOES want to support Scouting. Do ask “Do you want to support Scouting?”
DO NOT solicit donations, but we can accept them if offered.
When people groan at the high prices, you are allowed to say (or paraphrase) that 30% of the price is for the popcorn (a quality product, at cost) and 70% of the sale is essentially a donation to the Cub Scouts. It’s printed on the sales flyers.

Sell door-to-door

Believe it or not, this is the best way to accumulate sales quickly. Credit card orders in the Trails End app are always the preferred method of payment – scouts receive 25% more reward points when taking credit card orders.

Bring a Square Reader with you to make credit card sales. The pack may be able to provide you with one.