Popcorn Blitz Weekend
This weekend, September 16-18, is the popcorn blitz weekend, and only popcorn sold during this weekend counts. The top 5 sellers in the council will receive a $100 gift card. Proof of sales must be submitted to popcorn@threeharborsscouting.org by sending a pdf or image of the sales. Submission is due Tuesday, September 20, 2022 by 11:59 PM. All take order, show & sell, and online sales count towards the total. Last year all the top sellers sold more than $2,300 worth of popcorn, so be sure to aim high!
Pecatonica River Tutorial Videos
Pecatonica has plenty of great resources to help you plan and navigate your sale. The videos walk you through how to use the online resources such as the kernel tracker or Scout Boss, and how to best use the printed sales materials. It is a great place to go if you want to learn more about the tools that are available to you. All the tutorial videos are located here.
Paddle the Popcorn River Activity
This virtual activity is a great way to help Cub Scout aged youth understand the products better and help them understand how to sell and achieve their sales goals. The Scouts will learn about the products they are selling as they navigate their way to Mt. Kernel; all while helping them develop their sales list. Check it out here.
Show and Sell Sign up Surveys
The Pick 'n Save sign up link is now live. Please see our Google sheets page to find a Pick 'n Save location that works for your unit. Per Pick ‘n Save..., “Pease be respectful of others when using this registration. We ask that you only sign-up for stores located within your council and up to 3 total slots per troop (a maximum of 1 slot per day). Please remember to wear your uniforms, act professionally and clean up after yourselves including removing all trash. Thank you and best wishes for a successful selling season." The Festival Foods signups are now closed. Walmart, Piggly Wiggly, or other grocery stores. At this time, most other major retail/grocery stores work with Scouts on a one on one basis. Please contact your local store to figure out if they will allow Scouts to sell at their store. Speak to the store manager or whomever handles their scheduling.
Using a Square
Numerous studies show less people always are usually carry cash. According to some polls, roughly 43% of people always, or most of the time carry cash. This means that 57% of people rarely or never have cash on them. Having a Square will not only boost your sales figures, but it will also make transactions easier. Be sure to start setting up your “Square Shop” now. Look for specially made Square images of our popcorn products here. Go to Squareup.com/i/prpopcorn2 to get a reduced processing rate of 2.6% + $0.10 per swipe.
Upcoming Dates
Popcorn Sale Contacts