Connecticut Yankee Council does all the pre-work to set up the sale, eliminating the need for units to research opportunities, calculating returns, creating sales and promotional materials, managing a relationship with a vendor, etc.
Why Scouts Should Sell Popcorn!
The purpose of the Popcorn Fundraiser is to teach Scouts how to effectively engage with the public. The result is to raise funds to support the Scouting program.
Key reasons why scouts sell popcorn:
- Funding Scouting programs:
- A large portion of the proceeds from popcorn sales directly go back to supporting our local scouting programs, ensuring affordable access to activities for all scouts.
- Developing life skills:
- Selling popcorn provides an opportunity for scouts to practice customer service, communication, goal setting, and overcoming sales objections, which are important life skills.
- Building confidence:
- Successfully selling popcorn can boost a scout’s self-esteem and sense of accomplishment.
- Community engagement:
- It allows scouts to interact with their community and build positive relationships while promoting the scouting organization.
Popcorn Key Dates
| Saturday, May 31 | Council Kickoff |
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| Friday, August 1 | Units can begin selling!! Fall Popcorn sales begins with credit for sales for online orders |
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| Friday, August 1 | Unit Show & Sell orders are due in the Camp Masters system Unit order is limited to 80% of your previous years total sales (Show & Sell and Take Order) |
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| Thursday, August 21 & Saturday, August 23 |
Show & Sell Pick-Up Times to be scheduled Show & Sell Pick-Up 8 – 11am |
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| Friday, September 19th | Units can return 100% of Show & Sell Popcorn Returns are made at the Council Service Center |
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| Friday, October 24th | Units can return up to 20% of Show & Sell Popcorn Returns are made at the Council Service Center |
| Show & Sell Invoice Payment is Due Upon Return of Popcorn Base Commission Will Be Used Unless Goal Has Already Been Exceeded |
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| Friday, November 7th | Prize Orders are due |
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| Friday, December 5th | Take order pick-up (Times TBD) |
| Saturday, December 6th | Take Order pick-up (8am-11am) |
Take Order Payment is due upon Product Pick-Up
Commission Will Be Prorated to Reflect Fundraising Goal Achievement
Connecticut Yankee Council 2025 Product List
Show & Sell:
Chicago Style Snack Attack Tin $50
18 Pk Movie Theater Extra Butter MW Popcorn $30
Supreme Caramel Tin $30
Salted Jumbo Cashews $30
Classic Trail Mix $25
Cinnamon Crunch $20
12 Pk Sweet & Salty Kettle Corn $20
White Cheddar Cheese Bag $20
12 Pk Extra Buttery Roasted Summer Corn $20
Honey Roasted Peanuts $20
Purple Popping Corn $15
Caramel Popping Corn Bag $15
5Pk Butter Microwave Popcorn $10
Take Order:
Chocolate Drizzle Caramel Bag $30
Chocolatey Covered Pretzel Bag $22