Spend less time fundraising & more time Scouting! Our Council’s annual Scout popcorn sale is a turn-key fundraiser that provides our units with the funding they need to deliver an amazing Scouting Program! We do the work on the back-end so that you don’t have to and we are excited to offer this as a fundraiser to our units each year. - Scouts can earn their own way - Unit's can fund their entire year of Scouting - Sell $1,000 online in 8 hours - Earn advancements - & much more! The Leader's Role Popcorn Kick-off:
Learn About the Fundraiser 7 p.m., July 15th
League City United Methodist Church
W. 1601 W. League City Parkway
League City, TX 77573
*All units receive 30% commission. Receive +1% just for attending! REGISTER TODAY! 1. Start By Just Signing Up  (*Popcorn Leaders, once signed up, can invite a scout to participate or have them complete the log in below.)
2. Save the Important Dates •Popcorn Kernel Webinars by Trails-End – 7.10.2025 – 8.24.2025, 1.5 hour sessions •Storefronts Available for Signup: 7.22.2025, 7 p.m. (4 spots if you sold $10K or more) •Storefronts Available for Signup: 7.23.2025, 7 p.m. (2 spots) •Storefronts Available for Signup: 7.24.2025, 7 p.m. (All spots) •Show N' Sell Orders Due (Initial Order) - 7.25.2025 •Show N' Sell Distribution – 8.9.2025 •Replenishment Order – 9.16.2025 •Show N' Sell Monies Due – 10.10.2025 •Take Orders Due (Final Order) - 10.10.2025 •Take Orders Distribution - 10.25.2025 •Payments Due To Council – 11.5.2025 •Prize Orders Due – 12.15.2025 All order pickups will be at Del Papa distribution Center. You will receive an email with instructions for your pick-up time during distribution days. 3. Get Trained On the App Leader & Scout Training Webinars
Sign up from July 10th-August 14th, 2025, 1.5 hour sessions FAQ YouTube Videos
Watch this series of videos that help navigate the most asked questions - and it only takes 18 minutes. See What's New This Year
Returning kernel? See what's new this year. A Basic Intro to the Trails-End App NEW THIS YEAR: The Trails-End app accepts cards, apple pay and more. No need for card reader anymore. (Save on fees.) NEW THIS YEAR: Popcorn bags are a streamlined at $20 each
(Microwave Butter Box is still $25.) 4. Learn About Products &
Ways to Sell STOREFRONT SALES - Leverage high traffic locations directly in the app. (14 New Locations.) WAGON/TAKE ORDER SALES - Direct sales to family, friends, neighbors. ONLINE DIRECT - Sell online & ship directly to customers. 5. How Unit's Earn Money: Commission Scale All units will get 30% commission. To unlock a bonus and get up to 33%, complete the following: - You must have one person sign up for the popcorn Kickoff, Tuesday, July 15th (+1%).
- Sell $1500 more than last year (+1%).
- Place your Show N’ Sell order by July 25th (+1%).
6. How To Place Orders How to Place an Order: https://support.trails-end.com/support/solutions/articles/17000134649-how-do-i-place-my-unit-s-popcorn-order- How to Place Your Final Order -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibpjJL3KoCU Help ordering! Check the right-hand column or Ask the system anything: https://support.trails-end.com/support/solutions/articles/17000134649-how-do-i-place-my-unit-s-popcorn-order- Important Invoice Information: Your unit is placing its order through your Council, and the invoice amount is owed to them—not Trail's End. There's no need to pay upfront. As your unit earns credits from credit card sales, online commissions, and Cash to Credit™ payments, those credits will be automatically applied toward your invoice balance. Reminder, you might need a big vehicle! 
7. How to Order Scout Rewards HOW TO ORDER SCOUT REWARDS:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ry6-x6TxhmA POINT SYSTEM (Scout Rewards) - Based on how customers pay, Scouts may earn more reward points. More reward points equal higher gift card amounts. - App Credit Card Sales - 1.25 points per dollar vs. Cash Sales -1 point per dollar
- Online Sales - 1.25 points per dollar
- Storefront - Earn an additional 0.25 points per $1 converted by using your card and keeping the cash. Points are split between the Scouts working on that day.
- Heroes and Helpers™ Credit Card Sales - 1.75 points per dollar vs. Cash Sales - 1.5 points per dollar
Tell your customers “We prefer credit/debit” •NEW! App accepts cards and tap-to-pay now! No need for card readers! (Must use iphone10 or Galaxy 5 or newer.) •Trail’s End pays the credit card fees* •Scouts receive higher reward points & you handle less cash The Unit's Role 1. Make A Fundraising Plan. 2. Determine a Budget. 3. Set Unit Goal. 4. Set Popcorn Due Dates for Scouts. 5. Get Scouts Excited To Fundraise. 6. Sign Scouts Up To Sell.  (*Scouts With Existing Accounts: Log into https://trails-end.com > Click on the Sign In button > Click Scout Account. This keeps your selling history in one place.)
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