TECHNOLOGY UPDATE REQUIRED
To participate in this year's popcorn sales, you must download the UPDATED Trail's End app. Phones older than 2019 cannot run the new app. For Tap To Pay functionality, your phone must be NFC-enabled.
Participating in Popcorn Sales:
Teaches Scouts the value and process of setting and working toward goals
Gives Scouts a strong sense of accomplishment through recognition
Enhances a Scout's communication, leadership skills, and confidence
Commissions:
Around 70% of the popcorn sales price goes back to local Scouting - 38% to our Pack and the remainder to the Denver Area Council. We use our funds to support programming and fun activities, and the Council uses theirs to maintain facilities like Peaceful Valley Scout Camp and to provide district-wide program.
So, for a $20 bag of popcorn, more than $14 is returned to Scouts, including $7.60 to our Pack. It adds up quickly!
TRAILS END APP
IMPORTANT: Download the UPDATED Trail's End app to manage your sales and sign up for storefront shifts.
Device Requirements:
Your phone must be newer than 2019 to use the app
Phone must be NFC-enabled for Tap To Pay feature
New Features:
***Tap To Pay** - Accept credit card payments directly with no fees!
* Push notifications for important updates
* Enhanced training videos available in-app
* Improved user interface with new look and feel
Use the app for door-to-door sales and storefront management. This year we will not be ordering a large inventory of popcorn to take door-to-door.
STOREFRONT SALES
- Storefront sales at local businesses make up a big part of our popcorn program
- NEW HOURS: Storefronts start at 10:00 a.m.**
- Different Scouts work at the table in shifts with adult supervision
- We will have Show and Sells scheduled every Saturday and Sunday in September with locations to be determined
- Sign up for a shift through the updated Trail's End app
- One parent from the first shift will need to pick up popcorn and supplies from the popcorn kernel; one parent from the closing shift will need to return it
Selling Online
With his Parent, the Scout sets up his online sales page at Trails-end.com, then sends the link out via social media, email, etc.
NEW: Online sales feature $5.99 flat rate shipping
* The product is shipped directly from Trail's End to the customer; the Scout and Unit automatically receive credit for the sale
Wagon Sales
The Scout, dressed in full uniform, goes door to door in his neighborhood with his Parent, or calls/Facetimes with family and friends
The Scout carries a Trail's End Popcorn order form and shows the customer the different popcorn options
Customers can either order popcorn to be delivered by the Scout or through Online Direct. NOTE: there are some products ONLY available through Online Direct, including some past best-sellers
NEW: Use Tap To Pay feature - The Scout/Parent uses the updated Trails End app to record each purchase, accepting credit cards through NFC-enabled phones with no fees
Cash and checks are to be turned in on or before October 20
Product Updates
Important Changes:
- S'Mores flavor has been discontinued** due to production challenges
- Caramel Corn** - Now available in smaller size
- Kettle Corn** - Now available in larger size
Current Product Lineup & Pricing:
- White Cheddar Popcorn - $20
- Salted Caramel Corn - $20 (smaller size)
- Sweet & Salty Kettle Corn - $20 (larger size)
- Popping Corn - $20
- Microwave Butter Popcorn - $25