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Introductions

  • Your Name
  • Your unit and town
  • How long have you been part of the popcorn fundraiser?

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BETH

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BETH

  • Merit badge related skills

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Storefronts

  • Setup tables at high foot traffic locations.
  • Scouts sell to customers coming in and out of stores.
  • Best Practice: One Scout and their parent per shift.

Online

  • Sell virtually to family and friends by sharing your online fundraising page via social, email & text.
  • Product ships to the customer.
  • Safest way to sell!

Wagon

  • Sell door-to-door
  • Best Practice: Bring product with you to avoid second trip to deliver.
  • Scouts can record undelivered orders in App.

Ways to Sell

Scout Fundraising

REBECCA

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BETH

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SONIA

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BETH

Unit incentives are a great way to drive your goals!

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BETH

*Auto release Tuesdays at 7:00 PM CT

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Storefronts Best Practices

BETH

Before your storefront:

  • Inventory and cash management
  • Communicate Scout/parent expectations: dress to

      impress, friendly & courteous, emergency contacts

  • Remind parents to download/update app
  • Review Tap to Pay Guide for iPhone or Android
  • Bathroom breaks!

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Storefront checklist:

  • Table *with Scouts in front!
  • Product & Supplies
  • H&H donation box
  • Banner
  • Optional: water, powerbank and chargers,

      storefront log, Scout TE business cards

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After the weekend:

  • Reconcile all sales
  • Contact NEIC for replenishment needs no later than NOON on THURSDAYS

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Leader Portal Example

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BETH

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REBECCA

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NEIC COUNCIL POPCORN KERNEL

Beth Schulman: bethaschulman@gmail.com or 224-715-7007

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STAFF ADVISORS

Rebecca Minsley, Senior Development Director: rebecca.minsley@scouting.org or 847-527-9634

Sonia Rochon, Development Administrative Assistant: sonia.rochon@scouting.org

https://neic.org/popcorn/

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Join our NEIC Facebook Group:

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Visit https://neic.org/popcorn/ for the full calendar

Storefronts Auto Assignments 

Monday, August 3, 2026, at 7:00 PM

Storefronts Manual Unit Selections

Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at 7:00 PM

2026 Popcorn Sellers Kick Off BBQ 

Saturday, August 15, 2026: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM at Kasperson Center for Scouting in Vernon Hills. ALL sellers and their families are welcome!

 

TE Initial Orders Due 

Sunday, August 16, 2026, at 11:59 PM

Initial Order Distribution

Friday, August 28, 2026, 1:00-5:00 PM at Shur-Way Movers in Libertyville

Initial Order Distribution

Saturday, August 29, 2026, 8:00-10:00 AM at Shur-Way Movers in Libertyville

Replenishment Order Due

Sunday, September 13, 2026, at 11:59 PM

Replenishment Order Distribution

Friday, September 25, 2026, 1:00 - 5:00 PM at Kasperson Center for Scouting in Vernon Hills

Replenishment Order Distribution

Saturday, September 26, 2026, 8:00 - 10:00 AM at Kasperson Center for Scouting in Vernon Hills

Final Order Due 

Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 11:59 PM

Final Order Distribution

Friday, November 13, 2026, 1:00 - 5:00 PM at Kasperson Center for Scouting in Vernon Hills

Final Order Distribution

Saturday, November 14, 2026, 8:00 - 10:00 AM at Kasperson Center for Scouting in Vernon Hills

Unit Payments Due

Monday, December 7, 2026

Sale Cut Off for NEIC Incentives

Saturday, December 5, 2026, at 11:59 PM

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Incentives & Recognition

Show us your storefronts! Email photos of your Scouts in action to Rebecca!

January Celebration with the Chicago Wolves!

Promotions throughout the campaign!

Online Sales Contests!

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Kick Off!

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