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August 5 Deadline for Order #1 |
The new popcorn system is now open for units to place orders for Show & Sell (or Show & Deliver) products and will be open through August 5 for Order #1.
If you haven't gained access to the popcorn system, please see the next article for instructions.
Also make sure to
view the webinar about the new popcorn system and online unit ordering.
As in the past,
chocolate products are not available during the first order. All other products are available to order in cases.
Your unit qualifies for direct delivery to a location of your choice if it sold $10,000+ in popcorn last year and plans to do so again this year.
Direct delivery is only available for Order #1. For qualifying units, your first order
does not need to total $10,000 or more; your total fall sale should be $10,000 plus. Delivery arrangements will be made after your order is placed.
For all other units placing Order #1,
product pick-up will be available during the Council-Wide Roundtable and Popcorn Kickoff on August 27, down the street from the festivities at the Valley Forge Middle School at the Firestone Scouting Resource Center (for more info on the event and to RSVP, please see the article near the end of this newsletter). Pick-up times will be arranged after orders are placed. Additional product may be available on August 27 for units that haven't placed an order on a first-come, first-served basis. If your unit wants to get started on Show & Sell or Show & Deliver sales at the beginning of September, placing Order #1 is highly recommended.
If August 5 is too early for your unit, or you plan on starting the sale a bit later, Order #2 is due
Monday, September 12 with product pick-up at various locations from September 23 to 27. This order also serves as a replenishment for units that placed Order #1 and need more product and/or want to include chocolate products in their Show & Sells. More details on Order #2 pick-up in the next newsletter.
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Popcorn System Account Access |
Existing Account:
If you used the popcorn system in 2015, or if your unit committed to the 2016 sale through the council popcorn website and you're listed as the unit contact, your username should exist as
firstname.lastname
To access:
- Visit www.trails-end.com
- Click SIGN IN in upper right-hand corner
- Click What's my password?
- Enter your username (should be firstname.lastname)
- Click Reset Now.
- The link to reset the password will be sent to the individual's email address as registered in the system from last year.
To Create a New Account:
- Visit www.trails-end.com
- Click REGISTER in upper right-hand corner
- Select Unit Leader
- Enter the required information (first name, last name, email, date of birth)
- Follow the prompts to locate your unit and access your account
To Add Unit User (if you have access to your unit account, but need to add an additional user):
- From Popcorn System, go to Contacts tab.
- Click New User from top right of blue header and enter all information for the new user, including password
- You must make sure you tell the username and password to the new individual; emails are not sent to them.
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Webinar Training Series |
Our next webinar is Wednesday, August 3 at 6:30 PM.
Registration is required to participate. Click on the links below to register.
The webinars will also be recorded and posted on
colbsa.org/popcorn
, so don't worry if you can't make it live.
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Does Your Unit Run a Great Kickoff? |
If so, we're looking for some guest presenters for the "Conducting a Unit Kickoff" webinar on
Wednesday, August 17. We'd like you to share your best practices for getting your Scouts and families excited and motivated to participate in the popcorn fundraiser. Please contact us at
[email protected] if you're interested in participating. Thanks!
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Popcorn Facebook Group |
To facilitate communication, as well as to provide a resource for units to post when they need additional Show & Sell product or have product to unload, we've created a
Facebook group. It's a closed group, so you'll need to request to join.
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Wawa Lottery Now Open for Units |
Per the request of the Wawa organization, all popcorn sales at their locations are coordinated through the council. Out of respect for their wishes, no units should directly approach a Wawa store or manager to arrange sale dates.
All popcorn sales at Wawa stores will take place on Saturday, October 1 and Sunday, October 2 from 10 AM to 2 PM. To enter for a slot to sell at a Wawa location,
please provide your unit information through this online form, including your first and second choice of location and any notes regarding availability of Saturday vs. Sunday. Please know that only the listed stores are available due to space, safety concerns and scheduled store renovations.
The lottery will remain open until Wednesday, August 31 and selections will be posted to www.colbsa.org/popcorn the first week of September. We do our best to accommodate each and every unit per their request and an overwhelming majority of units receive a slot at either their first or second location.
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Unit Kickoff Kits |
Congratulations to the 44 units that qualified for a free popcorn kickoff kit! Qualifying units are listed below.
Your kit will be available at the Council-Wide Roundtable and Popcorn Kickoff on Saturday, August 27 (see details on the event below).
A limited amount of kits are still available on a first-come, first-served basis. If you're interested, please send a request to
[email protected]
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Baden-Powell
Pack 173
Pack 410
Troop 114
Troop 117
Troop 320
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Continental
Pack 73
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Northern
Pack 358
Pack 1557
Troop 125
Troop 221
Troop 1719
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Conestoga
Pack 44
Pack 92
Pack 240
Pack 485
Troop 2
Troop 44
Troop 174
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General Nash
Pack 9
Pack 10
Pack 91
Pack 303
Pack 399
Pack 401
Pack 414
Pack 510
Pack 547
Troop 14
Troop 16
Troop 51
Troop 141
Troop 178
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Roosevelt
Pack 179
Troop 111
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Constellation
Pack 11
Pack 284
Troop 219
Troop 300
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Lafayette
Pack 105
Pack 268
Pack 313
Troop 10
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Washington
Pack 17
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Minquas
Pack 493
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Council-Wide Roundtable & Popcorn Kickoff - Aug. 27 |
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If your unit is placing Order #1 (deadline Aug. 5), product pick-up will be available down the street at the Firestone Scouting Resource Center on August 27. Pick-up times will be arranged after orders are placed. Additional product may be available for units that haven't placed an order on a first-come, first-served basis.
If your unit sold $10,000+ in product last year and plans to do so again, there's no need to arrange for pick-up on August 27 because the council provides home delivery. You'll be contacted to make arrangements. You're still welcome and encouraged to attend the Council-Wide Roundtable and popcorn training sessions on August 27.
Please contact your local district professional or email [email protected] for questions.
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