Why Sell Popcorn?

Popcorn sales is the primary source of income for Pack 1783. The dues that are paid when a scout joins the pack, or when they renew in January go to the Circle 10 Council and BSA, and pay for the Boy's Life magazine if ordered. So, selling popcorn is necessary for our Pack to function.

Funds from popcorn sales pay for leader training and materials, recognition (beltloops, patches, etc.), and helps to defray the cost of our Blue and Gold Banquet in February. As our pack grows, hopefully we can use funds to help defray other costs.

Selling Popcorn Door to Door

This is your scout's primary means for selling popcorn.

Be Safe

Always have responsible adult accompany your child when selling popcorn.
Never go into someone's house when selling popcorn.

Helpful Hints

Always be courteous.
Have a sales pitch. Something along the lines of...


Make checks payable to Pack 1783.

Selling Popcorn On-line

As of 2010, Trails End and Circle 10 Council now support selling popcorn on-line, via email. This method of sales is useful for contacting distant relatives and friends. The popcorn selections my vary slightly, but costs should be the same except that the purchaser has to pay for shipping the popcorn. Note that as of 2010 we don't use popcorn tins anymore. Popcorn now comes in heavy, resealable plastic bags. So, you're not paying for shipping the tin can, just the popcorn.

Selling door to door is still the best method for popcorn sales. It promotes interaction between the parent and the scout, public speaking, learning about sales and exercise.

To learn more signing up your scout to sell on-line visit Online Popcorn Sales.

Prizes for Selling Popcorn

All popcorn sales, whether door-to-door or on-line count towards your scout's total sales.

Trails End changes the prizes for popcorn sales every year. One change in 2010 is that every scout that sells $600 of popcorn will get a marshmellow crossbow! This marshmellow shooter shoots the big marshmellows, not the small ones.

If you fill up an order form (each line goes to a separate address/person), then Circle 10 will give your scout two tickets to a Texas Rangers baseball game. Also, Pack 1783 will pay your scout's early registration dues to day camp.

Other prizes can be found on the sales forms that your scout uses to track sales.