Popcorn Kernel

Pack 87 - Popcorn Kernel Information

January – Begin calling stores for that yrs. fall Show and Sell dates.

*Both Jewels require a 501(c)3 letters not the tax ID to secure the Pack’s dates.

Below is a list of stores to avoid for Show & Sells:

Ace (75 th & Naper) poor sales
Jewel (75 th & Naper) 2 yrs. in a row they have double and triple booked our Pack
Jewel (95 th & 59) Doesn’t allow Show and Sells
Mariano’s – Doesn’t allow Show and Sells
Whole Foods – Doesn’t allow Show and Sells
Trader Joes – No longer allows any vendors outside their store

Show and Sells: Usually start the 3 rd weekend in Sept. and run through the end of Oct. Those dates may very slightly yr. to yr. based on Council’s schedule given to the kernels each August.
We ask each of the venues to allow us to have both weekend days. Many do so, but some only allow one weekend day (i.e. Casey’s).
Time slots are typically set for 10am-4pm. This allows each of the scouts a 2 hr. shift. Casey’s only allows a 4 hr. shift from 11am-3pm.
We are responsible to set up the items/products needed for Show and Sells (product, table, chair, cash box, opening bank, donation canister, tally sheet, clip boards, sales sheet, pencils)
Keep popcorn Inventory in garage.
Kickoff meeting is usually mid-August. This is an informational meeting typically held at Yellow Box church and lasts about 2 hrs.
Initial pick up, called “Preorder Distribution” for the Pack is mid Sept. Selling runs through to the first Saturday in November called “Super Saturday”. This is when the extra inventory & all paperwork is handed in to Council.
Log each scouts inventory as well as Show and Sell inventory using Advanced Troop Track.
Case transfers are not logged on to Advanced Troop Track. They are handled through the district popcorn leader via email.

2015 Sales: (19 boys)

2016 Sales: (20 boys)