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Raise money for your Cub Scout Pack

Popcorn fundraisers are gaining in popularity because of their successful track record. In fact, Trails' End Popcorn is the official fundraiser for Cub Scouts and is the only pre-approved Scout fundraiser. Over the last 25 years it has provided pack after pack with the funds they need to carry out the program.

As Committee Chair for my son's Cub Scout Pack, I can tell you there are so many expenses involved with Scouting that most people don't even realize like adult leadership trainings, snacks for pack meeting and awarding patches, pins and belt loops as they are earned.

Wheather it's a trip to the zoo, family camp dues, annual uniform changes, Pinewood Derby cars or food for the Blue & Gold Banquet, there is always something that needs funding. It can be a deterrent for parents to absorb all of the costs.

When you choose to participate in the Trail's End popcorn fundraiser you'll benefit from the long standing tradition of scouts selling popcorn. You'll get support from your local Scout Council and pack. It will also be easy to sell because so many people are familiar with Trails End popcorn. They may have even been buying popcorn from Scouts for years!

Tips for Running Your Cub Scout Popcorn Fundraiser:

1. Have family and neighbors fill out a simple form and you place an order for delivery on a later date.
2. Provide immediate delivery by keeping product on hand as you take orders. Save time with only one visit per customer.
3. Sell online by asking email contacts to go directly to the popcorn website and place their order and pay immediately. Their order will be shipped to them and you will receive credit for the sale. (Contact your scout leader for more information on the website sales)
4. Show and sells are very popular. Participants can sign up for a period of time to sell popcorn at a local storefront. The benefit is that they do the selling themselves. They learn valuable skills and Scouts can also earn merit badges for their contributions.

What Makes Popcorn Sales a Success for Scouts?

Though each pack varies in their size, ambition and goals, one common factor is that the Trail's End Popcorn Fundraiser pays for some or all of the Scouting year.

Council awards each pack up to 38% of their popcorn sales, plus prizes and summer camp scholarships. The money Council earns also provides year-round activities for Scouts.

Scouts act as salespeople, but what they are really selling is the importance of the Scouting program and the need for funds to support their pack.

Can Other Nonprofit Organizations Sell Popcorn?

While Trails End provides popcorn just for scouts, there are other companies that provide popcorn fundraisers. In fact you can find popcorn fundraiser packages that are designed especially for sports teams and other groups. Your organization earns 50% profit on all sales.

Find Out More About Popcorn Fundraisers

About the author: Tracy Rose is a Freelance Writer with a Bachelor's Degree in Written Communication. Her recent articles can be seen at http://weightloss.suite101.com.