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Popcorn Time!

As many people know it is popcorn season in the scouting world (at least in the American part of the scouting world anyways). This year's popcorn season brings about a couple of changes to Trails End's product line-up; for one they have... From A Boy Scout's Blog 2 years ago

Spring Popcorn Sale Kicked Off

Councils across the Country kicked off their spring popcorn sales on March 15th. In a push to sell more popcorn online, Trails End introduced three new products that are available exclusively online. Available online are: -Chili Lime Almonds... From Scouting News 2 years ago

Ten Tips for Making Your Scout Popcorn Sales Really Pop

Question: What do movies and Scouting have in common? Answer: They both can be made better by popcorn.Â It's nearly fall, and that means it's time for Scouts to sell popcorn to help fund all the fun activities planned for the coming... From Scouting Magazine 1 year ago

Trails's End Announces Change in Scout Online Orders Commission

This announcement only effects those orders that individual Scouts get online. This does not effect the Spring or Fall popcorn sale by Units. Beginning December 26, 2009, the first day of Trail's End's 2010 fiscal year, the commission from Trail's... From Scouting News 2 years ago

2010 Top Online Trail's End Popcorn Sellers

Trail's End released its list of top online popcorn sellers for 2010. The top seller was Nicholas O. from Troop 64 in Northeast Illinois Council and sold $8,382! Check out the top ten online sellers and units below. Top 2010 Online Sellers -... From Scouting News 1 year ago

Soda Can Popcorn

This looks like fun! I don't know why you'd have to sand the outside though. Â ... From Scoutmaster Clarke Green 1 year ago

Regional Stage Schedule for Wednesday, July 28

Here is the regional stage schedule for Wednesday, July 28. The schedule is subject to change. For the latest information, sign up for updates at http://twitter.com/regionalstages . FORSCOM, Army Ground Forces Band: The Army Ground Forces Band... From Leader's Guide to the 2010 Jamboree 1 year ago

Trail's End Popcorn Expands Voluntary Recall

As a result of the FDA expanding the Peanut Corporation of America's (PCA) Salmonella related recall to include all peanut ingredient products produced in PCA's Plainview, Texas facility since March 2005, Weaver Popcorn Company, Inc. has issued a... From Scouting News 2 years ago

Weekend Patrol Box #20

Wow, 20 is a milestone. Translation : a couple of hundred links have been sent your way to encourage your Scouting experience. Videos, blogs, podcasts, merit badges, manuals, forms, awards, fun activities and more have all been sent your way. If... From ScoutSigns 2 years ago

Voluntary Recall of 9.5 Oz. Trail's End® Caramel Corn With Peanuts

As a result of the expansion of Peanut Corporation of America's (PCA) Salmonella related recall to include all peanut ingredient products produced in their Blakely, Georgia facility since January 1, 2007, Weaver Popcorn Company has issued a... From Scouting News 3 years ago

Searching for Popcorn

Whre does all that popcorn come from that scouts sell? Well, don't try finding it at any of these places - you'll most likely get lost in your efforts. There are corn mazes across the country this month and many of them have been designed with Boy... From Scoutmaster Musings 1 year ago

Support Scouting and American Troops With Popcorn Sales

Popcorn sales help fund Scouting activities, but this salty treat can also bring cheer to service men and women overseas. Popcorn buyers can do both-support the troops and Scouting-by participating in a Trail's End military donation. This service... From Scouting Magazine 3 months ago

Trail's End Chocolate Lovers Tin Recall

On March 13, 2009, Weaver Popcorn Company issued another precautionary voluntary recall due to the salmonella outbreak at the Peanut Corporation of America facility in Blakely, Georgia. This recall includes 12 oz. bags of Chocolatey Peanut Clusters... From KISMIF - Awesome Cub Scouting 2 years ago

February 2009 Scouting News Recap

This is a recap of February 2009 on Scouting Newsâ¦ Top Stories This Month This list is based on traffic as reported by Google Analytics. I suppose it is not a true image of the "top stories" since it gives preference to stories that have been... From Scouting News 2 years ago

Girl Scout Cookies

My wife is fully engrossed in that American tradition called Girl Scout Cookies. I haven't seen her most of the week. Now that is partly because I haven't been home much, but neither has she. She is at booth sales and delivering cookies. If your... From Chairman's Chat - A Pack Committee Blog 1 year ago

Trails End Carmel Corn Recall

Yesterday, Weaver Popcorn Company issued a precautionary voluntary recall for some of its Trail's End 9.5 oz. Carmel Corn with Nuts due to the salmonella outbreak at Peanut Corporation of America's facility in Blakely, Georgia. The full press... From KISMIF - Awesome Cub Scouting 2 years ago

Popcorn Tip--Week #9: Is It Really Over?

Well, nothing left to sell. You are just waiting for the final delivery so you can pass out your popcorn and collect the money to turn in on time. A few folks might want to reorder, or add to their order. You have a couple of options: 1) Contact... From ScoutSigns 3 years ago

Baltimore Area Council Marketing Scouting to the Community

This fall the Baltimore Area Council is receiving some great media coverage through several generous local media outlets who are underwriting publicity efforts. Print Ads from our membership drive campaign "Words to Live By" and " BeAScout " will... From Scouting News 2 years ago

Concerned Eagle Scout

I received an email from a "Concerned Eagle Scout" Today. Mr. "Concerned Eagle Scout" has concerns about justifying FOS dollars. And I can appreciate "Concerned Eagle Scouts"concerns. His biggest issue seems to be the cost of Scouting. Well.. let... From The Scoutmaster Minute 2 years ago

Ever Notice?

Did you ever notice how much a BSA troop flag looks like a Campbell's soup label? Why's that? Coincidence or conspiracy? Hmmmm, I wonder. Another thing that's interesting. Look closely at those little gold stars around the bottom of the soup can... From Scoutmaster Musings 11 months ago

Protecting Your Cub Program

Hello fellow Scouters, I was talking with another Scouter recently about how, when a Cub Scout Pack gets press coverage, it never seems to be about the good that pack did. You don't hear about the service projects. You don't hear about the Blue and... From The Trainer's Corner Blog 1 year ago

2008 Boy Scout Sale a Popping Success

The results are in from the Boy Scouts' annual popcorn sale, and once again the Scouts have outdone themselves, taking to their neighborhoods, local businesses and even the internet to sell Trail's End popcorn. Congratulations to this year's "Tops... From Scouting News 2 years ago

Can't or Won't?

It's that time of the year again, when we talk about Troop budgets, recharter, and PLC meetings to execute another great year of Scouting. The other night at our Troop's committee meeting we looked deep into our budget to see where we could save... From The Scoutmaster Minute 2 months ago

Time to Dust Off the Planning Hat.

Ok is everyone up on their Chairman duties for this time of year. You should have recharter done or wrapping up. You should have moved on to planning the summer. We want to wrap this up soon. You should have the summer shcedule ready for the... From Chairman's Chat - A Pack Committee Blog 2 years ago

Popcorn!

In one of the most popular Cubcasts of the year, the secret to selling lots of popcorn is revealed! Join us as we talk with Doug Dent, vice president of Marketing with Trails End. He is also an assistant den leader in the Sagamore Council in Kokomo,... From BSA CubCast Podcast 1 year ago

Weekend Patrol Box #31

This Weekend Patrol Box begins with the weather. We have had a lot of it lately. Everything from having our Klondike camporee snowed out (and re-scheduled for early April) to being run out of the C&O on a backpacking trip. Definitely make the... From ScoutSigns 1 year ago

Popcorn Tip--Week #8: Wrap It Up!

The popcorn season is almost over. You still have a few jobs left to do though. Check with the couple of neighbors that havent seemed to be home yet. Make sure family orders are all written down. Write out a few thank you notes to drop off when... From ScoutSigns 3 years ago

Boy Scouts Gives Joint Task Force Guantanamo 4,000 Pounds of Popcorm

Members from Boy Scout Troop 115, part of the Baltimore Area Council, teamed up with Guantanamo Bay's BST 435 to deliver tins of popcorn to Marines with Marine Corps Security Force Company Guantanamo. This distribution of the confectionary corn... From Scouting News 2 years ago

Super Gator - Camp Strake

Every year winter camp has a theme, this year was Super Heroes (Super Gator - Camp Strake). We as Adult leaders cut loose and have fun. We do GEO Cash to find the ToGator, teach merit badge classes, wear Super Hero Costumes, do the Scoutmaster cook... From Lone Star Scouter 3 years ago

What Happened to Halloween?

Where did Halloween go? I remember a time when kids went trick or treating and had fun going door to door for candy, fruit, and popcorn balls. Halloween parties challenged you to create your own costume (nothing was store bought), bobbed for apples,... From Commissioner Keith Comments 1 year ago

Pumpkins, Redux

Well, when October comes around, we all know what time it is â¦ PUMPKIN TIME ! This year, the church had a Fall Festival in conjunction with the unloading of the pumpkins. There were all sorts of activities for the kids, and most of the church... From From the Committee Chair 2 years ago

Boy Scouts Go Digital, See 700% Increase in Popcorn Sales

New ecommerce platform enables Boy Scouts to extend their fundraising efforts online and via email, expanding the reach of their flagship popcorn... From Scouting News 3 years ago

Catching Up on My 100 Days 9-21

October 6th, Reviewed my be a scout presentation for tomorrow night. October 7th, Helped with info packets for roundtable, Gave a quick present at roundtable for BeAScout.org, Committed troop to teach knots at our Troopadillo Adventure (Webelos... From Chairman's Chat - A Pack Committee Blog 1 year ago

Generating Individual Scout Order Keys for OrderPopcorn.Com

This is a great way to encourage incremental sales throughout the year, or to extend your popcorn sales beyond your local area. Just follow the step below, and you will generate the "order key" your Scouts need to get credit for their work. This... From ScoutSigns 3 years ago

This Week in Scouting October 8th, 2010

Hey everyone! There's a lot going on in Scouting all over the country this time of year. Here is a short list of some cool things we've found this week. If you have any news you'd like to share, feel free to leave it in the comments section below... From Official ClassB Scouting Blog 1 year ago

Popcorn Tip--Week #5: Big Box Stores

Wal-Mart, Target, Books-a-Million, Lowes are all kinds of "big box" stores. They are often supporters of Scouting. While they won't let you walk around inside selling, they will usually let you set up a table outside so you can sell popcorn. Your... From ScoutSigns 3 years ago

Weaver Popcorn Voluntary Recall

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Popcorn Tip--Week #6: Sign-Up Sheets at Work

Bringing a sign-up sheet to work is an easy idea. Older Scouts may be able to bring one to their own jobs. Almost every Scout can ask a parent to bring one in, too. Before you do though, parents should check with the workplace to make sure it is OK... From ScoutSigns 3 years ago

Revised Edition - Baloo's Bugle for Power Up (Jan Theme, Dec RT)

A change was made to the list of new Belt Loops and Pins for CS Sports and Academics and Alice's stuff is there now. Be sure to read her popcorn activity. It is really great!!!!!!!!!! Plus as I said before - Lots of hints for Power Up - games,... From U.S. Scouting Service Project 2 years ago

Bears Start Saving Now

All those Bear, Wolf, and Tiger cub scouts had better start selling popcorn and saving their allowance now. The 24th WORLD Jamboree will happen at The Summit in West Virginia in 2019. All current Boy Scouts and even most Webelos will have aged out... From Scoutmaster Musings 1 year ago

Coyotes and Purple Gorillas

Two new boys joined us for their first Boy Scout camping trip at Camp Watchamagumee over the weekend of May 6-8, 2011. They had a great time on the outing but we did have an interesting and unexpected experience Friday night. The four boys... From A Scoutmaster's Blog 8 months ago

Meal Options

Ok.. lets talk about food. I love to try new stuff on camp outs, like I have said in posts before, meals and food occupy a large amount of time on outings. And since I am a Do as I Do kind of leader, I figure the more creative or at least having... From The Scoutmaster Minute 3 months ago

Scout Healthy Food Tips

Here are some healthy eating tips from Scouting magazine: Water instead of soda: -150 calories (12 oz. serving) Pretzels instead of chips: -80 calories (2 oz. serving) "Light butter" instead of "movie theater butter" microwave popcorn: -75 calories... From Scouting Maniac 2 years ago

Continous Planning

My planning agenda seems almost continuous right now. Last month we wrapped up the SummerPlanning. I've planned out a fishing derby for this weekend and a skit for our may graduation ceremony in the past month. Now to move on to the Rest of next... From Chairman's Chat - A Pack Committee Blog 2 years ago

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An Hour a Week? #206

#206-You Can Sleep While I Drive New popcorn commissions, our December Roundtable, Pinewood and Space derbies, raingutter regattas, the BSA 100th anniversary kick-off, and feedback on tap for tonight. Links: Trails End Popcorn Changes -... From An Hour A Week? Podcast 2 years ago

August 2009 Cubcast (Cub Scout Pockets/Fall Recruiting)

The August 2009 Cubcast from BSA National is available (free). Part 1 has ideas for den meetings and more utilizing the September " Cub Scout Pockets " theme. Part 2 has information on Scout popcorn sales . Part 1 page Part 1 mp3 file Part 2 page... From KISMIF - Awesome Cub Scouting 2 years ago

Looking Ahead - Financial Stability

Fourth in a series of thoughts about looking ahead . How will we reach and or maintain financial stability? Great Scouting is not dependent on a lavish budget; just ask your Council Executive. Every Troop, Pack and Crew I know of raises money to... From Scoutmaster Clarke Green 2 years ago

2nd 100 Days of Scouting: Day 18

Camping Merit Badge Woke up at 4:30 this AM to hit the gym. It is quiet and doesn't interfere with my family job Scouting. Lines are pretty short when you are the only one there . Which is good--no one wants to see a "Scoutmaster build" running ... From 100 Days of Scouting 11 months ago

Where Has the Time Gone?

I got a message the other day from a reader and listener who was a bit disappointed in my lack of posts and podcasts. Well, I am really sorry. I really hate to make excuses, but I have been really busy, and I really haven't been able to wrap my... From True North Scouting 4 months ago

Competing Scouts

You lean across the finish line winning the race, while the other guy loses. You get first chair trumpet in band and the other guy gets second chair. You make the varsity wrestling team, but the other guy in your weight doesn't. You sell the most... From Scoutmaster Musings 1 year ago

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