For the 2014 Popcorn Cup, units will have the choice of the following prize options:

• Prizes, or
• 5% Bonus Commission, or
• 15% Camp Cash to be used at a council-owned camp or council sponsored trip to a BSA camp (i.e. Philmont contingent)

The Unit Kernel will need to designate their prize option choice on the unit's Prize Order form and this choice will apply for the entire unit.  Prize order forms are due by Saturday November 1, 2014!

This year's prize program features a number of awesome Scout-related prizes and gift cards!  Follow this link for a "sneak peak" at the prize brochure!   www.scoutpopcornsale.com/prizebrochure

We also have some exciting theme-based incentives in addition to the prize or incentive choices above: 

Chicago Wolves: On January 31 the Chicago Wolves invite Scouts who have sold at least $300 of popcorn to a special recognition game in their honor. Incentive levels for the game are as follows: $300 - Free ticket to the game! $1,100 - Two free tickets to the game and a personal mini cup trophy! $2,700 - Two free tickets to the game and an opportunity to participate in a "Shoot on Skates" shoot-out with the Wolves mascot after the game. $3,500 - Two free tickets to the game and participation of an on-ice presentation of the official "Popcorn Cup" that will be engraved with their name. Scouts who sell at the higher levels will receive the incentives listed at the lower levels as well!

Chicago Blackhawks: Scouts who are their council’s top seller and those who sell at least $4,000 of popcorn will receive two tickets to a Blackhawks game, date & time TBA. This fun-filled day of recognition for your accomplishment will feature a tour of the arena, a meet & greet with Tommy Hawk, and in-stadium recognition.

Scouts who sell at the $700 level will earn a bonus $20 Walmart gift card in addition to any prizes or other incentives they have earned!

Finally, Trail’s End is once again offering Scouts who sell at least $2,500 (online, face-to-face or combination) 6% of their total sales invested in their own college scholarship account. Once Scouts are enrolled, 6% of their sales each year will be added to their account. Scouts only have to hit the $2,500 minimum one time! Visit the Trails 'End website for more information.

What Scout would want to meet and sell popcorn to Coach Q?!  YOUR SCOUTS!  Here's how:

Scouts can submit a 60 second or less video showcasing their best popcorn sales pitch!   Four Scouts, one from each Council, will be chosen to be a part of this elite "Final Four" Sales Team and be able to participate in the "Ceremonial 1st Buy" to Coach Q of the Chicago Blackhawks in September!  Get the directors cut done early, all entries are due September 1, 2014!

Visit www.scoutpopcornsale.com/contest for all of the details on how to enter!

This year’s Popcorn Kernel Training will be filled with everything a Kernel needs to know to run a game-winning sale!  Learn out about the Chicagoland Popcorn Team, key sale dates, how-to’s of placing orders, inventory management and sales techniques, distribution and warehouse information, the NEW prize program and other new and exciting incentives!  Download Kernel Training & Kickoffs Flyer

After the training, we invite the rest of your unit to join us for Scout Night and Popcorn Kickoff at the ballpark. There’ll be fun, interactive activities for Scouts to get excited and learn about selling popcorn and a chance to cheer on the home team!

SATURDAY, AUGUST 2, 2014 Gary RailCats Stadium Diamond Club One Stadium Plaza Gary, IN 46402 RSVP by Wed July 30

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 9, 2014 Schaumburg Boomers Stadium Picnic Area 1999 Springinsguth Rd Schaumburg, IL 60193 RSVP by Wed Aug 6