Boy Scouts of America® Georgia-Carolina Council

Popcorn

Trails End to Retire Scholarship Program

Why are we retiring scholarship and enhancing TE Rewards?

•    Only 1 out of 5 eligible Scouts (Scout with $2500+ in sales) actually enrolls in the scholarship and collects scholarship funds. •    Scouts who claim their scholarship funds wait an average of 10 years. •    With TE Rewards, all Scouts can claim their earned gift cards and receive them immediately.

What do I need to know regarding these changes?

•    View the higher values and new levels on our TE Rewards chart. •    No scholarship forms or sales will be accepted after March 31, 2020. •    Trail’s End will continue to pay out existing scholarship funds to eligible recipients under the current scholarship process. •    Scouts who sold $2,500 or more in 2019 and active Scouts enrolled in the scholarship program will receive an email notifying them of Rewards and scholarship changes on Wednesday, February 12. •    Active unit leaders will receive an email regarding Rewards and scholarship changes on Wednesday, February 12.

Where should unit leaders and Scouts go for answers to TE Rewards or scholarship questions?

•    Unit leaders can join our Trail's End Popcorn Community Facebook Group to discuss these changes with Trail's End and other unit leaders. •    Scout parents can join our Trail's End Scout Parents Facebook Group to discuss changes with Trail's End and other Scout parents. •    Our support page will be updated to include scholarship FAQs on Wednesday, February 12. •    Additional questions can be sent to our scholarship support team at scholarship@trails-end.com.

We appreciate your partnership and look forward to providing your Scouts and unit leaders with the support to help them fund their future Scouting adventures.

 

 

 2019 POPCORN SALE

Thank you to our friends at Golden Harvest who have donated their warehouse for Popcorn!

Warehouse Location:

Golden Harvest, 3310 Commerce Dr, Augusta, GA 30909

*SEVERAL DATE CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE* 

The Popcorn Sale is the official sponsored fundraiser of the Georgia-Carolina council. Popcorn isn't just about raising money. It's also about teaching Scouts to earn their own way, interacting with grown-ups, and being more confident. Scouts who sell popcorn can also earn prizes and a movie ticket to watch Sonic the Hedgehog!

A popcorn sale is pretty simple but there are some details that will make the sale a lot smoother for you and your unit. Be sure to share important dates with families in your unit. Any resource or form you can't find on the website, you can email your District Kernel or your District Executive for assistance. 

POPCORN RESOURCES

• Trails End Popcorn Website for Units
• 2019 Popcorn Order Form 
• 2019 Council Kickoff Presentation 
• 2019 Popcorn Leader Guidebook
• The Benefits of Selling Trails End Popcorn Online
• Popcorn Leader and Scout Training
• Unit to Unit Product Transfer Form
• Sample Unit Budget
• Additional Trails End Resources
• Trails End Scholarship Information
• Sonic the Hedgehog!!!
• Trails End Scout App Info Sheet
• 2019 Trails End Reference Guide for Unit Leaders

IMPORTANT DATES

Item	Due Date
Popcorn Kickoff	Thursday, August 29, 2019
Unit Show & Sell Order	Friday, September 6, 2019 before 5:00 pm
Show & Sell Order Pick Up Begins	Tuesday, September 17 (Times will be scheduled w/ District Kernel)
Unopened Popcorn Returns	Wednesday October 30, 2019 (Time will be distributed by the District and Council Kernel) – ONE RETURN PER UNIT ONLY
Take Order	Wednesday, October 30, 2019 before 5:00pm
Prize Order	Wednesday, October 30, 2019 before 5:00pm
Show & Sell Invoice Payment	Friday, November 15, 2019 before 5:00 pm – Cash or Check only NO Credit Cards
Take Order Pick Up Begins	Wednesday, November 13, 2019 (Time will be scheduled w/ District Kernel)
Final Invoice Payment	Friday, December 6, 2019 before 5:00 pm – Cash or Check only NO Credit Cards

 

POPCORN POLICIES

Show & Sell Return Policy

To make sure we provide the very best product to all of our customers please take a minute to read the show adn sell return policy.

1. Please review your order and keep in mind that we will attempt to have inventory on hard at the popcorn warehouses to fill your needs.
2. Any product that is returned to the warehouse must be in the original packaging, unopened and in sellable condition. This includes product that comes in gift boxes, as they must be sealed with the orignial tape. Last day to return is October 30.
3. If you receive damaged product please email Jessica Hornsby for replacement instructions immediately so that we can help correct the problem right away.

Take Order Return Policy

To make sure we provide the very best product to all of our customers please take a minute to read the take order return policy.

1. Your take orders are NON-RETURNABLE

Payment Information

1. Paymens can be made at any time during the sale. Your Show & Sell invoice is due by November 15, 2019 and final payment is due December 6, 2019.
2. Payments are made at the Council Service Center (in-person or by mail). Please make your SINGLE check payable to Georgia-Carolina Council. If paying by a personal check please make sure to include your unit number in the memo field. Credit Cards will NOT be accepted.