KERNEL JOURNAL - July 9, 2025

In this issue:

• Unit registration is open
• Product lineup
• Online Sales commission
• Sales Kits coming to Popcorn Rally Kickoffs
• Help wanted Friday, July 11, in Findlay

 

Now is the time, the best time to Register Your Unit for the Sale!

Have your unit kernel register your unit today on the Pecatonica website. This ensures you receive all the crucial information about the sale. Register today and if you decide not to participate, no worries.

Important Incentive: Units signing up by July 15th will receive:

• Early access to sign up for prime Walmart Show & Sell locations!
• An entry to win an up-to-$50 pizza party coupon for your unit kickoff. One drawing per district takes place after all the units in attendance for the 4 kickoffs are accounted for and sorted by district.

Register at https://pecatonicariverpopcorn.com/signup.php

What to Know Before Registering

• Units will be asked to choose between an awesome prize program for your Scouts OR an additional 3% commission for your unit.
• The Council code is: 449BSAC.

Here’s the Starting Lineup for this year’s sale Show & Sell and Take Order Sale

Online sale commission varies

Don't Miss the Popcorn Kickoff Rallies!

These rallies are your chance to learn all the details and pick up your sale materials. All rallies start at 7:00 PM. At these sessions, registered units will have a Sales Kit prepared for pick-up to help launch them into the sale. In these kits there will be a Tasting Kit, table banner, both popcorn order forms, Unit Leader Guidebook, and other related materials to help them be prepared for the best sale ever! Additionally, Sales Kit maybe available while supplies last, so please register your unit to sell today at

• Thursday, July 24: Findlay, St. Michael’s Church
• Monday, August 4: Defiance, Camp Lakota Dining Hall Pavilion
• Tuesday, August 5: Celina, Purple Door Church
• Wednesday, August 6: Lima, Lima Scout Shop

You can find more details on kickoff locations and dates Fall Kickoff Dates & Locations.

HELP WANTED - Sales Kits arrive Friday, July 11 at Findlay office

The Sales Kits arrive Friday, July 11 at Findlay Scout office, sometime between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. If you can assist with moving items into the office, please contact Rochelle Manley at (567) 208-5286 and let her know. When the delivery company updates arrival time, we’ll llet those we are expecting know to help limit the waiting time.

We're looking forward to seeing you have a successful sale this year!

Questions?

Please contact your district kernel or staff advisor Jim Mason directly. Do not call the office with popcorn sale inquiries.

ARROWWOOD DISTRICT Rochelle Manley 567.208.5286 Rochelle.Manley@Scouting.org	CHINQUAPIN DISTRICT Ashley Kirtley 419.708.5597 AshleyKirtley2017@gmail.com	GREAT OAKS DISTRICT Tim Vondrell 419.224.9305 tvondrell@gmail.com
OLD SYCAMORE DISTRICT Joanie Fella-Diegel 567.279.4257 stephfella@gmail.com	COUNCIL KERNEL Ted Blum 419.306.4153 twb@blumcounty.com	COUNCIL STAFF ADVISOR Jim Mason 567.208.5267 Jim.Mason@Scouting.org