Kernel Journal - July 30, 2025

Show & Sell/Early Bird Popcorn order is due Aug. 6, so it can be back locally before Labor Day weekend. Enter unit order via unit’s account on Pecatonica website. Delivery expected Aug. 20-22, with pickup information coming at that time. Currently, there is one warehouse location confirmed in Findlay.

Add-On Ordering for additional product

INVENTORY RUNNING LOW

Walmart Show & Sell location details

For Walmart Show & Sell opportunities (date/time/location) click the link for the Signup Genius website for this process. The list contains all locations we have available. If not on this list, then it’s not part of this opportunity and other locations/businesses are for individual unit contacting. Click here for more information: https://blackswampbsa.doubleknot.com/openrosters/vieworgpagelink.aspx?orgkey=2477&ItemKey=17636

Pecatonica is coming to Fall Kickoffs 

Pecatonica will be at the Fall Kickoffs presenting themselves and their fantastic product. On Aug. 4 & 5, in Defiance and Celina, come learn from Pecatonica. Click the following link for full details: Fall Kickoff Dates & Locations! Units registered for the sell can pickup up their unit Sales Kit at one of the remaining Kickoffs.

'Fill It Up' Weekly Prizes: Win Big!

Get ready to boost your sales with our exciting 'Fill It Up' weekly prize drawings! Every week, Scouts have a chance to win in their district.

How to Enter: Simply submit a scan or photo of a Scout's completely filled order form by noon each Friday.

Details: Find all the specifics on Page 21 of your leader's guide.

Keep Trying! Submissions not selected will remain in the drawing pool for future weeks. (One entry per completed form, but each Scout can enter with multiple completed forms!)

Double Your Chances! Special "Double Winner" Weeks!

Week 2 and Week 5 are special "Double Winner" drawings, both the Scout AND their Unit will receive prizes! The Scout wins the weekly prize, and your unit gets to choose a FREE cabin rental at either Camp Lakota or Camp Berry! This is a fantastic opportunity for unit rewards!

Have Questions? We've Got Answers!

We've compiled some common questions to help you out:

QUESTION: I am kernel and have my unit signed up and created an account on Scout Boss. Can we have another person create a login on Scout Boss to be able to order. Or is it OK to share my username and password and have them do it under that? 

Answer: Sharing the unit log-in info is best. Consider a unit specific password for sharing with others.

QUESTION: Can we place our unit order before the Aug. 6 deadline?

Answer: The ordering portal on ScoutBoss should be open at this time. Unit orders are not finalized, until after the deadline when the council popcorn team must approve the overall council order.

QUESTION: I didn’t receive the e-mail?

Answer: Which email? Several factors may be the reason, like:

• The Kernel Journal is being sent on Thursdays to every registered adult email in the council. With planned updates to the list during the sale as new families sign-up for Scouting.
• If you previously unsubscribed/unfollowed an email sent by council using the website host service Doubleknot, then you will no longer receive any email on any subject when the website is used to send a mass communication message. To reinstate your email, please review your account on your Doubleknot account.
• If the email is coming from district executives, it maybe because some email communications are only sent to Key 3 of the unit (Cubmaster/Scoutmaster; Committee Chair, COR). Please ask your Key 3.
• For all popcorn information, please click here to the Popcorn Webpage.

QUESTION: Does Pecatonica track storefront sales?

          Answer: This is not a feature the company offers, so the unit will need to track sales and credit each Scout with their individual efforts. Within the system, unit Kernel’s should be able to figure sales for the Scouts to help with earning rewards. Each unit’s roster as of July 1 was pre-entered into the Pecatonica system. Unit leaders can add/remove Scouts from the rosters. CLICK HERE for Training Videos on the Pecatonica website.