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KERNEL JOURNAL – Oct. 30, 2025

Find all your Popcorn Sale needs [here]

New in this issue:

• Full case returns accepted now
• Units should consider transfers with others to fill partial cases
• Deadline extended to Nov. 3 to submit info for returns of Individual Containers

UPCOMING DATES TO KNOW 

• Nov. 1           SALE ENDS for Take Order and Show & Sell (Prize incentive earning ends)
• Nov. 1           Payment due (50% of the remaining unit balance)                                                    
• Nov. 3-4        Final returns accepted at Findlay office (No. 3 of 3)
• Nov. 6           Final Take Order #3 due
• Nov. 14         Online Sale ends & Final Unit Prize Orders due, Feedback, Incentive Forms due
• Nov. 16         Unit Feedback Survey due
• Nov. 19-21    Final Order (Order #3) distribution (TBD)

Full list of dates in Kernel Guidebook and Popcorn calendar webpage [here]

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Product Return Guidelines – Now Open for Full Case Returns

Units may begin returning full cases of popcorn products. Please follow these updated guidelines to ensure a smooth and efficient return process:

What’s Accepted

• Full cases only (until Nov. 4)

• Products must be in re-sellable condition
  • No dents, ripped boxes, melted chocolate, or single tins without a box
• Original case boxes only
  • Repack tins and containers neatly
• Do not mix product types in a single case
  • Example: Do not place Butter and Kettle in the same box
• Do not tape cases shut
  • We must be able to verify quantity and type

What’s Not Accepted

• Damaged or melted products

• Mixed product types in one case
• Individual containers (unless pre-approved)

Return Location

• Findlay Office – Use the marked parking spot behind the building

Scheduling Your Return

• Contact Jim Mason to schedule your return time before arriving

Required Form

• Complete a Return Order Form online or use paper copy

  • Download it from the Council Popcorn Webpage
  • Preferred method: www.prpopcorn.com

Important Dates

• Last official return dates: Nov. 3–4
• See Page 19 of the Kernel Guidebook for more details

Units should consider transfers with others to fill partial cases

Units with partial cases should consider contacting other units in effort to make unit-to-unit transfers and fill partial cases for opportunity at returning full cases before the Tuesday, Nov. 4, deadline. See the list of unit kernels for potential collaborations attached to the Oct. 30 email of Kernel Journal.

FILL-IT-UP WEEKLY REPORT – WEEK 9 WINNERS

The weekly Fill-it-Up drawings are underway. Here’s a list of winners, including the most recent Week 9 recipients, which is a double giveaway week:

*-Weeks 2&5 feature a double-prize with each selected Scout’s unit receiving a free cabin rental at Camp Berry.

If you’d like to see prizes click [here]. The popcorn Week begins on Saturday, ends on Friday, See Page 21 of the Kernel Guidebook for details.

PREVIOUS NEWS

PHOTOS OF SCOUTS SELLING ARE NEEDED

If you have a photo or two of your Scouts selling popcorn, please email them to Jim Mason. There is a goal to use these photos to help promote the sale and share the hard work of the kids in our community.

PAYMENT NUMBER 2 IS DUE NOV. 1

As a reminder, making payments to council are essential in business operations. As a non-profit agency, payments of these funds are needed for operations and expenses related directly to the popcorn sale.

The second unit payment date is Nov. 1. Full details on Page 19 of the Unit Kernel Guidebook.

• Make check payable to Black Swamp Area Council
• Make your Unit payment using one of the following methods:
• Bring or mail your Unit check to the Findlay or Lima Scout offices.
• Payment by credit card is accepted but incurs a 3% processing fee.

HERE ARE SOME RECENT QUESTIONS:

Q: I'm having troubles submitting prizes for my Scouts, what do I do?

               A: It's come to council's attention that not all units have option to submit prizes orders at this time. Once this issue is resolved, it will be noted in the popcorn newsletter.

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

Council Popcorn Leadership Team

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