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Taste & Tins Favorites of Popcorn Committee
Fall popcorn brings back not only a great- tasting product from Pecatonica to help empower selling units better opportunity at growing their sale, but the change also answers all the concerns from units that have not participated. Units are urged to sign-up now to learn more about this year's sale. "We're excited to have them back," said Ted Blum, Sale Chair and council's top volunteer kernel. "Our unit leaders told us want they wanted, and we are looking at a tremendous opportunity for our units with this year's sale." | |
Known for its superior tasting product, Pecatonica River returns as the council's product supplier for the first time since 2018. panel of volunteers assembled to hear presentations from the nation's top two product vendors with Pecatonica being the preferred choice. This group had several meetings, hours of discussion along with a survey to help determine this change. Some of the key topics of discussion included: - Pecatonica taste was preferred
- Tasting Kits for participating units
- Increased value in product volume
- Some products have tin container options, Including Ohio State
- Improved packaging
- There is a lower priced item for sale
- Table Banners for use
Units are urged to register to receive updates on the latest sale news as it becomes available. |  |
The incentive program is being finalized. A prize company previously used by council returns to offer units the option of selecting this as an incentive for its Scouts, or the unit can opt for an additional 3% commission. CLICK HERE to see an example of the Prize Program Form on the popcorn webpage. In addition to the prize program or additional commission options, there will be several other additional prizes and rewards to be earned. | | |
Additional information coming soon!
Thank you for your support of the Black Swamp Area Council's Scouts, Programs and Popcorn Sale
Have questions? Contact Jim Mason, Popcorn Staff Advisor, at jim.mason@scouting.org. or at (567) 208-5267.