Popcorn Fundraiser: Overview
- Why? Helps kids. Funds activities.
- Who? Returning Scouts.
- What? Popcorn and More.
- When? Fall. Important dates.
- Where? Storefront (Show & Sell). Online Direct. Wagon Sales.
- How? Sales guidance.
Who?
Paying your own way is a fundamental principle of Scouting. It is one of the reasons why no solicitations, or requests for contributions from individuals or the community, are permitted by units. Young people in Scouting are taught early on that if they want something in life, they need to earn it. This is why local councils have Packs participate in council-sponsored product sales, typically popcorn or other money-earning projects.
Returning Scouts
Returning Scouts are encouraged to participate in the Popcorn Fundraiser.
New Scouts
Local units are the unfortunate recipients of having fundraising season and recruiting season happening at the exact same time. As such, Pack 735 has the policy that new Scouts will not have fundraising goals or be asked to participate in the popcorn sales. However, if they would like to then they are more than welcome to sign on.
Reading Cub Scout Pack 735 