2025 Unit Registration is Now Open
Our annual popcorn fundraiser is now open for registration. This is the biggest fundraiser of the year, helping scouts achieve their financial goals and support their scouting activities.
Registration now open! https://pecatonicariverpopcorn.com/signup.php Council Key: 583AAC
If you have questions, please feel free to contact Cristina Yesenia Gonzalez (C.Y.) directly at c.gonzalez@scouting.org or by calling/texting (210)906-0205.
About Popcorn
Building a strong, adventurous program is a great way to keep your Scouts active and interested in the Scouting program. Popcorn sales help fund those adventures. The Alamo Area Council’s premier money-earning project is the annual popcorn sale.
- Scouting Units can earn up to 40% in commissions to pay for their Scouting adventures
- No up-front cost or risk to the Units
- Scouts learn salesmanship and build confidence
- 70% of all sales stay right here in our local area
Fundraisers, such as the Popcorn Sale, not only support our Units, but also provide support for Scouting Council-wide to help us serve members and volunteer leaders with top-notch programs, training opportunities, and camping facilities.
UNIT SUPPORT:
- 2025 registration, Council Key: 583AAC
- Popcorn Calendar
- Council Kernels – Popcorn Empire
- Commissions
- Prizes & Incentives
- Resources & FAQ
- Allocating Sales
- Helpful info
- Trackers
- Reconciling Your Account
- 2024 Unit Kernel Handbook
- 2024 Product Sales Flyer
- 2024 Door Hanger
- 2024 Take to Work Tent
- Winner Circle Image
- Popcorn Receipts – Fill & Print
- Popcorn Leader online test **
- Show & Sell Business Letter
- POP SWAP form (Unit-to-Unit transfer submission)
- Popcorn Issues Report
- Training
- Pecatonica River Training Videos
- 2024 Recorded Council Training
- Previously Recorded Council Trainings
- Square New Account Set-up Training Aid
- Pantry
- Check Out & Return Policy
- Lone Scout sales
- Trail’s End Scholarship
- BSA Fiscal Policies & Procedures
Email the Council Popcorn Team at Popcorn@AlamoAreaScouting.org
Upcoming Popcorn Events:
- 5% Sign Up and Sell SNS/TO Deadline (Jul 9th, 2025)
- Popcorn Kernel Kickoff (Jul 16th, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM)
- Unit SNS Order DUE by 6:00 PM (Jul 20th, 2025)
- 2025 Scouting Expo presented by Pecatonica River (Jul 30th, 2025, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM)
- Online Sale Starts (Aug 1st, 2025)
- POPCORN TEST DUE (Aug 3rd, 2025)
- Promotional Item Pick-up Cont. (Aug 4th, 9:00 AM – Aug 7th, 2025, 5:00 PM)
- Unit Show & Sell Distribution – Day 1 (Aug 14th, 2025, 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM)
- Unit Show & Sell Distribution – Day 2 (Aug 15th, 2025, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
- Unit Show & Sell Distribution – Day 3 (Aug 16th, 2025, 7:30 AM – 10:30 AM)
- Unit Show & Sell Distribution – Day 4 (Aug 20th, 2025, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM)
- Unit Show & Sell Distribution – Day 5 (Aug 21st, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM)
- LIMITED RETURNS (10% max) DEADLINE – Popcorn Pantry Open Saturday (Sep 27th, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
- Unit Take Order DUE by 6:00 PM (Oct 21st, 2025)
- Council Prizes Due (Nov 4th, 2025)
- Unit Take Order Distribution – Day 1 (Nov 19th, 2025, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM)
- Unit Take Order Distribution – Day 2 (Nov 20th, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM)
- Unit Take Order Distribution – Day 3 – Scout Service Center (Nov 21st, 2025, 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM)
- Popcorn Pantry CLOSED for Season (Nov 22nd – Nov 29th, 2025)
- American Hero Donation Form DUE (Nov 23rd, 2025)
- Online Sale Ends (Nov 23rd, 2025)
- Winner Circle DUE by 6:00 PM (Dec 1st, 2025)
- Payment DUE by 5:00 PM (Dec 2nd, 2025, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)