Popcorn

It’s Popcorn Time! The countdown is on.

Our Annual Popcorn Sale is our largest fundraising event of the year. The success of our Popcorn campaign helps to deliver quality programming at every level of Scouting! This fundraiser is for ALL our scouts and Units. If you have not sold before or in a long time you might want to join the fun this season.

Our Popcorn Committee, staff, and Trails End have worked in the off-season to help improve our sale for this season. Popcorn Kernels please connect with us on social media, make sure to read our E-blasts starting this Summer, join us for our Kickoff Event this August 1st, and know that there is a team ready to help YOU have a great sale. Thank you for making time in your busy schedules to support our Popcorn program, our scouts, and make a local impact!

All sales from Wednesday, August 14th, 2026 (online and in-person) through Wednesday, November 4, 2026, count towards council prizes for 2026! For more information regarding prizes, our Championship Dinner, and our weekly achievements please refer to our Kernel Guide or speak with your Unit Kernel.

Here’s to a great season – BLAST OFF!!

Unit Registration

Leader Resources

Leader Portal

Kernel Group

Home Delivery Form

Kickoff Presentation

Distribution Volunteer Form

Click Here for the
2026 Kernel Guide.

Alternate Trainings

During the kickoff, we’ll also reveal the 2026 product lineup, share proven sales techniques, and discuss strategies to help your unit achieve escape velocity toward its fundraising goals. We have our make up dates for you.

Saturday, Aug 8 at 10:30am Online click here to join meeting
Monday, Aug. 10 at 7:00 pm Yorkville Congregational Church (map)
Tuesday Aug 11 at 12:30 pm Council Office (map)
Tuesday Aug 11 at 7:00 pm Online click here to join meeting

Please email Brian Lechner if you plan to attend one of the trainings.

Popcorn Committee

• John Gondos – Co-Council Kernel email
• Riley Lorenz – Co-Council Kernel email
• Treasa Durov – Chippewa District Kernel email
• Vacant – Ottawa District Kernel
• Rick Wild – Potawatomi District Kernel email

Council Staff

• Brian Lechner – Staff Adviser email
• Loren Winfrey – Popcorn Admin email

Popcorn Timeline

Pre-Launch Event		August 1
Pre-Order Deadline		August 12
Popcorn Sales Start		August 14
Pre-Order Home Delivery		August 25-27 (scheduled)
DeKalb Distribution		August 28
Pre-Order Distribution		August 29
Bonus Orders Due		September 21
Bonus Distribution & Returns		October 2
Super Saturday		November 7
Everything is Due
Final Order Home Delivery		November 18
Final Distribution		November 19 (if needed)