The Great Rivers Council believes in providing a simple and compelling way for Scouts to fund their adventure by learning the value of hard work and earning their own way. The Popcorn & Burgers’ Smokehouse product sale is the perfect opportunity to teach this valuable life lesson and fund the most exciting year of Scouting ever.
The popcorn sale is not just about selling popcorn…It’s also about promoting Scouting!
70% of the Popcorn & Burgers’ Sale supports local Scouting!
2026 Highlights
We’ve been quietly popping up a new plan for the 2026 Product Sale—and it’s almost ready to be revealed. 🍿
Big changes are coming. Stay tuned!
- New Vendor Partnership: Pecatonica River Popcorn
- Expanded Product Line: 10 popcorn products and 8 Burgers’ Smokehouse products
- Sales Commission: 50% unit commission on all products sold
- One Sales Flyer: All popcorn and Burgers’ products featured on a single sales flyer
- One Ordering System: A single platform for ordering both popcorn and Burgers’ products
- Square: Combined popcorn and Burgers’ products within Square
- Inventory: All inventory tracked within Kernel Tracker
- Unit Sales Kit Includes: Product sample, promotional banner, sales flyers, door hangers, and Scout money envelope.
Four Options to Sell
Hundreds of thousands of dollars go back to the Scouting program in the Great Rivers Council as a result of the annual Trail’s End and Burger’s Smokehouse sale. 70% of all dollars collected during the sale support local Scouting. Units earn a 50% commission on Popcorn and Burgers’ Smokehouse products they sell directly. Online Popcorn sales may vary. The product sale is a way for a Scout to support his or her way through the various activities during the year.
There are four options to sell:
- Traditional Take-order Sales: An order and fulfillment process that takes place in your neighborhood, where Scouts go door-to-door and ask for popcorn orders that are fulfilled at a later date.
- Show-and-Deliver: An order and fulfillment process that takes place in your neighborhood, where Scouts go door-to-door and ask for product orders that are fulfilled at a later date.
- Show-and-Sell: A direct sale that takes place outside of a local business, where Scouts interact directly with community members and encourage them to buy popcorn and Burgers’ Smokehouse products.
- Sell Online to Friends and Family who live out of town: Online Sales are also available and can be used to raise funds for your unit no matter where the customer is located.
For more information, contact your District Kernel or District Executive.
Highlights of the Product Sale
- 50% commission on take order and show & sell products
- Online and in-person sales training opportunities
- Unit Tasting Kits
- Door Hangers
- Scout Sales Flyer
- Scout Money Envelope
- Take to Work Order Sales Flyer
- Banner
Why do Units Sell?
- Scouts learn life lessons by “earning their own way.”
- Product sales revenue supports the unit program.
- Provides funds for activities and advancement, lowers the cost of camps, district activities, and prices at the Scout shop.
- Increase your unit and council income – 50% stays with the local unit.
- Scouts use the funds for various Scouting programs, fees and activities.
Leaders, Sign Up your Unit to Sell Both Popcorn & Burgers’ Smokehouse Products Now!
Product Sale Resources
Key Dates
From the Kick-Off to the Final Order, make your popcorn sale run smooth by staying on top of all of the 2026 Product Sale key dates. Find additional information on the Council calendar or contact your District Kernel or District Executive.
Training Dates
- Aug 8, Noon – Unit Kernel Sales Training, Scouting Adventure Center – Register Here
- Aug 19, 7:00 PM – Unit Kernel Sales Training – Zoom
Learning Sessions
Topic-Specific Training sessions are designed to boost your unit’s productivity in a fun and practical way. Held on Zoom, these sessions are tailored for Unit Kernels and unit volunteers.
- Unit support: incentives, fun ideas, kickoff planning
- New kernel training (Years 1–2)
- Square: setup, training, and inventory
- Popcorn app, website, and storefronts
- and more…
Aug 10, 16, & 21 – 7-8:30 PM
Kernel Breakouts
Kernel breakouts are ZOOM sessions for Kernels with similar experience to exchange ideas, seek advice, and support each other. Attendees can drop in for a few questions or stay for the whole session. These smaller gatherings allow for personalized interaction.
Join us every other Sunday, Sept 6, Sept 20, Oct 4, Oct 18, Nov 1, Nov 15, & Nov 29 at the times listed below.
- Kernel Breakout – 8:00 PM – Kernels gather for answers & advice. We’re all in the same boat here.
Platform Training Videos
Kernel Tracker
My PR Popcorn
Scout Boss
Seller ID
Product Sale Resources
Payment Options
Downloadable Resources
Council Kickoff
Unit Kernels
Black Diamond
Patrick Nolan
pnolan@nemolegal.com
Boonslick
Chris Collins
collins3004@live.com
Five Rivers
Cheri Morrow
Cherimorrowsells@yahoo.com
Grand Prairie
Becky Bachman
beckybachmann@gmail.com
Kinderhook
Amanda Hepner
Amanda_hepner_cubscouts@yahoo.com
Mark Twain
Holly Jones
hwaters106@gmail.com
Osage Trails
Jason Freeman
jsfreeman1744@hotmail.com
Jenn Meyer
jennmeyer0610@gmail.com
Join our GRC Product Sale Facebook Group
Product Pickup Times & Locations
Product pickup times and locations are listed below. Please check back here for updates.
Black Diamond District | September 18 (Between 1:00 – 4:00PM)
American Legion Hall
520 East Maple Street, Shelbina, MO 63468
Boonslick | September 17 (Between 3:00 – 6:00PM)
Premier Moving & Storage
2701 Vandiver, Columbia, MO 65202
Five Rivers | September 18 (Between 4:00 – 7:00PM)
N.H. Scheppers Distributing
2300 St. Mary’s Blvd., Jefferson City, MO 65109
Grand Prairie | September 18 (Between 8:00 – 9:00AM)
Continental Products
2000 West Blvd, Mexico, MO 65265
(West side loading docks.)
Kinderhook | September 18 (Between 5:30 – 7:00PM)
Presidio Environmental
2140 Bagnell Dam Blvd, Lake Ozark, MO 65049
Mark Twain | September 18 (Between 8:00 – 9:00AM)
Continental Products
2000 West Blvd, Mexico, MO 65265
(West side loading docks.)
Osage Trails | September 17 (Between 5:30 – 7:00PM)
Bast Moving & Storage
108 W. Pacific Street, Sedalia, MO 65301
For other arrangements, contact your District Executive.
