Popcorn Coordinator
Role Summary
The Popcorn Coordinator (a.k.a. Popcorn Kernel) manages Pack 232’s annual popcorn sale — the pack’s largest fundraiser. This includes attending the council kickoff, distributing sales materials to Scouts, scheduling Show and Sells with local merchants, collecting orders, picking up and distributing popcorn, and turning money in to the Treasurer by the council deadline. The Popcorn Coordinator works closely with the Treasurer on the financial side of the sale.
Requirements
- Age: 21 years or older
- Registration: Registered adult leader of BSA; current with YPT
- Selection: Selected by the Committee Chair
- Required Training:
- Youth Protection Training (YPT) — renew every 2 years
- Pack Committee Challenge (online at my.Scouting.org)
- Popcorn Kernel Training (provided by Twin Rivers Council at the kickoff, if applicable)
- Access: No bank account access; coordinate directly with Treasurer
Core Responsibilities
- Attend the Twin Rivers Council popcorn kickoff meeting and year-end wrap meeting
- Distribute sales materials to Scouts; explain rules and prizes
- Schedule Show and Sells with local merchants; schedule Scouts and parents to work Show and Sells
- Acquire pack prizes and incentives for Scout sellers
- Collect orders from Scouts and turn in orders to District Office by the due date
- Pick up popcorn from the district and distribute to Scouts
- Collect money from Scouts and turn it in to the Treasurer
- Get check from Treasurer and turn in to District Office by the council deadline
- Track individual Scout sales for Scout account credit
Current Holders
| Ben Friedman (Popcorn Coordinator) | popcorn@pack232.com | benmfriedman@gmail.com | (518) 542-4661 |
| Bob Pollock (Assistant Popcorn Coordinator) | popcorn@pack232.com | bobbo431@hotmail.com | (631) 636-2086 |
Note from roster: A successor for Ben Friedman is needed for future years.
Reports To / Works With
| Relationship | Role | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Reports to | Committee Chair | ||
| Works closely with | Treasurer (all money turns in to Treasurer) | ||
| Coordinates with | Twin Rivers Council / Fort Orange District (kickoff, deadlines, submission) | ||
| District contact | Holly Rogers | Holly.Rogers@Scouting.org | (518) 869-6436 x136 |
Key Resources
| Resource | Location |
|---|---|
| Sale timeline | sale-timeline.md |
| Show and Sell management | show-and-sell.md |
| Agent support | agent/README.md |
| Popcorn Kernel Guide | docs/Training/Positions/Popcorn Kernal/Popcorn Kernal Guide.md |
| Twin Rivers Council Popcorn | https://trcscouting.org/popcorn/ |
| Fundraising Chair role | ../README.md |
| Treasurer role | ../../treasurer/README.md |
| Pack calendar | ../../_shared/calendar.md |
Your Tasks
Recurring responsibilities from the Pack 232 annual calendar that involve this role. Owner = primary responsibility; Involved = supporting role.
| Task | Type | When | Your Role | |—|—|—|—|
| Committee Meeting | administrative | Every month | Involved |
Your Events
Event-related tasks from the Pack 232 events calendar. Click the event name to see the full event page.
| Event | Task | When | Your Role | |—|—|—|—|