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)