Popcorn Plan

Cornhusker Council's popcorn sales are an important part of keeping the Scouting program active in our area. For every dollar sold, approximately 1/3rd goes to pay for the popcorn from the supplier, 1/3rd goes to the council, and 1/3rd goes to the unit.

It is up to each individual unit to decide how they will allocate the money received from popcorn sales. Many units provide a very rich program and require a lot of income to cover those expenses. It is a goal of the Troop 55 committee to run a low-cost program to ensure that Scouting is affordable for everyone. We are also fortunate to have access to outside contributions that have, so far, met our operating needs.

Because of this, Troop 55 has adopted a plan to maximize the amount of money earned by Scouts. The money earned may be used for any Scouting activity.

The goals of the Troop 55 popcorn plan are:

• It must be simple and easy to understand.
• It must be immediate. Scouts should not have to wait to find out how much they have earned.
• It must maximize earning potential for the individual Scouts

Scouts will receive credit for sales on a two-tiered system.

Tier 1) Scouts will receive credit for 25% of sales up to $700
Tier 2) Scouts will receive credit for 32% of sales over $700

The money earned will be kept in an account under the Scout's name to be used for any Scouting activity including summer camp, troop campouts, training or other Scouting activities.

An account will be maintained in each Scout's name to manage the money earned from popcorn sales. Account money may be used to pay the cost of participating in Scouting activities. The account may not be used to pay for supplies from the Council store.

A Scouting activity is defined as an activity sponsored, organized and run by a recognized Scouting unit for the purposes of advancing the Scouting program. This does not include "perks" such as reduced-price admission to public events like Lincoln Stars, Lincoln Saltdogs or Harlem Globetrotters games.

The accounts may carry a balance from year-to-year. Scouts are encouraged to use the accounts to plan for future High Adventure outings such as Philmont or Sea Base.

All payments from the Scout accounts will be made directly to the organizing unit on behalf of the Scout. Direct cash withdrawals are not permitted.

If a Scout transfers to another unit, Troop 55 will work with the new unit to ensure the Scout receives proper credit for any outstanding balance. This may mean that Troop 55 continues to manage the account as long as funds remain. If a Scout leaves the Scouting program altogether, any remaining balance will be forfeited to the Troop.