MOUNTAIN WEST COUNCIL 2026 POPCORN CAMPAIGN

Building Strong Units • Powering Local Scouting

IT’S POPCORN TIME!

The Mountain West Council Popcorn Campaign is our council’s primary

fundraiser, providing essential support for camps, youth programs, leader

training, and unit service. Every sale keeps Scouting strong and affordable for

families across our council.

2026 KEY DATES & DEADLINES

SHOW & SELL

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26 – Show & Sell unit orders due

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 – Show & Sell Distribution

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21 – Show & Sell payments due

*Last day to return full cases of product. Limit 10% of order can be returned

TAKE ORDER

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21 – Take Order unit orders due

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7 – Take Order Distribution

CAMPAIGN CLOSE-OUT

WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 2 – Prize order deadline

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2 – FINAL UNIT PAYMENT DEADLINE

? UNITS: START HERE

? Appoint a Unit Popcorn Kernel

? Watch for outreach from the Council Popcorn Team by May 31

? Begin discussing Show & Sell locations and preferred dates early

? Add all deadlines to your unit calendar now

WHY POPCORN MATTERS

Funds Mountain West Council camps and outdoor programs

Supports leader training and unit service

Helps keep Scouting accessible and affordable

Teaches Scouts goal-setting, communication, and leadership

QUESTIONS OR NEED HELP?

Contact the Mountain West Council Popcorn Kernal Brad Downs (208)440-

2731 or email Braddowns11@outlook.com

Or reach out to your District Executive