Like us on Facebook
Follow us on Twitter
Subscribe to us on YouTube

KERNEL JOURNAL - July 17, 2025 - In this issue:

  • Leader Guidebook released
  • Unit Rally Kits Highlighted
  • Still Time to Register Unit to sell
  • Online Sale Commission
  • Private Facebook Group for Units
  • Early Bird Units Recognized
  • Questions & Answers from the Field

Unit Leader’s Guidebook is available

The Leader Guidebook is now available online on the council popcorn webpage à CLICK HERE! Located in the IMPORTANT LINKS area on the right, you can download a PDF copy. Units registering for the sale will receive a printed copy at kickoff. Some additional copies will also be available while supplies last. For full Fall Kickoff Rally details, CLICK HERE!


Popcorn Rally Kits have arrived

The Popcorn Rally Kits are here, and your unit will have one prepared for pickup at one of the Fall Kickoffs if you are registered for the sale.

Additional kits may be available while supplies last


Still time to Register for the Sale!

Register your unit today on the Pecatonica website. This ensures you receive all the crucial information about the sale. Register today and if you decide not to participate, no worries.

*** Units registering before receiving their Kickoff Rally Kits will receive TWO tasting kits. ***

Register at https://pecatonicariverpopcorn.com/signup.php

What to Know Before Registering

  • Units will be asked to choose between an awesome prize program for your Scouts OR an additional 3% commission for your unit.
  • The Council code is: 449BSAC.

If you are not sure about selling, attend one of the 4 Fall Kickoff Rallies to learn more as representatives from Pecatonica will be sharing details, including company owner at the July 24 rally. For full Fall Kickoff Rally details, CLICK HERE!


Online sale commission different

Because Pecatonica only issues a 60% total commission on sold items, units and council will equally share the difference. Online Commission begins at 25% with potential of 28% if unit does not participate in the Keller Prize Program. Take Order and Show & Sell commission begins at 30% with prize program, or 33% without prize program. The prize program are the items on the Prize Form printed in the Scout Order Form materials. There are several Council & Pecatonica prizes open to all participating Scouts.


Private Facebook Group for support

Request to join the Black Swamp Area Council Popcorn Facebook Group. Here you can learn about the sale, connect with other unit leaders for support, make unit-to-unit transfers and more!

Pictured is a look at the current group cover photo.

 

A BIG SHOUTOUT to the units signing up already

Here’s a look at the unit that have signed up for the sale as of July 15:


Q&A (questions from others, with an answer)

   Q: If our unit selects the additional commission and not the Keller Prize Program, do our  

         Scouts still receive a patch?

   A: All participating Scouts will receive a patch. PLUS, Scouts and their units are eligible for 

         the Council & Pecatonica prizes highlighted in the blue section on the prize form.   

         Everything from patches/pins, each bonus level, Weekly Fill It Up, and top district and

         council seller’s levels.

   Q: can we share last year’s product this year as promotion?

   A: Please do not, as the product is likely expired, and it is not our current vendor which

         is unanimously considered to be a better tasting product.

   Q: I registered and cannot access my Pecatonica ScoutBoss account?

   A: We can confirm your unit’s username, and then reset the password, if needed.

   Q: Does our unit have to sell from August to November to participate?

   A: No, your unit can select the time to participate. It could be for the Early Bird Sale for the

         first month; Take Order only; Online Sale online; you choose the amount of time to  

         participate.

   Q: We do not want to manage products, but participate in Take Order, can we do this?

   A: Your unit does not have to pre-order product. You can participate in Take Order

         and then deliver the product when it is available after the final delivery in November; or

         if there is enough inventory in stock locally to fill the order. Your unit can also

         participate in the Online Sale, where product is shipped directly to the customer.

 

We're looking forward to seeing you have a successful sale this year!


Questions?

Please contact your district kernel or staff advisor Jim Mason directly. Do not call the office with popcorn sale inquiries.

ARROWWOOD DISTRICT

Rochelle Manley

567.208.5286

Rochelle.Manley@Scouting.org

CHINQUAPIN DISTRICT

Ashley Kirtley

419.708.5597

AshleyKirtley2017@gmail.com

GREAT OAKS DISTRICT

Tim Vondrell

419.224.9305

tvondrell@gmail.com

OLD SYCAMORE DISTRICT

Joanie Fella-Diegel

567.279.4257

stephfella@gmail.com

COUNCIL KERNEL

Ted Blum

419.306.4153

twb@blumcounty.com

COUNCIL STAFF ADVISOR

Jim Mason

567.208.5267

Jim.Mason@Scouting.org

 

      

Black Swamp Area Council
2100 Broad Avenue, Findlay Ohio
(419) 422-4356