Black Swamp Area Council Kernel Journal
November 8, 2026
The race to the finish is on! With less than two weeks remaining in the 2026 Popcorn Sale, units across the council are making a final push to increase sales and secure their place among this year's top sellers. Online sales remain open through November 19, and many of the current rankings are still within striking distance. Whether your goal is a council incentive, Campers Club, or moving up the leaderboard, every sale counts in these final days.
Popcorn Pickup
The popcorn will be available for pickup beginning Wednesday, November 11, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Findlay Service Center, 2100 Broad Ave. We will also offer pickup on Saturday, November 14, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Please email marc.kogan@scouting.org to schedule your pickup time.
HELPFUL LOADING TIPS
This guide assumes that the vehicle is empty and that seats have been removed where possible..
- 25 cases or less will fit into most standard 4-door sedans.
- Up to 40 cases will fit into most SUVs (Explorer, Blazer).
- Up to 60 cases will fit into most Mini Vans with no seats.
- Up to 75 cases will fit into a Suburban with no seats.
- Most truck boxes will hold between 25-50 cases.
- A topper or tarp is strongly encouraged for truck boxes.
- For orders larger than 75 cases, enclosed trailers are best.
Online Sales Continue Through November 19
Online sales remain open through November 19 and continue to count toward Scout and unit sales totals.
Encourage Scouts to:
- Share their online store one more time
- Send emails and text messages to family and friends
- Post their QR code on social media
- Reach out to former customers
Online sales will be included in Top Seller standings through November 19.
See below for great online sales tips!
New Storefront Opportunities
We continue to secure additional storefront opportunities for units looking to finish strong.
We are working to secure Walmart storefront sales opportunities for the weekends of November 14-15 and November 21-22
Several locations have already been confirmed and added to Kernel Tracker https://pecatonicariverpopcorn.com/kernel-tracker . We are still waiting to hear on approvals from the following Walmart locations (If your unit would like to sell at one of the locations that has not yet been finalized, please contact Marc Kogan at 567-208-5012.)
:
- Lima (Allentown Road)
- Wapakoneta (as of this email, this location is available for reservation on Kernel Tracker)
- Defiance
- Wauseon
- Findlay (Tiffin Avenue) (as of this email, this location is available for reservation on Kernel Tracker)
- Napoleon (as of this email, this location is available for reservation on Kernel Tracker)
- Celina (as of this email, this location is available for reservation on Kernel Tracker)
- Tiffin(as of this email, this location is available for reservation on Kernel Tracker)
- Bryan(as of this email, this location is available for reservation on Kernel Tracker)
As locations are confirmed, they will be added to Kernel Tracker https://pecatonicariverpopcorn.com/kernel-tracker for reservations.
Need More Product?
If your unit has upcoming storefronts or expects additional sales and needs more popcorn inventory, please let us know as soon as possible. We have popcorn available and can help ensure your Scouts have product available to sell.
Current Sales Leaders (based on Pecatonica sales reports as of 11/8/26)
Top Selling Units
|
Rank
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Unit
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District
|
2026 Sales
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1
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Pack 3008
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Chinquapin
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$27,125
|
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2
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Pack 3319
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Arrowwood
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$25,810
|
|
3
|
Troop 914
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Old Sycamore
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$22,110
|
|
4
|
Troop 75
|
Chinquapin
|
$19,695
|
|
5
|
Troop 777
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Great Oaks
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$11,065
|
|
6
|
Pack 3096
|
Old Sycamore
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$10,790
|
|
7
|
Troop 8
|
Chinquapin
|
$8,525
|
|
8
|
Pack 3075
|
Chinquapin
|
$7,875
|
|
9
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Pack 3239
|
Chinquapin
|
$6,845
|
|
10
|
Pack 3914
|
Old Sycamore
|
$6,115
|
Congratulations to Pack 3008 and Pack 3319 for surpassing $25,000 in sales and helping set the pace for this year's council popcorn campaign
Top Selling Scouts
- Jaxon L. (Pack 3319) - $3,865.50
- Kevin M. (Troop 0008) - $3,464.00
- Jonah T. (Pack 3319) - $3,015.50
- Dorrian J. (Troop 0314) - $2,475.00
- Jaxon B. (Troop 0008) - $1,915.00
- Leland W. (Troop 3239) - $1,683.33
- Leo S. (Troop 3239) - $1,602.08
- Dylan F. (Pack 3319) - $1,413.10
- Owen G. (Pack 3319) - $1,286.30
- Zacharia K. (Troop 0077) - $1,240.00
Top Online Selling Units
- Pack 3300 (Arrowwood) - $4,575.00
- Pack 3319 (Arrowwood) - $4,010.00
- Troop 0302 (Arrowwood) - $2,040.00
- Troop 0304 (Arrowwood) - $1,180.00
- Pack 3070 (Chinquapin) - $470.00
Top Online Selling Scouts
- Tyler K. (Troop 0304) - $1,125.00
- Jaxon L. (Pack 3319) - $440.00
- Clark S. (Pack 3319) - $375.00
- Eli G. (Pack 3319) - $370.00
- Brendan G. (Pack 3319) - $360.00
- Gabriel L. (Pack 3319) - $355.00
- Harrison C. (Pack 3319) - $335.00
- Rocco F. (Pack 3319) - $327.10
- Elis N. (Troop 0319) - $305.00
- Carson M. (Pack 3319) - $285.00
Standings Update: Online sales remain open through November 19 and are included in all council incentive and Top Seller calculations. While these rankings reflect sales reported as of November 8, several positions remain very competitive and may change before the conclusion of the sale on November 19.
Council Incentives
Whether your Scout is just getting started or chasing the next reward level, there's still time to earn additional prizes via additional Storefronts and Online Sales.
COUNCIL LEVEL PRIZES (based on Pecatonica sales reports)
$500 BONUS LEVEL – Scouts selling $500 are entered into a drawing for 3 Special Prizes:
1st Place: $500 Gift Card to Black Swamp Area Scout Shop
2nd Place: $250 Gift Card to Black Swamp Area Scout Shop
3rd Place: $100 Gift Card to Black Swamp Area Scout Shop
$2,500 CAMPERS CLUB - $2,500 earns a Scout a $100 Camp Scholarship to a Black Swamp Council Summer Camp or NYLT. NOTE: Previous Campers Club recipients are grandfathered/eligible for same as in year’s past. Several Scouts are within a few hundred dollars of qualifying for Campers Club. A strong final push through online sales and storefronts can make the difference.
Currently Qualified
- Jaxon L. - $3,865.50
- Kevin M. - $3,464.00
- Jonah T. - $3,015.50
DISTRICT TOP SELLERS - Each District Top Seller will receive a $200 Amazon Gift Card.
TOP 10 SELLERS CLUB –
The Top 10 sellers in the Council receive a Toledo Walleye Hockey Fun Pack. Includes four tickets and a VIP experience at the January 22 Scout Night with the Toledo Walleye, including a ride on the Walleye Fanboni.
Pecatonica Rewards
Sell $3,000
- Choose a Winner's Circle prize for each $3,000 sold
Payment Due
Reminder that all popcorn proceeds and final payments are due according to the council popcorn calendar. Please review your unit account now to ensure all collections have been received and deposited before the deadline. Nov. 30 Final Payment due (remaining balance).
One Final Challenge
Ask every Scout in your unit to:
Can every Scout in your unit make five more sales? Five texts, five emails, or one additional storefront shift could be enough to earn the next prize level, qualify for Campers Club, or propel your unit into the council's Top Sellers list
The finish line is in sight. Let's make these final weeks count!
A Proven Way to Boost Sales
One of our Scouts recently used a personalized version of the letter at this link in an email merge to family members, friends, neighbors, and professional contacts. In less than 24 hours, the Scout generated more than $1,000 in popcorn sales.
Many people want to support Scouting but simply need to be asked. A personalized email that explains what Scouting means to you and how their purchase supports your adventures can be one of the most effective sales tools available.
Before sending your message, personalize the letter below by adding details about your Scouting experience, goals, favorite activities, or upcoming adventures. Then include your popcorn sales link or QR code and send it to your network.
Many Scouts are just a few sales away from their next incentive level. If you need more popcorn we can get it for your unit.
Thank you for your leadership and for helping Scouts learn goal setting, communication, and entrepreneurship through the popcorn sale.
CALENDAR
Nov. 11-14 Order #3 (Final Orders) Distribution at the Findlay Service Center.
Nov. 15 Final Unit Prize Orders due online
Nov. 19 Online Sale closes
Nov. 30 Final Payment due (remaining balance)
Jan. 22 Scout Night at the Walleye with the Top 10 sellers recognized.
Top sellers will receive more information in December.
Units can attend Scout Night at the Walleye by using this link:
https://www.toledowalleye.com/scouting-america
Let's Keep PoPpiNg!
