Commission Structure Explained

The 2025 popcorn sale will have a simplified commission structure that focuses on QUALITY PROGRAM and ensures that your unit has the opportunity to fund itself (100%) through a single fundraiser.

Base Commission: 30%

Bonus #1: Prepare and turn-in a unit program calendar and Ideal Year of Scouting Budget +5%

Packs: (2 items due by September 1st)

#1 – Pack calendar – Must be prepared with the following information:

  • Weekly meetings listed by date for the 2025-26 program year (through May)
  • At least 1 fall join night
  • Blue & Gold
  • Pinewood Derby
  • Rank Promotion (or alternate year-end event)
  • Listing of adult leaders (by rank) including telephone number and email address so that families know who to contact
AND

#2 – Ideal Year of Scouting Budget (for a 12-month period)

Troops/Crews/Ships: (2 items due by September 1st)

Calendar – Must be prepared with the following information:

  • Must have weekly meetings listed by date for the 2025-26 program year through May (meeting focus does not have to be listed, only dates)
  • Campouts (monthly events) listed by date through the end of 2025 or for as long as you have them
  • At least 2 Courts of Honor (Winter & Spring)
  • 1 scheduled Troop/Crew/Ship Open House must be listed (Troops may satisfy this requirement by attending a Troop Showcase)
  • (Troops) – at least 1 scheduled Arrow of Light Invite Night
  • Estimate for where your unit is planning to go for Summer Camp 2026
And

Ideal Year of Scouting Budget (for a 12-month period)

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Bonus #2: High Selling Unit +3%

  • Unit sells over $20,000

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Bonus #3: Ultra High Selling Unit +5%

  • Unit sells over $30,000
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Total Available Commission:  43%