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2026 Popcorn Sale Calendar

• August 6             Popcorn Kickoff – 6:00 pm in the Council Office
• August 8             Show & Sell Order form due (order must be on council form).  You can email (jenny.spencer@scouting.org) place online on popcorn website or bring to Council Office.
• August 21            Popcorn Distribution between 3:30 pm and 6:30 pm at Camp Birch in the Dining Hall.
• August 22           Popcorn Distribution between 8:00 am and 9:30 am at Camp Birch in the Dining Hall.
• August/September Conduct individual unit popcorn kickoffs and start selling popcorn.
• September 25       Show & Sell Payment due for 4% bonus commission (must pay for ½ of current show & sell invoice).
• October 20        Popcorn Returns – The return times on October 20 are from 1:00 to 6:00 pm at the dining hall.  No popcorn will be accepted after October 20.
• October 20        Popcorn Take Order Form due – either placed on popcorn website, brought to office, or emailed on council form to Jenny.spencer@scouting.org.
• October 30        All popcorn money is due to Council Office – earns 4% bonus commission.
• November 6        Popcorn Distribution from 3:00-7:00 pm at Camp Birch in the Dining Hall.
• November 20      Final day to turn in all Magical awards
  • All prize orders from the prize company should be entered online in the popcorn system prize link.  Order of the Magical Dragon, Camp Birch Key and Magical Register MUST  be completed on COUNCIL FORMS and emailed to Jenny at Jenny.Spencer@Scouting.org or brought to Council Office.
  • High Achiever – must be entered in Popcorn System through Scout Sales.
  •  Late submissions will not be honored by Tecumseh Council or Campmasters.
  • Prize orders will not be released until the popcorn bill is paid in full.   

2026 Magical Popcorn Incentives

• Magical Awards are from Kellar Marketing & Tecumseh Council.
• Popcorn Wonder – Each Scout who sells “7” items will receive a Wands Wonders & Popcorn Patch.
• Online Owls – Each Scout who sells $400 by online Owl will receive a $10 amazon gift card.
• Birch Cat Circle – Scouts who sell $625 will have a choice of a Hanging Hammock, Lego Friends Friendship Movie Night, Hexbug Mechanical Bugs-Wasp or Multi-tool w/hammer & case.
• Order of the Magical Dragon –Scouts who sell $1,500 or more will be invited to attend a magical dragon bowling pizza party.  All Scouts attending will draw a dragon egg for prizes ranging from $5 to a game system.
• Camp Birch Key – Free week of Summer Camp at Camp Birch in 2027.  Cub Scouts must sell $2,400 & Scouts BSA must sell $3,000.
• Wizard Portkey to Adventure – The highest selling Cub Scout and Scouts BSA Scout who sells the most popcorn will receive a gift card to Nova Adventure Park in Kettering.  In addition, there will be one Wildcard Scout who also will receive a gift card.  That scout’s name will be pulled from the Scout register, and they must have sold $500 or more.
• $3,000 High Achiever– New Camping Package or Visa Debit cards for 4% of total Sales.  Must be entered into popcorn system.
• New Commission Structure – base commission is 25%, additional commissions are below:
  • 2% – Earn Bonus commission if unit representative attends Popcorn Kickoff
  • 4% – Earn Bonus commission if unit pays for 50% of Show & Sell invoice as of and by September 25, 2026.
  • 2% -Earn Bonus commission if unit increases sales over last year by 10%.
  • Exception – if unit sold more than $20,000 last year the unit only needs to increase sale over last year’s sales.
  • 4% – Earn Bonus commission if unit pays for entire popcorn invoice on or before October 30, 2026.

Popcorn Forms

• 2026 Popcorn Unit Show & Sell Order Form
• 2026 Popcorn Unit Roster
• 2026 Popcorn Unit Master Record
• 2026 Popcorn Take Order Unit Order Form
• 2026 Popcorn Scouts Prize Selection Form
• 2026 Popcorn Order of the Magical Dragon Form
• 2026 Popcorn Camp Birch Key Holders Form

Popcorn Newsletter

• 2026 News that Pops
• 2026 News that Pops – Parent Issue

Questions?

Please contact Jenny Spencer at Jenny.Spencer@Scouting.org or 937-325-6449 x103

New Merit Badge Resources Are Here!

Now it’s easier than ever for Scouts to work on their merit badges with fresh videos and online resources.

Updated merit badges include:

Nuclear Science, Sustainability, Exploration, Genealogy, Painting, Sculpture, Dog Care, Fingerprinting, Scholarship, Robotics, Insect Study, Mammal Study, Environmental Science, Graphic Arts, Music, Pets, Family Life, Bird Study, Nature, Animation, Reptile & Amphibian Study, Digital Technology, Home Repairs, Camping, and Hiking.

 Scouts and leaders can find everything in one place at the Merit Badge Hub: https://www.scouting.org/skills/merit-badges/

The Hub makes it simple to:

• Find updated requirements
• Download pamphlets
• Access videos and guides
• Gather all resources in one place

All Existing Merit Badge Pamphlets at the Tecumseh Council Scout Shop are now Buy one, Get one FREE! 

New Cub Scout Rank Tees

These brand-new Cub Scout Rank Tees feature glow-in-the-dark graphics that kids will love! (limited supply)

Den Leader Resource Cards

Den Leader resource cards are IN STOCK!  Get them while they last!!

Maple Syrup

Camp Birch Maple Syrup is in stock and ready to make your breakfast extra yummy!  $12 and made here at Camp Birch!

Online Ordering

Don’t forget to take advantage of our new ONLINE ordering system Internal Forms – Customer Online Order Request Tool (jotform.com) where you can easily place your order from home, we fill the order and have it ready for you to pick up at your convenience!  Or, you can pay with a credit card and we can ship to you (shipping cost at your expense) So now it’s easier than ever to get your scout outfitted for the Scouting season! 

Scout Store Hours

Monday-Friday from 10 am-5 pm

Scout Store Contact Info

• 4057 Swimming Pool Road, Yellow Springs, Ohio 45387
• Manager – Traci Free
  • 937-325-6449 x102
  • traci.free@scouting.org

The National Office has released some fantastic new resources to help Cub Scout leaders plan and execute pack and den meetings, and we wanted to make these resources available to you in one-stop! Happy planning!

Cub Scout Pack Program Guide – Everything one pack needs to run the Cub Scout program including role guides, den leader guides, and meeting plans for all 36 required adventures!

• https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/se-packet/2026-09-28/pack-program-guide-national.pdf

Pack Meeting Resources – The Pack Meeting is a time to build positive relationships among the families in the pack.  The Cubmaster is the lead in organizing pack meetings and utilizes Assistant Cubmasters, Pack Committee Members, and parents in the pack.  Pack meetings should be fun for parents, leaders, and Cub Scouts.  Pack meetings can be a special event, based on a Cub Scout Adventure, a time to celebrate, or a time to build your pack community.

• https://www.scouting.org/programs/cub-scouts/pack-meeting-resources/

Cub Scout Fun and Games – These non-requirement ideas help keep Cub Scouting fun and engaging.

• https://www.scouting.org/programs/cub-scouts/fun-and-games/

Cub Scout Presentations and Ceremonies – How we present recognition to youth and adults in Cub Scouting is an opportunity to make them feel accomplished, appreciated, and inspired.

• https://www.scouting.org/programs/cub-scouts/presentations-and-ceremonies/

Den Meeting Activity Card Deck – The Den Meeting Activity Card Deck allows you to plan the activities for your den meeting in a way that is fun, simple, and easy! There is a separate deck for each badge of rank, and each deck contains 116 cards, which includes a set of resource cards. In addition, there are all 6 required adventure and activity cards, and 4-5 elective adventures based on the badge of rank. Lastly, there are several fun and game cards that are not specific to any requirements for adventures.

• Price $19.99
• Available at the Tecumseh Council Scout Store
• Promo video: https://vimeo.com/1075359995

Tecumseh Council Scout Store now offers online shopping for awards and uniforming needs! Just scan the QR code or go to the link below to shop:

scouting.jotform.com/201336348054046

Save time! All orders will be filled for you ASAP with the choice of pickup at the Scout Shop (free) or delivery to your home (shipping extra)! Please note: sewing is not available at this time.

Pickup orders at: 4057 Swimming Pool Road, Yellow Springs, OH 45387.

Scout Shop Manager: Traci Free – 937-325-6449 x102 or Traci.Free@Scouting.org