Unit Fundraisers

Local Scouting America units may participate in fundraising efforts to help subsidize the costs for trips and outings, awards, and other items.  Units are encouraged to take part in the council-coordinated fundraisers below to both raise funds for their unit as well as our local council.

If a unit is taking part in an alternate fundraising effort, they must submit a Unit Money-Earning Application at least two weeks prior to committing to the fundraiser.  This application allows the council to confirm that the unit is meeting fundraising standards from Scouting America as well as to provide Mountaineer Area Council an opportunity to provide feedback or issues to be aware of.  As a general rule, alternate product sale fundraisers will not be approved during the timeframe of the Council’s spring and fall sales seen below.

It is not recommended for units to participate in more than 1-2 fundraisers per year.  

(Nov 2025 update) Units (packs, troops, crews) in Mountaineer Area Council are currently not approved to conduct raffles and games of chance fundraisers.

2026 Nut Sale

Over $8,000 in commissions earned by units in 2025!
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Every Scout that participates will receive a patch!

  • Top-selling Cub Scout youth: FREE admission to Cub Scout Summer Resident Camp at Camp Mountaineer or FREE admission to Cub Scout Day Camp of their choice! (good for 2026 camping season)
  • Top-selling Scouts BSA youth: FREE admission to Summer Resident Camp at Camp Mountaineer! (good for 2026 camping season)
Where can I sell these products?

Virginia Diner’s peanut products can be sold just like popcorn.  Think of creative places to sell them.

  • Door-to-Door
  • Parent’s place of work
  • School
  • Church
  • Sporting events

Please remember to always have parent and location permission before selling.  It’s always nice to leave a thank you note as well.

When can I begin selling?

Products can be sold when the order form is released!  Just keep in mind the product delivery date when speaking to your customers.

What is my unit’s commission from sales?

Units will keep 35% commission for each product sold.

My Scout wants to sell, but no one else in our unit does – what do I do?

The sale is ultimately a fundraiser for the unit.  With your unit’s permission, you can gather and distribute order forms as the contact person for the unit.  Be sure to tell the rest of your unit about the sale and maybe some more Scouts will join the effort.

Do I have to pay for the products upfront?

No.  Final payment for all products sold are due at pick-up. Units will keep the commission earned when making their final payment. It is recommended to collect payments from customers when the order is placed.

If paying by check, who do I write it out to?

Please make checks payable to Mountaineer Area Council. It is recommended that units write one check to the Council when submitting their payment.

When can I expect to pick up the products?

Product pick-up is expected to be the week of March 18th. If those dates change, your unit contact will be informed immediately.

Who do I call if I have questions about the sale?

You can call the Scout Service Center.  Contact information is listed above on this page.

2025 Fall Popcorn Sale

Provide a great opportunity for your Scouts to help the unit support its year of adventure with great prizes and incentives!

Units keep 30-40% of product sales!

Over $117,000 in commissions earned by units in 2025!

2025 Top Unit Sales

Pack 34 (ORV) – $30,343
Pack 128 (ORV) – $21,837
Pack 109 (ORV) – $18,042
Pack 1006 (ORV) – $15,873
Pack 52 (MD) – $13,997

2025 Top Youth Sales

Tyler D. (MD Troop 64) – $7,150
Gianna E. (ORV Pack 34) – $6,534
Eddie T. (ORV Pack 34) – $4,855
Joseph M. (ORV Troop 334) – $4,623
Gracyn L. (ORV Pack 38) – $4,467

5 WEEKS OF POPCORN PRIZES!

For each $200 in individual sales entered in the Camp Masters online system, your Scout will get an entry into the weekly drawing.  Sales must be updated each Sunday night to be eligible for the Monday drawings beginning September 29.  Each week, a winner will be drawn from each district for these great prizes:

  • week 1:  bicycle
  • week 2:  camping equipment
  • week 3:  drone
  • week 4:  LEGO set
  • week 5:  laptop
Dates & Timeline
  • Jul 27 – kickoff training (Wheeling)
  • Aug 1 – online sale opens
  • Aug 3 – kickoff training (Morgantown)
  • Sept 2 – Show n Sell orders DUE to Council
  • Sept 24 – Show n Sell product pick up (Wheeling & Fairmont locations)
  • Sept 26 – Show n Sell sale begins!
  • Oct 27 – Show n Sell product return deadline (may only return up to 10% of order)
  • Oct 28 – final orders DUE in Camp Masters online system
  • Nov 12 or 13 – final product pick up & final payment due (Wheeling & Fairmont locations)

Base commission:  30%

Bonus opportunities:

    • +3% by attending a council popcorn training kickoff
    • +3% achieving a $400 per Scout unit goal (based on 6/30/25 registered youth membership)
    • +4% for exceeding previous year’s sale by at least 10%
      • new units selling in 2025 – exceeding your per Scout goal by at least 10%

Note:  online sales will earn units a straight 40% commission

If your unit wishes to not participate in the prize program, the unit may receive an additional 3% commission to use for their own recognition program.  Unit must inform Mountaineer Area Council of this decision by emailing [email protected].