Carson City Scout Sells Popcorn for World Jamboree
Piper Murnane is raising funds for her upcoming trip to the 2027 World Scout Jamboree in Poland.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Philanthropy
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Stateline Boy Scout Troop 979 member Piper Murnane is selling popcorn to finance her attendance at the 2027 World Scout Jamboree. Sales are currently taking place in Carson City.
Why it matters
The fundraising effort supports Murnane's goal of joining an estimated 50,000 scouts from over 170 countries at the global gathering in Gdańsk, Poland.
Each bag of popcorn is priced at $20, with $5 of every sale retained by Troop 979 and $10 allocated to the Nevada Area Council. The event in Gdańsk is expected to host 50,000 scouts from 170 countries.
The players
Piper Murnane
A member of Boy Scout Troop 979 in Stateline who is currently fundraising to attend an international scouting event.
Troop 979
A Stateline-based Boy Scout unit that manages the local distribution of popcorn for fundraising initiatives.
Nevada Area Council
A regional scouting organization that receives a portion of the proceeds from the current popcorn sales initiative.
The details
Murnane conducts her fundraising through in-person sales at the Walmart on Topsy Lane in Carson City as well as through an online store. The proceeds are directly applied to the costs associated with her participation in the upcoming international event.
Timeline
October 31, 2026: Murnane's final in-person popcorn pop-up sale.
July 30 to August 8, 2027: The 2027 World Scout Jamboree in Poland.
Market Landscape
This fundraising campaign follows the financial requirements set by the 2027 World Scout Jamboree to enable member participation. It mirrors common localized efforts used by youth organizations to finance attendance at large-scale international gatherings.
Residents can contribute to the fundraising effort by purchasing $20 bags of popcorn at the Carson City Walmart on Topsy Lane or through the online shop. Each purchase provides direct financial support to both local troop operations and the Nevada Area Council.
The takeaway
Scouting fundraisers often rely on community-based retail models to cover the significant travel costs associated with international events. Supporters should check for localized pop-up dates to ensure their purchase contributes to specific participant goals.
What happens next
Murnane will conduct a final in-person popcorn pop-up sale on October 31, 2026.
Further reading
For more information on regional charitable initiatives, visit the Carson City Philanthropy section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by 2 News Nevada.
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