Introducing SCRIP, a relaxing, easy way to earn Fair Share!!

What is SCRIP?

SCRIP:The concept of SCRIP is that the band purchases gift card certificates, or SCRIP, at a discount from a company that provides gift cards to popular retailers (like Blockbuster, Chili's, and Home Depot). Parents order the gift certificates at face value. The gift card (scrip) is then spent at the retailer, where its worth the full face value. No extra money has been spent and your Fair Share just made a profit. The difference between the discount and the face value goes directly into your student's Fair Share account. Hundreds of retailers are available. It will be an ongoing opportunity.

NOTE: SCRIP orders can now be placed online at http://www.shopwithscrip.com

How does SCRIP work?

1.    You purchase gift cards through the band from a list of available retailers at face value. For example, you buy a $25 "GAP TriCard" good at GAP, Old Navy, and Banana Republic and pay $25 to the Band.

2.    The Band purchases the gift card from Great Lakes SCRIP Center at a discount.

3.    The difference between the discounted cost of the gift card and the $25 face value is credited to your individual student account. For example, the discount the “GAP TriCard” offers is 9% payback, earning your Fair Share account $2.25 on just that one card.

Who can purchase SCRIP?

Orders can be submitted by any student in Marching Band. Collect orders from family members, neighbors, friends, teachers, or co-workers. The return on the discount is credited to that student’s Fair Share.

When are and how are SCRIP orders placed?

SCRIP orders can now be placed online at http://www.shopwithscrip.com. A receipt for the order can then be printed out and mailed with your check to Sarah Williams at the address below. Checks should be received by Sarah by the 15th of each month.

Orders can also still be placed using the printed order form at the bottom of this page. Order forms are filled out and signed, including a check payable to Sanderson Band Boosters, and mailed to be received no later than the 15th of the month.

Elizabeth Wentz
704 Hunting Ridge Rd
Raleigh, NC 27615
Ph. 518-8338
elizabeth.wentz@genworth.com

When do I receive my Gift Cards?

Gift Cards will be distributed just prior to the beginning of each monthly Band Booster meeting held at 7pm on the 2^nd Monday of each month. The Booster meetings are open for anyone to attend, so you can pick up your cards and sit in on a meeting, if you wish. Check the Band Calendar in case of any changes.

Ideas for using SCRIP

SCRIP is used for purchases you would normally make using money, and your Fair Share profits.

Give SCRIP to teachers, newspaper deliverer, hairdresser, babysitter at holiday time.

Use SCRIP to pay for home improvement projects.

Give gift cards to relatives and friends for birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, Mother’s and Father’s Day, weddings, etc.

Collect orders for SCRIP from family members, neighbors and friends. SCRIP is available for merchants across the country and can generally be used nationwide.

SCRIP can be used for online purchases.

Additional Information

SCRIP is substitute money and should be treated as cash. The Band Boosters cannot be held responsible for lost or misplaced Gift Cards.

An additional 50 cents will be added to each student’s total order to cover shipping and handling.

Gift card values and percentage paybacks change occasionally. There are monthly specials that may be to your advantage. Some of your favorite retailers may temporarily give a greater return, so check with www.glscrip.com to see if there is a monthly special.

Think ahead for the holidays. In rare instances, back orders may occur. Order early and don’t be disappointed.

Some favorite retailers participating in SCRIP

Macy's     Kohl's     The Gap/Old Navy     J Crew     Home Depot     Linens ‘n Things     Blockbuster     Outback     Borders     Circuit City     Papa Johns's     Starbucks     JC Penney     Lands End     Office Depot     Olive Garden     Cheesecake Factory     Panera Bread     PF Chang’s     Carrabba’s     Marriott     Comfort Inn     Comp USA     Belk     Best Buy     TJ Maxx

SCRIP Order Form (print and mail with your check)

PDF file of ALL participating merchants

SCRIP Website (complete list of stores)

Power Point file with overview of SCRIP program