| What is Scrip?
Scrip is the fundraising program that works while you
shop. Scrip is simply a word that means “substitute
money” – in other words, scrip is gift certificates
from national and local retailers. They’re the
same gift certificates that you buy at the store. Many
popular retailers participate in our scrip program including
Marshall’s, The Gap, Shell, Stop & Shop, 99
Restaurant and many, many others.
Scrip participating retailers agree to sell gift certificates
to our organization at a discount. Member families buy
the certificates for full face value, they redeem them
for full face value, and our school keeps the difference
as revenue. And scrip is exciting, because everybody
wins:
• The retailer gets cash up front and repeat
business…
• You get a powerful fundraising alternative that
involves no selling…
• Our school gets a regular source of revenue.
The beauty of scrip is that you put your regular household
shopping dollars to work. You earn money for our school
without spending a single additional penny. Just spend
your regular shopping dollars with scrip at the stores
that participate in the scrip program! And scrip can
be used for just about any household purchase including
food, clothing, entertainment, gasoline and even dining
out.
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Announcements:
You Can Now Pay for your order online with PrestoPay
Please see items 2 and 3 in the Frequently Asked Questions
below
Merchant Updates as of November 20, 2009
Starbucks 2% Bonus Offer Begins November 28
Incredible news! For the first time, and just in time
for the holidays, Starbucks Coffee Company is offering
a 2% bonus contribution. From Saturday, November 28th,
through Friday, December 25th, when you order a $10
or $25 Starbucks Card, or reload your Starbucks Card,
your non-profit contribution will increase from 7% to
9%.
Don't forget, you can also treat yourself, or a family
member, by reloading their Starbucks Card as late as
11:00 am, Wednesday, December 23, 2009, and have the
funds available for Christmas. Please note that this
is only available through ShopWithScrip.com, when paying
with PrestoPay™ and a "reload only"
order.
Great Lakes Scrip Center always recommends that you
register your Starbucks Card. Registering helps you
get the most out of the Card - special rewards and benefits,
like a complimentary beverage on your birthday and free
Wi-Fi. Plus, it protects your balance if your Card is
lost or stolen.
Stuffed into a stocking, or wrapped up with ribbon,
the Starbucks Card makes a perfect gift for everyone
on your list!
November 20, 2009
Barnes & Noble 2% Bonus Offer Begins November
28
Barnes & Noble will be offering a 2% bonus contribution
effective Saturday, November 28, 2009, through Friday,
December 11, 2009. When you purchase the popular $10,
$25, $100 and $20 "Teacher Gift" gift cards
during this special offer, you will receive a 11% contribution
instead of the normal 9%. Please note that the additional
2% contribution includes the reload option!
When you give Barnes & Noble Gift Cards for the
holidays, you're giving exciting gifts like must-read
bestsellers, top CDs and DVDs, plus the eagerly anticipated
nook, the world's most advanced eBook reader. Gift Cards
can be redeemed at all Barnes & Noble and B. Dalton
locations and online at Barnes & Noble.com (www.bn.com).
Plus, don't forget that Barnes & Noble also sells
textbooks for popular college courses. Barnes &
Noble Gift Cards are also redeemable at all Barnes &
Noble College locations.
Gift Cards - the gift that never goes out of style!
November 20, 2009
L.L.Bean 2% Bonus Offer Begins November 28
Great news for holiday shoppers...Great Lakes Scrip
Center and L.L.Bean are pleased to offer our customers
a special 2% bonus on L.L.Bean gift card purchases from
Saturday, November 28, 2009, through Friday, December
11, 2009. That means our customers can purchase L.L.Bean
$25 and $100 gift cards with a 17% contribution instead
of the normal 15% contribution.
L.L. Bean has everything from quality outdoor gear and
apparel, to holiday decorations, like fresh, fragrant
balsam wreaths and centerpieces. Visit their Holiday
Gift Shop and shop their handpicked selection by category
or by price to find the perfect holiday gift for everyone
on your list!
Gift Cards are the perfect Holiday gift - one size fits
all!
November 20, 2009
Staples "Bonus Value" Gift Cards
Exciting news...When you purchase a Staples Gift Card
from Saturday, November 28, 2009, through Friday, December
11, 2009, your card will be be loaded with a little
extra FREE money. When you purchase the $25 gift card,
the card will have a value of $26.25, and when you purchase
a $100 gift card, that card will be worth $105! The
non-profit contribution remains the same at 5%, and
is based on the original face value of the gift card.
For example, the rebate earned on this $105 "Bonus
Value" card will still be $5.
Staples' everyday savings, combined with the extra FREE
money added to your gift card, makes Staples a great
source for not only school supplies and office products,
but also for holiday gifts like computers, electronics,
cameras and more. Staples = Savings!
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SCRIP - Frequently
Asked Questions
When can I order?
We will be placing orders once or twice a month
all year long. Most times, it will take no more than
5 business days to receive your order after placing
it. You will receive reminders of order dates in your
child’s backpack.
Does Scrip expire?
There is no expiration date for most Scrip certificates
or cards. In order to see a list of specific expiration
policies, or fees charged after a period of time, please
view the Merchant List at www.glscrip.com.
Is Scrip only for Canton area merchants?
No. Many of the scrip cards can be spent anywhere in
the US that the store is located (Gap, Old Navy, Toys
R Us, etc.) Scrip is a quick & easy gift idea for
out-of-town friends and relatives! The distributed order
form is only a select list of available merchants. For
the full list, please view the Merchant List at www.glscrip.com.
How will I be informed of any merchant changes?
Sometimes certain merchants have bonus times where they
offer a higher percentage back to the school. Other
times, some merchants may discontinue a certain denomination,
or cancel altogether. In order to get the latest information,
go to www.glscrip.com and select “What’s
New”.
Can I use Scrip for online purchases?
Only in some cases. Some merchants will allow it, but
may limit the amount of cards you can use for each transaction.
However, with many there are no limitations. Please
check the Retailer List at www.glscrip.com for each
merchant’s restrictions and guidelines.
How do I get started?
• There are two ways that you can order Scip cards
1. Fill out the Scrip Order Form with the Scrip you
wish to buy, noting which denominations you would like.
Write a check for the total, made payable to: JFK CAPT.
Put the Scrip Order Form and check in a sealed envelope
marked JFK CAPT Scrip.
2. You may also order scrip online!! Here’s how
it works. Just click on the following link: www.shopwithscrip.com.
Click on “Get Started” and then “Register”
on the left frame. Follow the directions to set up your
account. You will only need to set this up once. The
enrollment code for our school is LLLC31221315L. Once
set up, you can go to “Order Scrip” and
you should be ready to go! You may order your Scrip
online up until 8pm on the scheduled order date.
3. If you wish to pay for your order with PRESTO PAY,
please follow these simple instructions to set up your
account:
o Login to your shopwithscrip account (set up in step
2)
o Click “Presto Pay” on the left side of
the page and follow the directions to set up your Presto
Pay account
o IMPORTANT: It could take up to 3 business days to
set up your Presto Pay account, so if you would like
to use Presto Pay as your payment option for the next
order, please set up your account at least 3 –
4 business days before the order date.
o If you do not wish to pay for your order online, you
will still need to send in your payment via check the
next day (Tuesday) in order to receive your order.
• On the Order Delivery Date, you can pick up
your Scrip order in the lobby of the school between
the hours of 2pm – 3pm. Or, if you selected to
have your order sent home with your child, it will be
sent home in their backpack that day. (You must have
signed a release on your order form for the order to
be sent home with your child even if you ordered online).
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