Fundraising with Scrip
Scrip Coordinator Area Coordinator
Valerie Hamilton
16155 NE Mountain Home Road
Sherwood, OR 97140
503-554-8062
503-713-8470
valeriedhamilton@comcast.net
Stacie Wolfe
2167 Legacy Drive
Newberg, OR 97132
503-537-9721
971-222-5558
wolfes@newberg.k12.or.us
What is SCRIP?
Scrip means “substitute money”. Scrip is regular debit gift cards and paper gift certificates for specific stores, restaurants, and services that are used just like cash. The scrip is issued by national and local retailers where many families already shop. These merchants want to support non-profit organizations, and in return they ask you to support them by shopping with scrip at their stores. You can use scrip to purchase everyday items like food, clothing, and other essentials, and with every purchase, you earn a rebate which can be used to support the Booster Club and to pay for fees on your family account, all without spending additional money.
How can we raise money with scrip?
We will be working with the Tigard/Tualatin Script Service Center for local retailers and the Great Lakes Scrip Center for national retailers. They both purchase large amounts of scrip at a reduced rate from grocery stores, department stores, and other retailers on behalf of non-profit organizations. The Booster Club will buy the scrip from the Scrip Centers at a discount, and re-sell the certificates to families for full face value. The discount, which varies by retailer from two to fifteen percent or more, is the profit that we will earn from this fundraiser. For example, if a person purchased a $25 certificate for United Artist Regal Cinema, they would pay us $25. We would purchase the certificate at an 8% discount, paying $23 for the certificate. The person would have a gift certificate worth the $25 face value and we will have raised a $2 rebate from this transaction.
How will the rebates be used?
The rebates from this fundraiser can be used in two ways. A portion of the rebate, which may be considered tax deductible, can be designated to support the NHS Booster Club while the rest will be put into the student’s own account. Money in the student’s account can be used towards his or her athletic, academic or activities fees. Any fee that you would write a check to the NHS bookkeeper for, can be paid for with scrip funds.
Participating Retailers
We are offering scrip from two different programs Great Lakes Scrip and Tigard Tualatin Scrip so that we can offer a wide range of both national and local retailers. Contact Valerie Hamilton @valeriedhamilton@Comcast.net to get a current list of participating retailers. The retailers and/or discounts they are offering may change from time to time, however, our order on-line order forms will reflect these changes.
Purchasing Scrip
Here are the steps to follow for purchasing scrip:
- Complete order form on-line at shopwithscrip.com.*
- Drop check payable to Newberg Booster Club, with Scrip written on the memo line, at the area coordinator’s house before the Sunday drop-off deadline. (Orders cannot be filled until they are paid for.)
- There is a way to pay by check on-line but there is a 39 cent processing fee per check for this service.
- Pick-up your scrip at the area coordinator’s house Thursday or Friday evening as shown on the scrip calendar. Or if you make prior arrangements with Valerie, scrip can be available for pick up at the Booster Club Concessions stand during home events on pick-up days.
*Note: In order to use this electronic ordering system, you will first have to register and set up an account at shopwithscrip.com. Valerie Hamilton can forward the enrollment code and sign up instructions to you.
Scrip Calendar
The current order schedule is below:
Deadline for Orders to Payment Due at Order Available for Pick Up
be Submitted On-Line Stacie Wolfe’s House at Stacie Wolfe’s House
Sunday, 9/13 by 12 PM Monday 9/14 by 8 PM Friday 9/18
Sunday, 9/27 by 12 PM Monday 9/28 by 8 PM Friday 10/2
Sunday, 10/11 by 12 PM Monday 10/11 by 8 PM Friday 10/16
Sunday, 11/1 by 12 PM Monday 11/2 by 8 PM Friday 11/6
Sunday, 11/15 by 12 PM Monday 11/16 by 8 PM Friday 11/20
Sunday, 11/29 by 12 PM Monday 11/30 by 8 PM Thursday 12/3
Sunday, 12/13 by 12PM Monday 12/14 by 8 PM Thursday 12/17
The paperwork and payments can be dropped off any time before the due date and they will be held until we submit the order. Just call Stacie, 971-222-5558, before dropping by to make sure that she is available. Orders will be available for pick-up after the listed dates and will be held for you until you can pick them up. If you can’t make the listed times, please call Stacie to arrange a time that is mutually convenient.
NOTE: We now have $50 and $100 Fred Meyer gift cards in stock and available for purchase at anytime. Just call Stacie or Valerie to order these. We will also have Fred Meyer scrip available for sale at all home Varsity home football games this season! Ask for it at the entry gate.
Frequently Asked Scrip Questions
Does Scrip expire?
Cards and certificates can vary in regards to their:
- Expiration date
- Dormancy or non-use fees
- Change back policies
- Store location use
Purchasers should always read the back of cards to obtain information particular to that store. It also may be helpful to review the guidelines and restrictions online at the retailers list at glscrip.com before ordering your scrip.
Do I get change back from a purchase?
If you use a gift card, any change remaining from a purchase stays on the card. Change may be given up to specific amounts from gift certificates. Make sure your purchase is suitable for the denomination of paper certificates you are using.
How do I know how much money is left on my card?
Most cards have a toll free customer service number listed on the card back (or refer you to their website) to call to check the usage history of your card or to obtain the card balance.
Where can Scrip be used?
The national store (like Borders, Starbucks, Macy’s, etc.) gift cards can be used at
any store location nation wide and make a great gift for out of town friends and family or for taking on trips. Some cards/certificates are only specific only to the Portland metro area. Please refer to the specific store information printed on the Order Form.
What if I loose my Scrip?
Gift cards and gift certificates are just like cash and must be safeguarded just like money.
Can I get a refund on my scrip order?
No. Gift cards cannot be returned. Some paper certificates can be returned by there will be a restocking fee. Please order gift cards accurately to avoid errors.
What is the potential benefit for my school or organization?
The potential profit from combined orders is limitless—thousands of $$$ yearly! The greater participation and the more order equates to more money!