SCRIPS FUND RAISER

Hi Fellow Band Parents,

We are going to be placing a Scrip order next Monday, October 6th.  Why don't you give it a try?  Remember, Scrip is just making money on purchases you already make!  You order gift cards from nationally known retailers at face value, and the discount they offer goes right into your band student's account.

If you look through the retailer list, I bet you can find several stores/companies that you already buy from.  Why not save a little money?  Many of our parents buy a few gift cards here and there, and several have paid for band camp that way - it's like having your student go for free!   And if your band student is going to Disney, you could put a little effort into it - use Scrip gift cards for lots of your purchases, for holiday gifts, ask your friends, relatives, co-workers to buy some, use them on a trip - and your savings could really add up!

There are several local retailers: Little Caesar's, Chili's, Starbucks (which can be reloaded online), Goodrich Theatres-Oxford 7, BoRics, Great Clips, AMC Theatres @ Great Lakes Crossing, Burger King, Subway, Dominoes, K Mart, Applebees, Ruby Tuesdays, Blockbuster, Arbys, KFC, Pizza Hut, Wendys....and more depending on what you consider local.

It's Fairly simple to order Scrip gift cards.  All you do is:
1. Go to www.shopwithscrip.com and order. You'll need our code (711E5L7F13162) to register for the first time.  Order whatever cards you want.
2. Send in a check made out to Oxford Band Scrip in with your band student and make sure it gets to Mr. Gibbons on Monday.
3. Your band student will bring the gift cards home on Friday.

Or, there's a much easier online way to pay, called "Prestopay".

PrestoPay™ is NOT a credit card based system - it's better. PrestoPay™ uses the safe, reliable NACHA electronic fund transfer system. Families enter their checking account information one time in a secure environment. After the account is verified, families can choose to have their scrip payments electronically deducted from their checking accounts when they order.  The system is safe, secure and convenient - and your student doesn't have to worry about remembering to turn in your check!

There is an option to sign up with Prestopay at www.shopwithscrip.com.  It takes a few days to verify your bank account, so you'll need to sign up a week or so before you want to use it. It makes things much easier for all of us!

We plan to order Scrip about every other week, so you can do a little at a time, if you want. The orders are due on Mondays, and you will get your gift cards sent home with your band student on Fridays. Please make sure your band student turns in your check to Mr. Gibbons on Monday.  We cannot release your order unless it is paid.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions - by email or phone.
Happy shopping - and every little bit counts!
Bonnie Ligon-Dickens
248.535.4311 

I've also attached a 'getting started with scrip' flyer, that might answer any questions you have.

There's a nice, cascading card file in 'extra stuff' that works well for carrying the gift cards.  Plus there are gift card wrappers, if you give them as gifts. 

Here's an unsolicited testimonial from a band parent who orders scrip.

Parents, I paid my daughter's ENTIRE band camp fee solely through Scrip proceeds from the past year. I have a special wallet for gift cards and use them constantly.  The Scrip proceeds go 100% to the student!  It's nice if you're out somewhere and want to grab a bite to eat-you don't have to worry about the cash if you have a gift card.  Got a Kohl's charge card?-they let you pay your charge card bill with the gift card...so if you're saving 15% by using your charge card, you actually save even more by using a gift card to pay the bill. You can get friends and co-workers involved because they are getting EXACTLY what they pay for, and something they can use. No fundraisers that they hate but feel obligated to buy. Try the program, you'll find it's very easy and the money racks up pretty fast.  Feel free to email me at sargewalker@chartermi.net if you have questions.  Robin Walker