Bobcat Scrip
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It cost a lot of money to
run our team. There just never seems to be enough money to
purchase all the equiptment and supplies we need. We have a
fundraising program that allows you to help without spending more
money than you normally would. This program also benefits your
family by directly helping you with meet costs. It is called our
"Scrip" Program.
We are asking each family to purchase a minimum of $100 per month
in Scrip Certificates. Those families not participating will be
charged $100 fundraising fee for the semester.
What is SCRIP?
Scrip is a fundraising program. Families are provided with an
order form for gift certificates and gift cards. The order is
placed and paid for, and within a week or less, you receive your
substitute money.
Scrip gift certificates
are used just like cash. You receive the full face value of the
gift certificate, but the store discounts the cost to H.O.G.S.
The H.O.G.S. discount on gift certificates varies by merchant,
but ranges from 2% * 20%. And over time, this revenue can really
add up for the team. The money raised will go toward team
equipment and supplies, incentives for the swimmers, training for
the coaches, etc. The Scrip source H.O.G.S. is using is United
Scrip out of South Carolina. Their web address is www.UnitedScrip.com.
Scrip is effective in that families are making purchases they would make anyway (on groceries, clothing, toys, gifts, and gasoline). The only difference is that you are making your purchases first through H.O.G.S. (Heart of Georgia Swimming)
And your percentage raised for H.O.G.S. will be recorded and goes
toward your family's fundraising account! Half of the percent
will go to the team and half will go to your family account.
The family account can be
used to help pay meet fees.
SCRIP UPDATE: Scrip orders are due alternating Wednesdays,
and are delivered the following Friday. Don*t forget that scrip
is a great way to meet your fundraising obligation and supplies a
significant source of revenue for the team. It allows us to make
purchases for Bobcat Aquatics without holding a fundraiser event,
and the money raised is returned to the team in many ways. Get
your family and friends involved, ask co-workers to purchase, and
plan ahead with trips and meals out, shopping for gifts and as
always, groceries and gasoline.
If you have questions, contact Scrip Coordinator Denise Collins 451-3155 or e-mail.
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