GMS Scrip

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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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GMS Scrip Program’s Rules and Guidelines:

• All scrip orders must be accompanied by a check or money order made payable to GMS C.A.P.T. Please do not send cash. Scrip certificate payments are not tax deductible because you receive dollar for dollar value.
  
• Scrip certificates are purchased on your behalf, and are not returnable.
  
• When you receive your scrip certificates, open your order and verify its accuracy. In the unlikely event you should find a discrepancy in your scrip order, please contact the GMS Scrip coordinator within 7 days.
  
• Scrip certificates are the same as cash, and should be handled accordingly. GMS C.A.P.T. will not be responsible for certificates that are lost, stolen or misplaced while in your possession.
  
• You must sign the optional WAIVER OF RESPONSIBILITY box on the order form before certificates will be mailed to you or released with your child. These forms will be kept on file, and the Galvin accepts no responsibility for certificates delivered in this manner.

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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.

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More questions? Please contact:

Lisa Campbell and Cathy Howlett, Scrip Coordinators

(781) 401-9989 or lmcampbell1@verizon.net

(781) 821-0555 or cathrynhowle0555@hotmail.com

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