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THE GRANDVILLE
BANDS SCRIP PROGRAM
The SCRIP program is a
fundraiser offered to all band students by the Grandville Band
Boosters. By participating in the SCRIP program, you can earn money
which will be deposited into your child’s band account. Money in this
account can be used for private lessons, rental and/or payment of an
instrument, and for band camp or other music camps.
HOW DOES THE PROGRAM WORK?
SCRIP means “substitute
cash”. You purchase gift certificates or gift cards through the Band
Boosters which can then be used like cash at local nationwide
businesses. Groceries, clothing, toys, gifts, and even gasoline can be
purchased with SCRIP -- but most vendors do not allow you to pay charge
card balances with SCRIP. Vendors change periodically, as do SCRIP
denominations of percentage discounts. Watch for changes to the order
forms.
HOW DO I GET STARTED?
To begin earning money
through SCRIP, fill out the registration form and include it, along with
a one-time $5.00 registration fee, with your first order. Please make
your check made payable to “Grandville Band Boosters” for the total
amount of the order. DO NOT send cash!
WHEN & WHERE ARE ORDERS TAKEN?
Orders are placed weekly on
Fridays during the school year, except during vacation times and
holidays. Orders are placed bi-weekly during the summer. Your order will
be ready for pick up on the following Friday. Please refer to the
schedule at the left for drop off and pick up dates.
WHAT KIND OF DISCOUNTS WILL I
GET?
Each vendor offers a
different discount percentage. The profit you earn for each vendor is
listed on the order form. The band withholds 25% of the total profit to
cover the cost of running this program. These expenses include shipping
charges, paper, envelopes, and order forms. The balance of these funds
are deposited into the general Band Booster fund to benefit all the
bands within Grandville Public Schools. The other 75% of the profit goes
directly into your child’s band account on a monthly basis.
WHERE CAN I CHECK THE BALANCE OF
MY ACCOUNT?
You may check the status of
your student account anytime on this website by clicking "STUDENT
ACCOUNTS" on the menu above. Student accounts are also posted in the
hallway outside the high school band room every period, with the
exception of summer months. You will need to know your student's school
ID number to locate their account.
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE
CONTACT:
Daria Crees, SCRIP
Administrator
Phone:
(616) 822-4849
Email: dcrees@steelcase.com
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