CMCLS Scrip Center
Last updated: 11/27/2006
Current Scrip Order and News
Scrip Schedule / School Fund Income
| Scrip# | Order Form Avail Date | Order Deadline | Pickup Date | Total Sales | School Fund Income |
| 2005-1 | 10/30/2005 | 11/6/2005 | 11/13/2005 | $2,385.00 | $167.50 |
| 2005-2 | 11/13/2005 | 12/4/2005 | 12/11/2005 | $4,455.00 | $290.65 |
| 2005-3 | 5/21/2006 | 6/4/2006 | 6/11/2006 | $2,940.00 | $173.25 |
| 2005 TOTAL | $471.40 | ||||
How do I order Scrip for CMCLS?
The scrip order will run once in a month (see schedule above).
The scrip form will be available in school post board, scrip coordinator, or download from this site.
Please fill out the order form clearly and carefully. If you use the spreadsheet, the total amount will be calculated automatically. Please bring the scrip form and your check (payable to CMCLS) to the scrip coordinator before the deadline shown in the form.
The scrip/gift cards will be ready to pickup from scrip coordinator on the next school opening Sunday (see schedule above). Once the scrip/gift cards you ordered arrive, we will notify you by email or phone.
Scrip Coordinators
Tak-Sang Chan, Iching Liu, Alan Wong, and Ben Lin
Scrip email contact scrip@cmcls.org
Frequently Asked Questions About Scrip
CMCLS Scrip Introduction Letter
What is Scrip?
Scrip is a term that means "substitute money." When CMCLS families purchase scrip, they are buying gift certificates that are used just like cash. The scrip is issued by the national and local retailers where CMCLS families already shop. These merchants want to support nonprofit organizations and in return ask you to support them by shopping with scrip at their stores. CMCLS families can use scrip to purchase everyday expenses like food, clothing and other essentials. With every purchase, they earn revenue for the CMCLS.
How does Scrip earn revenue for the CMCLS ?
Scrip gift cards and certificates are purchased through the Great Lakes Scrip Center, an organization that acts on behalf of churches, schools and other non-profit organizations to purchase large amounts of scrip from retailers. Because the scrip is purchased with cash up front, the participating retailers offer a substantial discount. The CMCLS then buys the scrip from Great Lakes Scrip Center at a discount and resells it to CMCLS families for full face value. The bulk of the discount, from 1.5% to 15% or more, is retained by the CMCLS as school fund.
Why has the CMCLS chosen this fundraiser?
The advantage of the scrip program is that parents simply spend money that they would have spent anyway -- for groceries, gasoline, clothing, school supplies, toys, gifts, entertainment, and travel. The revenue to the CMCLS comes from the retailers' contributions, not extra donations from the CMCLS community.
Where can Scrip be used?
Generally, scrip can be used at any location of participating retailers. However, before you order any retailer's scrip, you should read the terms and conditions for that retailer.
Can I use scrip for online purchases?
Some retailers like Amazon.com and Lands End allow scrip to be used for online purchases. See the terms and conditions page for details.
Why can't I find my favorite retailer or restaurant?
Check the full Retailer list in the Great Lakes Scrip Center to make sure that they aren't listed under a different name; for example, Marshalls and HomeGoods use the T J Maxx card, Pottery Barn uses the Williams Sonoma card, and Olive Garden uses the Red Lobster Card. Check during the year; new organizations are regularly added. But not all companies choose to participate in the scrip fundraising program.
When should my order arrive?
Unless a particular gift card is backordered, it should arrive at the scrip coordinator's house and be ready for pickup within a week after the order deadline.
How will my order be delivered?
Since the scrip certificates are fully negotiable, like cash, we would like you or your kid to pick up the scrip order from the scrip coordinator in person.
Is Scrip returnable?
The CMCLS orders the scrip gift cards for you; they are not returnable. Please read the terms of the cards before ordering.
Are Scrip certificate purchases tax-deductible?
No, since you receive dollar for dollar value for your purchase, the scrip orders are tax-deductible.