Since crew is a non-funded, competitive varsity sport, funding must come from individuals and fundraising efforts.  In order to row on the water, every rower must earn the required points (novice=25 points//returning rowers=75 points) before they will be allowed to compete.  Points are earned by volunteering time at various fundraising events or by purchasing scrip.  The point system is a fair way of making sure everyone does their share of fundraising.  The more money Robinson Crew raises, the more new equipment (shells, rowing machines, etc.) it can buy.  Some fundraising events are mandatory.  Rowers can choose from the non-mandatory events to earn the required points.
 
                                        MANDATORY FUNDRAISERs
Failure to participate in a mandatory event results in a $100 fee (this may be waived at the discretion of the board of directors).  Members will not be allowed to participate in any crew activity until the fee is paid.
            Bridal Shows
Every crew member must assist with ONE of the two bridal shows held at the Dulles Expo Center in September & January.   Crew members receive points for their time.
                  TAG DAY
Every crew member must participate in the crew TAG DAY held yearly in February.  Crew members do not receive points for participating but can receive points for activities associated with TAG DAY and for participating in additional TAG DAYs if required.
          Spring Plant Sale
Crew holds a plant sale yearly in May.  ALL crew members (seniors, too) must sell $100 worth of plant certificates.  Crew members earn points for any certificates sold above the mandatory amount & for helping with the event.
 
ADDITIONAL FUNDRAISERs/Point earning opportunities
 

SCRIP is a term that means "substitute money".  When you purchase scrip, you're purchasing negotiable gift certificates that are used just like cash.

 Grocery Scrip (year round sales):  Shop at Safeway?  Safeway will donate a percentage of your purchase amount to Robinson Crew!  Visit www.escrip.com for additional information about the program.  To register, click Escrip Registration. 
NOTE:  You will need to enter your Safeway Bonus Card #.  Register using Group name:  Robinson Crew Boosters & Group ID# :  149190216

 On-line Scrip (year round sales): On-line scrip must be purchased by the last day of each month. Your scrip will be available from Jane Dunfee by the 10th of the month.  Rowers earn 1 point for every $100 of scrip purchased and it is cumulative so that even if you purchase only $50 a month, you still will receive 6 points a year, simply from using gift cards to pay for what you are already buying.  Scrip can be ordered two ways:
 
1.  Fill out scrip order form and send with a check by last day of the month to Carolyn Rathburn, 11906 Cub Ct., Fairfax Station   22039.  The list of scrip that can be ordered is on www.glscrip.com.  Your order will be available by the 10th of the month.

2.  Go to www.shopwithscrip.com  to set up an account to order scrip.   Use the code 8LC961A62146 to place an order.  You can pay either by setting up a prestopay account to automatically debit your bank account or you can print a copy of the order and send to Carolyn Rathburn, 11906 Cub Ct., Fairfax Station, 22039 with a check.   If you use prestopay, please send an email to cirathburn@cox.net with the name and total amount purchased.  Once you set up an account you can continue to use it each month.  NOTE:  Robinson Crew will not be accepting orders for merchants who contribute less than 4%
On-hand Scrip (year round sales):  If you need "emergency" scrip, Sharon Bassin carries Giant, Safeway, Shoppers, Home Depot and Starbucks cards on hand.  Email Sharon Bassin at bassinsh@hhmi.org to purchase or call Sharon at 703-250-9366 (H) and (703)505-3124 (C).

       Great Harvest Bread
 In September, Robinson crew teams with Great Harvest Bread to sell "Fresh Ground Mixes" of granola, muesli and brownie mix.  Crew members earn points for helping.
            
             Magnet Sales
 Crew sells Robinson magnets at football games and during school events such as Locker Distribution Days, Taste of Robinson (Homecoming), and Parent Back to School Nights.  Crew members earn points for the time spent selling magnets..
      'Round Robinson 5K Run
 In early November, crew holds its annual 5K Run & Fun Walk at Robinson.  Crew members get points for soliciting sponsors, helping work the event, and also for running in the event.
               Yard Sale
 New effort.  Crew plans to hold an annual community yard sale in late spring.  Crew members earn points for helping with the event.
    Letter Writing Campaign
 New effort.  Robinson crew plans to conduct a letter writing campaign aimed at soliciting contributions from corporate donors.  Details to follow.
    Vehicle Donation Program
New effort.   Crew is investigating ways that they may receive funds through vehicle donations.  Details to follow.
         Metro Silver Diner
 New effort.  Metro Silver Diner will donate 20% of new sales generated during a 3-hour period on a given date. Dine in, To Go, & Gift Card Sales all count toward the donation. The more people that come, the higher the donation amount.
Point Opportunities available.
 2008 Date:  Dec. 14 from 5-8pm
 
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