2009-2010 Robinson Crew

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.

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

eScrip 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

Online Scrip (year round sales): Online 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.

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@gmail.com 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%

Scrip Pick Up Whether you use the order form or order online with Presto Pay, your scrip will be ready for pickup after the 10th of the month from Jane Dunfee, 4918 Gadsen Drive, Fairfax, VA 22032. Questions: Contact Jane at jdunfee4@yahoo.com or 703-426-1579

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).