Parent Information - Scrips 

• What are scrips?
• How does ANHSIMB generate revenue?
• Who does ANHSIMB use and How does it work?
• What retailers are participating and their discounts?
• Do retailers offer specials on their discount rates?
• How do I order?
• What is ANHSIMB's organization enrollment number again?
• What is the frequency of ordering scrips?
• How do I pick up my order?
• Who do I contact for more scrip information?
• Links:
  • Latest Participating Retailers
  • Specials - Latest News and Updates
  • Scrip Order Form (offline version)
  • On-line Ordering System

SCRIP is a term used to mean "substitute money'. When scrip certificates (also known as scrips) are purchased, they are negotiable gift certificates that are used just like cash. Scrips are issued by national and local retailers. A wide variety of retailers participate (e.g. Macys, Stater Bros, Burger King). Scrips are purchased at face value. If you purchase a $5.00 scrip for Burger King, you receive a $5.00 scrip for Burger King.

What's the catch? How do we generate revenue for the Music Boosters? When scrips are purchased in advanced, they are purchased with CASH UP FRONT. You must pay IN ADVANCE for the scrips. Retailers love cash up front. When the Music Program buys the scrips from the Great Lakes Scrip Center with cash upfront, we get the scrips at a discount. The delta between the full face value of the scrip certificate and the discounted purchase price  is the revenue we make. The discounted rate varies from retailer to retailer. A list of current retailers and discount rates can be found here.

The BEST SECRET about scrips with the ANHSIMB scrip program, is that the revenue generated by you goes directly against your Band/Colorguard Fees for your child(ren). You earn the money and get to credit it to your individual account. ANHSIMB does not get a single cent. ANHSIMB does this program as a fundraiser program for parents to lower their fees.

ANHSIMB scrip program is sponsored through Great Lakes Scrip Center. There are various other scrip organizations. This organization seems to be the best to-date. We have been with them since 2005.  Great Lakes Scrip Center teams with ShopwithScrip.com to capture individual orders on-line for each organization.

How does the process work? You, your family, your friends, your neighbors, etc. will review the list of retailers offering scrips certificates. You will fill in an on-line order form (or fill in a offline scrip form) to purchase scrips in fixed denomination amounts from your chosen retailer. Purchases are usually offered in denominations of $2, $5, $10, $25, $50 or $100. All in US currency. You'll submit a check (made out to ANHSIMB) for the total amount of scrips being purchased plus a $1.00 for handling fees. The ANHSIMB scrip coordinator will designate dates for ANHSIMB order submission. Once ANHSIMB scrip coordinator submits the group order, it will take about a week to receive the scrips and distribute them back.

A list of participating retailers can be found on-line.  You can download a printer friendly version of the list of participating retailers in either detailed list PDF format or a summarized 3-column list PDF format. You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader to open the PDF formatted file. Discounts vary from 2% to 17% depending on the retailer. Average discount is around 5%. The discounted amount is also referenced as 'contribution'.

Retailers will offer Specials from time to time, so before placing your order, always check the latest news and update section. You can also sign up to receive emails on specials. The specials are basically larger discount amounts (towards revenue in your account). Also be aware, that particating retailers will also drop their program and no longer offer discounts. Always check before placing your order.

How to order? Before ordering, remember to view any Specials online. There are two ways to order.

• Print this scrip order form, fill it in manually, and submit your order form with your check at the designated time.

• Use the online ordering system at http://shopwithscrip.com. Sign up for your own individual account using our ANHSIMB enrollment number. Submit your order online. Submit your check (and a printout of your online order) at the designated time.
  • Instructions for how to register and use the online ordering system
  • Add $1.00 to your online printout to cover shipping fees. We are not able to modify the Scrip Programs Order system to reflect our shipping fees
  • Remember to include the name of the Band/ColorGuard person who will be receiving the revenue in the Student Name and Teacher Name slots in the 'My Profile' section. Otherwise, we will not know who to credit.

• All Checks are made payable to ANHSIMB
• Drop your order form and check into the Scrip Drop Box in the ANHS Music Room at the designated time or mail it in
• Mailing Address is: ANHSIMB, P.O. Box 7104, Laguna Niguel, Ca. 92607
• Scrip purchases are not tax-deductible

• Organization Name: Aliso Niguel HS Instrumental Music Boosters/CA
• Organization Enrollment Number: 2AB2C42B11242