Great news... Sears and Kmart have extended their 5% bonus benefit to December 7, 2007. That means you can purchase Sears and Kmart gift cards at a 9% benefit instead of the normal 4% benefit
GLSC offers Sears Gift Cards in $25, $100 and $250 denominations, and Kmart Gift Cards in $25 and $50 denominations.
Earlier this month, we advised our customers that AT&T Long Distance Cards were temporarily unavailable due to unexpected disruptions in our normal supply channels.
Please advise your member families that Shaw's has run out of the $50 card. GLSC has a limited number of Shaw's $50 gift cards available and they will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis.
The AT&T Long Distance cards are once again in stock and available for order.
Please advise your member families that Ryan's Grill $5 gift certificates have been discontinued. A limited number of these $5 certificates are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.
GLSC customers can still dine at Ryan's by ordering the Old Country Buffet gift card which is redeemable at Ryan's. Old Country Buffet gift cards are available in $25 denominations at a 5% benefit
We are pleased to announce that Bass Pro Shop gift cards are now available in a convenient $100 denomination, in addition to the already available $25 denomination.
The NPO benefit and guidelines remain unchanged.
Continue to take advantage of Linens 'N Things 2% bonus benefit now through Friday, December 28, 2007. When you purchase the popular $25 denomination during this special offer you will receive a 10% contribution instead of the normal 8%.
So stock up now before it's too late and save with the Linens 'N Things bonus benefit.
Effective Saturday, December 1, 2007...the Pharm NPO benefit will change to 3%. Please notify your member families as soon as possible.
Please advise your member families that the D&W NPO benefit will change to 2% effective Saturday, December 1, 2007.
We are pleased to announce that Walgreens Gift Cards will be available with a special 2% bonus benefit from Saturday, December 1 through Friday, December 21, 2007. That means you can purchase Walgreens $20s and $100s with a 4% contribution - double the normal 2% benefit - during this period only.
In addition to pharmacy, photofinishing and health and beauty products, Walgreens offers gifts, convenience items and seasonal items to decorate your home. Save on all of your Walgreens purchases with our Walgreens "Double Benefit" bonus. But hurry... this bonus offer ends Friday, December 21.
We are pleased to announce that GLSC and Lowe's Home Improvement will offer a 2% bonus benefit from December 1 to December 14, 2007. That means you can purchase Lowe's $25, $100 and $500 gift cards with a 6% contribution instead of the normal 4% contribution for that period only.
Lowe's is the place for gifts and home decor this holiday season!
We are pleased to announce that GLSC and Lands' End will offer a 3% bonus from November 17 to December 14, 2007. That means you can purchase Lands' End $25 and $100 gift cards at a 12% benefit instead of the normal 9% benefit for that period only.
Give a Lands' End gift or gift card to that special someone on your holiday shopping list!
Great Lakes Scrip Center is pleased to announce the addition of Wal-Mart to our list of participating retailers. Effective immediately, Wal-Mart gift cards are available in $25 and $100 with a 2% NPO contribution.
The addition of Wal-Mart is a special pilot program to make Wal-Mart gift cards available to non-profit fundraising programs for the first time ever.
Wal-Mart gift cards are redeemable at Walmart.com and in U.S. Wal-Mart stores. Cards are also redeemable for for purchases by SAM'S Club members in U.S. SAM'S Club stores and at Samsclub.com. For redemption in stores, present the card at checkout; for redemption online, enter the card number and PIN (on back of card) during checkout. The PIN provides secure online shopping.
Please note: Card graphics may vary. Also, the Wal-Mart gift cards are labeled as "reload able". GLSC NPO contribution is only applicable to the original card purchase and is not applicable to subsequent card reloads.
Great Lakes Scrip Center and Sears are pleased to announce a 5% bonus benefit on all Sears Gift Card purchases from November 17 to November 30. That means you can purchase Sears Gift Cards with a 9% benefit instead of the normal 4% benefit. GLSC offers Sears Gift Cards in $25, $100 and $250 denominations.
Please advise your member families as soon as possible.
Great Lakes Scrip Center and Kmart are pleased to announce a 5% bonus on all Kmart Gift Card purchases from November 17 to November 30. That means you can purchase Kmart Gift Cards with a 9% benefit instead of the normal 4% benefit. GLSC offers Kmart Gift Cards in $25 and $50 denominations.
Please advise your member families as soon as possible.
Effective immediately, Marcus Theatres is available in a $25 denomination. The Marcus Theatres $10 paper certificate has been discontinued and is no longer available.
Please advise your member families as soon as possible.
Please advise your member families that Carl's Jr. is switching to a $10 gift card effective immediately. A limited number of the $5 denominations are available and will be sold on a first come, first served basis.
We are pleased to announce that Gordmans gift cards will be available with a special 2% bonus from Saturday, November 24 through Friday, December 28, 2007. That means you can purchase Gordmans $25s with a 9% benefit instead of the normal 7% benefit during this period only.
We are pleased to announce that GameStop gift cards will be available with a special 1% bonus from Saturday, November 24 through Friday, December 28, 2007. That means you can purchase GameStop $25s with a 4% benefit instead of the normal 3% benefit during this period only.
GameStop offers a huge
selection of top-selling games like
Super Mario Galaxy,
Guitar Hero III, and
Call Of Duty 4. Find something special for your
video gamer this holiday season!
We are pleased to announce that Burger King gift cards will be available with a special 1% bonus from Saturday, November 24 through Friday, December 28, 2007. That means you can purchase Burger King 10s with a 5% benefit instead of the normal 4% benefit during this period only.
Please notify your families as soon as possible.
We are pleased to announce that Sheetz $100 gift cards will be available with a special 2% bonus from Saturday, November 24 through Friday, December 28, 2007. That means you can purchase Sheetz $100s with 5% benefit instead of the normal 3% benefit during this period only.
Please note - this bonus benefit applies to the $100 denomination only. The Sheetz $25 denomination will be available for the normal 3% benefit.
We are pleased to announce that Marriott gift cards are now available in a convenient $500 denomination, in addition to the already available $50 and $100 denominations.
The NPO contribution is unchanged at 12%.
AT&T Long Distance Cards are temporarily unavailable due to unexpected disruptions in our normal supply channels. We expect them to be back in stock in one week, and we will notify our customers as soon as they are once again available for order.
Burger King, the maker of the world famous Whopper® sandwich, is celebrating National Sandwich Day, November 3rd, by presenting one lucky GLSC customer with a $500 check.
We are pleased to announce the winner of the Burger King $500 Cash Giveaway is Aquinas Central Academy in Steubenville, OH. On National Sandwich Day, Aquinas Central cashed in when the gift card they purchased on October 2 at 11:51pm was randomly selected as the winner.
"Fabulous!" said Aquinas Central coordinator Natasha Feher when she learned her school was the winner. "We'll find out what the school needs, and put the money to good use."
Great Lakes Scrip Center congratulates the families of Aquinas Central, and thanks Burger King for sponsoring the $500 Cash Giveaway.
Great Lakes Scrip Center and Bass Pro Shops are pleased to offer our customers a 2% bonus on Bass Pro gift cards from Saturday, November 10th until Friday, December 28, 2007. When you purchase the popular $25 denominations during this special offer you will receive a 11% benefit instead of the normal 9%.
Bass Pro is a prepaid card redeemable for merchandise only at Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World retail and restaurant locations, through Outdoor World Incentives and Bass Pro Shops catalogs, or via the internet at www.basspro.com (there is no limit to the amount of cards that can be used online). The balance may not be redeemed or exchanged for cash, check, or credit (unless required by law).
Please notify your member families about this great offer.
Effective immediately...the Comfort Inn NPO contribution will increase to 6% for the $25 and $100 denominations.
Great news...Bruegger's Bagels will be running a 2% bonus benefit effective Saturday, November 17th until Friday, December 28, 2007. This means that the $10 gift card will be sold with a 7% benefit instead of the normal 5% benefit for the bonus period only.
Bruegger's and its GUEST-focused team are dedicated to serving delicious, healthy food that brings guests back again and again. Famous for authentic boiled and baked bagels, Bruegger's bakers lend their expertise to crafting a variety of other stone-hearth baked breads, such as Ciabatta and the exclusive Softwich. Guests can count on innovative menu items, including fresh-made salads, whole wheat wraps, hearty soups, specialty and deli-made sandwiches, desserts, unique Fair Trade coffee blends and original cream cheese flavors.
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Great news...Art.com will be running a 3% bonus effective Saturday, November 17th until Friday, November 30, 2007. This means that the $25 gift card will be sold with a 15% benefit instead of the normal 12% benefit for the bonus period only.
Please notify your member families about this exciting offer.
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Great Lakes Scrip Center and Staples are pleased to offer our customers a 3% bonus on Staples gift cards from Saturday, November 17th until Friday, December 21, 2007. When you purchase the popular $25 and $100 denominations during this special offer you will receive a 8% NPO contribution instead of the normal 5%.
Staples, Inc. invented the office superstore concept in 1986 and today is the world's largest office products company. With 74,000 talented associates, the company is committed to making it easy to buy a wide range of office products, including supplies, technology, furniture, and business services.
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Please advise your member families that the Long John Silvers benefit will change to 8% effective Saturday, November 17, 2007.
Great Lakes Scrip Center and Borders are pleased to offer our customers a 2% bonus benefit on Borders/Waldenbooks gift cards from Saturday, November 17th until Friday, December 14, 2007. When you purchase the popular $10 and $25 denominations during this special offer you will receive a 11% NPO contribution instead of the normal 9%.
Gift cards are redeemable at over 1,000 Borders, Borders Express and Waldenbooks locations nationwide and online at Borders.com and Waldenbooks.com.
Please notify your member families about this exciting offer.
Please advise your member families that Quizno’s has decided to stop participating in the scrip market. GLSC apologizes for the short notice, but Quizno’s made this decision effective immediately.
Quizno's will no longer be available once our current inventory is depleted. GLSC has a limited number of Quizno's available and they will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please remind your families that your scrip program has many other outstanding quick serve sandwich offerings! One example is Panera Bread with 1,027 locations in 38 states, and another example is Subway with 22,000 locations nationwide.
Great news...Claim Jumper will be running a 2% bonus benefit effective Saturday, November 10th until Friday, December 28, 2007. This means that the $25 gift card will be sold with a 10% benefit instead of the normal 8% benefit for the bonus period only.
The Claim Jumper gift card is redeemable for food, beverage, and merchandise at all locations. Claim Jumper Restaurants are popular with a large audience including families, children, seniors and business professionals. The friendly environment is ideal for celebrating special occasions, hosting a business lunch or gathering for a delicious meal with friends and family.
Please notify your member families about this exciting offer.
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If you’re like most GLSC customers, your scrip program volume doubles, triples or even quadruples during the holiday season. That means our holiday volume surges as well, and we are challenged to assemble many more orders with timely delivery and minimal backorders.
To answer the challenge, we've added extra staff, we've upgraded our systems, we've increased our inventory, and we are working several shifts to process your orders. Unfortunately, no matter how much staff and hours we add, we simply cannot process your orders during the holiday season as quickly as we can the rest of the year.
To help you plan, we've carefully projected our order volume and can guarantee delivery dates based on the calendar below. Please keep in mind these schedules represent the maximum amount of time we may need to turnaround your order during the busiest periods. Whenever possible, we will deliver your orders ahead of this schedule. However, we urge you to plan for the turnaround schedules listed below, and we will do our best to get your orders to you ahead of schedule:
The calendar areas in white will be subject to our normal turnaround schedule - orders placed by 1pm Eastern Time, will be scheduled to leave our offices the following business day. So on the white dates, an order placed by 1pm on Monday would be scheduled to leave our offices on Tuesday. So if you chose overnight delivery, you would receive your package on Wednesday.
The yellow calendar areas are two day turnaround. For example, an order placed before 1pm Eastern Time on Monday will be scheduled to leave our offices no later than Wednesday, for overnight delivery on Thursday.
You'll notice there are no "red zone" 3 day turnaround periods, as we have required in past holiday seasons. We're confident that our newest fulfillment system improvements will allow us to dispense with this extra fulfillment day.
Please keep in mind that this schedule is a "worst case" scenario and of course, we will always ship your order ahead of schedule if possible. But to ensure that you have the scrip you need to keep your programs running smoothly, we would like you to plan ahead and give us (and yourselves) a little extra time this holiday season. In addition, here are some other facts you should keep in mind as you plan your holiday schedule:
- Urge your families to order early - The sooner in the season they order for holiday gift-giving, the better we are able to ensure they will have what they need.
- Order early in the day - Our phone lines and web site can have literally thousands of customers attempting to get in an order just before the 1pm deadline. Avoid the crowds and order early in the day.
- Use glscrip.com to order and check order status - GLSC continually adds to our bandwidth so you can order faster, earlier and get the status of your order much easier online than you can by phone.
- Select overnight service for deliveries - During the holiday rush, ground shipment package volume dramatically increases, and delivery times increase also. Choose overnight delivery to ensure you get your package as quickly as possible once it is complete.
Great Lakes Scrip Center is pleased to announce a 1% bonus benefit on Exxon/Mobil gift cards from Saturday, November 10 to Monday, December 31, 2007. That means you can purchase Exxon/Mobil $50 gift cards at a 2.5% benefit instead of the normal 1.5% benefit during that period only.
Please advise your member families as soon as possible.
Do your gift-giving in style this year with our all-new, custom-made 2007 holiday gift card wrappers.
These colorful pre-cut glossy wrappers fold up and wrap your gift card in a fun, festive package. The outer card surface offers a convenient space for recipient name, giver name, gift card amount and thoughtful comments.
Eight different holiday designs are available in a 16-piece holiday sampler package that is priced at $5.60 with a 20% benefit. Our standard "anytime" gift card wrappers are also still available in a 16 piece sampler pack at the same price and benefit.
Effective immediately...Sunglass Hut is no longer marketing Watch Station and Watch World. Watch Station and Watch World still have some stores in existence, however, Sunglass Hut is no longer affiliated with them and the cards are no longer accepted at these stores.
The Sunglass Hut prepaid card is redeemable at all participating Sunglass Hut locations in North America. The card is not redeemable online and the gift cards do not expire.
Please advise your member families that Comfort Inn is now available in a new $100 denomination in addition to the already available $25's. The benefit and guidelines remain the same.
Exciting News! GLSC customers will receive an additional 1% bonus benefit for the JCPenney Gift Cards, effective Saturday, November 10th through Friday, November 30, 2007. So when you purchase the $25 and $100 denominations during this special offer you will receive a 6% benefit instead of the normal 5%.
JCPenney is one of America's leading retailers, operating 1,064 department stores throughout the United States and Puerto Rico, as well as one of the largest apparel and home furnishing sites on the Internet, jcp.com, and the nation's largest general merchandise catalog business. JCPenney's "Every Day Matters" brand positioning, intended to generate deeper, more emotionally driven relationships with customers to offer encouragement, provide ideas and inspire customers every time they shop with JCPenney.
Please notify your member families about this great offer.
Great Gifts for Any Lifestyle
Great news...Shutterfly will be running a 5% bonus benefit effective Saturday, November 10th until Friday, December 14, 2007. This means that the $25 gift card will be sold with a 14% benefit instead of the normal 9% benefit for the bonus period only.
Founded in 1999, Shutterfly, Inc. is an Internet-based social expression and personal publishing service. Shutterfly provides high quality products and world class services that make it easy, convenient and fun for consumers to preserve their digital photos in a creative and thoughtful manner.
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Great Lakes Scrip Center and Linens 'N Things are pleased to offer our customers a 2% bonus benefit effective Saturday, November 3rd until Friday, December 28, 2007. That means you can buy the $25 denomination at a 10% benefit instead of the normal 8% benefit for the bonus period only.
Linens 'n Things, Inc. is one of the leading, national large-format retailers of home textiles, housewares and decorative home accessories. Operating over 500 stores in 47 states and six Canadian provinces their business strategy is to offer a broad selection of high quality, brand name home furnishings merchandise at exceptional everyday values, provide superior guest service, and maintain low operating costs.
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Do your organization members a favor. Give them a copy of the 2007 Scrip Holiday Gift Guide. The Scrip Gift Guide is filled with great gift ideas for everyone on your shopping list - moms, dads, kids, even teachers and business associates.
Just select the most convenient format for you, download the guide, and reproduce it on your copier or printer for easy distribution. Just make sure you do it early so your families have plenty of time to do their holiday shopping with scrip!
Please note - you'll need a free copy of
Adobe® Reader® to view these files.
Download 8.5" x 11" Letter Size
The letter-sized stuffer prints on a standard 8.5" by 11" sheet of copy paper. It's perfect as a stand-alone flyer to send home with school kids or as a stuffer in church bulletins.
Download Envelope Stuffer
The envelope stuffer prints on a standard 8.5" by 11" sheet of copy paper. Print it, then cut into thirds for a fast and easy envelope stuffer. The final cut piece fits easily into a standard #10 envelope.
Download Mini-Poster
The mini-poster prints on a 11" x 17" sheet of copy paper. The mini-poster is an attractive, attention-getting tool that can be displayed at school or church for your regular scrip customers.
Download Text Only
Make your own custom gift guide! Copy our text, and paste it into your favorite word processing or publishing program to make your own custom gift guide.