I’m cheap. I freely admit it. In fact, I can seldom have a conversation without telling someone about a deal I got somewhere. It’s one of the things I love about Coach Becky because she’s even more “frugal” than I am, which is an important fact I will address in a bit.
The economy is awful. Grocery prices have gone up drastically. Movies cost nearly $10 per person. I don’t know anyone who is getting a raise or COLA this year. So given these facts, I am a tad perplexed at the low number of Fry’s and Bashas’ cards we utilize as a team. Either you all are doing fabulous and I need to know if your workplace is hiring, or there are some misconceptions about the cards. If it is the latter, I will attempt to clarify the process:
1. You buy a reloadable Fry’s or Bashas’ card from the team in any amount over $5.00
2. You use the card to buy groceries.
3. You get at least 2%, or up to 4%, of your grocery purchases back on your team account.
4. The team gets 1%.
Note, once you buy the card, you never have to talk to me about grocery cards again. You can reload it right at the customer service counter or even at the register BEFORE you buy the groceries. You win, the team wins, it all adds up. I am not sure it can get much simpler. If you shop at Safeway, you can get the cards through eScrip.com, which is explained in the attached information.
I know “fundraising” has become a ridiculous part of our lives. Everyone is fundraising, but the grocery cards can be a huge benefit to you. The more we use the cards, the higher the percentage increment we receive back. So while 2% on a $500 grocery bill will get you a $10 credit on your account, the amounts will go up in proportion to the amount of people spending and utilizing the cards. Really, $10 a month is a great savings, and every little bit adds up now-a-days.
Another thing I am is passionate about this team. Why? My daughter has hypothyroidism so exercise is vital to her well-being. She was bullied, hit and verbally abused in two schools, socially she was an outcast, but at Arizona Desert Dolphins, she discovered herself. She was accepted, encouraged and involved. My husband and I watched as her confidence blossomed and her circle of friends increased in spite of her quirks. This team, with the fabulous swimmers and coaches, brought our daughter from a place of no self-worth to a position of confidence and hope. This is why Joe and I work so hard for this team, even to the point of heading the Fundraising Committee. We see Coaches Becky and Lorette pour into these girls, take into consideration every cost and adhere to a budget (hence the frugalness). They get we aren’t all lottery winners. More importantly, they get how important it is for young women to have a place of acceptance and sense of team, and they work hard to create that environment in AZD.
Please review the attached eScript information, it is an amazing way to earn funds for your account and the team, particularly if you give gift cards at Christmas. Please e-mail me with your request and the amount you want on your Fry’s or Bashas’ card, then put a check for that amount – payable to AZD – in my folder so I can keep track of orders and forward the funds to our Treasurer, Jessie Nichols.
