Fundraising

The primary fundraising program for Scouts BSA is the sale of Scout Sponsored Popcorn, led by Scouts each Fall. Sales earnings support operating expenses for our Scouting Council, with 35% of all earnings provided for Troop/Scout Activities.

For more info or to coordinate popcorn sales, please email our Troop Popcorn Kernel, Mr. Nick Pratt, at: popcorn@bsatroop533.org. Visit the STLBSA Popcorn Website for further information: http://popcorn.stlbsa.org. Popcorn is sold as individuals and as "Show & Sell" events where scouts show up at designated areas to sell to general public.

IMPORTANT DATES

May: Program Planning announced for following School-year
June/July: Begin and finalize reservations of Show & Sell locations
August: Submit Show & Sell orders online
September: 'Take Orders' sales and Show & Sell events occur
October: Show & Sell events continue, deadline to return unsold products and all personal "Take Order" sells are due
November: Individual Take Orders picked up by Scout and pop-corn delivered; Deadline to submit all prize orders and Scout incentives
December: Submit payments – Invoices due, Scouts earnings and prizes

Fundraising for Individuals & Troop Activities

Fundraising activities for individual scouts to earn money for camping and supported troop activities/services they participate in, including to help raise funds for High Adventure events, include the following:

BSA GSLAC Popcorn Sales - See information above. To get your Popcorn flyers and sales aides, please reach out to our Troop Popcorn Kernel and Festival Fundraising Lead, Mr. Nick Pratt. All monetary donations made at Sale & Shows are to be given to the Troop's general finances.
Festival parking lot management. Troop 533 scouts and leaders/parents, work to earn money for Troop related activities and individual scout accounts through the management of parking lot fees at St. Charles Festival events. Information is shared via email by our Troop Secretary.
- St. Charles 4th of July Festival Parking Lot --- Dedicated to help families raise money for High Adventure and Summer Camp Expenses.
- Festival of the Little Hills
Harvester Lions Club Scouts Festival Fundraising Events - a united event supported by Troop 533 & 911. These Festivals are the primary Troop level means for scouts to raise money primarily for High Adventures attendance expenses, with secondary attendance for those attending Summer Camp. Includes one event to help raise money for our Chartered Organization as SERVICE. Please see Calendar page of this website for current information and registration/sign-up.
- Irish Festival --- Dedicated to help families raise money for High Adventure and Summer Camp Expenses. Memorial Day Weekend, Annually
- Festival of the Little Hills --- Dedicated to help families raise money for High Adventure and Summer Camp Expenses. 3rd weekend of August, Annually
- Labor Day Harvester Lions Club Weekend Car Show - 1st Sunday in Sept, dedicated to helping raise funds for the Lions Club. ALL Scouts/Scouters asked to help ( 3 Sept 2023), with 100% of funds earned given to the Lions Club
- Oktoberfest Fest --- Dedicated to help families raise money for High Adventure and Summer Camp Expenses. Last weekend of September, Annually

BSA CAMP CARDS - Running from 1 April - 31 May. Ask for as many as you wish, whatever you don't sell to be returned. Scouts pay up front for the cards (payment or as credit), and keep 50% of the $5 per card cost earnings!!! Cards distributed in March.
Sports facility usage locations to rent out and invite friends & family to attend
Family Dine-Out gift matching (e.g. Mod Pizza)
RaiseRight (see information below) - A GREAT way to earn money for youth programs, including YOUR son's Troop 533 events
Selling Candy Bars, Sports Calendars, Chris's Cakes, Firewood, and other individual, boy-led, organized items, as approved
- Big Cinn Whole Troop Fundraiser - It's time to order your Big Cinns to support the troop! Chris's Cakes Big Cinn fundraiser is now open through Sunday, November 13, just in time for the holidays! Regular Big Cinns are $14.99, chocolate chip cinns are $15.99, and apple pie cinns are $16.99. Orders will be available for pick up from 6:45-8:00pm at Saegar Middle School on Monday, November 21 (same location as the troop meeting). We are looking for a minimum of 100 orders, so don't forget to forward the link to your family and friends! Please contact Kate Wenger at kateewenger@gmail.com with questions. https://www-thebigcinn-bsatroop533-2022-com.itemorder.com/shop/home/
- Cardinals Calendar Fundraiser - For individual fundraising, scouts can sell Cardinals calendars through Monday, November 28. Delivery will be at the December 12th and December 19th troop meetings. Calendars are $17.00 with $7.50 per calendar going back to the scout. Please see Kate Wenger or Jessica Mack at the next troop meeting for an order form. Please contact Kate Wenger at kateewenger@gmail.com with questions.

If you have additional ideas for fundraising opportunities for the boys, please email fundraising@bsatroop533.org.

RaiseRight - Today! (formally called Shop with Script)

RaiseRight is simply.... Great!

This rebate program allows organization individuals to raise significant funds without going door to door, asking for donations, or competing with local vendors. Scouts earn money every day through normal family purchases. The program provides a % earning through the purchase of an electronic gift card ordered with RaiseRight - earning a rebate for use by an individual Scout's troop activities.

Check here for example rebate percentages.

Our organization will have an ongoing fundraiser to order electronic "ScripNow" gift cards 24-7. Once payment is received, the cards can be used within minutes from a smartphone. You can either login using shopwithscript.com or using the raiseright app.

Step 1 - Download the RaiseRight app from IOS or Google Play.

Step 2 - Sign on and setup account through website

PrestoPay lets you pay RaiseRight® orders online by securely linking your bank account to your RaiseRight account. For a small convenience fee of only $0.15 per order, you pay online whenever you want, including on-the-go with MyWallet™, or ahead of time and bank your gift cards. Your bank account will be electronically debited and the % rebate is automatically credited to Troop 533 organization in the name you enroll. No worry about dropping off cash or checks.

Each scout must request an account to be enrolled and associated to Troop 533.
At www.raiseright.com, click on the Sign in link
Click Account then payment options
Set up your bank account to be able to purchase the gift cards
Follow the steps to enroll ... completing requested information and either instantly linking your bank account or entering banking information manually
- Manually entering your information will take 1-2 business days to process and validate
You’ll be ready to pay for your order with Online Payments

Step 3 - Shop from app or desktop

Open the scrip website here: https://www.raiseright.com/, and select "Sign In"

Use the username and password assigned by the organization in Step 1, above (will be provided)
Select the retailer of choice to see the rebate amount (notice some retailers provide larger payouts than others)
Click the ScripNow tab, then enter a dollar amount. Many ScripNow eGift cards have a minimum and maximum possible value and are typically ordered in increments of $10. Some ScripNow is only available in fixed denominations. Click Add to Cart, and a confirmation box will appear.
Select your cart in the top right-hand corner of the screen to complete payment information using PrestoPay. If PrestoPay is not available, see Step 2 above.

Step 4 - Enjoy!

Redeem your electronic gift card from your mobile device. You may also print the card if you would like.

Access your wallet by selecting View Wallet. This is where all of your RaiseRight eGift Cards and information on registered reloadable cards is kept.

Notes:

Giving credit to individual scouts is a manual process and is typically reconciled each quarter.

DO NOT select physical gift cards. These cost the troop approximately $11 per transaction. They will be cancelled as this typically costs more money than the rebate is worth. Some cards are "ship to home" orders. These can be shipped for a cheaper rate but will be deducted from the scout rebate. Rates begin at $.50 per card plus a handling fee.

Questions? contact webmaster@bsatroop533.org if you have any comments or concerns.

Shop With Scrip - Learn More

Why should we participate?

Scouts earn 100% of the rebate for each purchase to be used for scout-related expenses throughout the year.

Can I purchase physical gift cards?

Sometimes. If you use the online app called RaiseRight, some physical cards can be shipped to your home for a fee of .50 postage + .50 per card handling fee.

How long do I have to wait after ordering, before I can use my ScripNow?

ScripNow orders paid with PrestoPay are delivered within minutes. You will receive an email confirmation, along with a notification on your dashboard.

Is there a limit to the number of times I can print up my certificate?

No, there is no limit. You have paid for the code. It doesn’t matter how many times you print it, but you can only redeem the code for up to that amount (just like a regular gift card). You can find your eCard in the Viewed ScripNow section of your wallet after you’ve looked at it the first time. The paper should, however, be treated as cash.

How will I know when my ScripNow is available?

You will get an email letting you know that it is available and instructions on how to retrieve it and print it, or show it electronically directly to the vendor at the time of purchase. You can also click on the Wallet link in your dashboard to see a list of previously printed and ready-to-print/show eCards.

What if I don't use the full amount of the ScripNow eCard on my purchase?

It works the same way that physical gift cards do. The remaining balance is still on there to use for a future purchase.

Can I cancel my ScripNow order or return eCards I ordered?

No. Once an order for ScripNow eCards is submitted, it cannot be canceled. ScripNow eCards are not returnable. Click here to view a Return Policy.

How do I pay for ScripNow?

For quick delivery, PrestoPay is recommended. When you pay with PrestoPay, you’ll receive your eCard in 30 minutes or less. You can also pay your coordinator by check. This will delay the process since your ScripNow eCard will only be delivered after your coordinator receives your payment and releases your order. This is not a preferred way - preferred is aligned to a bank.

Who do I contact for Additional Questions/Support?

Please contact the organization coordinator at scrip@bsatroop533.org.

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