Current Fundraising Opportunities that benefit Team Vortex:
- Vortex Swim-A-Thon
Current Fundraising Opportunities that benefit Team Vortex AND your swimmer's account:
- This program has recently changed (early 2019). To attach your rewards card and more information, please contact Lars at secretary@teamvortex.org or Frank at treasurer@teamvortex.org
KING SOOPERS
Link you King Soopers card to Vortex Swim Club
Team Vortex Swim Club participates in King Soopers Community Rewards program. King Soopers has set aside a certain amount of money to donate each quarter. (The amount Team Vortex will receive is based upon our supporters’ percentage of spending as it relates to the total spending of all participating KingSoopers Community Rewards organizations.) All you have to do to participate is link your King Soopers Card or Alternate ID to Team Vortex Swim Club.
You will need to create an online account with King Soopers if you haven't already. Then, visit https://www.kingsoopers.com/account/communityrewards/ and search for Team Vortex Swim Club. Once you have found our team (Our account number is: GM855), click on the link to enroll your card. Please share this number with family and friends!
*Please note, you can only, link your card to support one organization!
Once your card is linked to Team Vortex, every time you shop and enter your Sooper Card number, you will be earning money for both your family and our team. At the end of each quarter, I will send out an email requesting a screen shot from your personal Community Rewards page through your King Soopers account. Your family will be credited 80% of your earnings, and Vortex will receive 20%. If you have multiple accounts or family/friends shopping on your behalf, please send me those screen shots as well.
SAFEWAY
Safeway Reloadable Gift Cards: Earn 5% cash back on food/gas purchases!
(4% goes directly to YOUR family account, 1% goes to Vortex)
How Does It Work?
Step 1: Purchase a $5 Safeway reloadable gift card from Rachel Ferguson (preloaded with a $5 credit)
- Contact her at treasurer@teamvortex.org
- Cards cannot be purchased from the store (must be purchased through Vortex).
Step 2: Load the card with any amount up to $500 at the cash register or customer service desk
- Must be done in a separate transaction PRIOR TO food/gas purchases being made
- There is a short (5-10 min.) delay before the funds are available for check-out if loaded at the service counter. Load your card before you do your shopping.
- You can load your card using cash, check. debit or credit card.
- Important note: Cards with a zero balance for over 90 days will become inactive and a new card will have to be purchased.
Step 3: Participating families will receive a 4% credit to their Vortex account when the team reloads a minimum of $5000
Frequently Asked Questions:
What can/cannot be purchased?
Can: Food, Gas, Merchandise
Cannot: Western Union, Money Orders, Tickets West, Postage Stamps, Lottery Tickets, and Gift Cards (though I’ve heard some location will let you purchase gift cards)
What happens if a card is lost or thrown away?
Each card comes with an ID number on the back that keeps track of your balance. If your card is lost, your money is NOT gone (provided someone didn’t find your card and use it immediately). If your card is lost, the balance can be retrieved from the computer. Your old number will be retired and a new card will be issued with the balance from your lost card.
How do I find the balance on my card?
One of four ways:
- the balance is always printed on the bottom of your register receipt
- visit www.gcbalance.com
- call 1-866-822-6252
- your cashier can check your balance
Please note that a ZERO BALANCE ON YOUR CARD FOR 90 DAYS = INACTIVE CARD. A new card will then need to be purchased through Vortex.
How will I know how much “cash back” I have raised for my swimmer(s)?
Your monthly Vortex bill will show a credit for each month that the team receives a refund.
What if my swimmer takes time off?
Your family account will accumulate a credit during the time your swimmer is not active with the team.
What if my swimmer leaves the team?
Once your swimmer leaves the team, any remaining funds will be donated to Vortex.
Where else is the card accepted?
Safeway: In addition to Safeway, the card is accepted at Vons, Dominick’s, Randalls, Tom Thumb, Pavilions and Carrs.
Any questions or to purchase cards, please contact Rachel Ferguson: secretary@teamvortex.org.