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Frequently Asked Questions?

Q.  I want to help but can't come to the Crop.

A.  1.)  Mail me a tax deductible donation.  Make your check payable to "Crop for a Cause Foundation" and mark it "donation only" on the memo line and mail to: Laura Machonis, Crop for a Cause, 126 Amherst Drive, Bartlett, IL 60103.

2.) Join our team for the 2012 M.S. Walk...a fun day, a fun group, and, of course...more fun prizes! Click to go directly to our team MS WALK link.

3.) An event of this size needs lots of "worker bees."  Here's how you can help:

• We are accepting new and gently used donations for the "Bargain
  Area," so please clean out your scrap room and donate supplies you can spare.  You can drop off items to me, mail them, or I can arrange a pick-up.  This is a great way for you to make some room for new "treats" and get a tax write-off for your items at the same time!

• Items for goodie bags, silent auction and door prizes are needed.  If you know anyone who would like to donate or if you would like to help solicit, please let me know.
  
  
• We are also looking for sponsors to cover the cost of the food and table rental fees.  If you work for or know of a company or person interested in getting involved, please let me know as soon as possible.

• Click on the volunteer opportunities link.  The wonderful people who helped last year have written out a wish list for helpers...lots of opportunities to be involved both in big and small ways!

• Spread the word about the Crop--post it on message boards, tell everyone you know!

Q.  Why do I want to attend this event?

A.  There is something to be said about doing something you love and doing it to benefit someone else.  Money raised at Crop for a Cause benefits the National MS Society  It's a win-win all around! 

Q.  Who do I make my check payable to?

A.  "Crop for a Cause Foundation".

Q.  When will I receive my confirmation?  I mailed my registration form and check 5 days ago?

A.  Please allow 7 to 14 days for confirmation notices to be sent.  We are always very pleased with the overwhelming responses for this event and we're working hard to process the registrations and confirmations as quickly as possible.  If you've not heard from us after two weeks, then feel free to email us to follow up.

Q.  Why is a group registration more $$$ than an individual registration?

A.  The first year we sponsored this event we had general seating and it was on a first-come-first-serve basis.  Many people told us that they would pay extra for the convenience of not having to come early and rush around trying to save seats for all of their friends…and save themselves the stress of the “what if we don’t all get to be together” factor.  We did it that way for year #2 and the feedback was all positive.  Some of those who did not do it said that they would definitely be getting a group registration together for this year.  Now that I have been to a few crops I have found this to be pretty standard practice.  So to make a long story short, it is a fee for the convenience and the guarantee. And of course, that money goes directly to the charity!

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Q.  What this I hear about a "garage sale/bargain area"?

A.  We will have an area where you may purchase items straight out--instead of bidding on them like the silent auction.  It will consist of new and gently used items.  If you have any items you would like to donate, please let us know. You can drop off items to me, mail them, or I can arrange a pick-up (that way we can price items ahead of time).  You may also bring items to donate the night of the Crop and we will price them and put them out that evening as time permits.  We have donation forms for your tax records available.  If you drop off your items to me before the Crop, as many way of thanking you, I will place your name in a drawing for a special prize.

Q.  Can I bring my children?  If so, do they need to purchase a ticket?

A.  What a great mother/daughter or mother/son creative night!  We would love to have them at the Crop.  We only ask that you please be respectful of those who are using this as a night away and make sure you keep your children sitting with you.

Last year some people had their children picked up when it got late.  They had the fun experience with their child...and time to themselves.

PLEASE NOTE:  No children are allowed in the Crop/work space unless the child has a paid ticket and is accompanied by an adult with a paid ticket.  Thanks!

Q.  How much does it cost?

A.  Registration Donations for 2012 event:

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Q.  What do I get for my money?

A.  We will provide a light supper, snacks, goodie bags and prizes.  There will be some specialty tools and Cricut™ die cut machines available for use.  Oh yeah, you also get a nice tax write-off on everything you spend!

Q.  Are beverages included?

A.  There will be soft drinks and water bottles available for purchase.  Coffee will be available at no charge thanks to a generous donation by Starbucks in Schaumburg (Barrington & Schaumburg roads).

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