A smaller version of our REWARDS program was created perhaps
20+ years ago. When we moved into Craig Bay in 2009, we were excited about
the money saving aspects of the program, but soon found that few people knew
about it.
People would mention eating at a local restaurant. I'd ask
if they received their 15% discount, and their response was simply a
quizzical look. What discount??
The problem was - Craig Bay couldn't promote individual
businesses. So the program languished.
I approached the Craig Bay Residents Association (CBRA) and
asked if I could promote the businesses as an individual. They not only gave
me permission, they asked me to take it over without their involvement. They
seemed very happy to get rid of it.
Over two years - I completely revamped and promoted the
program. I was so happy to contribute to the community from my Craig Bay
home AND from our winter home in California.
At that time I purchased
the domain www.CBRewards.club and
have created this web site which list our participating businesses.
Word of mouth is essential for continued growth. We will do
our best to contact new people who move in to Craig Bay and give them a
card. Success of the program will depend on the following:
1. Use your card as often as you can. And thank the business
owners. Keep the website handy on your phone or tablet -
www.CBRewards.club. Remember - that
is ".club", not ".com".
2. Tell your friends and neighbors about the REWARDS
program. www.CBRewards.club.
3. I'll update the REWARDS program regularly. New people can
sign up for updates by sending me an email -
kj@easytaichi.com - and I will
include them. We have the majority of Craig Bay residents already signed up.
If each household uses this card to save just $20/month, we
as a community save over $100,000 annually.
Keith Jeffery,
Volunteer REWARDS Coordinator
