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Subject: Referral questions... Author: Va Director [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: 09:56:26 11/09/03 Sun Author Host/IP: 64.83.5.49 Recently several different contestants have mentioned about referrals and handing out brochures, doing appearances and spreading the word about Galaxy. Just so everyone knows, we do want to reward those contestants who *recruit* for the upcoming pageant. It does not have to be in your own division either, so that if you have a sister, friend or just someone you know who wants to enter the pageant, we will offer the referring queen a bonus for doing so. The question here is how to administer bonuses, i.e. if it should be a hostess award (with banner & crown) of it's own, a discount towards the fee to return the next year, or free advertisement in the book. Some have mentioned a discount off their entry fee.....this year's....and I am totally willing to consider that but there is a problem with implimenting that this 1st year. For the bonus to apply (whether points or discount), the referree has to send in HER complete entry fee. Everyone however has the same deadline, March 1st. So it's impossible to discount your fee before knowing if your referral paid theirs, etc. I could try doing a refund (??) of credit, ie. if you referred 3 who actually paid in full and you've already paid, you get say $25 or $50 each back after the deadline sent back to you. I am open to suggestions on how contestants who are currently in the Galaxy system who are interested in possibly recruiting other queens with them would like to be rewarded. I think discount off the fees is a good idea but we have to balance that with confirmation of entry. I may decide to only require 50% from your referee for your discount to apply prior to March.....that's been suggested as well. For those who have competed before or have suggestions, what do you think would be the fairest and best incentives?? I am new to the referral idea but I think it would be good for everyone......please post your ideas gals! [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

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[> Subject: Re: Referral questions... Author: michelle [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 09:35:10 11/11/03 Tue Author Host/IP: 12.44.31.110 I think that a hostess award would be a good idea. Refunds could get a bit complicated and some contestants may choose not to return the following year, so that might not be the best option either. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> Subject: Re: Referral questions... Author: michelle [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 09:36:58 11/11/03 Tue Author Host/IP: 12.44.31.110 ... by "that" I meant giving a dicount towards next years pageant. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> Subject: Michelle, that's a good point. I hope to have an official "policy" if you will, about it soon. But your suggestion is a good idea to consider! Author: Va Director [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 18:03:00 11/11/03 Tue Author Host/IP: 64.83.5.175 [ Post a Reply to This Message ]