Membership dept is Crap!

[wtfl1981]

Don't think having players on the other end of phone ends up boosting numbers.. WT need to recruit more new members not hassle existing.
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SECOND EMAIL IN 2HRS, PROBABLY PLENTY MORE UNTIL 15TH NOV

THANK YOU FOR MAKING WESTS TIGERS
PART OF YOUR LIFE FOR 2013!
We’re off to a flying start for the 2013 season, with a new coach and some great new signings **we are very proud to report that we have over 2,500 Wests Tigers Members** now making Wests Tigers part of their life in 2013.

Over the past couple of days our Coach and Players have been making phone calls to a few of our 2012 members to remind them to renew their membership by 15th November to ensure they retain their seats for next season, they also know how important it is to have our members at the games and supporting the club.

Our new recruits, Braith Anasta, Eddy Pettybourne and Bodene Thompson were part of the telephone campaign and have gotten to know just how important our members are to the club.
So a big thank you to everyone for your support to date and we look forward to a fantastic 2013 season ahead.

Check out Mick Potter weaving his magic to sign up OUR NSW PREMIER Barry O'Farrell.
http://www.weststigers.com.au/news-display/Potter-weaves-his-magic-to-get-his-man/65786

Our Gold and Silver Members can expect the delivery of your Membership Kit and Card by mid December 2012.
For those Non-Ticketed and Bronze members please expect the delivery of your Membership kit and card by early December 2012\. NB: Out of Towners a Stripes Plus Member will have their paper tickets sent out early 2013.
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MEMBERS EXCLUSIVE: Braith Anasta Talks Wests Tigers

Braith Anasta, one of the most respected and experienced players in the NRL, has given his first interview on weststigers.com.au about his decision to join Wests Tigers.
Anasta spoke to club media manager Wayne Cousins about working with new NRL Coach Mick Potter to the speculation around the position he will play in 2013.

Wests Tigers: Tell us about your decision to come to Wests Tigers and the opportunity it presented?
Braith: It is a great opportunity for me. I think I desperately needed it. It is a new start, a new beginning. It has given me a new lease of life actually. I can test myself a lot more now and I’ve got to prove myself. That’s good for me. I have a lot of aspirations the way I want to play and what I want to do for the team.

Wests Tigers: Your thoughts on new NRL Coach Mick Potter?
Braith: He has been really stern which has been good. He has given no excuses to any player. Everyone has got to earn their spot and everyone has a great attitude towards that. The players have responded well to Mick which is a good sign early on. The training has been hard. It has been physical work and it is going to get harder. He has set the example early on and I look forward to working with him.

Wests Tigers: What excites you about the squad assembled?
Braith: Working with Robbie (Farah) and Benji (Marshall) excites me a lot. I like to play off the cuff. That’s when I’m playing at my best. I play what I see. They are the best two at that in the comp so it suits my game. There is also plenty of good young talent coming through after the club won the U20s premiership.

Wests Tigers: Which position do you feel most comfortable in?
Braith: People have spoken about the halves and there has been a bit of conjecture about it. I don’t care where I play. I never have. I’ve played five-eighth for most of my career but I’m at a different stage of my career now. I just want to play footy and do what’s best for the team. That’s what I have always been about. Whether Mick wants to play me in the halves or the back row, I don’t care. I really don’t. Whatever job he gives me that is in the best interest of the team I will do my best at that. We (Roosters) made the grand final in 2010 and I was in the back-row and I loved it. I’m playing off guys like Robbie and Benji who will add a bit to my game as well. The only reason there was some conjecture because Tim Sheens was talking about me playing 7\. I’m not a 7\. He had a role for me in 7\. It wasn’t the average 7.

Wests Tigers: You are an astute goal-kicker. Would you like to take on the role here?
Braith: I have to speak to Mick to see whether he sees me as a goal-kicker for this club. I always kicked until I met Hazem El Masri at the Bulldogs and then Craig Fitzgibbon at the Roosters. I’ve loved the opportunity that I have had and if it was given to me here at Wests Tigers, I’d take it with two hands. If I’m not kicking, that’s fine. I can focus on my football and playing to the best of my ability.

Wests Tigers: Is there any chance you can kick a miracle 40 metre field goal for your new team like you did against Wests Tigers in the 2010 finals series?
Braith: (laughing)..I’d love too because I owe the fans that. I meet a lot of Wests Tigers supporters on the streets and the first thing they say to me is that field goal. It is hard for me because it was one of the best experiences of my life. On the other hand, it is probably one of the worst for the Wests Tigers supporters. Hopefully I can repay the Wests Tigers supporters and kick a field goal for us in the grand final which would be even better.

Watch the full interview with Braith from 6.30pm tonight at http://www.weststigers.com.au
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Box HQ Canada Bay - Exclusive Wests Tigers Deal!
Thanks to Box HQ, Wests Tigers Members have been given preferential rates. Details are as follows:
Gym membership $7.50 per week – conditions apply (normally $13.95 per week for the general public)
Body transformation $195.00 per month – conditions apply (normally $395.00 per month for the general public)
In order to take advantage of the above offer, Members must present their 2013 Wests Tigers Membership receipt of purchase to Box HQ staff.
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Wests Tigers Players in the Community
Today, Wests Tigers Players Matt Bell, Matt Groat and Jessie Sue headed to Campbelltown's infamous Fishers Ghost Festival for an on stage interview to promote the new season ahead and our 2013 Membership campaign. Players mingled with our fans and enjoyed a game of pass the ball with our very dedicated supporters from the West! Make sure you check out our website next week for some photos of the day!

Wests Tigers in Wyong!
Our 2013 NRL Squad will head to Wyong on Monday 12th November for a 4 day camp and will be holding a meet and greet for all of our Central Coast supporters!

Head on down to meet our entire 2013 NRL Squad and Coaching Staff:
Where: Dam Hotel, Minnesota Road and Pacific Highway, Hamlyn Terrace.
Time: 7.30pm-8.30pm
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Wests Tigers Race Day 2012
Enjoy an exciting afternoon out at Canterbury Park with Wests Tigers players, sponsors & staff. Come and meet the new players and coach, mingle with the old players whilst enjoying the excitement of the races as Wests Tigers gear up for the 2013 series.

When: Wednesday 12 December - 1pm to 6pm
Where: Canterbury Park Racecoure, 96 King Street, Canterbury.
What: Includes sit down 2-course lunch, entry to the race course, 4 hour beverage package, race books, raffle. A prize will be given for the best tie!
Book: Chapin Ayres - <cayres@weststigers.com.ay>or 02 8741 3316 for your booking form. Limited room available. Will sell out fast.
PRICE: $1,500 plus GST for a table of 10 people or $160 plus GST per person</cayres@weststigers.com.ay>

Is that correct???….we only have 2500 Members for next season?

Holy shiiiite, that would have to be the lowest out of any club in the comp wouldn't it?

Sounds like WT management have paid the price for stuffing around for so long with the Sheens saga and keeping the Members and WT supporters in general in the dark over the whole schemozzle.

 

[Juro]

Is that correct???….we only have 2500 Members for next season?

Holy shiiiite, that would have to be the lowest out of any club in the comp wouldn't it?

Sounds like WT management have paid the price for stuffing around for so long with the Sheens saga and keeping the Members and WT supporters in general in the dark over the whole schemozzle.

I don't think it is that big a deal in the middle of November to have a low count. Apparently it is up around 3,500 now, and there is plenty of time for the numbers to go higher.

 

[Juro]

I just got back from overseas yesterday to find I had a couple voicemail messages from Benji. Spewing that I didn't get to chat…

 

[stryker]

I just got back from overseas yesterday to find I had a couple voicemail messages from Benji. Spewing that I didn't get to chat…

Haha I had one from Braith yesterday. Havent made my mind up as of yet.

 

[weststigers4life]

I just got back from overseas yesterday to find I had a couple voicemail messages from Benji. Spewing that I didn't get to chat…

Haha I had one from Braith yesterday. Havent made my mind up as of yet.

Haha Did you speak to him Stryker or did he leave a message?
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[stryker]

I just got back from overseas yesterday to find I had a couple voicemail messages from Benji. Spewing that I didn't get to chat…

Haha I had one from Braith yesterday. Havent made my mind up as of yet.

Haha Did you speak to him Stryker or did he leave a message?
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Nah left a message mate.

 

[weststigers4life]

I just got back from overseas yesterday to find I had a couple voicemail messages from Benji. Spewing that I didn't get to chat…

Haha I had one from Braith yesterday. Havent made my mind up as of yet.

Haha Did you speak to him Stryker or did he leave a message?
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Nah left a message mate.

Ok thanks mate,
I took the old man and the family to Farah's restaurant for Father's Day a few years back and he was there at the restaurant. So my mum knowing how passionate I am about the side went up to him and asked him to come over and get some photos of me, my daughter and him. It was a bit surreal trying to have a chat and not come across as a star struck fan.
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[weststigers4life]

Received a call from the membership department today about our seating for next year and i just wanted to give them a pat on the back for working on a Sunday.
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[GNR4LIFE]

Its pretty corny for the club to instruct players to call members under the guise of being your best mate (in actual fact doing a job for the club), sucking up to you about memberships knowing that the majority of members will get starstruck.

Does any other club do this?

 

[joe_s_magpies]

I received a call from the membership department yesterday regarding my seating next year. They managed to seat me next to my friends. I have downgraded to the ultimate silver membership.

The membership team have been great to desk with. Being on season 2013.
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[Snodgrass]

Got a 6PM call from the Indian call centre the other night.
Anyway, I was strangely up for a chat and Sanjay quickly let me know that like most Indian males, he was a total sports nut. I really liked his telephony skills and thinking on my feet inquired as to whether he also had the ability to steer an NRL team around the park. Sanjay was a most humble man and admitted quite frankly that his left foot kicking game could do with some work, but that he counted numbers like Sterlo and his speed off the mark was second to none.

I took his details, but despite not being accredited, I will expect a small percentage of any financial agreement he and Humpty may sign off on… I mean C'mon, he did phone me during dinner time !

 

[Yossarian]

Its pretty corny for the club to instruct players to call members under the guise of being your best mate (in actual fact doing a job for the club), sucking up to you about memberships knowing that the majority of members will get starstruck.

Does any other club do this?

I don't think its corny - I think its a great idea! I'd imagine the success rate in getting wavering people to renew would be pretty high with a player. Saying no to some Neville (or the female equivalent) from membership is one thing but if Rowdy or Banjo are on the phone its a bit harder!!

Anyway I think it sends a good message as well that the players and the members are part of the same club. We don't want any Melissa George types who think that speaking to actual supporters/members is beneath them.

 

[innsaneink]

I got no call….never do....but I checked the website and theyve allocated seats to one of the memberships Ive purchased

Where exactly is row EE......down near the field or up the back or...??

 

[happy_tiger]

Its pretty corny for the club to instruct players to call members under the guise of being your best mate (in actual fact doing a job for the club), sucking up to you about memberships knowing that the majority of members will get starstruck.

Does any other club do this?

I don't think its corny - I think its a great idea! I'd imagine the success rate in getting wavering people to renew would be pretty high with a player. Saying no to some Neville (or the female equivalent) from membership is one thing but if Rowdy or Banjo are on the phone its a bit harder!!

Anyway I think it sends a good message as well that the players and the members are part of the same club. We don't want any Melissa George types who think that speaking to actual supporters/members is beneath them.

I'm sure Melissa George will oblige once the Summer Bay Starfish gain entry into the NRL Yoss

 

[Yossarian]

Its pretty corny for the club to instruct players to call members under the guise of being your best mate (in actual fact doing a job for the club), sucking up to you about memberships knowing that the majority of members will get starstruck.

Does any other club do this?

I don't think its corny - I think its a great idea! I'd imagine the success rate in getting wavering people to renew would be pretty high with a player. Saying no to some Neville (or the female equivalent) from membership is one thing but if Rowdy or Banjo are on the phone its a bit harder!!

Anyway I think it sends a good message as well that the players and the members are part of the same club. We don't want any Melissa George types who think that speaking to actual supporters/members is beneath them.

I'm sure Melissa George will oblige once the Summer Bay Starfish gain entry into the NRL Yoss

My wife still watches that show - the one thing you pick up is that Summer Bay is as big or small as the show needs it to be so don't discount that Starfish bid yet!

 

[innsaneink]

Fascinating

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Its pretty corny for the club to instruct players to call members under the guise of being your best mate (in actual fact doing a job for the club), sucking up to you about memberships knowing that the majority of members will get starstruck.

Does any other club do this?

I don't think its corny - I think its a great idea! I'd imagine the success rate in getting wavering people to renew would be pretty high with a player. Saying no to some Neville (or the female equivalent) from membership is one thing but if Rowdy or Banjo are on the phone its a bit harder!!

Anyway I think it sends a good message as well that the players and the members are part of the same club. We don't want any Melissa George types who think that speaking to actual supporters/members is beneath them.

Thats a very warm and fuzzy way of looking at it, but the reality is the club's only concern is making money, not building a culture of fans and players being one of the same.

 

[Yossarian]

Its pretty corny for the club to instruct players to call members under the guise of being your best mate (in actual fact doing a job for the club), sucking up to you about memberships knowing that the majority of members will get starstruck.

Does any other club do this?

I don't think its corny - I think its a great idea! I'd imagine the success rate in getting wavering people to renew would be pretty high with a player. Saying no to some Neville (or the female equivalent) from membership is one thing but if Rowdy or Banjo are on the phone its a bit harder!!

Anyway I think it sends a good message as well that the players and the members are part of the same club. We don't want any Melissa George types who think that speaking to actual supporters/members is beneath them.

Thats a very warm and fuzzy way of looking at it, but the reality is the club's only concern is making money, not building a culture of fans and players being one of the same.

Well those two things aren't necessarily opposed to each other. An environment where the fans feel a greater connection to the club can potentially be a money maker for the club.

 

[Gotoddy]

I got no call….never do....but I checked the website and theyve allocated seats to one of the memberships Ive purchased

Where exactly is row EE......down near the field or up the back or...??

How did you check this? I can't even find the old members only area on the website anymore.

Don't worry, managed to find it. I am showing as having no current membership, yet we signed up as a group over a month ago. Hopefully we are still going to get decent seats.