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In this issue
Welcome
“Newsworthy”
Fast Forward
Environmental Notes
Selling Tips
Calendar — Quote of the Month
What Our Customers are saying …
Clif Notes
Karen’s Commentary
Message from our Staff We would like to first like to thank all of our customers for your support in 2009 and wish
you all a very happy year in 2010.
We are busy planning for a bigger and better fundraising program for all of you. With any
business or endeavor, you plan for the “what if’s”, “why not’s, and the WOWS.
We have learned a tremendous amount with the challenges we faced with the trucking
company. Adversity creates diversity and we are putting new and different procedures in
place for 2010. We will be updating our manual to incorporate those changes. Please
read our “Fast Forward” section to learn about our new incentive program.
We will be expanding our wreath sales to incorporate a new “Glory” wreath to benefit your
organization and also provide the opportunity to support a soldier and their family.
Please look for your monthly newsletter for valuable information in planning your 2010
Christmas tree and wreath fundraiser. We would like to meet with you in the spring to
update your manuals and help you plan for your biggest year ever!!
Your business is appreciated and we look forward to talking with you soon. You can
always contact us at [email protected].
God Bless You,
Randy & Denise
January 2010 Newsletter
“Newsworthy”
Downey High School Dominates Sales
Congratulations to a job well done! Downey High School dominated sales
with over 914 trees, 286 wreaths and many feet of garland. Mark Rand,
Girls Athletic Director at Downey High School, led the sales efforts through
the entire athletic program. His leadership was instrumental in guiding the
program to an unbelievable first year sales effort. He is planning for 2010
with even higher goals. Oh, and by the way, Downey High School is my
Alma Mater “way to go “Vikings”. Randy Wood
Morning of December 5th
January 2010 Newsletter
Fast Forward
New Incentives for 2010 — ”Branching out your business”
We are implementing a new sales strategy for our clients in 2010. For every new contact that is
made through your efforts we will give your organization $1.00 for every tree the new
organization sells in 2010 plus another dollar for every wreath that organization also sells. All
you need to do is have them call our office, announce that they were referred by you and your
organization and we will do the rest. When they commit to the fundraising campaign for 2010
we will immediately send you a confirmation that they are in fact on board. We will then send
you sales totals from that organizations sales along with a nice bonus check in early December.
The more organizations you refer the more money you can make, it’s up to you. In addition,
every year for the new organization that stays on board you will receive a bonus. If you have
any questions regarding our sales incentives program give us a call at 1(760) 250-1718
Selling Tips
Each month we will share a few of
the selling techniques being used by
the most successful organizations.
Our goal is to help your organization
grow.
“This month’s Tip”
Get as many people involved as you
possibly can. This makes everyone's
job much easier and gives you more
voices in your overall efforts to raise
funds. Customers aren’t going to buy
if they don’t know what’s going on.
Getting them informed is half of the
battle.
What Our Customers are saying...
Penny Van Maanen, fundraising coordinator for Cypress
High School had this to say about the quality of their trees.
“One of our biggest concerns in 2009 was to make sure
that every tree was a good one. From the many positive
comments we have heard from our customers, our mission
was accomplished!”
“It is Sunday, December 6th and I am relaxing with a cup of
coffee. My husband Mike is putting the lights on our Wood
Mountain Christmas tree. You were all correct; it is very
full, beautiful and very fresh! The wreath is hanging on our
door and its smells awesome.”
Penny Van Maanen—Cypress High School
The credit should all go to Randy and Denise at Wood
Mountain. Their professionalism and courtesy was
incredible, if I called they were there with answers every
step of the way. This is one of the most organized and most
lucrative fundraisers I have ever been a part of. Our athletic
program came together and in just our first year we were
able to raise over $16,000 total, $3000 of which is going to
scholarships for student athletes. I look forward to working
with Wood mountain again in the future to make this a
yearly tradition.”
Mark Rand—Downey High School
January 2010 Newsletter
Environmental News
Real trees vs. Artificial There is no denying the fact that artificial trees are here to stay. Recent estimates do show however that artifi-cial tree sales this past year declined for the first time in the past 20 years. Being Green is the theme and real trees have a huge advantage over artificial when it comes to which is more environmentally friendly. Real trees provide much needed oxygen for our environment. They are a renewable resource with over 250,000,000 Christmas Trees currently in the ground. Almost all Christmas Trees are grown right here in the United States, providing thousands of jobs. Almost all artificial Christmas Trees are manufactured in China, using low cost labor and inferior materials which in turn add to the environmental issues we are trying to control. Artificial trees are made from plastic and metal which are in part a petroleum based product. Artificial trees last approximately 6 to 8 years adding even more contamination to our environment by being thrown into landfills. Buy & Support “Green”
Karen’s Commentary
Happy New Year to all the special organizations I
had the pleasure working with in 2009!
The best part was getting to meet each and every
one of our customers and seeing the rewards of
your individual efforts. Thank you for all of your e-
mails and calls.
Now is the time to start planning. I will be calling
you next month to set up a mutually convenient
time to meet. See you soon!
Clif Notes
My first note will cover registering on our Website.
This allows you to enter our member area which
currently has a Documentation section and Forum
section. The Documentation section contains sections
from our manual, customer forms, etc. The Forum
section is a area where ideas can be exchanged by
posting topics to discuss.
Go to our Website
www.woodmountainchristmastrees.com. From the
LOGIN pull down menu, click on Register. The
REGISTRATION page will appear. Enter the data and
click on the Register button.
This will then send me an email stating you have
registered. I will then activate your account and notify
you the account has be activated.
Contact Wood Mountain at: 3111 Knottwood Way Fallbrook, CA 92028 Phone: 760.250.1718 Fax: 760.731.2289 Email: [email protected] Website: www.WoodMountainChristmasTrees.com
Quote for the month
“Real leaders are extraordinary people with
extraordinary determination”
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Calendar
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