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Posted by My Gym Administrator on Oct 31, 2014 in My Gym Foundation |
Dinners, shows, local services, and more through The Entertainment Book! It starts with getting the word out to as many of your friends and family as possible. Your contacts will purchase this book filled with money-saving coupons for hundreds of merchants in their areas through our coded link, and MGCA will receive credit for 25% of the sale. Here is the special MGCA link: http://buy.entertainment.com/K9AVY3 How to promote the Entertainment Book: Click here to download a printable flyer to display in your gym. Insert the saved global content box titled “Body MGCA Entertainment Book” into your next Exact Target email blast. Here is a tutorial explaining saved global content. (Skip to Step 5.) This offer ends January 1,...
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Posted by My Gym Administrator on Oct 31, 2014 in Support & Programming |
My Gym Age Groups Changing We have spent a lot of time over the past year researching and discussing our age ranges. Our My Gym classes will now go up to 10 years of age. The only real change you will need to make is with the ages for the Cardio Kids class. We feel this class will be much more appealing to children ranging from 7 – 10 years of age. We will be changing over the website and the marketing materials to reflect the new ages. The entire curriculum is designed to be age appropriate. It is, therefore, important that you put your children into the correct age groups so they can succeed in building the skills for each age level as well as develop self-esteem. The age groups are listed below and are a mandate. If you currently have children older than 10 years of age in your Cardio Kids classes, this is absolutely fine, and no changes need to be made with them. Little Bundles...
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Posted by My Gym Administrator on Oct 30, 2014 in Marketing |
Holiday Marketing Campaign Reminders November marks the beginning of the Holiday Marketing Campaign – Fitness and Fun are the Greatest Gifts! All marketing materials should utilize the “Holiday Giving” campaign materials. https://extranew.mygym.com/holiday-marketing-campaign-fitness-and-fun-are-the-greatest-gifts/ Swap out your Social Media images (Facebook profile image, cover image, etc.). Prepare, load, post, and send your Holiday Campaign web article, FB post, and Twitter tweet. Activate and customize your web splash page and link to your Holiday Campaign web article. Templates for ads, emails, flyers, and posters are available. Holiday Gift Certificates Customize and order from All Printing, or use the My Gym Print System on the extranet and order locally. Holiday themed gift certificates can be used for the Holiday Gift Certificate Campaign (gyms gift them to enrolled members who, in turn, gift them to friends who are not enrolled) or for selling as holiday gifts. Holiday Campaign – “Campaign in a Box” All Printing is now offering packaged printing options to correspond with the corporate marketing campaigns. Visit the All Printing website and...
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Posted by My Gym Administrator on Oct 24, 2014 in Support & Programming |
The topic of closing the ball pit has come up in recent years. Below are some tips to help you navigate the decision to keep the ball pit open or closed during the winter months. 1. Cons to closing the ball pit: Appearance – It may give the impression that we are unable to clean properly and thus have to close. Setup could become lackluster. Make sure that, if you close, you keep things interesting and creative. For example: Ball pit balls can be removed completely, and the ball pit can be set up on its side in a fun and new way. 2. Pros to closing the ball pit: Since the ball pit cannot be cleaned every day, closing eliminates the potential, or perceived, risks. Addressing/reacting to the public concern regarding the cleanliness of ball pits in general Not having to clean the ball pit once a week MGE’s Position: The choice is yours, as there are pros and cons to both. If you choose to keep your...
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Posted by My Gym Administrator on Oct 22, 2014 in Marketing |
Play Network’s Announcement Editor is updating to provide more functionality and options for our gyms! You should have received your new login information via email. We ask that you please log on and update as soon as possible. The instructions for the update can be found by clicking here If you have any questions, or have misplaced the email containing your login information, please direct them...
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Posted by My Gym Administrator on Oct 17, 2014 in Support & Programming |
Get excited… The new My Gym Building Blocks program has been upgraded and is ready to roll out! If you or your staff were unable to attend this week’s Building Blocks training webinar, we encourage you to watch the recorded version here. The permanent link can also be found on the extranet, under the heading “Webinars and Tutorials.” Directives, FAQs, Skill & Development Sheets and other supplemental information are also now available in the Systems subfolder of the Operations Manual. Please familiarize yourselves with these key documents, particularly “Building Blocks – Preparation, Training, and Launch,” which will set you and your gym up for a successful launch on October 27th. Have questions? Call, start a Live Chat, or email the Support Team – support@mygym.com. Weekly Curriculum – Week of October 27th The Weekly Curriculum for October 27th is now available on the extranet. Reminder: There are four weeks of Curriculum archived on the Operations Manual that can be found by searching keyword: curriculum, or browsing to Programs-Core / 01...
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Posted by My Gym Administrator on Oct 16, 2014 in Support & Programming |
Make it as easy as A-B-C to create a fun-filled party! Our Sesame Street Party Programming can be found here. The Sesame Street theme party pack includes your party goods conveniently packed in one box, including plates, napkins, balloons, and a centerpiece. The colorful Sesame Street plates feature the slightly quirky Muppet, Big Bird, and the giggly furry little guy, Elmo, against a white background adorned with polka dots. The napkins feature the blue, wide-eyed monster with a huge appetite, Cookie Monster. The centerpiece features Cookie Monster, Elmo, Big Bird, and Ernie and includes 20 confetti pieces with the smiling faces of the entire Sesame Street gang! Set up the balloons, and you’re ready to hang with Elmo and his friends! This pack includes: Napkins (6.5” square) – 16 themed and 50 yellow Plates (7”) – 24 themed round and 20 yellow round Balloons (12”) – 6 themed Sesame Street Party Favor Cup (16 oz.) – 1 Sesame Street Centerpiece Note: Table cover sold separately; Red table cover roll recommended...
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Posted by My Gym Administrator on Oct 15, 2014 in Support & Programming |
Get ready for the best party in the galaxy with our Star Wars party programming and the themed party pack. The programming can be found in the Operations Manual → Core Programs →Birthday Parties →Themed Parties folder. The themed party pack includes all the necessary party goods conveniently ready to go in one box, including plates, napkins, centerpieces, and balloons. The theme plates feature popular Star Wars characters including Darth Vader, Yoda, Luke Skywalker, and more. The plates display cool space graphics with Star Wars messages and a 3-D effect when viewed through 3-D glasses (not included). The napkins, which feature Darth Vader, also have a 3-D effect when viewed through 3-D glasses. To complete the party setup, this theme pack includes a 14-inch centerpiece that features Yoda, Darth Vader, and Storm Troopers along with six star printed balloons and a party favor cup. This theme is sure to create a galaxy filled with fun! Each pack includes: • Napkins (6.5” square) – 16 themed and 50 solid black...
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Posted by My Gym Administrator on Oct 15, 2014 in Support & Programming |
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Posted by My Gym Administrator on Oct 14, 2014 in General |
We are pleased to announce the Grand Opening…… ……of our most recent gym in Victorville, CA. Local families are extremely excited for My Gym to be part of the High Desert community. Christian and Rebekah Cracraft have wrapped up their open house events and are busy preparing for their first week of classes. Warm wishes and congratulations can be sent to...
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Posted by My Gym Administrator on Oct 14, 2014 in Marketing |
Beginning October 17, Exact Target will convert to their new website called the Marketing Cloud. You will log into the same place and use the same username and password, but the welcome screen will now look like this: Click “Do not show this message again” (if you wish) and then “Get Started” to get to the main screen, which will look like this: Mouse over the “Email” button on the top-left corner; then click “Email” again to navigate to the main portion of Exact Target. Here it will show you an overview of recent items created and recent items sent. You can also customize your shortcuts on the bottom right. To view the portfolio and other content areas, mouse over the “Content” menu on the top, and select your desired destination. The portfolio view has not changed, so you should be able to find everything you need without issue. If you have any questions regarding this change, please feel free to email mperez@mygym.com....
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Posted by My Gym Administrator on Oct 14, 2014 in Marketing |
We want to thank each and every gym for super execution with our Ella’s partnership this far. We know you are all anxiously awaiting the next round of samples. Long distance high-fives all around! With that said, there are a few follow-up items on which we can focus before the next samples arrive. Fall Newsletter Part of the terms of our partnership is that our gyms would send out the Fall Newsletter to your Exact Target database. This template can be found in your Exact Target accounts. If you have any questions about the distribution of this email, please let us know by reaching out to support@mygym.com. 2. Coupons If you have any coupons left from the first round of samples, please continue to hand these out. One of the measures of the success for this partnership is coupon redemption. If you need to stock up on some snacks for PNO and Camps, these coupons can certainly save you a few bucks! Please also feel free to distribute to staff...
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Posted by My Gym Administrator on Oct 10, 2014 in Support & Programming |
How are you and your team doing with the October “Good Job” Challenge? – Terrific? Amazing? Super? Great to hear it! Here’s a follow-up video and game to show your staff at your next Weekly Meeting. Keep the challenge going! MGE Support Team Not sure what this email is about? That’s OK; you can catch up by viewing this MGE Update posted a couple of weeks...
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Posted by My Gym Administrator on Oct 6, 2014 in General |
Unfortunately and understandably, many gym owners are still confused about Sales and Use Tax, and with good reason. There are two major problems we have from a franchisor’s perspective and in light of trying to help our franchisees: The laws differ from state to state. The laws are not always black and white and are very open for interpretation and argument. Put that together with the fact that tax laws change from time to time, and you have a difficult area to manage. It is very important that you know and understand the sales and use tax laws in your state when making business decisions. A few things to think about: In some states, there might be a strong argument that birthday parties should be taxed. In some states where there is not a strong argument that birthday parties should be taxed, the whole party can become taxable if certain taxable elements are added to the party package. In some states, it could be quite simple to ensure that...
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Posted by My Gym Administrator on Oct 3, 2014 in Products, Support & Programming |
1. Dress as a My Gym Superhero for Halloween! Still choosing your Halloween costume? Be a My Gym Superhero. All you need is the My Gym Superhero Cape from ShopMyGym.com; and, if you wish, you can dress it up with some tights and a homemade superhero mask. (Click here for simple and fun mask templates.) What a fun and unique costume for staff and members, and it will also get plenty of use after Halloween, especially with the included activity guide. Click here to order now. 2. Give Away My Gym Branded Halloween Promotional Products My Gym branded Halloween promotional products are cost-effective marketing vehicles that make a lasting impression well beyond your Halloween party. ShopMyGym has a range of choices to fit every budget – stickers, flashlights, tote bags, flashing reflector safety lights, cups, and more, all with My Gym branding. There’s only a limited quantity available, so order now before they’re gone. Click here to order. 3. Give Away or Sell the My Gym Kids Activity Calendar at Your Halloween Party. At...
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Posted by My Gym Administrator on Oct 2, 2014 in Support & Programming |
October is upon us and, besides Halloween, that can only mean one thing: the upgrade to Building Blocks is around the corner! Directives, FAQs, and supplemental information are also now available in the Systems subfolder of the Operations Manual. Please take a moment to familiarize yourselves with these key documents, and then sign up for our next Building Blocks webinar on October 13th. Anyone who is currently running Building Blocks, or has been thinking about launching the program for the first time, must attend this very important training session. Building Blocks Training Webinar #1 (10/13 – 11:00am PDT) Building Blocks Training Webinar #2 (10/13 – 1:30pm...
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Posted by My Gym Administrator on Oct 2, 2014 in General |
Our team has been hard at work with designers, franchisees, and vendors to create the new “look and feel” for the way My Gyms will look “tomorrow.” We have many pieces of the design in place and would like to share them now, as there are many gyms preparing to update their facilities. Moving forward, all new gyms will open with the specifications outlined herein. All operational gyms will use and follow the same specifications as they upgrade and make improvements. It is very important to note that these specifications are not optional and must be adhered to. If any changes to the specifications need to be made, they must be approved by MGE. There will be no exceptions. Wall Colors Moving forward, we will use three wall colors. As every gym is different, the number of walls and layouts will vary, but the color schedule will remain the same. The wall colors are blue, green, and white. Trim Colors We will be using a dark gray for...
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Posted by My Gym Administrator on Sep 30, 2014 in General |
My name is Gary Caesar, and I have been the preferred insurance broker for MGE and My Gym franchisees for almost 20 years. Our HUB International team works very closely with Jamie Bertisch, especially during renewal time, to make sure that we offer the most competitive premiums without sacrificing valuable coverage. We thought it important to take this time to update you with some of the changes negotiated in this year’s program. Please keep in mind that the program operates on a fiscal year, which begins on October 1, 2014. Your location policy has its own individual renewal date and policy period. Non-Premium Enhancements include but are not limited to: 24-hour access to policy info and claims reporting capabilities via HUB and American Specialty’s online portal Top Tier Insurers are “A” rated by A.M. Best. Volume discounts continue, as you still are contributing to a group policy. Enhanced limits of liability automatically included: 5,000,000 aggregate coverage vs. 3M last year Profit and Business Income insurance has been increased to...
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Posted by My Gym Administrator on Sep 30, 2014 in Marketing |
As per our update on August 25, our re-launched sampling program with Hyland’s Homeopathic Kids continues this fall. The Hyland’s Allergy program, which ran from 9/1/14 to 9/30/14, is now over. You may discard any remaining samples and coupons. The next round of samples and coupons are on their way to gyms. They are as follows: 800 Hyland’s Homeopathic Tiny Cold Tablet samples 800 Hyland’s Homeopathic Cough Syrup samples 800 3”x 5” coupons for Hyland’s products On-Line Survey Counter card The shipments contain all the materials you will need to execute this program. The samples/coupons and the online survey signage should be made available to all customers, including enrolled members, guests, and birthday party attendees from 10/8/14 to 11/12/14 or until supplies are gone, whichever occurs first. Customers can be encouraged to take as many samples and coupons as they like. Please place the counter card near the samples and coupons and encourage parents who are interested in doing so to take the survey AND to feel free to...
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Posted by My Gym Administrator on Sep 29, 2014 in General |
We post a notification when a gym is closing so you are all aware of any closures within our franchise body. We need to inform you that My Gym Fredrick, MD closed for business as of September 20,...
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Posted by My Gym Administrator on Sep 29, 2014 in General |
PCI Compliancy is a set of requirements designed to ensure that all businesses that process, store, or transmit credit card information maintain a secure environment. The methods and companies used to maintain compliancy have changed over the years, including a recent change, depending on your merchant provider. If you process with Chase Paymentech (Versatalis) and are contacted by Security Metrics about being non-compliant, you can inform them that you are compliant and use First Data. If you have switched providers to Global Payments, Security Metrics will contact you within the first few months of processing. You will need to provide them with the requested information and perform the required procedures. As per PCI Security Standards, the storage of cardholder data in the form of hard copy is permitted as long as it is physically secured and properly destroyed when it is no longer needed for business or legal reasons. The only cardholder data that may be stored after authorization is the primary account number, expiration date, and cardholder name....
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Posted by My Gym Administrator on Sep 25, 2014 in Marketing |
We are thrilled to announce, as unveiled at the convention, that the new 2015 Marketing Manual as well as the Marketing Plan are now available! You can find them on the Extranet in the “one-stop” for your marketing needs (browse to: Extranet > Operations Manual > Marketing...
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Posted by My Gym Administrator on Sep 24, 2014 in Products, Support & Programming |
Yoo-hoo! Time for a “Minnie” celebration! Have a blast throwing your very own Disney party with our Minnie Mouse customizable themed programming and matching themed party pack! This pack includes your party goods conveniently packed in one box, including plates, napkins, balloons, and stickers. The colorful Minnie Mouse plates feature the marvelous mouse doing a dance against a polka dot and striped background with matching and coordinated napkins. The centerpiece features Minnie and Daisy Duck, along with 20 pieces of hair-bow confetti to complete the table’s look. Set up the 6 latex balloons and enjoy Minnie Mouse and Daisy Duck smiling big and ready to kick off your party! Click here to order now! This pack includes: Napkins (6.5” square) – 16 themed and 50 bright pink Plates (7”) – 24 themed square and 20 bright pink round Balloons (12”) – 6 themed balloons Minnie Mouse Party Favor Cup (16 oz.) – 1 Minnie Mouse Centerpiece Table cover sold separately; Bright pink table cover roll recommended Minnie Mouse Bow-Tique...
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Posted by My Gym Administrator on Sep 24, 2014 in Support & Programming |
Another year, another virus! As you have probably already heard, there is a new virus going around. It is called Enterovirus D68 (or EV-D68). It is a variation of the common cold and is known to cause mild to severe respiratory illness and fever. Many children who have become ill have difficulty breathing, and those with a history of Asthma or chronic respiratory difficulties suffer with wheezing. For more information on EV-D68, please click here. If you are approached by concerned parents, put them at ease and please let them know that “we clean and disinfect daily and as needed throughout the day.” You can also remind parents to: Wash their hands with soap and water for 20 seconds – particularly after changing diapers. Clean and disinfect frequently-touched surfaces, such as toys and doorknobs. Avoid shaking hands, kissing, hugging, and sharing cups or eating utensils with individuals who are ill. Very important: stay home if you do not feel well. This is not a “new” virus and is actually...
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Posted by My Gym Administrator on Sep 24, 2014 in Uncategorized |
Do you run marathons? Think that Jeopardy! questions are difficult? Ever lead 4 or 5 My Gym Birthday Parties in a day? Well this challenge makes those seem like a walk in the park. Announcing the “Good Job” Challenge! What’s the prize? How about being awesome!?!? Do it! Watch the video with your staff for info. Do...
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