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Top 3 Needs of Growing Camps

Recently, the Christian Camp and Conference Association (CCCA) released their 2009 Waypoint Survey where camps highlighted their 3 top needs in the future:

1. Capital Funds
2. Campers/Guests
3. Efficient Marketing

Below are proven strategies your camp can utilize to make a difference in your revenue, retention and referral goals for 2010:

Active offers online marketing packages specifically for camps with access to nearly 2 million people a month. We also design custom websites with “point and click” content management tools that allow your staff to expertly update your website without a degree from a technical institute.

Send an email to Camps@ActiveNetwork.com to request a no-obligation marketing or website consultation.

Many of you have already set up your 2010 seasons and are now accepting registrations—one of the simplest ways camps can maximize participation, revenue and the all important cash flow.

Stay tuned for upcoming email featuring a link to submit a Set Up Request and reserve implementation time for your organization. Implementation turnaround time is 3 weeks and schedules for next season are already filling up! Don’t miss out on the dividends an earlier setup can contribute towards a successful 2010 summer season.

Product Tips and Tricks

How to send a Mass Email

1. Go to Tools > Communication Center and click ‘New’ to create a new message
2. From the drop down menu next to ‘Email Type’ select Standard Email
3. Select from Account, Participant or Event fields next to 'Fields to Include:'. (For most emails, we recommend Account fields, which means the email will go out once per account).
4. Confirm the correct email address is listed in the 'From' field. In most cases, you will NOT want to put your email address in the CC: or BCC: fields.
5. Type the subject of the email in the ‘Subject’ field and click the gold ‘Save’ button above; your email will now appear in the list above.
6. Now select your email in the list. You will now see the recipients in the ‘To’ field. If you have selected account-level fields, it will say ‘Accounts.Email’. You can edit the recipients by clicking on the ‘Edit Recipients’ button and selecting the email addresses that should receive this email.
7. To send attachments, select the document from the Attachments drop down menu (click here for help uploading files for email attachments). NOTE: When you click the paper clip icon, text will appear in the body of the email. It will be in the form of a web address in square brackets. Do not edit this text. The recipients will not see this text, but they will receive the attachment.
8. Type your message in the Message area. If you have any attachments, that text can be pushed to the bottom of the email body.
9. Personalize your message by using the<> field located in the box.
10. Click ‘Save’ when you are finished creating your email. Your email template will now be available in the Communications Center for mass emailing.
11. Next, load a filter for the people you are interested in emailing. When you send an email through the Communication Center, it will go to everyone identified in the current filter.
12. Click the ‘Preview’ button at the bottom to see how your message will look. (Note: This will generate a new window. Your message might not appear to word-wrap in the preview. However, it will word-wrap when it’s sent. Please close this browser window when you are finished viewing.)
13. Click the 'Send' button at the bottom of the Communication Center. Your email will be sent in approximately one hour. If you need the email to be sent immediately or cancel the pending email, check out our training video.

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Upcoming Events

Presbyterian Church Camp and Conference Association
November 8-13, 2009, Little Rock, AR

Christian Camps Conference Association
November 29-December 02, 2009, Colorado Springs, CO

Western Association of Independent Camps
December 03-06, 2009, Santa Cruz, CA

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Meet the Team

Breanne Kulis – Consulting Project Coordinator

I started at The Active Network in May 2007 on the Active.com customer support team, and 6 months later transitioned into the role of a Thriva Project Coordinator. I work primarily behind the scenes processing incoming contracts and assigning/scheduling the implementation analysts that work with our clients. I also mentor and lead two co-workers on my team. I feel fortunate that I get to work with so many great people in so many different roles (sales, implementation, account management, development, etc.), and am able to play a role coordinating each project. I grew up attending a summer camp each year and eventually graduated into the wonderful world of counseling. Now, I am happy to be working with our camps clients where I get to see a different side of the business.

About two and a half years ago, I moved to San Diego from Minnesota, where I was born and raised, and have loved every minute of it. I knew I needed a change of pace when I realized that I could brag about how fast I could dig my car out of a pile of snow, scrape ice off the windshield and de-ice the door locks! After college, San Diego was an obvious choice for my relocation (70 degrees year round, yes please!). When I moved out to the west coast, I began going to school for massage therapy. I am now a licensed massage therapist with a private practice.

I enjoy all outdoor activities but also find time for socializing, relaxing and staying active. I de-stress by running through beautiful Balboa Park, playing volleyball, or any sport for that matter. Last year I participated in my first duathlon (running & biking) as part of the company’s “corporate challenge” initiative to raise money for the Monarch School. I raised money and trained hard which paid off as I somehow placed second in my age group. I find rejuvenation while lying at the beach accompanied by a good book, or laughing during weekly “food and wine” nights with friends.

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