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Introducing the S J Manning's 2007 Activities Pass!

Dear S J Manning's Student &/or Parents,

I'm very pleased to announce the success of a program for SJ Manning stdents designed to simplify your participation in our program, to help you budget the events and activities provided by SJ Manning's - and, to help our instructors improve the quality of our classes and teaching activities.

The New program we started January of 2006 is called the "S J Manning's Activities Pass."

Before explaining more about what it is I'd like to share with you the why - why we are improving our processes right now - and, frankly what's in it for you - and for us.

The idea came from becoming aware of two internal challenges:

1. We were encountering families who were unable to participate in some events due to temporary financial challenges - or, because of a need to budget their finances. We felt it was necessary to really evaluate this as a challenge since Intramural Tournaments are in fact, a testing requirement and failing to participate may have serious consequences especially at the brown belt, Black Belt preparation, and Black Belt levels.

2. Next, we found our instructors were spending a lot of time with the registration process and handling paperwork for student participation. In fact, for improving the event itself - they really needed to spend more - not less - time on paperwork, organization, and other administrative details unrelated to teaching and student development. We really want our professional S J Manning teachers to spend as close to 100% of their time as possible on student service, teaching, and student support - not on administrative details.

Given these challenges - all of our staff "brainstormed" for the past 13 months - and, came up with what we feel is a win, win, win (for the parents, the students, and for us.)

The activities pass addresses each of the two challenges and others:

First. It creates closer to 100% participation in events necessary for curriculum growth and mastery that are required for belt tests. In other words, we expect to end up with closer to 100% of our students at each event. This is a win for the student – and, for us to have higher quality student development.

Second. It equalizes family budgeting by taking the total investment in intramurals and in Black Belt extravaganzas and dividing by 12 – thus, budgeting monthly.

Third. by giving a discount from the cost otherwise – thus, reducing your over-all cost through the year of the events.

Fourth. It gives our instructors more time to spend with students in test and event preparation as well as one-on-one student interaction - taking away the need for them to spend ANY time on administration paperwork and other non-teaching activities.

Fifth. It improves our ability to organize events – and, to streamline the “check-in” process at the door – and, at the rings. Thus making the events run smoother – and, making them a lot more fun (for us too!)

Given what we see as huge advantages for our students, their families, and our instructors of this new system – we will begin requiring ALL new students to participate in the activities pass program beginning January 1st, 2007 .

The monthly tuition for the activities fee is only $24.97 per month and covers participation in all Intramural Tournaments and, Spectator Passes to the Intramural Tournaments. Additionally, the fee also includes Family Tickets to Black Belt Extravaganzas. This is a fairly significant discount from the normal – already discounted – Master/Leadership member registration cost for these events.

However, since your family enrolled before this system is in place you have a choice to participate.

Since we know that some people resist change – no matter how difficult and convoluted the old system was – or, how simple and inexpensive the new system is – we have decided to go to ridiculous lengths to “ ethically bribe ” you – and, all of our families to convert to this new system.

Obviously, the old system will gradually be totally phased out over the next couple of years.

If you register your family now for the activities pass, before December 31st at the latest you'll receive the following “ethical bribes” from S J Manning’s -- for absolutely – no additional cost.

These free gifts to you are in total worth more than $450 – that's over $200 MORE than what you'll invest in the activities fee billing between now and January 2008!




Just, to reinforce what was mentioned earlier – basically – we are giving you all of the school events for the next year – FREE – and an OVER $200 in additional free bonuses – just to encourage you to register now for the activities pass (International Championship, Indianapolis Feb ‘06 and Rank Advancements not included).

Why would we so aggressively “bribe” you to participate??

Well, obviously we feel VERY strongly about a couple of things.

First, we want you to participate in 100% of the events, and never have a budgetary constraint to miss an event.

Second, we are taking MASSIVE effort to dramatically improve the quality of our service to all students – and, this will dramatically improve our ability to focus on students – not, wasteful administrative paperwork at each school. (By the way, this is also the reason why we have set up www.manningstkd.com for purchasing supplies – and, why we farm out billing, payroll, and many other administrative functions)

Also, to tell you the truth – this system will streamline and simplify our event operations – and, save us money, keeping track of these things – a savings we are passing on to you.

Please, do us both a favor and register for the BLACK BELT EXTRAVAGANZA – and, for the activities pass right now. If you are already registered for that event – register now for the activities pass.

The activities pass is good for all events starting in January 2007 (International Championship – Indianapolis March ‘07 & Rank Advancements not included). You pay nothing now – the monthly tuition will begin in January for the $24.97 (or, discounted fee for additional family members.)

What's included for your $24.97 tuition?

ALL Intramural Tournaments and Special Events:

Cost otherwise – at 4 per year. Discounted Master-Program Registration

$50 Pre Registration to $60 Late Registration = $200 to $240 per year.

4 Tickets to Black Belt Extravaganza:

4 tickets x $25 = $100 per year

2 All-School Special Curriculum Seminars:

$60 per registration x 2 per year = $120

Total Annual Event fees otherwise – and, increasing = $420 - $460

Activities Pass 24.97 x 12 = $299.64 (Instant $140.36 - $180.36 Savings)

That’s at least 50% off 1 entire month of regular tuition!

But, WAIT, There’s more – lots MORE

As a special bonus for ACTIVITIES PASS Members will be entitled to attend other Events at discounted tuition rates and receive priority acceptance to events not open to all students. In addition we have some extra special surprises in store for AP Members in 2007…like an “Activities” Night with special games and prizes, just for AP Members.

As you can see the activities pass saves you money, time, and aggravation, plus gives you other valuable bonuses – and perhaps most importantly, lets us do a better job teaching.

Thank you.

Please complete the enclosed “Save Me Money in 2007” Fast Action Activities Pass Enrollment Form to register for the BLACK BELT EXTRAVAGANZA for FREE and the activities pass – or, just for the activities pass.

Sincerely,

5^th Degree Black Belt
Chief Master Instructor
S J Manning’s Family Tae Kwon Do

PS – Be sure to check out the back of your “Save Me Money in 2006” Form for a complete list of all the events scheduled for 2007. As you can see, it’s going to be an exciting year and your smart to take advantage of everything we have to offer. On average, you’ll find an AP Member Event or Special every other month, we’ll keep you busy and having a Black Belt Good Time. The best thing about the Activities Pass is that you have complete flexibility in what you attend and with some many options you can choose what’s best for you. Congratulations, join Activities Pass today and Save!

To Recap:

S J Manning’s - Activities Pass Membership

No more registration for any major SJ Manning events – show up and attend.

Includes all Intramurals, Black Belt Extravaganzas,

Family Spectator Passes, & Curriculum Seminars & Other Special Events and Activities

Monthly Activities Fee: $24.97 per month (Special Family Discount Plan) Includes:

4 Intramural Tournaments:	$40 Pre Registration Master Program $50 Late Registration	=$160-$200
2 Special Curriculum Seminars:	$60 x 2 Events	=$120
4 Tickets to BB Extravaganza:	4 x $25	=$100
Total Annual Value		=$380-$420
Big Bonus # 1 = 15% on all equipment and purchases at www.manningstkd.com		= min $75 Savings
Big Bonus #2 = FREE Annual Subscription to our Life Kicks Monthly Newsletter		= 179.40   ($14.95 x 12)
Annual Savings: $140 to $180 (Plus over $250 of BIG BONUSES as Benefits to A.P Members)

 

 

***1.  4 Free Tickets to 2006 BLACK BELT EXTRAVAGANZA January 28th			$100.00 Value
2.  SPECIAL Edition Class of 2006 Black Belt Extravaganza Full Color Photograph			$24.97 Value
3. Limited Edition T-shirt 1st 50  Black Belt Extravaganza / Master Manning			$54.95 Value
4. Intensive Olympic Style Sparring Seminar w/ a REAL LIFE International Referee and Puerto Rico Coach & President Master Victor Rivera The Night Before INTERNATIONAL Championship in February, you'll be a private attendee to this exclusive seminar put on for official Chung Do Kwan Representatives.  This is the perfect experience to jump start your tournament weekend and gain skills not normally available.                $97 Value
5. Guarantee of No Price Increases on the activities pass for events for 24 Months and probably longer. This will be a big savings since we will be raising the fees for these events for non- activities pass members & will eliminate the early registration discounts & possibly be adding spectator passes for 2006 events.			$??? Value This is at least a $100 savings or, more.
Total Free Bonuses (not including 15% discount on all orders through our website):			$375.00+
Activities Pass Discounted Family Plan:             2006 Activities Pass         Dec. 31 Alumni Discount
1st Person	$24.97	Click to register - $24.97
2 People	$49.94	Click to register - $49.94
3 People	$74.91	Click to register - $74.91
Maximum: Unlimited Family Members (same residence)	$99.88	Click to register - $99.88
By registering you give Life Kicks, LLC permission to bill monthly until notified to terminate in writing, 90-day notification.