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WELCOME to the SPRING Edition of
CARDWATCH
Review, a quarterly e-publication produced
specifically for the Retirement Community market and
its Administrators. Our focus is on the management
of meal and spending plans and the use of Point of
Sale within your community. Our goal with this
publication is simple: to share information that
you
will find helpful and to encourage collaboration among
communities. This issue in particular marks the
beginning of a new kind of sharing for our clients...an
Online User Group and Discussion forum.
We are always seeking your feedback, questions and
new ideas for articles in upcoming publications. Send
us your questions or feel free to contact me
directly at any time for more details at 1-877-953-
7575.
Kevin McIntosh, Editor
| Fresh Ideas Just in Time for Spring... |
Introducing the CARDWATCH Online User Group
and Discussion Forum
If you are a current CARDWATCH client, you now
have a whole new group of colleagues, friends &
confidants with whom you can share ideas,
knowledge and experiences surrounding Meal Plan
Management, Dining Services and Point of Sale.
CLICK HERE to learn more about or join the
CARDWATCH User Group & Discussion Forum.
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| Just Ask Gary... |
"Our community is currently offerng a "Fixed
Meals" plan that provides 30 meals per month for
each resident. We are considering a move to a-la-
carte ordering and pricing. What is
involved in moving to an "a-la-carte" environment,
what are the implications of this transition and how
do I set
prices?" Lastly, how does CARDWATCH manage the
meal plan process to make my life easier?
- I. Givupp, PA
Many communities today are making the transition to
a-la-carte pricing in order to provide the ultimate in
flexibility, choice and value to their Independent
Living Residents. Without fully understanding the
process, many Dining Services Managers can get
themselves into hot water.
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| Why Bank Debit Cards Are Not the Answer for Retirement Communities |
No doubt, bank debit cards are a low cost investment
for your community but they will also bring little or no
added value to the communities outside of perhaps
one more method of payment for residents.
Ultimately, you want to give your residents the
convenience of only having to carry a single card
while in the community for everything from Door
Access and ID to transaction payments. The benefit
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| CARDWATCH Welcomes Virtual Automation Technologies as its Newest Reseller Partner. |
Virtual Automation Technologies is an Atlanta GA
based Software Consultancy and Reseller with a
specific focus on the Retirement Community and Long
Term Care markets in the US. Also a partner with
Momentum Healthware, VAT offers a full range of
value add solutions including Dietary Management,
Clinical Management and Accounting/Billing
applications, as well as expert consulting services to
help you make the right choices for your organization.
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| CARDWATCH Web Demos & Conference Calls |
Not a CARDWATCH Client but would still like to learn
more about the benefits of Meal and Spending Plan
Management Automation? No problem...simply
contact
us for a free 2 hour consultation and web
demo.
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| CARDWATCH Introduces Free Web Based Training Sessions |
Starting Wednesday April 12th, 2006, CARDWATCH
clients can attend free web training sessions on pre-
selected topics to sharpen their skills and get more
out of their investment. Join us as we
delve into back office management functions
including Creation of New Spending Plans, Plan
Maintenance, Sales and Item Reporting, Menu Item
Maintenance, Menu Cycling and more.
CHECK OUT OUR WEB TRAINING SCHEDULE...
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