Precious Gems Club RewardsSHOP LOCALLY, SWIPE YOUR CARD, EARN POINTS & WINUSE YOUR MEMBERSHIP CARD TO:
|
|
|
|
|
Club Five Dock RSL are taking up a survey to see what Reward Partners you would like joining the program. |
|
|
|
|
Club Five Dock RSL Community Liaison - John Petterson |
|
Bridgestone SelectAnthony from Bridgestone Select is a Five Dock local and has been running his mechanic, tyre and battery business for 16 years. He says that his customers value the convenience and friendly staff at Bridgestone Select and that “people keep coming back” to use his services. Anthony decided to join the Club Rewards program “to support local businesses” because Five Dock is “a good area to live in and work”. He hopes that more of the local community will visit his business with the program. One Club member who says that he will be back at Bridgestone Select is Leo Muggleton, who used his Club Rewards card to purchase two new tyres for his car. Leo went into Club Five Dock RSL on a Friday night as usual, and was approached by a person who informed him that the club was handing out 100 extra points to members on their Club Rewards cards. Not knowing about this promotion, John, one of the Club workers, explained the process, and gave Leo a sheet containing a list of businesses where he could earn points on his card if he shopped there. "I noticed one of them was about tyres. I didn't know there was a tyre business in Five Dock- I usually go to Haberfield." So the next week, Leo rang up Bridgestone Select and asked where they were located. "I had walked or drove by their business for the last 19 years! I didn't even know they sold tyres, I thought it was a mechanic!" Leo was incredibly happy with the friendly service- "Anthony was a very nice fellow, a lovely bloke"- and was impressed by the service. "I was an hour late, but it didn't bother him.” The tyres were changed within an hour. Leo was so impressed with the service and the friendly nature of Anthony that he told him: "I'll be using you again and telling all my friends as you are so convenient." Leo described it as “such a positive experience”. |
 |
 |
Caminiti ButcherySam from the Caminiti Butchery has been in business for 35 years. His business is known for their line of gourmet sausages, but Sam says that much more is available. “We have ready prepared meals and a large range of veal, beef and lamb cuts.” Sam grew up in the area and loves it for its family friendly culture. “I live in the area, my whole family lives here. I grew up here, and it’s a nice area to live in because you know everyone, it has that family feel to it.” Sam’s customers enjoy the fresh meat and good service that’s on offer, as well as a friendly chat. He says that he took part in the Club Rewards program to “give something back to the loyal customers and club members”. |
Tuition with a MissionAntonio from Tuition with a Mission has been in business for 3 months in Five Dock, but has had a lifetime of experience in tutoring. Antonio says that he loves the multicultural nature of Five Dock. “Its culture- there’s Italians and many different nationalities. There is a mix of people.” Antonio’s business strives to help students perform better at school, and offers tuition after school hours for primary and high school students. Tuition with a Mission also offers Italian, Japanese and Spanish language classes. Antonio loves his work, especially when parents come and tell him that their child’s school marks have improved. “The children get better marks at school. Parents come in and tell me “My child is getting better, they are getting better marks!” I feel really good about that.” Antonio joined Club Rewards to get more exposure for his new business, and is confident that Club Five Dock RSL will help him to do so. |
 |
 |
Cincotta Discount ChemistsMichael Tadros has been in business for 3 and a half years with Cincotta Discount Chemists. Michael says there is a great environment at Five Dock. “The culture, people are very friendly and loyal, it’s like one big family.” He says his customers appreciate the “great prices and genuine customer care” Cincotta offers, and joined the Club Rewards program “because it’s great way to reward loyal customers with more dollars back in their pocket to spend with us or other participating businesses”. Michael believes that the program can benefit his business and his customers. “Club Five Dock has approximately 7000 members through its doors per week. Between my two Cincotta chemists in Five Dock, one on Great North Road and the one on Parramatta Road (next to Office Works) we serve 5,000 customers a week, and I think this has the potential to be a great partnership.” He says that Club Five Dock RSL helps his business by creating awareness by profiling businesses, advertising and motivating members to be part of the program. |
True Colors Dry CleanersVass Makris has been operating True Colors Dry Cleaners since April 2010, but the business has been in Five Dock since the 1960s, operating under different owners and names. True Colors has formed partnered alliances with Quality Dry Cleaners and New Life Interior Services to offer specialised services like bridal wear and interior furnishings. Vass loves Five Dock for its environment. “Five Dock has a real community feel to it. Many customers seem to want to shop locally, which is great for the area. There is a real vibe to the European lifestyle, including their food which they have brought to us in all their exceptional shops.” Vass says that his customers enjoy the professional and personalised service they offer. “Our friendly staff and our ability to handle most requests allow our customers to have experts process their dry cleaning and laundry with no hassles.” Vass decided to join the program because of the opportunity it provided to his business. “I am always interested in ‘testing’ new marketing ideas. There are major advantages of many small businesses working together in order to be more competitive on a larger scale.” He says the ability to introduce himself to clientele in the RSL and the screen advertising inside the Club help his business. |
 |
 |
Academie De BeauteBrigitte from Academie De Beaute will have been operating her business for 30 years come November. Her beauty therapy business offers facial and other treatments, and also sells skin care products. Brigitte loves the Five Dock community because of the support they have given her. “Five Dock is a warm community, they are very supportive. I’m here because they have supported me all the way through. It’s also very European, there are different nationalities and it makes it very exciting.” She says that customers appreciate her business because of the “warm atmosphere, the cleanliness” and the desired results are achieved. Brigitte decided to join the Club Rewards program as a way to give back to the community that supports her, and to help other local businesses. “I thought it was a good way to get Five Dock to work with each other, to support local businesses, so we can work together as a team.” She says that RSL Club has allowed her to “introduce my business to more people, and it’s a great way of advertising”. |
Instyle Home Theatre and Hi FiMario Todarello from Instyle Home Theatre and Hi Fi has been in business in Five Dock since 2003, and says that customers like the “quality products, personalised service, expert advice and friendly team” that they offer. Mario loves the cosmopolitan environment at Five Dock, and says that he joined the program to “to be involved with the local community club, to share in the power of major prize draws, and to join forces in marketing and advertising my business with the Club Five Dock members”. Mario believes the Club can possibly help his business by cross advertising and incentive schemes, “to encourage the patrons to shop locally”. |
 |
 |
Five Dock PharmacyMatthew from Five Dock Pharmacy has been running his business for 12 years. He says he loves Five Dock because of the people, and that customers like his business because of the personalised service it offers. Matthew says he joined Club Rewards “to support the local community, it’s a good community program”. |
Abbotsford IGAKevin Qin has been working in the supermarket business for 10 years, and is with Abbotsford IGA, which opened in 2009. Kevin says Wareemba is a great place to work. “Wareemba is a very nice community, has nice environment and the people here are very friendly.” The IGA is a family run supermarket that services the local community with their daily grocery needs. Kevin says that customers appreciate the convenient parking at the store, and that the fact that “we’re focusing strongly on fresh produce and specialty products which are unique from the bigger supermarkets”. Kevin decided to join the Club Rewards program to “help reward the local customers who are loyal |
 |
 |
Whitfords of Five DockAdrian, the manager of Whitfords of Five Dock, says the business has been around for 50 years. Adrian says that Five Dock is a great area because of its proximity. “Everything’s close and easy to get to.” He believes that customers value the good quality customer service they offer, and joined the Rewards program to help give back to the community. He hopes the program will allow the business to pick up more customers. |
Tamarj BoutiqueAli has been in business for 10 years with the ladies clothing store Tamarj Boutique. She says she loves Wareemba because of the lifestyle. “It is our own little village community which feels like we are in our own little city, it is very friendly and relaxed.” She says that along with the customer service Tamarj Boutique offers, the “the clothing, accessories and footwear that we choose to stock in our store” is another reason as to why customers value the business. Ali says that she decided to join the program because of the support the area. “My mum and I are both members of Club Five Dock and thought that it was a great idea to support local businesses and also Club Five Dock.” She says that the Club “seems to really care about the local businesses and the locals so it can really only be positive and hopefully we can all help each other to be successful”. |
 |
 |
Wareemba Quality MeatsTony has been in business for 6 years with Wareemba Quality Meats. He says that Club Rewards program has already benefited him. “Well people that never walked into the shop, they just came in. They used to come past every day, and just look in the window. We got 2 new customers, we’ve never seen them in the shop; we’ve been here for 6 years. I think it’s the local businesses; they’re encouraging [people] to shop locally. So if it goes on like this I think it’s going to go really well.” |
Richardson & WrenchSam from Richardson & Wrench has been in business for 25 years, which specialises in residential sales and the management of property. Sam believes that customers value his business because of the “professional service we offer” and helping people in their next step in real estate. He says that he loves the cosmopolitan feel of Five Dock. “What I love about Five Dock is the tradition of the people that live in the area, also the professionals that come into the area from the Eastern Suburbs and the lower North Shore. The diversity of people that come into the area now is really good.” Sam decided to join the Club Rewards program to give back, saying “I think it’s good for us to put something back into the community”. Sam thinks that Club Five Dock RSL can help his businesses by promoting their office. “Liaising with Club Five Dock RSL for us is a good thing because it’s a renowned club in the area. They do a lot with charity and helping the elderly. We want to associate ourselves with that sort of organisation because we are a long established company since 1852 and we do go back a long way and have helped a lot of people with real estate in the past. We want to establish ourselves with that kind of club.” |
 |
 |
Caring FuneralsPatricia from Caring Funerals says she loves Five Dock for the tight knit and cosmopolitan community. “It’s just a nice community, very small, very likeable and everyone knows everyone”. She says that the business has been at its present site for about 16 to 17 years. Patricia believes that people value their work because of their friendliness, ability to do the job as expected and eye for detail. She says Caring Funerals joined the Club Rewards program because they are members, know the people and like the Club. Patricia says that they offer a unique service compared to others. “We do a lot of RSL, we do RSL funerals, we do discounts for RSL clubs, and for returned servicemen. A lot of other companies don’t do that.” |
Koko Hair ArtistryKoko Hair Artistry in Five Dock offers 20 years of hairdressing experience to the community. Lily and her staff will provide you with their specialized service in cutting, colouring, straightening and extensions. Lily loves the cultured people of Five Dock and looks forward to welcoming Club members to her salon. |
 |
|
|
Rizzo's DeliGrace and Frank took over Rizzo’s Deli approximately 18 months ago and have loved the experience from day one. They are supported by exceptional staff that have become an integral part of our family. Rizzo’s Deli is a long established delicatessen in the main strip of Great North Road. “We take great pride in offering our customers high quality local and imported smallgoods and grocery lines, and above all else happy and friendly service from all our experienced staff. We Strive to maintain a happy and friendly environment and there is always is a lot of laugh to be had (usually at Franks expense). Five Dock has a certain vibrancy about it which is hard to find anywhere else. It firmly maintains a seemingly timeless and strong Italian heritage, even with the younger generation coming through. It’s so common to walk the streets of “the Dock” and people everywhere greet you with a smile and a courteous hello. I’d like to think that our customers keep coming back because of the level of products and service we offer. Our customers are our friends and we sincerely care about them and their families. We try to reflect this in what we offer them each time they visit. |
Artestre Hair & BeautyWith over over 45 years of senior experience, Artestre is your one-stop-shop in hair and beauty. Artestre specialises in cuts and colours, manicures and pedicures, makeup with Napoleon Perdis and wedding hair and makeup. Owner Joanne Hopkins, who relocated from Special Offers Present your Club Five Dock membership card and receive
Offers are valid for December 2011, January & February 2012 |
|
|
|
Steve's Select MeatsSteve has been in Business for 5 years and is looking forward to his fifth Christmas in Five Dock. Steve says that his customers like the fact that everything is fresh and of great quality, and that his products are all from Australian growers. "The Five Dock community is very friendly and from many different cultural backgrounds which makes it very interesting to be part of. I look forward to being part of a very important program for local businesses and the local commuinity. |
Gems Rewards FAQsWhat is the benefit to members?Earning and redeeming points saves you money and you will receive tickets for prize draws when you spend in the club or at local businesses.
How does the program benefit the community?The program helps support local businesses and encourages spending in the local community.
How do I earn points?Shop at participating local businesses (including the Club) and earn points with every purchase when you swipe a valid Club Five Dock RSL membership card.
What can I do with my points?Members earn 1 point worth 1 cent per $1 spent and can use accrued points to redeem for payment in local businesses and at the club.
What’s an example of how the points work in local businesses?If you spend $50 in Caminiti Butchery you will earn 50 points which equals 50c. You may choose to redeem those points as a 50c payment on your next purchase for example at Five Dock Pharmacy.
Can I use the points I earn in the club as payment within the club or when making purchases in local businesses?Yes, please tell staff at the club or local business after making a purchase that you wish to pay with points using your Club Five Dock RSL membership card.
How can I find out how many points I have and what they are worth in dollar value?All transactional receipts provide this information. You can also request a mini-statement at any participating business or swipe your card at the Club Rewards Kiosk.
How do I get an entry ticket for the Club Rewards Draws?Tickets will be issued after making a purchase and printed out within the club at any point of sale. Tickets accrued at local businesses will be printed at the Club Rewards Kiosk within the club when you swipe your membership card. Tickets issued may be subject to some purchase and promotions criteria |
|
click here
