A History of Welcomes. Over a century ago frontier travelers were met by a Conestoga wagon carrying fresh food and water. This wagon was a welcome sight to the weary newcomers. Today this basic concept of friendliness lives on through Welcome Wagon International, Inc.@ The largest national home greeting service, Welcome Wagon has more than 2,000 field representatives who welcome more than 500,000 new movers, new parents, newly engaged couples, new citizens and college students annually. Introduce yourself. Every day new neighbors are joining your community, eager to learn about your organization. Welcome Wagon will help you make the introduction. Our representatives present each household with a basket filled with community information and useful gifts from local business and professional services. This personal home visit is the perfect opportunity to acquaint local families with your organization Providing Consumers With Essential Information By extending the hand of friendship you're not just saying welcome, you're informing consumers of the services that make your community operateÄthe Chamber of Commerce; schools; police, fire and health departments; refuse collection; department of motor vehicles and the postal service. Welcome Wagon also presents the civic organizations that give your city personalityÄlocal libraries, zoos, museums, concerts, parks and unique points of interest. Welcome Wagon Works For You. By giving these families valuable information they'll refer to time after time, you're also inviting them to be part of the community. After all, isn't that what cor munity is all about? Welcome Wagon A Ration of New Beywunmys sure 1928. Contact me at your earliest convenience to discuss how Welcome Wagon can assist you in reaching the community. Or Cat -800-77-0 @1~ WELCOME WAGON IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF CUC PUBLISHING, INC. Your Message A specially trained WELCOME WAGONS representative pays a visit to consumers in their homes when they're celebrating a special eventÄ like a move, new baby, or engagement. As part of the congratulations, the consumer receives free community information and a basket full of gifts which includes a promotional item from you. Even better, the consumer hears all about your business. Our representative one~one enthusiastically talks about any special offers or features you have. . . customizes your spoken sales message at your request...answers all questions on the spot. The thrill of receiving these welcoming gifts immediately creates warm feelings toward you. And gives the consumer the first good reason to come into your store. Your Ad Item After our representative leaves, your promotional item stays. And because it carries a customized message, the consumer is continually reminded of youÄand your hospitality. It's the second good reason to come into your business. What kind of promotional item can you give? Take your pick from the wide selection in our full-color catalog, or use an item of your own. You choose the right item that can give you the right kind of long-term exposure. Your Invitation How do you get consumers to visit your business? Simply invite them to come in and sample your Foods. Along with your custom-printed promotional item, the WELCOME WAGON representative delivers a personalized invitation that C'ø~7fiC TIC ;4 FRFF bonus-gift coupon. The representative invites the consumer to visit your place of business. A third good reason to come see you, presented in a very inviting way. Your Sample Here's your opportunity to show them your fine products or services. Offer them a free sample. This is the fourth good reason for them to visit you. Show them how much you would value their business. Give them the VIP treatment. This is your opportunity to turn this consumer into a satisfied customer Your Prospects So you know who to expect, we give you a list of every home visited by your community representative. It's your list of new customer prospects, sent to you on a regular basis. You can measure how effective your WELCOME WAGON program isÄhow many new customers you've reachedÄhow big an impact WELCOME WAGON has on your business and profits. Use your list as a tool to re-contact potential consumers. Mail them special offers. Write them a personal letter. Or send them a thank you note. Our representatives can show you some easy, proven ways to make your list a valuable repeat sales tool, and give the consumer another good reason to visit you again. 1~800~77^WELCOME 1996 WELCOME WAGON IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF CUC PUBLISHING, INC.