Top 10 Reasons to Get on Board With CAS

By Janey Schueller, CAS President

I often pride myself as being a good judge of character and although I have only been CAS President for a year, I think I can slot the average CAS member into 2 categories.  The first is what I like to call, the “I am Canadian” member.  Don’t look around, you know the type.  Loves all things Canadian, drinks maple syrup with their donut(s) for breakfast, can recite the entire roster of the Leafs, Canadiens, Flames, Sens, Canucks and Oilers -since the Mulroney years - and swears that a Molson Canadian-a-day keeps the doctor away.  We never have to target this crowd with our membership drives.  They are signed up and paid before the ink is dry on the member cards.

It’s the second type that we have to (ice) wine and dine every year.  Nicknamed the “What’s in it for me, eh”? 
I wince at the number of volunteer hours our non-profit Board uses to target this group to get them signed up.  Despite being bona fide Canadian passport holders, this group will often question the value of CAS membership and its privilege – a very valid comment of course – and one that we hope to cover in this 2-page spread.

So without further adieu, I bring you the Top Ten reasons to Come on Board with CAS:

Number 10: You are a staff of the Canadian International School.  C’mon, what’s your excuse? Your Membership is already paid for – just sign-up!!!

Number 9: Super affordable membership rates.  The fee this year is only $50 for Individuals and just
$90 for families.

Number 8: Differentiated pricing and priority sign-up.  This year we are committing to making sure our members get serious saving on CAS events versus non-members and exclusivity sign-up privileges. So next time there’s a Quiz Night you’ll be able to sign-up before tickets go on sale to the general public.

Number 7:  Ten full-colour issues of the Maple Leaf Times (MLT) delivered right to your doorstep.  Get organized and stay abreast of all of the Canadian happenings in and around Singapore with your regular MLT subscription.

Number 6: Sell your Stuff.  Enjoy access to free classified ad postings in the MLT and buy, sell, rent, lease to other members.   We also host the Great Canadian Yard Sale (and beer and bbq) every November and all are welcome to participate!

Number 5: Get busy, after all it’s a social thing.  Come out and meet new friends at our regular Pub Nights, Book Club, Coffee Mornings, Chick Flick Nights, Out and About Tours, Quiz Nights, themed events or join the Canadian Dragon Boat team.

Number 4:  Take a Break. The Park Royal Penang is offering 10% discount off the best available rates, 15% off at Tamarind Brasserie, Cool Bananas, Uncle Zack by-the-beach and Javana Lounge and 15% off at St. Gregory Spa.  Stop by Books Actually on Club Street and pick up books at 10% off for the beach!

Number 3:  Because you’re a good person, it’s that simple. Be a part of the community and join CAS in their fresh environmental initiatives and charity fundraising events throughout the year.  We have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars over the years and need your support to raise more.

Number 2:  Discounts, discounts, and more discounts. Hungry? Thirsty? Enjoy food and beverage
discounts and privileges at Chili’s, Brewerkz, Café Iguana and an exclusive subscription deal with Appetite Magazine.

And the Number 1 reason to Come on Board with the CAS: Because you live in Singapore and you’re Canadian, eh?

And if that’s still not good enough for you, we are running an exciting Early Bird Draw!  Members who register before October 24 are entered to win….

A Porsche Boxter S for a day

1 Day, 2 Night stay at the Park Royal Penang, Malaysia

1 of 3 beautiful carpets from Eastern Carpets

F&B vouchers from our sponsors

A 3-month membership from Fitness First

So what are you waiting for?  Get up and fill out that membership form right now, and make sure you ask your Canadian friends whether they’ve done the same.

Many thanks, from all of the CAS Exco.

**Please check the CAS Website for more details on the above and current member privileges.

*Winners will be contacted and their names published in the November MLT.