Weight Watchers and Ohio State Wellness Champion Training

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1 1 Weight Watchers and Ohio State Wellness Champion Training

2 Introduction to Weight Watchers Weight Watchers Program Overview Monthly Costs How to sign up through the Weight Watchers Portal At Work meeting set-up Weight Watchers Wellness Champion Role Benefits for Weight Watchers Wellness Champions Questions and Answers 2

3 Ohio State has partnered with Weight Watchers to bring participants enrolled in an Ohio State medical plan the benefit of weight management through Weight Watchers Faculty, Staff, Spouses, Same-Sex Domestic Partners and Adult Dependents enrolled in an Ohio State medical plan are considered participants. Beginning on March 1, 2015, participants will be able to join Weight Watchers at discounted rates Ohio State will cover 50% of the cost of the program for the Meetings and OnlinePlus offerings Includes 19% off standard pricing of $44.95 for Meetings and $19.95 for OnlinePlus 3

4 Meetings (includes OnlinePlus): Gives members access to WW meetings at work and unlimited access to meetings in the local community along with etools, our Internet weight-loss companion that helps members stay on track between meetings. 15 or more members required for At Work meetings OnlinePlus: Members can follow the plan step-by-step entirely online with interactive tools and resources like a weight tracker, progress charts, restaurant guides and much more. Available in two versions specifically designed for men and women with tailored content that speaks directly to each audience. Meetings and OnlinePlus programs are available to all participants enrolled in an Ohio State medical plan. 4

5 Follow the PointsPlus program with in-person guidance, strategies and tips Allows members to attend an unlimited number of meetings right at their workplace or at one of our many community retail centers Membership continues monthly until cancelled (like a gym membership) Guidance from experienced Weight Watchers Leaders who are Lifetime Weight Watchers members New topics covered in the meeting room each week The advantage of group support with co-workers Private weekly weigh-ins in the beginning of each meeting Online and mobile access to etools to help members stay on track between meetings Monthly Pass card available on the WW mobile App All members will still receive a Monthly Pass card in the mail 5

6 Get the tools and information to follow the PointsPlus program completely Online to access from home, office or mobile device Personalized tools for tracking food, activity, weight and overall nutrition Over 3500 recipes plus recipe ideas with a builder and tips for making healthy meals A database of over 40,000 foods to choose from Community, blogging and social networking Access to mobile apps for Weight Watchers on the go Tailored websites designed specifically for men and women Ranked #1 in category 6

7 Program Type Description Participants Pay Ohio State Pays Weight Watchers Meetings* (includes OnlinePlus) Weight Watchers OnlinePlus** Unlimited meetings + online access Participate completely online $18.25 $18.25 $8.05 $8.05 Cost sharing between participants and includes 19% off standard pricing of $44.95 for Meetings and $19.95 for OnlinePlus Eligible members will pay for their monthly contribution with their credit card or PayPal when they register via an online portal specific to Ohio State *Meetings is subject to tax in CT ** OnlinePlus is subject to tax in NY 7

8 1. Go to Weight Watchers Portal 2. Enter your Employer ID and Employer Passcode found on the Marketing Gateway 3. Follow steps to register and personalize your account Ohio State offerings will show up* To have an At Work meeting, 15 or more participants at your work location need to sign up for Meetings* All participants can sign up (or cancel) any time Payments made on a monthly basis via credit card or PayPal Note: Participation in the program automatically renews each month until members cancel or following a number of unsuccessful payment attempts *Meetings not available in locally owned areas (Franchise) 8

9 The Portal is where eligible Ohio State members register for their company s Weight Watchers program offering. 9

10 For new At Work meetings to commence, WW requires a minimum of 15 enrolled members. You Local Account Manager will work with the Site Champion/s to get meetings started Until an At Work meeting begins, faculty and staff members can use their Monthly Pass membership in their local community. Weight Watchers will guarantee the At Work meetings for a minimum of 3 months. o Following the initial 3 month period, meetings will continue indefinitely as o o o long as an average of 12+ members attend each week. Attendance levels are managed by Meeting leaders on a rolling four-week basis. Client contact and Site Champion will be alerted should attendance fall below the minimum threshold. If an At Work meeting closes, faculty and staff members can use their membership in the local community and still take advantage of unlimited meetings. 10

11 Marketing materials pushed out to all employees to generate interest 12 weeks of meetings guaranteed After 12 weeks, 12+ average employees required to attend in order to maintain meeting open Local Account Manager work with site champion/s to identify interest levels Once 15+ employees purchase, At Work meeting begins With interested employees, WW schedules Information Session Leader comes onsite and engages with employees during Information Session 11

12 Ideal Qualities Strong supporter of the Weight Watchers program Full-time faculty and staff member at the client location with access or connections to site amenities Responsibilities The contact person will serve as the meetings champion by partnering with the Weight Watchers Leader to ensure that the meeting stays active and vibrant. He or she will: Assist in gathering names of interested members to start an At Work meeting Secure meeting space and storage for weekly sessions Communicate with members regularly regarding meeting information, i.e. room changes and reminders. Share marketing with participants to promote program To make this simple, we provide editable marketing and bi-weekly newsletters called Quickbites at no additional cost 12

13 Benefits Weight Watchers appreciates everything our site champions do to support our program and our members. That is why we have a Site Champion Refund Policy as a way to say, Thank You! Site champions who have 15 or more co-workers attending a new meeting will receive their Monthly Pass subscription FREE for 3 months Once the three-month period has ended, if the site champion has maintained the 15 person minimum attendance at the weekly meeting, they will be given another 3 months of their Monthly Pass subscription free of charge. This process will continue every 3 months if the site champion successfully maintains the 15 person minimum attending the weekly onsite meetings. If the site champion cannot accept the Monthly Pass discount, the site champion may pass the discount along. The discount will only apply when the Leader and client agree that the person designated has proven helpful with both the recruiting of paid members and the marketing of onsite meetings 13

14 The Gateway document is completely customized to your offering. Includes Weight Watchers offering descriptions, unique portal credentials, pricing, your image choice and logos and any additional information you require your employees to know regarding this great new benefit. Use at Launch to generate interest and provide employees with all the information they need to sign up in one document. May also be posted as a PDF to your company Intranet and printed for new hire packets. 14

15 15 Questions and Answers