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We are presently in the Youth Activities department of the city of Bois d’Arcy
it is a structure open to youngsters aged 11-17 years, featuring four different branches:
the Youth Information Point, for counselling, how to write a resume, etc.
a Toy library, games on loan, board games
Municipal youth council and today we are mainly interested in the youth centre
this centre opens every evening after school at 16h30, during the holidays and on Saturdays.
Why have you purchased a card printer?
We needed to purchase the Badgy to simplify the administrative work of the structure.
Up to now we were using paper documents, inappropriate Excel spreadsheets
which made tracking or follow-up difficult,
and now since we have been using the card system the administrative tasks of the structure
are twice or even three times as simple.
Today we have a complete listing of the kids, we have this card which makes them feel important are twice or even three times as simple.
Today we have a complete listing of the kids, we have this card which makes them feel important
and gives them the feeling they belong to a group which is very essential for them
and for us when they come to the centre, it is very simple to check if they are members since they can show their card. and gives them the feeling they belong to a group which is very essential for them
and for us when they come to the centre, it is very simple to check if they are members since they can show their card.
What is the purpose of the cards?
For the kids, it allows to register, in practical terms they can not apply for an outing if they don’t have a badge.
This allows them to prove they are members of the Youth Activities organisation.
For us, it allows to confirm that they are up-to-date with their medical form, medical certificate, photo, registration
Between 200 and 300 young members register every year, therefore it is quite difficult for us,
and mostly for me, to know the names of all the young people, now they show their card so we can longer be mistaken.
What did you gain?
This tool is amazingly easy to use.
If you know how to use Excel, you know how to use the badge printer.
Therefore, just indicate the name, the first name and all you need to do is click and the card is printed with the photo!
It can be customized in an infinite number of ways which allows us to change the logo and the design every year,
therefore we can not be mistaken, the card is different every year.
Furthermore, since the card is laminated and thick, the kids keep it, its like a token,
in five years they can take out their old cards, retrieve their old photos, etc.
We do not have enough hindsight yet to confirm
but I am convinced that in five years they will be delighted to find the card they had in grade six.