Not a bad idea but I think you should think for something that will help the newbie join these programs for earning merits quickly
I don't know why's the OP not active but anyway, I will be the one providing you links that might help you earn merits
quickly.
First of, you should
read this. After you read that thread, you should
go here, by then you will be more familiar with the new system.
So about the advice, I would recommend reading these posts I'm sure they will make you motivated and have ideas about you earning Merits:
Jet CashJet CashEthanB
Not a bad idea at all. But will manager enforce it?
I think it is not intended to enforced by the managers, its just incentives, so they've been told.