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Nick Linell posted a new Topic
Monday, Mar 7, 2022 at 2:56 PM
Strategies for Handling Guests that Arrive on Closed Days
Our Museum is closed on Mondays, which is reflected on Google and all social media platforms.
We also have a permanent Hours sign in our entryway, and we place a Closed sign outside of our front doors each Monday.
Despite this, we still have a number of families that show up hoping to play, and we let them know we are closed.
I am wondering if anyone has learned any strategies for ensuring your community knows which days you are closed, or for best handling guests when t...
We also have a permanent Hours sign in our entryway, and we place a Closed sign outside of our front doors each Monday.
Despite this, we still have a number of families that show up hoping to play, and we let them know we are closed.
I am wondering if anyone has learned any strategies for ensuring your community knows which days you are closed, or for best handling guests when t...
Julie Boam posted a reply on Re: Procedure for staff witnessing potential abuse
Monday, Mar 7, 2022 at 12:20 PM
Said: I like this form, BUT how do you get the information from the guests who are involved in the incident? If the incident is heated I would be wary of asking the staff to get the names, phone numbers, emails, etc. I can't imagine tha...
Erik Smith posted a reply on Re: Source for Clear Acrylic Tube for DIY Wind ...
Friday, Mar 4, 2022 at 2:59 PM
Said: Hi Kathy,You might consider upgrading to a 3/32" or 1/8" thick clear polycarbonate. It can be rolled and chem-welded, and is sturdier than acetate sheet.good luck!
Kathy Parham posted a reply on Re: Masks Required Days vs Masks Recommended Days?
Friday, Mar 4, 2022 at 2:52 PM
Said: Wondering if there are other museums doing a mix of masks required and masks optional days? Our town and board of ed just lifted the mask mandate but the CDC county tool still lists our county as having "High" levels and recommends mask...
Kathy Parham posted a reply on Re: Procedure for staff witnessing potential abuse
Friday, Mar 4, 2022 at 2:10 PM
Said: We have this Incident Report form that staff are encouraged to fill out about anything that happens that is troubling to them for any reason so that we have documentation of all the details while it is fresh in their minds.
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