Unfortunately there are times when I have to put on my business owner hat and make difficult decisions...and now is the time to do so. What I am about to list are the new ground rules for South Jersey Classic. Keep in mind that this is by no means directed at any one person, or a result of anyone's specific action, I just felt that I needed to do this based on many things and I needed to list them so everyone can see. If you know someone who won't read this, please pass the information to them. I won't go into too much detail on these as they are pretty much self-explanatory...but if you have a question I will try my best to answer.
Here are the new rules effective immediately:
1) No alcohol permitted in the store at any time.
2) No one will be allowed in the "work area" (the space from the entrance of behind the counter to the computer) other than the following people: Jeremy, Jim, Dave, Chandler and of course me.
3) The only people that will ring customers up and answer the phone are the ones listed above. No exceptions. IF a customer comes in and thinks you work here and asks you a question, you can help them if you know the answer, if not then feel free to direct them to one of us.
4) The computer will only be used for business purposes...no youtube, no websites, basically no gathering around the computer.
5) However, if you do need to use the computer quickly (need to check your collection list, email, etc), you must ask me first and I will allow you to do so. Once you are finished though, you must leave the area.
6) You are welcome to enter the rest of the "back room" area if you are a regular (to get some food/drink, use the restroom, check out our overstock, etc), however do what you need to and then return to the front of the store. Do no hang behind the counter or in the back room.
7) If you bring someone who is not a regular (aka I don't really know them) and they need to use the restroom, first ask myself or the other workers, and then accompany them to the back.
8) During business hours (11-8) keep language and craziness to the absolute minimum...this is a store first and we need to conduct ourselves appropriately. Even if the store is completely empty, you never know when a customer will walk in.
9) The music that is being listened to will only be decided by me. Even after business hours, if you would like to put something else on, you must ask me first and I will decide if its ok. This also goes for playing music on another device (psp, game system, etc)...if you need to listen to something so bad and don't want to get/have permission, you are welcome to step outside and listen away.
10) If you are finished with a drink/plate/etc please throw it away and don't leave it laying around. If the trash cans are full (or getting full) let one of us know and we will change the bag. Also, just a suggestion and not really a rule but try and keep your drink with you and finish it....there are so many wasted drinks at the end of the night (even some that are almost full) and regulars generously donate drinks for the event...lets try not to waste their money.
That's all for now. Again these rules are in no way a result of one person's actions. If I need to amend any of these or add another rule I will post in the thread to alert you guys of it.
I hope this doesn't stop anyone from joining us and having a great time. I think we put on an awesome event every month and it only happens because of the great people we have in attendance.
Check out the next post for actual gathering info.
Thanks.
-Nick