Opening duties before the dance - River Falls Lodge

Unlock all doors (get flashlight Now, for after you lock up)

Turn on water and electricity - Switch box located above the publicity table inside RFL. For wintertime instructions on turning on the water and electricity see water system start-up (winter) sheet

Check for broken water pipes, repair as needed

Light water heater pilots

Start heaters(fans in the summer)

Sweep the floor

Fill water jugs (Connect hose to water filter. If you do not use filter, drinking water will look dirty)

Pick up any trash missed after last dance

Set up tables for potluck

Set out plates, utensils, napkins, etc. (See Ed about replace utensils and toiletries)

Water in coffee pot - Winter

Make sure bathrooms are clean

Check bathrooms for toilet paper and paper towels

Pick up trash outside

Count and record money in tin

Assign a cashier(s) for the evening. Cashier should be at the door from 7 PM until the dance break.

Make sure any loose plastic is stapled up

After potluck, move and clean tables, deal with food

Note discrepancies or unusual events. Notify David, John or others

Announcements during the break - River Falls Lodge

Welcome to River Falls Lodge

Welcome to beginners

Introduction and names of band members, callers and sound people

Thank people who helped open up

Thank Scott

Remind people to pay
Adults - $8
Teenagers (14-17) - $5
Non-dancers (14 and older) - Half price donation
Children - Free

Remind parents to keep track of their kids

Remind everyone about inappropriate dance behavior

Announce the next few dances

Mention HMFS items that are available for sale:
MoonDance Shirts - $5
RFL Shirts - $15
RFL sketch by Bill West -$150

Ask for volunteers to help close down after the dance - Call for show of hands

Closing duties after the dance - River Falls Lodge

Count money, pay band (Band payment form )

Ensure HMFS treasurer receives money and payment form for the evening's dance

Winter - Check that the plumbing drains are open (See water system start-up (winter) sheet)

Pick up trash and haul away

Make sure there is enough current flyers on the table (See Jimmy Smith)

Mailing list name additions get to the Wrights

Winter - Drain, rinse coffee pot

Clean bathrooms

Drain water jugs, rinse, store top up, w/lids inverted (to prevent molding)

Make sure sound equipment room is locked

Lock Hall doors (except back door)

Winter - turn off gas valve on top of tank. Check gas level. If less than 15%, order propane.

Get Flashlight

In non-freezing weather, turn off all breakers at the switch box EXCEPT "Main" (upper center), and "Pump" (lower right) in the electric panel above the publicity table. In freezing weather, follow the "water system start-up (winter) sheet".

Lock back door