Thursday, August 27, 2009

Entering Waivers

ATTENTION!
The amount of waivers we are receiving is continually growing and it is very important that all of them received and entered properly. Please take note of the following procedures to ensure all the waivers being handled properly.

Getting a new waiver at the POS system.
1. When a new customer hands you a waiver please be sure you look over it thoroughly and read back all field as needed to ensure everything is legible and correct. If something is not legible or entered correctly please be sure either you or them fill it in before they are sold a session or allowed to enter the park.

The following fields are required:
-Member Over 18/Parent/Guardian Name (this is on the front page)
-Members Name (this is the actual skatepark participant)
-Date of Birth (of the skatepark participant)
-Parent/Guardian/Contact Name (only required if the Member is under the age of 18, this will be the waiver signer)
-Address
-City
-State
-Zip
-Home Phone # or Mobile Phone # (at least one is required, both are recommended)
-Members Signature (this is the signature of the member if they are over the age of 17)
-Preferred Sport (they can check all, some or one of the fields)
-Parent/Guardian Signature (this is required if the member is under the age of 18)

The following fields are optional
-Email Address
-Member or Parent/Guardian Drivers License #

ALTHOUGH OPTIONAL, PLEASE RECOMMEND THEY PUT THEIR EMAIL ADDRESS ON THE WAIVER AS IT WILL SIGN THEM UP FOR OUR EMAIL LIST. Let them know that their information is private and will not be used for anything other than internal marketing with Plan Nine.

3. Once you have checked that all the data is correct please attach the new customer to the sale. Be sure to enter their full name (First/Last) and do so in all capitol letters to signify they have a waiver on file. Save it to the sale.
4. Now that the waiver is done enter your POS username (i.e. cotto) at the bottom of the waiver in the appropriate box to signify you have done all the appropriate steps to receive the waiver.
5. File the waiver in the back room in the "Unentered Waivers" inbox.

Entering the completed waiver information after the sale.
1. In the "Customer Search" section of the POS system search for the customer by last name to find the appropriate customer.
2. Open the customer information page by clicking the "circled i" graphic to the left of the name.
3. Enter all the information from the waiver into the appropriate customer fields. Use the guidelines here to ensure the information is entered in the right place. IF ANY REQUIRED FIELDS ARE NOT ON WAIVER PLEASE REFER TO AMENDMENT BLEOW.
4. Once the waiver is entered write your POS username (i.e. cotto) at the bottom of the waiver in the appropriate box to signify you have done all the appropriate steps to enter the waiver.
5. File the waiver in the back room in the "Entered Waivers" inbox.

AMENDMENT:
If any required fields are not filled out properly you must enter the correct code directly after the First Name in the same field. This code will be visible when a customer is attached to a sale at the POS system so the appropriate updates can be made. If the waiver does need updates it must be filed in the file cabinet under the register in alphabetical order so it can be accessed quickly when the customer comes in. When you update all the appropriate fields it can then be filed in the "Unentered Waivers" inbox in the back room and go through the process again.

Please ask me if you have questions. This is very important!

Monday, August 24, 2009

Labor Day Power Camp

Please let everyone one know about our Labor Day Power Camp. Here's the info:
"Come spend your Labor Day with Plan Nine Skatepark for our one day "Power Camp".
Just because school is back in doesn't mean you can't get you share of Ramp Camp. This full day of camp will be instructed by Plan Nine Team members as well as instructors from our summer programs. Your day will include instruction, games and activities, and lots of free skate. Hot lunch is included."
You can ring this up in the POS system as Barcode # 130030 or search for it as "Power Camp". Be sure you attach the appropriate customer to each one you ring up (if a parent wants to buy one for each of their children they have to be on separate sales) so they can be entered in the database properly. If they are new be sure to fill out all the new customer fields (especially birthday and preferred sport) with them their so they are properly entered into the database.
PLEASE NOTE: CAMP WILL BE $30 IF THEY SIGN UP IN ADVANCE AND $40 IF THEY SIGN UP DAY OF, so encourage them to sign up ASAP so they get the discounted rate.

Friday, August 21, 2009

I Need Volunteer Staff Members Who Are Not In School

I need volunteer staff members who are not in school, and can work 9:30-4 shift. This is your chance to get your buddy in the park for free. Let me know if you have any ideas for people that would work. I need to fill some shifts next week so let me know asap!

Andy Chapman

Thursday, August 20, 2009

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Plan 9 From Outer Space


If you ever wondered where the name Plan Nine came from now is your chance to know. The acclaimed worst movie of all time Plan 9 From Outer Space is showing in select theaters across the nation on Thursday, August 20th as part of a Live Rifftrax event. It will feature the cast members of the old Comedy Central show Mystery Science Theatre 3000 commenting throughout the movie. It will be playing in the St. Louis area at St. louis Mills 18 and AMC Chesterfield 14. Click here for more info. Sorry for the late notice, I just heard about it today.

Monday, August 17, 2009

After School Detention


We have launched a new discount program to help get kids in the skatepark throughout the school week. It will be a buy one get one free for sessions #3 and #4 on school days Monday through Thursday. Basically if they show up anytime during session #3 they can buy that session and skate the remainder of that session and also get session #4 for free. We want kids to come here after school and not have to worry about being in between sessions. There will be a SKU coupon in the book. Please note this is only for school days, any holidays are excluded, check the calendar for all the dates we are running the incentive.

Check Your Big Bills

Bogus bills being passed in Jefferson County

05:05 PM CDT on Monday, August 17, 2009

HILLSBORO, Mo. (AP) -- Businesses in Jefferson County have been warned to be on the lookout for counterfeit $100 bills being passed in the community.

Sheriff Glenn Boyer said several counterfeit $100 bills have been passed in recent days at businesses in the northern part of the county.

He said they are actually $5 bills that have been washed and made to look like $100 bills. They'll pass the test of a special pen used to detect fake bills because the bills are authentic currency, just not the right amount.

Boyer suggests two other ways to detect fake bills: hold the bill up to the light and look for the Lincoln face in the lower right corner, or a strip in the bill that says "U.S. Five Dollars."

Sunday, August 16, 2009

Calendar

I added a link to the Plan Nine Calendar on the blog. With the skatepark now in full swing we will be doing events regularly. This calendar will display all the events for the company both at the park and not as well as meeting and staff events. Please check it regularly and know what is going on with Plan Nine.

Saturday, August 15, 2009

All Nighter

Thanks to everyone that came out last night! The all nighter was a huge success! Everyone stepped up and helped out, you could tell the kids really appreciated it. We have decided to make this a monthly event so mark you calendars, Plan Nine Skatepark All Nighter, second Friday of every month.

Saturday, August 8, 2009

Kidgits Club at St. Louis Mills



We are working with the Kidgits Club at the Mills Mall on a few things this fall. First, we have a coupon on the Kidgits coupon sheet (see image) that is valid for a buy one get one free session at the skatepark. This is valid only to Kidgits Club members and only for the same day. The child using both free session and the child using the paid session must both be Kidgits Club members (or the same child) in order to receive the free session. They should have a card that looks similar to this graphic (see image). There will be a coupon tag in the book.

Also, we are doing a Kidgits Club session at the skatepark on Sept 15th for the 4:45 session. The event will be for Kidgits Club members only and will feature instruction, demos, and activities. For more info please visit http://www.simon.com/kidgits/

Thursday, August 6, 2009

Plan Nine Skatepark All Nighter

TELL EVERYONE ABOUT THIS!

Come join us for the first ever Plan Nine All Nighter! On Friday, August 14th, Plan Nine Skatepark will offer you the chance to spend the night at the park and skate or ride all night long. As well as skating we'll have plenty of other activities including dodge ball, basketball, foot down, S.K.A.T.E., and much more. Johnny Lomax from 105.7 the Point will be out from 10pm-Midnight for an official Pointfest Pit Stop, skate against him to win tickets, t-shirts and more. The whole night is only $25! Don't miss this!
What: Plan Nine All Nighter
Where: Plan Nine Skatepark
When: August 14th, 10pm - August 15th, 7am
Who: Must be over the age of 7 and here to skate/ride (no one just hanging out)
Why: It's like spending the night at your best friends house except your best friend lives in a 35k sq. ft. skatepark!!!!!!

Need more info? Check the F.A.Q.s here.

Wednesday, August 5, 2009

All Sales Staff Meeting

All sales staff from all stores are required to attend a meeting at the skatepark on Sunday, August 16th from 7pm-9pm. We will go over sales strategies and techniques for the back to school season and the fall. Food will be provided, session after the meeting.