Well, folks, you did it!! The move has taken place. The center is open for business — and thriving with large numbers of visitors ranging from tour takers, to those who just walk in off the street, to those who are drawn in by the GREAT publicity CAC has gotten around the world.
Sure, there are some kinks to work out — we still need an announcement speaker to call tours and bring the guests out of the shop to take their tours. But overall, things are going really well.
If you did not come to the fabulous party Wednesday night, be advised that you can pick up your name badges in the volunteer library. Name tags are in baskets organized by first name. Caroline and Erin will be sending out a message on how to pick up your “swag,” — two shirts of your choice, a cap, either red or black, and either a backpack or a supersized tote bag, both of them slick and chic. There is a lot of apparel to sift through so please don’t stop by unannounced for items.
And come early before tours to look around or stay late afterward. There are loads of things to learn –much that re-enforce your tours, some that’s new and can be added– and everything that is so fascinating for all of us who are lifetime learners.
Two last items to remind you of:
1. Certifications for the new tours should be completed by 9/30 unless you have an extension from the Tour Director.
2.Analysis of demand for tours begins now and will continue as we plan for a new class in 2019, adjust schedules from the summer-time high numbers of departures and doubling up on docents to fewer departures and open docent slots, and think ahead about what the long-term outlook will be, beginning next spring.
Other groups will be monitoring traffic patterns, demand numbers and popularlity of tours.These include the scheduling task force, the Tour Roster Task Force, the docent marketing committee, and, of course, Docent Council. The Move Task Force ends its role at the end of this month.
Thanks for everyone’s hard work and support. Your efforts have made the move possible. See you around the CAC.