[Cynnabar] Nicola/Wrap 24 update

Mon Nov 5 16:30:16 UTC 2012

Do we have brochures or business cards that we can pass out to interested people?
   Claire

-----Original Message-----
From: Hannah Schreiber <hannahschreiber at yahoo.com>
To: Pat West <fortune561 at hotmail.com>; barony <barony at cynnabar.org>
Sent: Mon, Nov 5, 2012 11:03 am
Subject: Re: [Cynnabar] Nicola/Wrap 24 update

Greetings to Our fine Barony!

There is just one spot remaining for gift wrapping. PLEASE....we agreed that we would help Nicola's -- who is being kind enough to offer us the BEST day of the year for fund raising. Could you please consider volunteering so that we can complete our days. We would like to be asked to do this again next year.

Last year we had a lot of fun helping wrap and talking about Our group. It was a grand time and an experience we discussed throughout the year! You do not need to be an expert at wrapping -- no worries! You just need to come in garb and be excited to talk about the SCA!

Please email Amyon if you can take this last shift!

Sincerely,
Hannah, your Baroness (who has already taken two shifts!)

There are two ways of spreading light; to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it. ~Edith Wharton

  From: Pat West <fortune561 at hotmail.com>
 To: "barony at cynnabar.org" <barony at cynnabar.org> 
 Sent: Monday, November 5, 2012 10:55 AM
 Subject: [Cynnabar] Nicola/Wrap 24 update

Update posted 11/05
10:50am

*There are still several slots to fill

Nicola's Books
Gift Wrap Sign-up  
for 

Sat, Nov 24, 2012

general info follows schedule

10am-12pm---Mistress Claire
10am-12pm--- Godaeth and Aeffe

12pm-2pm---His Excellency Baron Tairdelbach
12pm-2pm---Her Excellency Baroness Hannah

2pm-4pm---His Excellency Baron Tairdelbach

2pm-4pm---Her Excellency Baroness Hannah

4pm-6pm---Bianca

4pm-6pm---Aelfric

*6pm-8pm_______________

*6pm-8pm_______________

We will not be extending store hours. 

Location
Nicola's Books
Westgate Shopping Center
2513 Jackson Ave
Ann Arbor, Mi
(At the corner of Jackson Ave and Stadium Blvd)

Store Hours
Mon- Fri 9am-9pm
Sat 9am- 8pm
Sun, 9am- 6pm

Charity Groups
During the Holiday season Nicola offers local charity groups the opportunity to gift wrap purchases that shoppers have made.  There is no set charge, but the groups get to keep any donations that are made.  The SCA qualifies because it is an educational not-for-profit group.

Scheduling
The Barony has chosen to gift wrap on:

Sat, Nov 17

Nicola's Annual Holiday Sale
Thur, Nov 15 through Sun, Nov 18, 2012

and 

Sat, Nov 24, 2012
Thanksgiving weekend.

These are two of the busiest days of the year besides Black Friday and Christmas Eve.   The store will be crowded.  The lines will be long.  Your presence last year made the environment a pleasant place to be.  The staff is looking forward to that again.

Only one person is needed during the last hour of business.  The last shift starts at 7pm.  Between 7p-8p, that person could possibly wrap advance copies in preparation for the next business day

Gift Wrapping
The table is located at the front of the store near the cash wrap.   Two people can maneuver well.  With more than two the space gets crowded.  You can bring flyers and the sign, if you like.  The gift wrapping is donation only.  The customers will give what they feel the service is worth.  They are usually very grateful.

When there is time the wrappers also wrap advance book copies as gifts for customers who spend over a certain amount.

If anyone needs tips or a quick lesson on gift wrapping, we will be glad to assist you.

The store provides gift wrap paper, scissors, tape, ribbon, jar for donations, chairs to sit.

How to sign-up
To sign up for a shift please respond to this email or call me on my cell.  At this point DO NOT CALL THE STORE.

The store will be extending invitations to several other local groups to gift wrap.  I will let the group know when the entire schedule is posted and ready for open sign-up.  

Attendance
It is very important that you show up for your shift on time.  If you cannot come, try to find a replacement from the group.  If you cannot work your shift and cannot find a replacement you must call the store. " No shows" could jeopardize this opportunity for next year.  

Parking
Ample free parking.  Because of the Holiday season you may have to circle around a bit.

Garb
It would be helpful to wear garb.  This will let the public know who you are at a glance.  It tends to get warm with so many people in the store.  Dressing in layers is suggested.

Dining
There are several good eateries in and around the shopping center   Choices are Thai, Middle Eastern,  Chinese,  Zingerman's,  The Quarter,  Kroger Deli.   There are many fast food establishments nearby.

Changing rooms
The public restroom is large enough for women to change into garb if needed.  I am not sure about the men's room.  There is a storage room upstairs that is mostly empty during the Holiday season.  It could be used for men, if necessary.

Thank you Everyone.  This service is greatly appreciated.

Lady Amyon
Pat West
734 678-9929-cell

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