Janurary Staff Meeting Minutes and TASKS

Thanks to Matt, Kristen, Holley, Sam, Zen, Sander and Tom who participated in the staff meeting last night. We got a lot of stuff done, and it was a pleasant meeting.

Sander reported that the company grew 53% in 2007, thanks to all our hard work. Sander asked that we don't stack dishes in the sink: keep them moving through the system. If they pile up in the sink, they might chip.

Kristin reported that we are now using Attendance RX on the upstairs computer to track attendance. We will also track it using the clipboard, as a back-up. The clip board will be up near the upstairs computer from now on, and a small reminder sign will be created, by Kristin.

Kristin has a password log in for everyone to start using the new system. It's going to come to you via email.

Holley gave a good presentation on non-violent communication. We did an exercise in which we each filled out a questionaire examining a time when communication broke down. NVC tries to teach us how to communicate better using empathy, and understanding what needs the other person had. It starts with the assumption that all needs are equal, and that we need to understand more, judge less. More info: http://www.brooklynnvc.org/

Tom plans to work with Sander to get us a dishwasher and another ice machine. Tom and Sander are jointly going to help close on Monday nights and do a deep clean, which will include bleaching all the kids toys in the kids nook. A deep clean/sealing of the kids nook is essential. To prevent ants, we need to clean the kids nook better every night. Holley, is willing to check this every morning as part of your helping out here. I'd like to set up an accountability procedure on this. Holley, please email me about this every couple days.

Sander on organic milk prices: $.50 for a coffee or tea drink, NOW $.70 for a steamed milk espresso drink.

Tom will get a rubber mat at Jetro for the beer glasses to dry on.

Zen says: keep your sanitizing solution in the sink HOT. Change it twice a shift!

Gabriel, please email the team the new Publish Yourself store hours. (I emailed him this request, too.)

Tom: please add this policy to the Coworker Handbook: Calling Out Sick: we are a small company, and we need as much advance notice as possible if you are sick, and won't be able to show up for shifts. It's your responsibility to help management find a replacement for the shift, using the contact sheet.

Matt: I put you on the new contact sheet, it's online over at the COWORKERS PAGE

Laminating the new tea menu: Kristen and I are on that, will be up near register later today.

Sander will try to get friendly customers to directly address coworkers they have issues with, in order to create a more open culture.

Matt had an idea for "game night" on Tuesday nights, and he will come in today at 4:30- PM to buy some games with Kristin, online. KF and SH will look into re-stocking "game night" from Chronicle. We should get Trivial Pursuit, too.

SAM: came late, but is still dedicated. she is transitioning to being a part time coffee quality control expert here, no longer will work the weekend shifts. she has some closing procedures to keep the espresso machine in better shape, and we'll be working on those, and getting them out to you.

This Meeting Adjourned PROMPTLY, and on time, at 8:30 PM, as promised!

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