We had a great month in May!!  Sales for the month were $22,277.62, and even after taking off the $5256.09 for Sale day we had a total of $17,021.53!!!!! What a great month!!
Top Sales for May (before discounts):
 
#1----$1783.90
#2----$1634.22
#3----$1618.27
#4----$1082.05
#5----$992.85
#6----$950.20
#7----$845.00
#8----$818.38
#9----$794.11
#10---$717.19
 
We all know that gas and grocery prices as well as many other things are going up, up and up!!!  Our sales in the store are going up also.  I think the customers recognize that they can get a great product at reasonable prices and they are still shopping with us!!  The tourist traffic has increased and that translates to increased sales for you.  Keep your booths well stocked, straightened and accessible for the best foot traffic and sales.

JUST A REMINDER!!!  Please keep your items with in the parameters of your booth.  If you are renting a 4 foot deep booth, don’t place items outside of the four foot depth of your space.  We have to have 48” as walkways according to code enforcement.  Thank you!!!

Reminder about work time:  you are the eyes for everyone else in the store when you are working.  Workers need to be aware of who is in the store, where the customers are, and what is going on.  There is a list on the bulletin board of things we need help with while you are here. 

If you have some items, whether for sale or not, that are in the back area near the Christmas room, please remove them from the store or find a place for them in your booths.  That area is looking kind of shabby and I don’t mean shabby chic’!!!

We have several new vendors in the store.  We welcome you and hope your experience here is a great one.

A big THANK YOU to all of you who do a lot of the “extras” in the store.  Several of you vacuum, dust and wash windows without being asked.  Customers remark how clean and pleasant smelling the store is.

Reminders:
• PLEASE take a few minutes and vacuum your space(s) and the walk way in front of your area. Several booths are in need of a good vacuum job
• Lots more merchandise in the no tag/no ID area, please check it out!!! 
• Correct tags are money in your pocket!!!! Check the till for “no ID/wrong ID” tags
• A thirty day written notice is required when you are vacating your booth at the end of the month.  This applies when you are leaving after your initial six months OR at any other time after your 6 month commitment is over
• Ask the management about the “Finders Fee” bonus!!

The store looks great!  We have had many new customers in the store the last couple of weeks and they are very impressed with your store.  We continue to advertise in the “Old Stuff” newspaper, the Herald and News, the Nickel, People Power, and have fliers at the Chamber of Commerce, and Travel Klamath to name a few.  The very best form of advertising is “word of mouth,” and we want it to be “positive things” people are saying!!!!! So please, keep up the good work in and around the store.   Thank you! 

We had a great month in April!!  Could have had a little better weather, but all in all the sales were good.
Top Sales for April (before discounts):
 
#1----$1543.75
#2----$1179.60
#3----$1134.70
#4----$1055.50
#5----$859.64
#6----$668.40
#7----$667.60
#8----$650.40
#9----$583.00
#10---$562.40
 
OUR FIRST ANNIVERSARY SALE:  What a great day! Sales for the day were $5256.09!!!  More than last year by a few dollars!  Lot’s of comments about the great merchandise and the store in general. 

A BIG THANK YOU to Carol Davis, Kathy Young, Dana Dunkin, Linda Shann and Billie York for the front end help.  The checkout process ran smoothly and the postings and tills balanced!!!  ALSO a big thank you to: Jerry Davis, Julie Whitlatch, Virginia Domingo, Gini Perdue, and Joyce Eberle who were here most and some of them all of the day!!  It was a lot of work and Scott and I THANK YOU for all you did.

On Saturday, April 26 a bus load with 28 members and antique dealers from the Southern Oregon Antiques and Collectible Club came to Klamath.  They visited a couple of other Antique stores in the area, had lunch and then came to SHOP!!!  They were in the store a little over two hours and between them and the customers already in the store we had over $900.00 in sales in those two hours!!

Reminder about work time:  you are the eyes for everyone else in the store when you are working.  Workers need to be aware of who is in the store, where the customers are, and what is going on.  There is a list on the bulletin board of things we need help with while you are here. 

We have several new vendors in the store.  We welcome you and hope your experience here is a great one.  For those of you who are “oldies” take a few minutes and introduce your self to the new vendors and make them feel welcome.

A big THANK YOU to all of you who do a lot of the “extras” in the store.  Several of you vacuum, dust and wash windows without being asked.  Customers remark how clean and pleasant smelling the store is.

Reminders:
• PLEASE take a few minutes and vacuum your space(s) and the walk way in front of your area
• Lots more merchandise in the no tag/no ID area, please check it out!!! 
• Correct tags are money in your pocket!!!! Check the till for no ID/wrong ID tags
• A thirty day written notice is required when you are vacating your booth at the end of the month.  This applies when you are leaving after your initial six months OR at any other time after your 6 month commitment is over
• Please check at home for Keeper’s Corner name tags and return if you have one (or two)
• Check the customer want list for items you may have at home that someone is looking for
• Customer appreciation basket is still a big hit. The customers appreciate the nice gifts they receive
   

Top Sales for March (before discounts):
 
#1----$2913.93
#2----$1193.10
#3----$1122.62
#4----$1107.70
#5----$1070.75
#6----$901.92
#7----$881.50
#8----$803.50
#9----$724.55
#10---$651.45
 
 New!!! Wall space for rent!  They are a great place to sell pictures and flat items. There are some extra guidelines for these spaces.  Contact management for more details.

Here comes the bus!!  On Saturday, April 26 we have the honor of having a bus come over from Medford with 28 members and antique dealers from the Southern Oregon Antiques and Collectible Club.  They will be in the store most of the afternoon.  Make sure your booths are dressed up and ready to go.  The secret is out and they want to see what we are all about.

Keeper’s Corner was the recipient of some jewelry risers and displays.  They are available for you to use in the store.
 
Reminder about work time:  you are the eyes for everyone else in the store when you are working.  Workers need to be aware of who is in the store, where the customers are, and what is going on.  And remember that although the computer is here for your use; please don’t spend a lot of time on it while you are doing your shift. 

We have several new vendors in the store.  We welcome you and hope your experience here is a great one.

A big THANK YOU to all of you who do a lot of the “extras” in the store.  Several of you vacuum, dust and wash windows without being asked.  Customers remark how clean and pleasant smelling the store is.

We will be having the “Anniversary Sale” on Saturday, May 3, 2008.  This will be after most paydays, but before Mother’s Day.  It will be 20% off all items in the store.  As before, Keeper’s Corner will absorb 10% of the sale price.  An information sheet concerning the sale is available.

Reminders:
• Correct tags are money in your pocket!!!! Check the till for no ID/wrong ID tags
• A thirty day written notice is required when you are vacating your booth at the end of the month.  This applies when you are leaving after your initial six months OR at any other time after your 6 month commitment is over
• Please check at home for Keeper’s Corner name tags and return if you have one (or two)

Scott’s Thoughts:  Brag time, brag time, brag time!  Wow! Have you vendors got the store moving?  Just a little bragging about all of you and “your” store.  January 2007 sales were $10,005.09… January 2008 sales were $16,046.20 (up over $6,000).  February 2007 sales were $10,573.96… February 2008 sales were $15,730.66 (up over $5,000). March 2007 sales were $14,792.78… March 2008 sales were $19,727.98 (up about $5,000).  What a great job you have done.  Keep it up and the sky is the limit. Again, thanks to all of you for doing such a great job here at “your store” Keeper’s Corner.      Scott

December was a FANTASTIC month!!!! We had $24.395.07 in sales!!! Another New Record!!
Store totals for the year were $200,182.80!  Are we great or what!!!
Top Sales for December (before discounts):
 
#1----$2744.73
#2----$2019.71
#3----$1320.61
#4----$1298.25
#5----$1280.50
#6----$1142.65
#7----$1142.18
#8----$ 786.95
#9----$ 716.88
#10---$ 597.00
 
Welcome to all of the new vendors!! We hope your experience here is a great one.

PLEASE check your jackets, sweaters or shirts for Keeper’s Corner name badges.  Bring them back for a great big “Thank you”!!!!

 “YOUR ANNIVERSARY” rent special!!! Ask on duty management for details.  It is a 10% discount on your rent on your year anniversary month.

Reminders for all of the new and not so new vendors:
• Please keep your items within the confines of your booth area!
• Please take your packing materials home with you
• With the bad weather here, if you find you cannot get to the store for your work time, please call me with as much advance notice as possible so I can call on one of the nearby vendors to cover the shift
• If you would like to order hang tags please see Bonnie
• Please help keep the store at it’s best by cleaning your space and the walkway in front of your booth
• Correct tags are money in your pocket!!!! Check the till for no ID/wrong ID tags
• Missing items? Check the back of the sales area for a memo on where to look and who to see!!!
• Remember the “finder’s fee” as a reward for your help in finding new vendors
• Christmas Room is for CHRISTMAS items, and is free of charge
• The Man Cave is for “MAN” related items and is also free of charge
• A thirty day written notice is required when you are vacating your booth.  This applies when you are leaving after your initial six months OR at any other time after  your 6 month commitment is over

Scott’s Thoughts:  Wow, where has the time gone. Here we are with one year down the road.  I hope that it has been as good for you as it has for me.  I have really enjoyed being at the store with all of the great vendors and customers.  A great big thank-you for all for all of your support to Bonnie and I.

November was another great month.  Keep up the good work!!!
Top Sales for November (before discounts):
 
#1----$2242.17
#2----$1351.65
#3----$1337.66
#4----$1105.83
#5----$ 916.70
#6----$827.45
#7----$762.33
#8----$730.80
#9----$654.10
#10---$636.20
 
Welcome to all of the new vendors!! We hope your experience here is a great one.

Extra!! Extra!! Read all about it!!! Keeper’s Corner name badges grow legs and escape from the store!!! If you capture one (or two) please return them to the name tag drawer!!!  No reward, but you will be given a big “Thank you”!!!

Christmas Sale…Christmas Sale… Christmas Sale!  Everything is going to be 20% off. We are going to have a “2 hour” Christmas Sale on Friday, December 14, 2007.  It will be between 7 PM and 9 PM. The Vendor will cover 10% of the 20% off and Keeper’s Corner LLC will cover the other 10%. You will have a total of 22% taken off of your sales. If you have items you don’t want to sell at the discount, please remove them from the store or put them in the rear “common” area before 5 PM that day. We will have light refreshments for the customers and vendors.  Many of you have asked… and yes we are taking donations of refreshments, (cookies, cheese, crackers, meat trays etc.) so if you would like to bring something please let us know. We should be really busy and will need some extra time from the vendors for this sale.  Please let us know if you can help us out. SPREAD THE WORD!!! Word of mouth is a great way to advertise!

January will bring a wave of “moving” as some vendors leave and others change locations in the store. If you are thinking of “relocating” let the front staff know ASAP, so you can be put on the list for a different location.

Stay tuned for a special announcement concerning “YOUR ANNIVERSARY” rent!!!!

Reminders:
• Please keep your items within the confines of your booth area!
• Please take your packing materials home with you
• With the bad weather here, if you find you cannot get to the store for your work time, please call me with as much advance notice as possible so I can call on one of the nearby vendors to cover the shift
• If you would like to order hang tags please see Bonnie
• Please help keep the store at it’s best by cleaning your space and the walkway in front of your booth
• Correct tags are money in your pocket!!!! Check the till for no ID/wrong ID tags
• Missing items? Check the back of the sales area for a memo on where to look and who to see!!!
• Remember the “finder’s fee” as a reward for your help in finding new vendors

Scott’s Thoughts:  (Scott is extremely busy right now finishing all the special orders he needs to get done before Christmas.  So, he just wants to wish all of you and yours a Merry Christmas!!!!)

Well, we did it big time this month!! It was a fantastic month, and yes… another KC record with $20,844.55 in sales!!!  We have two empty booths in the store at this time, but do have calls out to those on the waiting list!

Top Sales for October (before discounts):
 
#1----$2182.72
#2----$1734.86
#3----$1558.48
#4----$1148.73
#5----$898.30
#6----$867.25
#7----$809.60
#8----$690.50
#9----$662.89
#10---$620.05 
 

Welcome to all of the new vendors!! We hope your experience here is a great one.

We still receive many compliments on the store.  Customers remark how clean it is, how nice the booths are arranged, and how good it smells.  Thank you for doing your share in keeping the store a great place to shop. Remember: there is a vacuum, broom and dustpan, “windex” and rags for your cleaning convenience.

This is the time of year foot traffic and sales really jump! (As you can see from our months totals)  It is a very good time for you to clean and straighten those booths, get them restocked and refreshed for the holiday shoppers!

Christmas Sale…Christmas Sale… Christmas Sale!  Everything is going to be 20% off. We are going to have a “2 hour” Christmas Sale on Friday, December 14, 2007.  It will be between 7 PM and 9 PM. The Vendor will cover 10% of the 20% off and Keeper’s Corner LLC will cover the other 10%. You will have a total of 22% taken off of your sales. If you have items you don’t want to sell at this time you must remove them from the store or put them in the rear “common” area before 5 PM that day. We will have light refreshments for the customers and vendors.  Many of you have asked… and yes we are taking donations of refreshments (cookies, cheese, crackers, meat trays etc.) so if you would to bring something please let us know. We will be really busy and will need some extra time from the vendors for this sale.  Please let us know if you can help us out.
 
Just another reminder to all of you, that you are renting the “INSIDE CONFINES” of the booths.  PLEASE, if you have items spilling over into the aisles; rearrange your booths so that the items are within the depth of your booth. Items are not to be hung on the outside of end caps on the booths. Thank you!

Oh, tags, tags, tags!!!!!  Just a REMINDER that your tags need to be filled out correctly!!!  Your VENDOR NUMBER on the TOP of the tag, a BRIEF description of the item and then the PRICE on the BOTTOM of the tag.  Any tags not meeting these criteria will be put on the till for you to claim them before they are posted to your account.

Also as a reminder, if you have a whole booth discount sale in your booth, make sure you let the front staff know when you take it off, so it can be removed from the list.  You may have discounts taken after your sale goes off if you neglect to let us know!!!

Reminders:
• The holidays are fast approaching, make sure you are ready with decorations
and gift items
• Correct tags are money in your pocket!!!! Check the till for no ID/wrong ID tags
• Missing items? Check the back of the sales area for a memo on where to look and who to see!!!
• We do have a “finder’s fee” as a reward for your help in finding new vendors

Scott’s Thoughts:  Already the season of cold weather is upon us and we are about to enter into the holiday season.  Are you ready for all of the great sales? Keep your booths full because we are coming into the busy time of the year.

The time of my last year of teaching is rapidly going by.  We just entered the second quarter of the school year and I wonder where the time has gone.  It won’t be long until I am down here at the store “milking the cows at the dairy”.  I refer to the store a “the dairy” because we need to take care of it every day.

I would like to again thank all of the great vendors.  I really enjoy the time I get to be in the store.  Soon it will be time for me to be here almost all of time.

See you around the store.
Scott

 The total sales for August were: $16,777.35. Another new RECORD!!!
Top Sales for July (before discounts):
 
#1----$2057.78
#2----$1418.24
#3----$1336.35
#4----$1050.65
#5----$  984.00
#6----$  815.40
#7----$  793.05
#8----$  765.90
#9----$  629.75
#10---$  510.25
 
Looking for a way to get people into your booth??? Ask for some Keeper’s Corner business cards, and on the back print your name, vendor number and booth number.  Give them out to friends and neighbors and invite them into the store.

Some of you have asked about the business cards with the tear off price tag that some of the vendors have.  They can be purchased at most print shops. Scott and I use Anderson Production Printing.  We like using them because a business card goes out with every item you sell. It is a great way to advertise your items and your location.

We have a few empty booths and do not like to have empty spots in the store.  We are allowing vendors to put a FEW things in them to keep the store looking full.  It is not intended as an area for vendors to build a full display, but just to put a few things in them to alleviate the “EMPTY” look.  Please ask on each and every item put in these booths. Please check with Scott or Bonnie for more details.

We have had no set policy at Keeper’s Corner on Dealer Discounts for “verified dealers.” We are going to allow each of you to choose whether you will allow a 10% Dealer Discount on all of your items or just on items over $50.00.  Please let Bonnie or Scott know so that you can be put on the correct list.  Now remember, we always ask for either a resale number or a business card from those asking for a dealer discount, it isn’t given to just anybody, only “Verified Dealers”.  You must sign up to give a DD on all items, other wise we will just assume you are on the $50 and over list.

The display by the sales area will be changing to a fall display about mid September. If you have some items you think will fit the theme, please let Bonnie or Scott know.

Need some help with the rent?  Remember that we do have a “finder’s fee” as a reward for your help in finding new vendors for the store.  If anyone rents a booth and mentions that you pointed them in our direction, you will receive rent credit up to an amount equal to their monthly rent but not more than your monthly rent. (Maximum $100 credit).  See Bonnie or Scott for more details.

Also as a reminder, if you have a whole booth discount sale in your booth, make sure you let the front staff know when you take it off, so it can be removed from the list.  You may have discounts taken after your sale goes off if you neglect to let us know!!!

Reminders:
• Check the “Want List” from customers, new requests added often
• Check the bulletin board for other information
• Correct tags are money in your pocket!!!! Check the till for no ID tags
• Missing items? Check the back of the sales area for a memo on where to look and who to see!!!

Scott’s Thoughts:  Missed lots of you at the Bar-B-Q but we understand that everyone is very busy and going their own direction.  We had 35 there and lots and lots of food.  A big “THANK-YOU” to all of you who brought salads and desserts.   Bonnie and I had lots of burgers, hotdogs and buns left but we have finally gotten them eaten (having 5 grandchildren in the house helps).  We’re looking forward to having it again next year and we think we will try the middle of week when everyone is not heading out of town.

Well school has started and I am back at the “salt mines”.  If the truth is known, I really love my job (most days).  It is going to be my last year and then you will have to put up with me more at the store. 

Be sure to check out the new booths and the high walls on some of the old booths.  People wanted the back walls and I do what I can to keep people happy.
 
Keep your booths full because we are coming into the busy time of the year. The holidays will be here before we know it. 

See ya around

...“TADA” Another NEW RECORD for KC. The total months sales for July were: $15,726.22.
Top Sales for July (before discounts):
 
#1----$1569.91
#2----$1567.00
#3----$1304.43
#4----$1189.90
#5----$1086.50
#6----$713.54
#7----$652.46
#8----$545.70
#9----$535.15
#10---$474.00
 
Scott and I are off again!!  This time we go to Great Lakes, IL to celebrate as son Michael graduates with honors from Navy boot camp.  (He also got a promotion and now is an E-3.)  Life is good!!  Scott will return to run the store from the 6th to the 13th and then…sorry… but you’ll have to deal with me again!!

Need some help with the rent?  Remember that we do have a “finder’s fee” as a reward for your help in finding new vendors for the store.  If anyone rents a booth and mentions that you pointed them in our direction, you will receive rent credit to an amount equal to their monthly rent but not more than your monthly rent. (Maximum $100 credit).  See Bonnie or Scott for more details.
 
Toward the middle of August we will be changing the front display.  The one nearest the sales area will be “Fun in the Sun”.   If someone wants to change it while we’re gone, talk to the front counter staff. Linda #159 and crew made some changes in the Americana display to include the Klamath Kruise.  Thanks Linda and whomever helped her. The large window display was changed to a kitchen scene.  Thanks to Kathy #21 and Carol #135 for the change over. Also, a big thank you to Curtis #214 and Phyllis #16 for moving and setting up the Christmas room.  It really looks great!  Just a note here, the Christmas Room is available to all vendors to use, free of charge.  We have sold several items from the Christmas area, so if you have Christmas items, bring them in and make use of the room! (Please limit to Christmas items.)

Also for some of you who may be new to the store, the ‘Man Cave’ area near the KC Café is for all vendors to display “Man” related items. If you have any questions on the Christmas Room or the “Man Cave” just ask the staff.

I know I say this in most newsletters, but “Thank you” to all of you who make the time and effort to keep the store looking and feeling great.  Our customers really do appreciate having a clean, friendly place to shop.

The date of August 17, 2007 6:30 PM has been chosen for the Keeper’s Corner Bar-B-Que.  We have reserved Crest Park.  We will close the store at 5 that day so all of us can get where we need to be.  The store is supplying the hamburgers, hot dogs, buns, condiments, table service, chips, and water or punch.  We are asking the vendors to bring a salad or dessert to share, outside games if you have any, and your own drinks of you do not want water or punch.  There is a flier in each file and some extras on the counter near the vendor boxes.  Please sign up on the sheet near the till so we can get enough fixins!!!

Well, hate to bring this up but…. Just a reminder that rent is due on the 1st, payable before the 10th and late with a $10.00 late charge beginning on the 11th of the month.

Also as a reminder, if you have a booth discount sale on your booth, make sure you let the front staff know when you take it off, so it can be removed from the list.  You may have discounts taken after your sale goes off if you neglect to let us know!!!

Reminders:
• Check the “Want List” from customers.
• Check the bulletin board for other information
• Correct tags are money in your pocket!!!! Check the till for no ID tags
• Missing items? Check the back of the sales area for a memo on where to look and who to see!!!

Scott’s Thoughts:  Not much room to talk this time.  Hope to see you at the barbeque. Bring your family.  I need to get ready for school will be starting soon.  Now is the time to get your booth ready for the big fall sales.  We have a big group (Oregon Loggers) coming on a bus on August 10.  Be sure you are ready. See you around the store.

.. and some have already moved in. A NEW RECORD for KC. The total months sales for June were: $15,220.33. Highest month other than May which included the grand opening sale day of over $5,000.00.
Top Sales for June (before discounts)
 
#1----$1585.10
#2----$1530.85
#3----$1241.17
#4----$1058.65
#5----$1007.35
#6----$646.79
#7----$579.00
#8----$578.00
#9----$455.82
#10---$429.45
 
By the time you read this Scott and I will be in Utah, or near enough!!!!  You will notice some new faces at the front counter. Billie, Carol, Cora, and Linda (in alphabetical order!!) These four ladies have been “tried and true” front counter help at Crafters Market. I really appreciate them stepping out of their comfort zones and taking care of the store so that Scott and I can go visit family. Please give them the same respect and help you give us, and remember it is because of vendors like them that this store is a success.  Thank you all and one!
 
Toward the middle of July we will be changing the front displays.  The one nearest the sales area will be “Fun in the Sun”.  Pretty broad, but that allows us a lot of items to choose from.  The large window display will be a kitchen scene.  If you have items you think may fit the themes, please contact Bonnie, Scott or any of the above mentioned management team.

We will be having another parking lot sale on the first Saturday of July and the first Saturday of August.  If you want to participate, please let us know!!  We have a sign up sheet on the counter. No charge for this!! It is a good way to get rid of unwanted items.

Thank you to all of you who make the time and effort to keep the store looking and feeling great.  We still get many compliments on the booth displays, the quality and
variety of items, and the courteous vendors working here in the store.  You are a great team of vendors.

In the last newsletter we asked if there was interest in a potluck bar-b-que.  Most of you have expressed an interest.  So we have set a tentative date of August 17, 2007 6:30 PM.  We will reserve either Crest Park or part of Wiard Park.  Will let you know as soon as the arrangements are made.  We will more than likely close the store at 5 that day so all of us can get where we need to be.  I’m excited!!!!

Thank you for all of your donations for the “Customer Appreciation” gift basket drawing.  We have been able to give a wonderful gift for each month.

Still missing nametags!!!  Please return, I promise you will not get your name in the newsletter, nor will I give you a kiss!!!!  We need them!

Reminders:
• Check the “Want List” from customers.
• Check the bulletin board for other information
• Correct tags are money in your pocket!!!! Check the till for no ID tags
• Missing items? Check the back of the sales area for a memo on where to look and who to see!!!

Scott’s Thoughts:  School is out for the summer and I hope to be in the store a lot more.  I had the honor of, along with several great ladies to fill in for Bonnie for a few days while she had some surgery.  She is now doing great.  It was an enjoyable experience with the customers and vendors. 

Check out the booth numbers on the booths.  We also have an index to help customers and vendors fine the various booths. I thought that it would take a few hours to do this and ended up taking several days.  Check them out and let us know of any mistakes.

As always I would like to thank all the vendors and customers.  I always feel very positive about KC and all those involved.  If there is ever anything I can help you with, please let me know.

Another great month at Keeper’s Corner!!! New vendors are signing up for June occupancy, and some have already moved in. The total months sales for May were: $14,296.78
Top Sales for April (before discounts)
 
#1----$1546.76
#2----$1298.89
#3----$1084.34
#4----$929.24
#5----$764.45
#6----$541.70
#7----$480.55
#8----$436.73
#9----$418.75
#10---$383.45

Did you see the “Featured Vendor” booth??? Lori Burk had the honor of being the first to occupy it, and we also want to thank Lori and hubby, Bobby, for all their work in getting the Featured Vendor area decorated.  Billie York was drawn next and will be featured through June 11, when a new vendor will put up a display.

The theme for the next front display area will be “In the good old Summer Time.”  It will go up soon after Father’s Day.  Toward the end of June we will begin working in some Americana to celebrate the 4th of July.  That will stay up until mid July.  If you have items you think may fit the themes, please contact Bonnie, Scott or Cora.

A big apology to any of you that didn’t know about the parking lot sale.  You still have a chance to participate!  We will be having another one the first Saturday of July and the first Saturday of August.  If you want to participate, please let us know!!  We have a sign up sheet on the counter.

Now on a little bit of a negative note, we have had some complaints from customers that some of the 4 foot deep booths are so packed full that they cannot get in to them to get at an item they are interested in.  I know that we are all anxious to have a good supply for the customers to choose from, but if they cannot see or touch, they probably will not buy!!

A GREAT BIG thank you to all of the vendors that go the extra mile with the vacuum, dust cloths, brooms and dust pans.  This is a HUGE store to keep clean, and we appreciate all of your help in doing just that!!  When you vacuum your space, please take a few minutes and vacuum the aisle in front of your area, which will cut down on the time it takes to do the whole store.

Thank you for all of your donations for the “Customer Appreciation” gift basket drawing.  We have been able to give a wonderful gift for each month.

Please, please, please return the missing nametags!!! We need them!

Reminders:
• Check the “Want List” from customers.
• Check the bulletin board for other information
• Correct tags are money in your pocket!!!! Check the till for no ID tags
• If you are planning to vacate your booth here at KC, please remember that you, (as stated in the contract) must give a 30 day written notice, given or postmarked by the first of the month you are planning on leaving.  IE if your contract is up, and you plan on leaving at the end of July, we need to have your 30 day WRITTEN notice byJULY 1.

Scott’s Thoughts: Well, I finally got time and went back to work putting pegboard on the wall.  The area in the “classroom” has been turned into 8 brand new booths and 5 have already rented.  It is great people like you that keep me working.  If you, or a friend, are interested in a booth in that area please let Bonnie or Scott know ASAP.

 I have also gotten all of the air conditioners up and running with the coming of the warmer weather. They have really cooled off the building. 

I may have a great idea… what would all of you vendors think of a KC Barbeque and picnic?  Bonnie and I would supply hamburgers, hotdogs and all of the fixings.  The vendors could “pot-luck” the salads, desserts and other things.  We could do it some evening (6:30 PM??) in one of the local parks.  Please stop by or call and give us your input. We’ll set a date as soon as we hear from you.

I would like to give everyone personal thanks for all of the support we are getting from you as vendors and also the customers.  It is great people like you that will make all of us successful.

A great BIG “THANK YOU” to Cora Lange, Linda Shann, and Dana Dunkin for assisting at the till for the Grand Opening Sale. They did a Fantastic job! It is so very important that till procedure is followed so we can minimize errors. These gals were a part of Crafters Market for many years, and had participated as counter help so knew how important it was to be correct and careful.  A big order to fill and they did it!!

Also, a big “THANK YOU” to all of the vendors who worked extra hours on Saturday for the sale.  You all went above and beyond. And last but not least, “THANK YOU” to all of you who donated items for the door prizes. The customers had fun choosing, and they will remember the nice gifts.  Thanks also to those who took the time to freshen up your booths and stock them for the sale.  It paid off!!

Just a reminder that properly filled out price tags equal money in your pocket!! Items with tags missing vendor ID information will be sold, and the tags dated and placed on the cash register for one month.  Items with no prices will be placed in the box at the back of the coffee area.  If you are missing items and they are not on layaway or in one of the displays, check the cash register for tags with no vendor ID or in the box for items with no prices.  PLEASE, do not put personal inventory numbers on the front of the tag; use the back of the tag.

Keeper’s Corner Tee Shirts? Yes!  They are here and available for you to purchase.  Sizes S-M-Lrg. and XL are $7.50, 2XL are $8.00, and 3XL are $9.00 to the vendors (1/2 the retail price). Ask at the front counter.

A GREAT BIG thank you to all of the vendors that go the extra mile with the vacuum, dust cloths, brooms and dust pans.  This is HUGE store to keep clean, and we appreciate all of your help in doing just that!!  When you vacuum your space, please take a few minutes and vacuum the aisle in front of your area, which will cut down on the time it takes to do the whole store.

 We started the “Customer Appreciation” gift basket drawing.  This is held monthly, and will be given after the last day of sales for the month. There is an information sheet on the bulletin board with all of the information on it.  Any questions see Bonnie or Scott, or Cora. Thank you for all of your donations. We are able to give a wonderful gift for the month.

Attention! Attention!! Attention!!! We are starting a “Featured Vendor” booth in the mural area.  This vendor can use this booth, free of charge, for 13 days.  The “Featured Vendor” with be drawn at random 2 weeks prior to the date they will begin using the booth. This will give the selected vendor time to decide on what to feature in the space provided. See Bonnie or Scott for full details about the “Featured Vendor” booth.

Please, please, please return the missing nametags!!! We need them!

Reminders:
• Check the “Want List” from customers.
• Check the bulletin board for other information
• Correct tags are money in your pocket!!!!

Scott’s Thoughts: If you haven’t noticed your store, Keeper’s Corner, is full.  Bonnie rented the last rentable booth this month and now it is time for me to go back to work.  I  was hoping, and we have had some interest, in renting the “classroom” area as a whole, but due to the fact that we have 6 vendors waiting on a “waiting list” I will soon be putting up peg board and dividers in that area of the store.   If you, or a friend, are interested in a booth in that area please let Bonnie or Scott know ASAP.

One more thought: “Luck… something that happens when preparation meets opportunity.” I f you want to be lucky in sales prepare, prepare, prepare!