Bedford Cross-Country Ski Club
Warming Hut Staffing Responsibilities
Check List

Morning

• Unlock doors.
• Check restrooms for cleanliness and function. Unlock for outside access. Call Richie or Alan if problems.
• Post OPEN sign on door and hang out the Welcome banner.
• Shovel the front walk & back steps.  If icy, spread some ash from the woodstove.
• Start fire. Check ash level; empty if necessary.
• Check to see that there are enough brochures and trail maps — contact Richie if few.

Check In  (Please come at least once during the day).

• Sweep the interior of the hut.
• Wash tables, stove and counter tops.
• Turn on field lights if necessary.
• Bring in firewood for the next day.  (FILL the small firebox!)
• Check to see that there is enough drinking water.  If necessary, replenish.
• Check to see that there are enough brochures and trail maps — contact Richie if few.
• Get some idea of snow and trail quality so you can answer visitor questions.

Dusk

• Check to see that there are enough brochures and trail maps — contact Richie if few.
• Bring OPEN sign and Welcome banner inside and store away.
• Bring trash out to metal can outside.
• Check recycling level, and take to dump if necessary.
• Check to ensure that all lights, heaters, etc., are off downstairs.
• Make sure electric heaters are off.
• Close down the wood stove.
• Close blinds between pantry and main room. Close pantry door. (The purpose is to trap heat for the plumbing.)
• If there are people still on the trails, check to ensure that there are no car keys, etc., in the hut.  Return such items to owners or leave them outside the front door.
• Turn off field lights. (Plug is by garage door.)
• Sign-out in the volunteer log book.
• Turn off all interior lights.
• Lock all doors, including outside access to restrooms.

Don't forget to SMILE and encourage visitors to join the club!

Revision of 26 Mar 2008