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Managers’ Workshop Meeting in Kingston, Ontario
A Managers’ Regional Meeting was held in Kingston at the Holiday Inn, March 17. Managers from Kingston, Ottawa, Peterborough, Brockville and Belleville attended. The meeting was chaired by District Manager Verd Marriott with support from Head Office personnel, namely Joe Whyte and Gary Schepp from the Audit Department and Doug Pinder from Advertising.
Joe Whyte chaired a session covering the purpose of investigation reports — their value and importance as well as the need to observe all the rules of security including the importance of clearing cash regularly. Gary Schepp discussed the transmission of payrolls, C.S.R.’s etc., and Doug Pinder discussed newspaper ads — different types of layouts, blocking of ads and other related items.
Verd Marriott chaired a session on general operational problems such as the procedure in dealing with faulty film prints, the control of confection shortages, and he again stressed the importance of maintaining patron awareness of the Litter Bag Program. He emphasized that it was the duty of the manager to train the assistant in all phases of theatre operation. In discussing current economic conditions, Verd pointed out that it was even more important than ever to stress courtesy and service to each and every patron — including the proper handling of all patron complaints.
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Round table discussion includes, clockwise: Gary Schepp; Doug Robertson, Elgin, Ottawa; Ron Scott, Capitol, Kingston; Noella Desjardins, Capitol, Brockville and Jack Cottingham,
Paramount, Peterborough.
J.P. Whyte explains a point about security to T. Murray Lynch (left), and Doug Pinder.
This was an informal meeting during which the managers could interrupt and ask questions at any time — open discussion was the order of the day, and there was plenty of it.
Please pay particular attention to the remaining C.S.R. closing dates marking the fourth quarter of the ’81-’82 fiscal year as there are two 3-week periods involved.
This will serve as a reminder to all theatre managers to complete their reports by the end of the specified periods.
Date of Report: April 8 April 22 May 6 May 27 June 10 July 1
(2 weeks) (2 weeks) (2 weeks) (3 weeks) (2 weeks) (3 weeks)
Theatre Managers’ Association in Thunder Bay, Ontario Elects New President
James LaVia, Manager of the Paramount Theatre in Thunder Bay, was recently elected President of the Thunder Bay Theatre Managers’ Association for 1982.
It’s nice to see someone at the forefront again from our Famous family.