september 1st, 2018 saturday market newsletter ......2018/09/01 · have a wonderful holi-day...
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September 1st, 2018Holiday Market Work Task Sign Up Sheets at the Info Booth.Be a M.V.P. - Member.Volunteer.Partner. Committee Schedules, Stage Line Up, UnClassifieds and MORE!Office Closed on Tuesday, Sept. 4th for Labor Day.
SATURDAY MARKET NEWSLETTER
September 1st, 2018 • VOL. 49- NO. 2230 E. Broadway #124, Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 686-8885 | fax (541) 338-4248eugenesaturdaymarket.org
MARKETPLACE • COMMUNITY • CELEBRATION
From KirstenGood Morning Saturday Marketers!Happy Labor Day weekend! It should be a big
shopping weekend with lots of people in for the Duck’s football game that starts at 5pm today. Put on those smiles and sell, sell, sell!
The City of Eugene recently passed a downtown non-smoking ordinance. As you know, the Saturday Market has been a non-smoking market for some time. What this new ordinance means is you can’t cross the street and smoke on South Park. If you do you could get a $150 ticket. Although we don’t police the smoking ban for the City of Eugene, I want us to do our part by being good stewards of the Park Blocks, so please refrain from smoking in the downtown area.
There has been an increase in dogs on the Park Blocks over the last several weekends. It is important that we accurately communicate why we don’t allow dogs at the Saturday Market. As a condition of our permit, the City of Eugene has required us not to allow dogs on the Park Blocks. There are health and safety concerns as well. We will be putting up additional signs this weekend to discourage people from bringing their dogs. If our customers understand that it is a city requirement, then they should be more understanding.
Lastly, I want to encourage the membership to donate to the Kareng Fund. Consider rounding up your fees every week to give to this worthy non-profit, i.e. if you owe $18 for the day, round it up to $20. Every dollar counts. As a self-employed artist you may need the help of the Kareng Fund someday. Additionally, if you or someone you know is in need, the Saturday Market has information at the office of services available. This information was made available by the Kareng Fund.
Thought for the day…”Your mind is a garden. Your thoughts are the seeds. You can grow flowers, or you can grow weeds” – Peace Whisperer
Happy Selling!Kirsten
EUGENE SATURDAY MARKET | 30 E. Broadway #124, Eugene, OR 97401 | (541) 686-8885 / fax (541) 338-4248
Office Closed TuesdayThe Saturday Market office will be closed on
Tuesday, September 4th to observe Labor Day. We will be back in the office on Wednesday, September 5th from 10am-4pm. Please feel free to email or leave voicemails. We will re-spond on Wednesday. Have a wonderful holi-day weekend!
Local EventsSept. 1 - Ducks vs. Bowling Green, 5PMSept. 3 - Labor DaySept. 4 - Office ClosedSept. 7 - Fiesta CulturalSept. 8 - Ducks vs. Portland State 11AMSept. 21-22 - Upstream Art Project
M.V.P. MessageMember. Volunteer. Partner.
Tips for New and Newish Vendors:I’ve been a market vendor for many years now, and
I’d like to pass on a few useful tips to make your market experience better.
1) If you are a non-reserve vendor, pick up a colorful map when you get your booth assignment. You may think you know where the booth space is, however things look a lot different when you get out on the park blocks. Don’t hesitate to ask. We love to help.
2) Place your product as close to the front of your booth as possible. People don’t always like to walk into a booth.
3) On rainy days, move all displays 2 inches inside your booth footprint. I’ve noticed water comes 2 inches into a booth. You will stay drier.
4) Be prepared for weather changes in the spring and fall. I bring a layer warmer and take a layer off. Also sitting is cooler than moving. I bring a blanket to put over my lap in cool season. Prepare for rain even when it's not forecasted, spring and fall can have surprises. For summer heat bring a portable hand fan, sunscreen, spray bottle and lots of fluids.
5) Props that are not for sale may look good on your display but you will lose sales when that is the one thing everyone wants to buy.
6)Sidewalk chalk drawings make potential customers look at the ground and not your stock. You want people to look up at your product and not the sidewalk.
7) Rainy days can mean good sales. People come down here with money and are here to shop not just hang out.
8) If you forget something like a clamp, bungee cord, window cleaner, ask around. Long time vendors often have an extra one and will lend it out. We’re here to help each other at this Market.
9) In the rainy season bring tarps and sidewalls, there will be runoff. Dump your tarp frequently and watch where or who you are dumping on. A smooth ended stick works well for getting water accumulation to the end of your tarp. I always have one just for that purpose.
10) Keep a positive attitude. We all have good and bad days. Believe in yourself. A great sale can happen at the end of the day as well as in the beginning. Don’t let a slow day discourage you. If sales are slow, take a step back and unfocus your eyes and look at your display. See what draws your attention. If it's not your product, get rid of it. Something as small as a piece of tinsel as decoration can distract your customer from your fabulous product.
I hope these tips help you to have a better market. You are a valuable part of our market family. Have fun and good sales!
Kimberly GladenWebs of Light
If you would like to submit an article for the M.V.P. Message column, please submit it via email to [email protected] by noon each Wednesday.
Holiday Market BookingAJ is deep into the booking process. He’s cur-rently contacting members with more than 15 Holiday Market points. Come by the Info Booth for a look at the current map. If you have not turned in your application,you can still do so! Stop by the Info Booth, come into the Saturday Market office or head to our web-site. You can still apply online by following this link: https://eugenesaturdaymarket.org/satur-day-market-membership-applications.htmlMembers with 0 Points: Even if you have just started at Market, you can sell at Holiday Mar-ket. You will be able to get a space on the first weekend, and possibly other weekends! Turn in an application, and know it will be September before we get to your application.Deposit: We require that you secure your space with an initial payment of $225 for a Main Hall space, $125 for a Holiday Hall, or $100 if you have less than 15 Holiday Market points. WE DEPOSIT ALL HOLIDAY MARKET CHECKS AND CHARGE CARDS RIGHT AWAY. Make arrange-ments with AJ if you need to make a smaller de-posit to start. Plan on making a payment once you have your space booked. You can pay your entire balance at any time.
Elves, Elves, Elves!Opening weekend (Nov. 17-18) of Holiday
Market is Elf Game time! We need your help to engage our visitors in The Elf Game.
Color an elf! We have ornaments in the office that need to be colored. You can pick up a bag of ornaments to color at home. We keep a stack of ornaments on the conference table the office too. You can color them while you are in a meeting or waiting for a meeting to begin.
Create an Elf! Make an elf and consider donat-ing it as a prize. Your elf can be a drawing, a doll, a puppet, crocheted, glazed on pottery, wooden, pretty much anything. Display your elf in your Holiday Market booth to bring in shoppers. Then, you can either donate or keep your elf. Please bring your elves in to the office by Sept. 15th for pictures or email pictures of your elf to Vanessa at [email protected].
Be an Elf Station! We are in need of an Elf Sta-tion in the Main Hall to take in the game cards and give out ornaments. We will help you orga-nize your Elf Station if you would like to volunteer.
Get your Work Tasks Done!It's time to sign up for Holiday Market work
tasks! Sign up sheets are available today at the Info Booth. We also have them available in the office. Sign up and remember to do your work task in order to get your $25 credit.
50th Anniversary Products Next year is a big deal at Saturday Market.
We are celebrating our 50th season, woohoo! If you would like to contribute, then now's your chance! We are looking for members to submit 50th Anniversary logo merchandise concepts. The committee will select 9 members to pro-duce their 50th Anniversary commemorative item and be allowed to sell them at Market during our 50th Season. It can be T-shirts, pins, buttons, coffee cups, etc. No requirements oth-er than it must say 50th Season, since 1970, and adhere to our craft specific guidelines. All items meeting the criteria will be promoted. Deadline for submission is October 6th. If you don't have a finished product, then please bring us your concept for consideration. The winning submissions will be announced by November 3rd. Please bring your submission to the Saturday Market office. If you have any questions, then please email us at [email protected].
UnClassifiedsTo place your free unclassified, bring it to the info booth by the end of the day, to the office by Thursday at noon, or e-mail [email protected] with “NEWSLETTER” in the subject.
For Sale: Organically grown tomatoes! $1/lb. Call or text Kristine at 541-214-6545 or come by space #162 on the West Park Block. (9/1)GIFT SHOW Sunday, Oct. 14 11:00 am - 4:00 pm fundraiser at Spencer Butte Middle School, 500 E. 43rd, Eugene. It's indoors, advertised, and booth spaces are 10' x 10'. For more info, contact Jill Krol at [email protected] or (541) 654-8957. (8/25)For Sale: 1996 Chrysler Town & Country Van. Runs well. Has bells & whistles issues. $500.00 As Is. Text me at 541-521-6654 or Booth #300 (8/25)Seeking temporary housing in Eugene area. Mature woman needs a safe, respectful place to stay. I can of-fer some $$ plus my skills and assitance. Email me: [email protected]. References. Bless-ings. (8/18)1999 Chevrolet 3500 Passenger van for sale. This is a workhorse. One ton, 12 passenger with seat belts, power seats, windows, mirrors, running boards, 175,000 miles, $3000. Call Tim 541-915-9961 (8/18)Voter Registration cards are available in Booth #158-Anna's Haute Tops- until Oct 13, the deadline for 2018 mid-term elections. VOTE. It Matters. VOTE. (8/11)Catholic Community Services food pantries available for all low-income community members. Simple to sign up, variable hours, lots of good food available for those in need. Info available in the Market office, or call 541-345-3628. Need more? Talk to Paula Ma-rie Gourley, #149, on the West Park Block. (8/4)WANTED: I have a great space at Holiday Market, that I’d love to share. Great exposure, with lots of foot traffic. $450 + work task, for 9 days! Contact Elizabeth at 541-556-4960 or drop by Booth 100 on the Park Blocks. (7/14)
The Market CornerWishing a Happy September
Birthday to woodworker Craig Butler, potter Negar LoSordo, and artist Alex DeGrazia today, floral artist Mariah Stevens tomorrow, clothing and drum maker Willy Gibboney, fiber artist Abbie Smith, soap maker Caroline Poissonniez, and basket maker Edwina O`Shea on Monday, potter Linda Williams, woodworker Bruce Kramer, mixed media artist E. Xiong, jewelry artist Gloria Yep, and fiber artist Peggy Rodriques on Thursday, as well as jewelry artist Deb Schussler on Friday. A very happy birthday to you all. We hope this is your best year yet!
On the Market Stage
Committee Meetings Board MeetingWeds., September 5th - 5:30-7:30PM
Standards ScreeningsWeds., September 5th - 4:15 PM -New Member Orientation @ 3:30 PM
Holiday Market Committee MeetingWeds., September 12th -3:00-5:00PM
Street Team MeetingThurs., September 13th -1:00-3:00PM
Standards ScreeningsWeds., September 19th - 4:15 PM -New Member Orientation @ 3:30 PM
Standards CommitteeWeds., September 19th - 5:00-7:00 PM -Agenda: Member Legacy
50th Anniversary Task ForceThurs., September 20th - 3:00-5:00PM
All meetings take place at the Market OfficeAll are welcome!
sales, O sales, sales I hope! Ancient Market incantation (Nov 3.1973)
THE SATURDAY MARKETBOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS
Chairperson - Giorgi DiCarlo Vice Chairperson - Kate White Horse
Secretary - Diane McWhorter Treasurer - Tym MazetRachell Coe, Ritta Dreier, Julia Garretson, Jaimee
Gentile, Eli Mazet, Chuck RoehrichTeresa Pitzer, Kate White Horse,
Standards Committee Co-ChairsTeresa Pitzer, Jaimee Gentile Food Committee Co-Chairs
Colleen Bauman, Janet Rosenberg Holiday Market Committee Co-ChairsPaula Marie Gourley, Colleen Bauman
General Manager - Kirsten BoltonAssistant Manager - Courtney Kauffman
Marketing - Vanessa RoyMembership Services - AJ Jackson
Stage Manager - Jimmy HaggardSite Operations Supervisor - Jennifer Hendrix
Site-Member Liaison - Zora ParkerE-mail - [email protected] Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 10am-4pm
Weather
10:00 AM Linda Yapp The Lemondrop Fairy
11:00 AM Gabe Schliffer Acoustic Rock and Americana
12:00 PM Edward Mainwaring Roots - Blues - Country
1:00 PM Brian Ernst Acoustic, Soul, Roots
2:00 PM Partyboobytrap Eclectic Rock
3:30 PM The Blues CatsTraditional and New Blues
EUGENE SATURDAY MARKET | 30 E. Broadway #124, Eugene, OR 97401 | (541) 686-8885 / fax (541) 338-4248
W e e x p e c t a n o t h e r beautiful late summer day for our first September Market with a high temp of 78 degrees. Winds from the North at 12mph with a 10% chance of rain.
The Kareng FundThe Kareng Fund is an emergency relief fund set up to help low income, self-employed artisans and their families who experience a serious career threatening crisis. You can make a donation any time, just specify your donation on the front of your payment envelope. You can “round up” your fees to easily donate a little each week. You can also help the Kareng Fund every time you purchase something from Amazon!
To contribute through Amazon, go to smile.amazon.com and search for “Kareng Fund”. From that point forward, every purchase you make through Amazon will benefit the Kareng Fund, helping artisans in need. Brochures are available at the Info Booth or on their website at www.karengfund.org.
Food Court Specials!RENAISSANCE PIZZA's September special is their To-mato, Rosemary and Garlic Pizza! This Summer spe-cial features fresh organic garden tomatoes, fresh organic rosemary leaves, minced organic garlic and a drizzle of organic extra virgin olive oil!
BANGKOK GRILL's Back by popular demand, Pa Ram Long Song (Swimming Prince)! Available with either chicken or tofu.
RITTA'S BURRITOS' Starting Sept. 8th, this month's special is Fire Roasted-Chile Rellen-os Queso-Melt. Featuring fresh, organic, fire roasted, Anaheim chilies, direct from Cross Roads Farm. These are layered with a round of scrambled eggs and jack cheese. All grilled be-tween two tortillas. Served with salsa, herbed sour cream and tortilla chips.
DANA'S CHEESECAKE BAKERY'S weekly special is Chai Cheesecake!
Credit Card SalesMarket accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, & American Express. Send your customer to the Info Booth with a properly filled out credit card slip. Your check for the amount of the sale less 5% for bank charges will be ready on Wednes-day at noon at the office or mailed at the end of the day Wednesday. Reserve vendors' checks are in your envelopes.
Market Meeting CalendarAll Saturday Market meetings and mile-stones are on the website. The calender is updated with board, committee, and task force meetings. Market meetings are in red. Market days are in green. Deadlines for applications are in dark blue. Take a look:
eugenesaturdaymarket.org