usher guide 2012-13 - Berkeley Repertory Theatre

Yahoo Bulletin Board
How to Register:
All approved ushers/subs are required to have
access to this group site
1. Go to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/brtushers/
via your internet browser and click on "join this
group" then click on "Sign up now"
2. Yahoo ID: enter your name so that you can be
identified on the database
3. Enter a password, and re-type in the next space
also; remember this password!
4. In the drop-down menu uncheck "activate yahoo
mail" if you don’t wish to receive every posting. You
have several options for receiving e-mails. You can
opt to get everything, nothing, summaries, or
special notices. I suggest that you check "Special
Notices" so that you receive important BRT news
and ushering opportunities in other venues.
Remember to check the site from time to time for
other postings. If you are a sub, you must select "all
e-mails."
Note that Yahoo automatically gives you a Yahoo email
address. If you do not wish to use this Yahoo account, be
sure to type in your preferred email address.
1. Fill out rest of questionnaire. In the "message"
section, be sure to indicate your name and that you
are an approved BRT series usher or sub. If your
message is ambiguous, you will not be approved. All
approved newcomers must attend an annual
orientation meeting, sign a Letter of Agreement,
and be signed up for a series, or be specially
approved for a limited sub list.
2. Uncheck "Send me special offers" if you're not
interested in Yahoo ads.
3. Enter the word as it is shown in the box and submit
this form.
4. You are now pending. Once approval is granted,
you are a member of brtushers.
Now you can log on. When you log on, you can see the site,
but you cannot use it. You must SIGN IN; submit your
yahoo ID and password EACH TIME you sign in. When you
have completed the transaction, remember to SIGN OUT.
This prevents unauthorized messages from being posted in
your name.
Protocols for Using this Site:
1. You will find a toolbar on the left side. If you wish to
read existing messages, click on "messages." You can
"reply" to the posted messages to make an
arrangement. Enter your message, scroll to bottom,
click on "Send." Note: Reply directly to the person who
posted the message. Do not respond to the Yahoo
Site. If you do, your response goes out to 900 people,
most of whom don't want to know. Unless otherwise
specified, all messages posted on this site are in-house
only; you are not to duplicate or forward any message
posted on this site, unless you are specifically permitted
to do so.
If you wish to post a message, click on "post." Subject
headings are important. Suggested subject
heading: "2 subs needed, name of play, date of play." In
the message, list details, call time, venue, how to
contact you. Click "Send" on the right hand side. Post
your message only ONCE. Do not post a message more
than 2 months in advance of your date.
2. When your transaction is completed, or if you
made a mistake, or want to make a new
posting, please delete your original message.
3. When you are finished, click on "Sign Out" near top of
page.
4. If you wish to change your email address, go to the site,
sign in, and click on "edit membership."
If you opt out of the BRT usher program, remember to
unsubscribe. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to
brtushers-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com.
Season Ushers
When you need a sub or swap, scan the site before you make
a posting. There are usually several postings already made
by people who wish to swap, and you can contact them
directly. When you complete a transaction, note the name of
your sub, in case he/she does not show up. If you’re
concerned that your sub may not have shown up, it’s okay to
contact your sub afterward to double-check. You will not be
penalized by the house manager as a no-show, if your sub
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