DM Meeting @ 2025-05-07 18:30:07
Start time: 14:09
Welcome and apologies
Aidan, Marnie, James, Hashir, Dallon, Emrys, Eric, and Leah
Apologies: Daniel, Cerys
Rotas:
500 Days of Summer: dual Q dm show
→ q show: be wary of how many people are following (at least 2 or 3 but make sure they are paying attention)
rotas are full for DMs! send reminders for stewards accordingly
Notices:
MM: has added a speeches column on collab whiteboard
H: key box does not have proj office keys - had to open the proj box for projs, we need to make sure projs have keys
EM: been on shows with a steward who doesn’t have great customer interactions, need to make sure they have a more positive approach - throws ticket on table instead of giving it kindly to customer, doesn’t clean up after shows → remind steward of obligations to clean up, be respectful, we are public facing so be careful what we say on tills, even to friend
To do: make a general remark on the next show they’re on so they doesn't feel called out, if that doesn’t work, have a more direct conversation
EL: Another steward feeling less included, making sure we state who is dming/ in charge of the show so they know who to come to
To do: as dms we should make sure stewards feel included, not just talk to them ourselves but also and introduce them to others, put new stewards on tills, pairing old and new people so they get to meet, and mix - we want to avoid stewarding from getting to clique-y
LZH: we have a steward who is always 30 minutes late - we need to say something as them signing up but not doing their job is preventing others form signing up and doing it properly
To do: will message on slack to say that if they come late again, we will have to remove crew status and start them back as a trainee
AOBs:
EM: excited for Minecraft - last show as NDM
EL: hoover doesn’t work very well on popcorn - empty it and use dustpan and brush
Minecraft screening: don’t encourage participation, it will happen, but do make announcement asking people not to throw things and say that if anyone is uncomfortable come find dm.
Trainee discussion:
available on request
Minute ending: 14: 51