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WELCOME TO
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WHY Provides reliable source of unrestricted income Provides a place where public can purchase at low cost Provides an opportunity for volunteers and donors to contribute to the Fuller Center mission.
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Chattahoochee Fuller Center ReUse Store Leased building -February 2014 Grand opening- April 26, 2014 Start-up cost- $7,500 Size- 12,000 square feet (5000) showroom Area population- 20,000 people Staff 2 full time employees, 5 (unpaid) volunteers Merchandise- Everything except mattresses
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SPEAK TO CHURCHES, ROTARY CLUBS, LIONS CLUBS, & SENIOR CITIZENS GROUPS
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SEND FLYERS TO COLLEGES AND ASK THEM TO INSERT COPIES INTO THE BULLENTIN
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SEND FLYERS TO CHURCHES
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BUSINESS LICENSE
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THE BEGINNING
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LOTS OF HARD WORK
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ALMOST READY
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FILLING YOUR BUILDING
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WELCOME TO OUR STORE
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REQUIREMENTS The People The Location The Building The Customers
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Homeowners on a budget Small apartment owners/landlords Remodelers Bargain shoppers Handy men/women Many regular shoppers
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The Location Area with Affordable Occupancy Cost Major Street or Highway Retail Area Lighting, parking and safety features Drop off location Cost of occupancy Buy or Lease
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The People Store Manager ***The Getter*** Inventory Stockers, Pricers and Cleaners Driver Cashiers Volunteers
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A Business?? DEFINITELY Donors and Customers REQUIRE you to be a professionally run BUSINESS.
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The “GET” Serendipity Perseverance Performance
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Donors Lumber Yards Window Shops Plumbing Supply Companies Hardware Stores Flooring Distributions Lightening Companies Individual Donors Remodelers
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The Merchandise Mix DoorsLumber WindowsRoofing Plumbing Paint GlasswareFurniture Household ItemsDishes Lightening Furniture Flooring Appliances Paint Sink, Toilets, Vanity's
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What We Don’t Sell Oil Based Paint Gas Appliances Used Electrical - Switches, Receptacles, Circuit Breakers Lawn and garden chemicals- open containers AND Any material unsafe, unsanitary, or harmful
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Advertising is KEY Word of Mouth Newspaper Ads Store Signage Good Customer/Donor Experience Vehicle Signage
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INVOLVE YOUR COMMUNITY/ASK BUSINESSES FOR DONATIONS
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VOLUNTEERS
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SIGNAGE ON BUILDING
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Be Creative
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VOLUNTEERS
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HAVING FUN WITH VOLUNTEERS
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RIBBON CUTTING DAY
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Guide Line to Pricing
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GIFT IN KIND
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DONATION FORM
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SOLD
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STORE CREDIT 415 North Gilmer Avenue Lanett, Al. 36863 334-644-2500 Name:________________________________________________ Address:_______________________________________________ Store Credit as of:__________________ This sheet is worth $_______________ at the Fuller Center ReUse Store due to the return policy of store credit. To Redeem: This sheet must be brought to the store. When redeemed, please record how much was use and if there was any remaining balance. Initial: $ ________________ Purchase ____________ Remainder_______________ Employee Signature:______________
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GET READY TO OPEN YOUR FULLER CENTER REUSE STORE. WE HOPE TO ATTEND YOUR GRAND OPENING SOON!
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