Dinner Speech

Things to mention at dinner

Covid Concerns

The single most important thing you can do to not spread diseases is to keep your hands virus-free. That means washing your hands and using the sanitiser spread throughout the lodge, especially when entering the lodge, changing the area you are in or using any kitchen/dining room items.

If you or your guests are feeling unwell, seek medical advice as soon as possible. We have a non-contact thermometer for temperature checking if required.

In the event of a member/guest showing symptoms of respiratory viral illness, the Hut Captain will direct the person, and all others in the same room, to leave the Lodge immediately.

Fire Alarms

Note: Whenever new members and guests arrive the lodge fire drill procedures will need to be explained.

If you hear the fire alarm, everyone should respond by quickly gathering a blanket or doona and footwear before heading for the nearest fire exit to you.

The assembly point is on Corroboree Rd just above the rear of the lodge.

Location of exits: Managers Flat, Dining Room Door, Main Entrance, Rooms 1 - 4 Corridor.

Roster

Check the roster. Generally two-three people shall be rostered on at each meal.

Extra duties have been added to the roster. Before dinner, wipe down all common area benches, handrails, doorknobs, light switches (not inside bunkrooms) and vacuum cleaners with disinfectant. Also wipe the kitchen entry fridge handle and entry doorway walls to kitchen. One person upstairs and one person downstairs.

At mealtimes no one is allowed in the kitchen except for Teddy and Lou.

Those on duty are to set the tables and collect meals from the new saloon door bench. Used crockery and cutlery are to be returned to the same bench after each course. Washing up and putting away of dishes will be done by Teddy and Lou.

If something does not suit, try to arrange a swap with someone. If that does not work, see me (the Hut Captain).

If you are on roster:

• Tie back long hair

• Wear shoes

• Wash your hands

Checkout

Check out time is 10am.

On your day of departure, dirty linen and towels must be brought up at breakfast (7:30am) and placed in the separate green laundry bin bags in the dining room cupboards.

When a bag is 80% full, remove it from the bin and place it against the wall.

Take a new green bag located next to the fire-hose reel and line it with a plastic bag and place it in the empty bin.

Vacuum your room and empty the wastebasket. Wipe down all shelves and surfaces that have been touched. Cleaning supplies are held in the loft stair shelves for upstairs and in the entry cupboard for downstairs.

A final check on cleanliness of rooms and replacement of linen and towels on bunks will be done by Teddy and Lou.

Guests

Casual guests will be allowed in the Lodge this year

Meals and Coffee

Casual meals are available on 48 hours notice to Teddy/Lou..

Or bring your own Nespresso pods (also available from Brunelli's at Perisher).

Cleanliness and Behaviour

Please keep all common areas of the lodge clean and tidy for the enjoyment of all. Clean as you go.

The lounge room and boot room must be kept clean and tidy especially kids toys, food and games.

Emphasise the need for general cleanliness and considerate behaviour at all times by members and guests.

Parents of children are asked to supervise their children at all times.

Any questions or issues with cleanliness, linen, etc. report to me (the Hut Captain) for raising it with the management team.