GVR LAPIDARY & SILVERSMITH CLUB

WHAT IS A MONITOR?

One of the volunteer positions is Lapidary Center Monitor. You are responsible for maintaining the safety and proper use of equipment for qualified members. You are in charge of monies, sales, and support where needed. Each Center has at least two monitors in the morning and two in the afternoon to assist the members with their work and endeavors. In return for this responsibility and volunteer hours, a monitor may display their jewelry creations in the Lapidary Center Shops for sale to GVR members and the public.

DISPLAY POLICY

Click on the links below to view the Board-approved Display Policies for Monitors. All Monitors must review and adhere to these policies.

20230228Display Policy.pdf

Monitor Emeritus Policy.pdf

GREEN VALLEY LAPIDARY & SILVERSMITH CLUB SHOP RULES

(Updated Fall 2015)

1. The monitors on duty have the authority to enforce these shop rules.
2. No work may be done in the shop without two monitors on duty.
3. No one under 18 years of age will be allowed to operate equipment.  
4. Anyone who works in the shop must be a current GVR member and current Lapidary Club member or class student.  Members must sign in at the computer (swipe your card).  
5. Users are responsible for any damage to equipment or tools and are required to pay for damage if required by the club board.
6. The club provides safety equipment for eyes, ears, and nose.  Members are encouraged to use them - safety glasses, ear protection, and dust masks are available at each facility.  Refer to Better Safe than Sorry or class handouts for additional safety items.
7. Loose clothing, long hair, etc must be contained so that it cannot be caught in rotating equipment.
8. If you are unfamiliar with a piece of equipment, please check with the monitor on duty.  The monitors are there to assist you in the safe and proper use of club equipment.  Some club equipment needs User Certification to operate.  Notify a monitor if you find equipment inoperable or in disrepair.
9. Use of equipment and tools is at the risk of the user.  Be respectful to the Club and its members by cleaning up after yourself.  When finished using equipment such as saws, grinders, burnishers, buffing wheels, etc., clean up. Please leave your work station clean.
10. Equipment cannot be used for commercial purposes; it must only be used for hobby or craft items for gifts or for sale on a limited basis.  Members should limit time on equipment if others are waiting to use that piece of equipment.
11. All members are expected to abide by the Revenue Policy as stated on the Membership Form and which can be found in the Membership Book located at each of the Centers.
12. Members shall not approach customers or interfere with the monitor when customers are in the shop unless the monitor requests the member’s help.  If a satisfactory piece is not available for the customer from the display case, the monitor may request a member’s assistance in providing an item that will meet the customer’s needs.
13. Violations of these shop rules or continued abuse of equipment will be grounds for suspension or expulsion from the club.  Appeal can be made to a special meeting of the club board and their ruling shall be final.
14. VISITORS will maintain a safe distance from and will not touch equipment.  Visitors will not be permitted in the findings area.  Eye protection is available when observing machines in operation.  Children must be supervised by an adult when visiting the shop.

Board Electronically Approved September 29, 2015   

MONITOR SCHEDULES

Monitor schedules are available at each center, as well as a list of substitute monitors if you cannot make your shift. There are usually two to three monitors each morning and each afternoon that the center is open. If you are the only monitor that shows up, wait for the other monitor for a bit. If no one shows, try to find a substitute. Otherwise, you will have to close the shop as you may not work alone.