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Hello All,

I am interested in receiving suggestions for admission controls in lieu of tickets or wristbands.  Since our visitor center is adjacent to a park and active hiking trail, I am concerned about litter making its way to the trail. Hand stamps have been a suggestion. Has anyone had success with these, and it so can you recommend a vendor?

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Mark Thorne
Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park
Program Manager
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Mark,

I am working through the same question for one of our major signature events. Traditionally we've punched tickets we have been designed as souvenirs, but those do occasionally get lost in the event. A few self-inking stamps I'm looking at are:

They look like they have a long life and can be customized. I'm trying to avoid constantly having to re-ink pads. Our event isn't until to July, so I'm eager to hear from others or yourself, if you try something first!

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Allison Clark
Visitor Experience Manager
Minnetrista
Muncie IN

Original Message:
Sent: 04-28-2016 01:15 PM
From: Mark Thorne
Subject: Admission Control

Hello All,

I am interested in receiving suggestions for admission controls in lieu of tickets or wristbands.  Since our visitor center is adjacent to a park and active hiking trail, I am concerned about litter making its way to the trail. Hand stamps have been a suggestion. Has anyone had success with these, and it so can you recommend a vendor?

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Mark Thorne
Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park
Program Manager
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Alison,

Thank you for your feedback. If I find any additional options/information I will make to share.

Good luck with your event.

Regards

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Mark Thorne
Program Manager

Original Message:
Sent: 04-28-2016 01:35 PM
From: Allison Clark
Subject: Admission Control

Mark,

I am working through the same question for one of our major signature events. Traditionally we've punched tickets we have been designed as souvenirs, but those do occasionally get lost in the event. A few self-inking stamps I'm looking at are:

They look like they have a long life and can be customized. I'm trying to avoid constantly having to re-ink pads. Our event isn't until to July, so I'm eager to hear from others or yourself, if you try something first!

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Allison Clark
Visitor Experience Manager
Minnetrista
Muncie IN

Hi Mark - 

It's great that you're keeping the surrounding areas in mind! I think stamps are a great alternative; however, having used stamps in the past in a different museum I used to work at, I found that a large number of patrons did not like being forced to have their skin inked. If you are working towards stamps in the future, I would recommend keeping an alternative for those who adamantly refuse to have their skin inked. It's a little extra effort, but I found the patrons to respond very positively when recognizing our inclusive efforts. 

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Deborah Mariscal
Visitor Services & Membership Manager
Petersen Automotive Museum

Original Message:
Sent: 04-28-2016 01:15 PM
From: Mark Thorne
Subject: Admission Control

Hello All,

I am interested in receiving suggestions for admission controls in lieu of tickets or wristbands.  Since our visitor center is adjacent to a park and active hiking trail, I am concerned about litter making its way to the trail. Hand stamps have been a suggestion. Has anyone had success with these, and it so can you recommend a vendor?

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Mark Thorne
Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park
Program Manager
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