September 2014 – user's Blog!

Ted Lick Memorial Sporting Clays Classic – A Success!

It was kind of a gloomy looking morning as I set out to attend the Ted Lick Memorial Sporting Clays Classic. This year the event was held on August 22^nd at the Blue Ridge Sportsman Club in Linglestown. When I arrived around 8:30am, the rain was just enough to be a little annoying. I noticed that many people scheduled to compete had a look of concern on their faces just hoping that the rain would let up. Nonetheless, everyone was in good spirits as they entered the club house for registration and excited to begin the shoot!

I had the opportunity to speak with many of the attendees and sponsors. As I spoke with participants, I learned that many of them were from out of town. One gentleman and his daughter were from the Pittsburgh area. Some sponsors for the event included Applebee’s, Bass Pro Shops, Ned Smith Center and the NRA. I had the opportunity to speak with a rep from Applebee’s who was nice enough to let me know they had about 57 volunteers present to help with the event, and they have been a sponsor and providing volunteers for the past eight years. This event is held every year to support the Ned Smith Center and their unique educational programming.

A meeting was held in the big tent to go over the event schedule for the day and also to go over the rules for the shoot. I was surprised to see how many of the shooters were using an over-under type of shotgun compared to those using a semi-automatic gun. I also learned that since I was not registered to participate, I was restricted from the shoot areas. This was of course for my safety.

Practice began for the shooters around 10am. Many of the participants took advantage of this time to warm up. Most of the teams warmed up together for the event. Many shooters didn’t know who their teammates would be until the day of the event! So, practice was definitely a good idea for them.

There was also a live auction and a silent auction that was set to take place after the shoot wrapped up. A large variety of rifles and shotguns were on display as well as beautiful prints. There would also be an awards ceremony for several categories after the shoot.

During lunch, I mingled with some of the participants. We enjoyed lunch provided by Applebee’s and talked about self storage! It’s nice to provide information about self storage to people and let them know the advantages to using it. Even though they were from out of town and wouldn’t be able to use my facilities, they seemed interested in what self storage was and how it could possibly help them. I told them all about Harrisburg Self Storage and Sierra’s Glen Self Storage, and what services each facility offers.

After lunch was over, the event was back on and it was time for me to head back to the office. I really had a great time attending this community event and learning about clay shoots in general. If you are interested in clay shooting to participate or even just to be a spectator, I highly recommend you attend the Ted Lick Memorial Sporting Clays Classic next year!

Oh No! I’m Locked Inside the Building and the Office Is Closed!

It’s your worst nightmare. You forgot your access code, it’s 7pm and the property manager has left for the day. Now you’re having flashbacks to high school when your locker combination just slips your mind and you’re late for class. You just used it yesterday, but poof it’s gone, just like that. You ask yourself, “What am I going to do now?”

First of all, this is a very rare occurrence from our experience. So, you can breathe easy and realize that this will most likely never happen to you. However, if you take some simple precautions now, you can be prepared just in case you are unlucky enough to be in this scenario one day.

Door Access Hours
It’s a good thing to note that our door access hours are from 6am-10pm every day, even when the office is not open for business. These hours are listed on the business card you were given with your door access code. They are also posted right on the door as a reminder.

At 10pm, the door locks and your code will no longer work. If you are outside the building, you cannot gain access; but if you are inside you will be able to leave the property – so you cannot get stuck inside the building. It’s a good thing to set a reminder for yourself on your cell phone or watch if you are someone who will be accessing your unit later in the evening to make sure you arrive before the door locks for the night. A little planning when you visit your self storage unit will go a long way.

Calling Our Answering Service After Hours
You can also call our office number and it will redirect you to our call center. Our after hours counselors are available to help you Monday-Friday 8am-12am EDT (7am-11pm EST), Saturday 8am-10pm EDT (7am-9pm EST) and Sunday 10am-8pm EDT (9am-7pm EST). They will contact the property manager, who will then call you back to help you out.

24-Hour Door Access
We are here to accommodate you. If you work outside the standard first shift hours, you can request adjusted access hours for the door. The property manager will determine 24-hour door access on a case by case basis. There may be an additional charge for this feature or you could be denied the additional access because it’s only given for special circumstances.

Please keep in mind, these door access hours are in place for your safety. The access door is designed to keep unwanted visitors from accessing the property at any time, and to help us know who is on the property at all times through the individual access codes. These are security measures we take to ensure that you and your property are protected, whether you are on site or off site.

Even though it’s very unlikely that you will ever be in this situation, now you at least know the steps to take if it happens to you. Make some simple preparations and set reminders on your phone and you’ll be all set. If you have any questions about our door access hours, you can contact us for more information or reach out to your property manager. Thank you for storing with Harrisburg Self Storage!