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BUILDING
and PROPERTY USAGE
I. General Use Of
The Building
Church organizations have priority for use of the
building. All meeting times, however, should be recorded in
the church office to avoid conflicts with other church
organizations or with those parties which have leased space
from the church office.
II. Use of
Kitchen/social Hall or Kitchen/fellowship
Room.
1.) For
Church members:
Whenever a member of the congregation wishes to use
the kitchen and/or social hall, kitchen and/or fellowship
room for an event such as a shower, open house,
anniversary, wedding reception, etc. for himself/herself
or a member of his immediate family, reservations should
be made with the church office as far in advance as
possible.
a.)
Although no charge will be made for the use of the
facility, a $50.00 setup or cleanup fee for the
custodian is expected.
b.) OSLC
organizations have priority for use of the
kitchen/social hall or kitchen/fellowship
room.
c.) The
member requesting the use of the facility is
responsible for the property.
d.) No
liquor is to be served at any of the
functions.
e.)
Consult W/ELCA wedding or funeral committee concerning
catering and charges.
2.) For
Non-Church Members
Whenever a non member of the congregation wishes to
use the kitchen and/or social hall, kitchen and/or
fellowship room for an event such as a shower, open
house, anniversary, wedding reception etc., reservations
should be made with the church office as far in advance
as possible.
a.)
A fee of $50.00 will be assessed for use of the church
facilities, and $50.00 for the custodians
services.
b.) OSLC
organizations have priority for use of kitchen and/or
social hall or kitchen and/or fellowship
room.
c.) The
person requesting the use of the facility is
responsible for the property.
d.) No
liquor is to be served at any of the
functions.
e.)
Consult W/ELCA wedding or funeral committee concerning
catering and charges.
III. Use of The
Nave for Weddings
Members: Nave only, no reception. $35.00 to cover
custodian over -time costs.
Nonmembers: Nave
only, no reception. Up to $250.00 plus $35.00 or more for
the custodian.
IV. Use of the
Building by Community Groups
OSLC may be used by nonprofit charitable organizations
whenever such use does not conflict with activities
scheduled by church organizations or leases. One member of
the organization should be a member of OSLC and she/he is
accountable for any abuse to the building or its contents.
No entrance fees or sales of goods is permitted at these non
church related functions.
If the social hall
and/or kitchen are to be used by these community groups, the
usual fees will apply unless special arrangements are made
with the Trustees and Church Council.
The churches lower
level may be used for elections or preschool screenings at
the discretion of the Trustees.
Final approval for
the use of the building by nonprofit charitable groups must
be received from both the Trustees and Church
Council.
The church facilities
are not ordinarily available for fundraising by individuals
or organizations outside the congregation.
V. Use of Church
Personal Property.
No property or equipment of the church shall be removed
from the building or grounds except for repair or
replacement as authorized by the Trustees. This applies to
utensils, tables, chairs, VCR, etc.
VI. Procedure for
Use of The Building.
1. Reserve
the building by contacting the church office.
2. Doors will be
unlocked for scheduled events by the custodian, pastors,
or church secretary. Make certain the building will be
locked after you leave.
3. Special
arrangements for setting up the social hall requires at
least (3) days advance notice. Furnishings damaged by
rearranging are the responsibility of the reserving
party.
4. Please do the
following check before leaving the building: a. shut off
lights, b. clean up the kitchen if used,
c. shut all windows, d. lock outside doors.
VII. Designated
Gifts
The Church Council has the authority to accept or reject
any gift offered to OSLC. It is recommended that gifts be
given to already established funds. If a new fund is to be
started, it shall be established by action of the Trustees
and approved by the Church Council. A list of established
funds will be on file in the church office along with
suggestions for new ones in areas deemed desirable by the
Trustees. Memorial gifts are handled by the Board of Deacons
and its Parish Arts Committee.
VIII. Funerals and
Weddings
Persons wishing to use the church should contact the
pastors or the church office.
IX. Smoking is
not permitted any where in the building.
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