Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbia

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Rental/Facilities Usage Policy

Scheduling

All UUFC activities and events and all rentals by Members and non-members must be scheduled on the Administrator's master calendar.

Scheduling priority will be given to UUFC Fellowship and Committee activities and events, then to other member and non-member usage, whether paid or unpaid, on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Paid rentals will not be considered "booked" until the signed contract and deposit are received.

In the event of a church emergency, we reserve the right to cancel or reschedule events or change area of usage.

Rental Fees (approved by Board of Trustees 3/9/05)

Social Hall
- Full Day $200 (members) $300 (non-members)

- 1/2 Day (up to 6 hours) $100 (members) $150 (non-members)

Kitchen (add-on) $30 (members) $50 (non-members)

Sanctuary $200 (members) $300 (non-members)

Library $40 (members) $60 (non-members)

Classroom $35 (members) $50 (non-members)

Whole Building $500 (members) $750 (non-members)
(Offices and Room 1 off limits)

Weddings
- Sanctuary $200 (members) $300 (non-members)

- Sanctuary + Social Hall $250 (members) $375 (non-members)

- Sanctuary + Social Hall + Kitchen $300 (members) $500 (non-members)

- Previous night decorate/rehearse $25 (members) $50 (non-members)

Member Usage at No Charge

Members may use the facilities at no charge for Rites of Passage (such as Baptism/Christening, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Wedding, Memorial Service) and accompanying receptions. This does not include annual milestones such as birthday parties or anniversaries. No fee will apply to parties thrown by members to which the whole congregation is invited through invitation published in the Unigram.

Members' Fee List

Applies to rental by the individual member, for a personal event. It is not meant to be used by members to secure a lower fee on behalf of another individual or any organization to which the member belongs.

Exceptions

All requests for exceptions to the above will be referred to the Board of Trustees.

Rental Procedure

Application

Renter is to complete and sign Application for Use of Church Facilities. S/he should read and receive a copy of the Rules of Facilities Usage page and agree to it. UUFC representative signs accepted application and makes a copy for the renter.

Fees

$60 refundable fee for key and damages is collected at time contract is signed to hold date. Check is normally held and not deposited. Rent is due no later than two weeks before the event.

Keys

The renter may pick up a key during the week of the event.

Walk-Thru

May be done at any time before event, usually when renter signs picks up key. Instructions are given on operating heat/ac, and location of lights, fire extinguishers, fire exits.

Deposit Refund

We request a report from Custodian on any damages or non-routine cleaning necessary. Some straightening of furniture, sweeping, bathroom touch-up, is to be expected. Non-routine items would include, but is not limited to, tables & chairs needing to be broken down and put on stage, mopping, kitchen clean-up. Excessive clean-up will result in forfeiture of all or part of the deposit. Verify key return before refunding deposit.

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