Facilities Use 2017 Annual Report:
CURRENT STATE:
Third Haven Friends Meeting continues to provide a quiet, reflective space for the Meeting's activities, Members' outside activities as well as the meetings of non-members.
CURRENT DONATION/FEE STRUCTURE POLICIES FOR FACILITIES USAGE (Sept 2017):
The primary purpose of the Common Room is to accommodate the needs of the Meeting. Therefore, all Meeting activities have scheduling priority over any other group when a conflict arises. Listed in order of priority below (to rank competing outside requests for use on the same dates), the Meeting has established four types of uses:
Type 1 Meetings:
- Third Haven Friends Meeting committees and functions
- Other Quaker Meetings' events
There is no cost for Type 1 uses. Event dates are secured when confirmed by the Facility Use Committee.
Type 2 Meetings:
- Nonprofit groups of which a Meeting member/attender is also a member
- Private uses by Meeting members/attenders where the member/attender will be present at the event
- Other religious/spiritually based groups
- Nonprofits with missions supported by the Meeting
- User's budget
- Available resources of the attendees
- Registration fees charged to attendees
If the event is cancelled, the Meeting appreciates as much notice as possible.
Event dates are secured when confirmed by the Facility Use Committee. (Cash/Check to be forwarded by the Friendly Presence to our Treasurer with event title and date.)
Type 3 Meetings:
- Other nonprofit organizations (includes fundraisers) with missions supported by the Meeting
- For-profit organizations
- Individuals
The fee for facilities use is $100 for each 4 hour period, or part thereof, PLUS $25/hour thereafter. Tours (Bus Company or Personal) are requested to make a donation of $3/person.
If the event is cancelled with more than 1 week's notice, 80% of the total fee will be refunded. With less than 1 week's notice, 60% of the total fee will be refunded.
Event dates are secured when confirmed by the Facility Use Committee. (Cash/Check to be forwarded by the Friendly Presence to our Treasurer with event title and date.)
Type 4 Meetings: USE OF FACILITIES FOR LIFE PASSAGE EVENTS
- Memorial Service:
- Members and attenders: $100 (for caretaker fee)
- Non-Members: $400 (includes $100 gratuity for caretaker)
If the event is cancelled with more than 1 week's notice, 70% of the fee ($210) will be refunded. With less than 1 week's notice, 50% of the fee ($150) will be refunded.
- Wedding
- Members and attenders: $100 (for caretaker fee)
- Non-Members: $600 (includes $100 gratuity for caretaker)
If the event is cancelled with more than 1 week's notice, 70% of fee ($350) will be refunded. With less than 1 week's notice, 50% of the fee ($250) will be refunded.
[Adherence to all aspects of this Facility Use Policy is required whether or not there is a set cost of such usage.]
All events are recorded on the Common Room and on-line calendars. The sponsor will be identified by the group or individual's name, the date/time and contact information including a phone number/email address.
The Facilities Use Committee may approve or disapprove such use or refer the request to the Meeting for Business. The Meeting reserves the right to terminate any on-going agreements with outside groups. In all uses approved for outside groups, the Committee will insure that there are adequate safeguards and oversight in place. If such groups meet on a regular basis and if a Meeting member must be absent, a person deemed responsible will be designated by name and must be present during the entire time.
The following are not permitted anywhere on Third Haven Meeting property:
- Consumption of alcoholic beverages, smoking, and the use of illegal drugs.
- Fires, firearms, and fireworks.
- Pets in buildings except for service dogs.
- Rice or confetti.
- Non-electric lamps or lighted candles.
- No food is to be taken in either of the Meeting Houses.
When the kitchen is used, the group is expected to provide all supplies and to leave it in clean order, with all items used restored to their proper locations.
Unusual damage (rug stains, breakage) will be charged to the user.
If decorations are to be used, please discuss the proper display of them with the Facilities Use Committee. All decorations are to be removed and not leave any marks on the walls or furniture.
Children will be supervised by an adult at all times.
Parking should first take place on graveled areas. There are three handicapped spaces in front of the Common Room. Parking may be allowed on grassy areas when attendance exceeds the graveled areas if the ground is firm and dry. For all large events, the event sponsors shall provide direction for parking to attendees. The Meeting will oversee the parking.
Should the user not be a member of Third Haven, a Member will be assigned as an unobtrusive "Friendly Presence" during the event. Usage data is available on our website.
CONSIDERATIONS:
- Scheduling on the Paper Calendar/Syncing with On-Line Calendar:
Members are notifying Facilities Committee for the majority of requests of dates/times for meetings, Weddings or Memorials either by contacting Anny Williams (phone), Larissa Kitenko (e-mail/text) or Adrienne Rudge.
Non-members typically leave a voice message on Third Haven's answering machine or contact the website administrator. Interestingly, non-members use our on-line calendar to decide when to schedule an event thereby becoming privy to scheduled Memorial Services, Weddings and names of the parties involved.
All requests are forwarded by Communications Committee to Larissa.
There is frequent communication between the Facilities and Communications Committees. - Appropriateness of facility fees:
The current system of categorizing meeting/event types seems to be working well. - Donations and Fees:
The majority of donations are forwarded by the Friendly Presence to our Treasurer in a timely manner along with a clear description of the event and its date and time. There is frequent communication between Facilities Comm and the Treasurer regarding upcoming events and their expected donations.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
- Members to continue checking the Common Room Calendar and notifying Facilities Committee of desired dates/times for their event.
This will:- inform the Committee
- prevent double-bookings
- insure a Friendly Presence at each event
- collect & record donations in a timely manner
- insure clean-up
- Continue the current donation/fee schedule.
- Continue communications among our Treasurer, Facilities and Communications Committees.