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Policies
for Renting or Using McKenna Hall Sacred
Heart Parish Council Committee: Fr
Pat Bernard
Francka Lorelei
Williams Kurt
Swihart Preamble Our
Parish Hall (McKenna Hall) has been constructed primarily for use by our parishioners.
It provides a place for meetings, get-togethers, reunions and gatherings
after Sacraments have been celebrated.
It is also used for parish socials (dinners, dances, etc.).
It may be used for events of interest to the community (blood drives,
Boy Scout and Girl Scout groups, etc.)
It may be rented to for-profit groups for special occasions and to non-profit
organizations. We
as a non-profit organization do not seek to rent to hall to make a profit.
However a fair amount may be asked of the renter to cover the expenses
of upkeep, clean up and utilities. If
at all possible, the Hall will not be rented out during a time when Mass is
being celebrated in church. (This
would be both out of deference to the importance of the Holy Eucharist and
the practical problem of having enough parking space).
So the Mass should always take precedence. Fees All
Parish organizations may use the hall without charge. There
will be no charge to a parishioner for use of the hall after a Sacramental
celebration in which they are involved (a wedding, first communion, wedding
anniversary that is celebrated at Mass, etc.).
In the event of a family reunion/gathering (of family belonging to the
parish), although there is no rent charged, a donation is suggested. For
a non-parish or a business event (even if a parishioner in involved in that
business) the fee will be $150.00. A
$75.00 cleaning deposit is collected form each renter (unless the PCCW is providing
the meal). This deposit check
is held until after the activity, at which time it is refunded as long as the
areas are cleaned up and things are put away to our satisfaction. Special
Groups determined and dealt with by the Pastor. This
fee may be 1)
Waived, (in case of a group serving the community, for example, the Girl Scouts
or Boy Scouts), 2)
Or may be charged a fee to meet costs for utility and/or cleanup if it should
so apply (e.g. for a club for the arts such as the Bolivar Art Club or the
Woodcarvers Club.) 3)
Charged with a partial fee for one, two or three hours to cover utilities and/or
clean-up (as in the case of a political meeting which is non-profit but not
as such a community service organization). These
special categories, being a non-parish category, will always take last place
to any parish renter or plans of the parish and would be handled at the discretion
of the Pastor. We
are required by Catholic Mutual, our insurers, to receive proof of insurance
from any organization that uses the Hall.
(E.g., the Girl & Boy Scouts, Hospitals, etc.)
This is for our protection against lawsuit. For
all other renters, a document is signed by the renter freeing our parish and
diocese from any responsibilities/liabilities if injuries occur while the facility
is in use. Please
note: 1)
We are subject to Diocesan regulations in regards to gambling and use of alcohol.
The Guidelines read: State laws and regulations must be followed in
regards to gambling and the use of alcohol (page 75, Miscellaneous # 5). 2)
The entire building (including restrooms) is a smoke free zone. 3)
There will be no lending out of tables, chairs or roasters from the Parish
Hall. Fr
Pat Wissman, Pastor And
Committee Bolivar January
18, 2001 |