ST. ANDREW’S CHURCH
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR
USE OF FACILITIES
STATEMENT OF POLICY:
Significant financial resources have been invested
in St. Andrew’s facilities by generous contributions from its members. Therefore, proper care must be given to these
facilities to ensure that:
Adequate
facilities exist to effectively carry out the ministry objectives and goals
Such
facilities are properly protected against loss or misuse
Wise
stewardship is attained through energy conservation, cost reductions and safety measures
The
life of the facility is extended through a proper maintenance program.
ELIGIBILITY
The programs and activities of special groups
requesting building usage must be consistent with St. Andrew’s Mission
Statement and ministry philosophy. It is
understood that the facilities and equipment of St. Andrew’s exist for the
primary purpose of being used by its members through its organizations and
ministries.
Activities and programs are limited to the space
that is assigned.
Regularly scheduled church meetings and activities
of St. Andrew’s Church will have first priority in the use of its
facilities. Other church related
meetings and functions will have second priority. Groups outside the church may use the
facilities when they are not already scheduled for use by some church function.
Facilities are not available to outside groups for
fund raising or for profit making activities.
Organizations engaged in partisan political
campaigns are not eligible to use church facilities.
A Calendar Request Form must be completed by all
organizations requesting facility use.
Policies
effective 10/1/06
RESERVATIONS AND FEES FOR
OUTSIDE GROUPS
A Calendar Request Form must be completed by all
outside groups and submitted to the church office one week in advance. No date is placed on the church calendar
until the form has been submitted and approved.
If the event has not been approved, or in case of any conflicts, the
church office will notify you as soon as possible.
Please see the schedule of building fees, custodial
and/or technical service, and other financial commitments necessary for the
event attached to this document.
Fees must be paid at least two weeks prior to the
event.
The person renting the facility will be responsible
for clean-up.
Additional time for rehearsals, the moving of
equipment in or out, and anything else not covered in this policy or the
Reservation Request Form must be approved in advance by a St. Andrew’s staff
member.
The user assumes liability for injuries to persons
attending the event and for damages of loss of user’s property.
GUIDELINES FOR USE OF FACILITIES
The conduct of all persons attending programs is
expected to be respectful of the environment of the Lord’s house.
The use of alcoholic beverages or illegal
substances are not permitted in the buildings or on the grounds of the
church. Smoking is not permitted in the
buildings.
Dining or the serving of food is limited to
pre-approved designated areas.
The user is expected to leave the building clean
and remove all items associated with their program immediately following the
event. If furniture or equipment is
moved, it must be done exclusively by church personnel to prevent damage,
church furniture and equipment or injury.
The user will be held responsible for any damage
done to church property associated with the scheduled event.
When children are in attendance, they must be under
the control of adults at all times and are not permitted to roam freely on
church property.
Policies
effective 10/1/06
CALENDAR REQUEST GUIDELINES FOR
ST. ANDREW’S MINISTRY GROUPS
All dates for the Church Calendar must be submitted
to the church office at least one week in advance of the activity using a
Calendar Request Form. Forms are
available in the church office, at the Information Table in the church foyer or
can be obtained by visiting the church website: www.standrewsomaha.net. All information needs to be filled out
completely.
No date is placed on the calendar until the form
has been submitted and approved.
Requests are scheduled on a “first come, first served” basis.
If the event has not been approved, or in case of
any conflicts, the church office will notify you as soon as possible.
PUBLICITY AND PROMOTION
Publicity material in which St. Andrew’s name is
used must have prior approval by a representative of St. Andrew’s staff.
The sale of admission tickets to the event must be
handled by the user.
The church expects to cooperate with the user of
the facility. However, it must be
understood that the work of ministry at St. Andrew’s will always come first.
AFTER HOURS ENTRY INTO
FACILITIES
St. Andrew’s facilities are open Monday through
Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. All events
must be completed and the building empty by 8:30pm. Arrangements must be made with a staff
member for after hours entrance or exit.
THESE GUIDELINES ARE
EXPECTED TO BE FOLLOWED IN ALL AREAS OF
CHURCH PROPERTY.
Policies
effective 10/1/06
ST. ANDREW’S CHURCH
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
BUILDING USE FEE
SCHEDULE
ROOM NON-MEMBER RATE MEMBER RATE
Sanctuary $100.00 per hour $100.00 per hour
Family Life Center $50.00 per hour (2hr min.) $35.00 per hour
Youth/Music Rooms $50.00 per 2 hour period $35.00 per 2 hr period
Hospitality Area $50.00 per 2 hour period $35.00 per 2 hr period
Individuals Classrooms $35.00 per 2 hour
period $25.00 per 2 hr period
Friday night/Saturday and Saturday night/Sunday and
Sunday night custodial set-up/tear down fees: $15.00
per hour
Weekly Scout #308 meetings are exempt from rental
fees at the current time.
Non-profit organizations, such as Y-Basketball, are
eligible for a 50% discount.
Recognized ministry teams of St. Andrew’s Church
are exempt from rental fees.
No food or drink allowed in lower level individual
classrooms, music or youth rooms.
The kitchen is available only as a serving
area. Meals must be catered in and disposable
dishes and utensils must be used.
Outside groups are limited to 1 meeting per week.
A calendar request form
must be completed by all organizations requesting facility use.
Fee policy
effective 10/1/06