Facilities
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Use of the facility within the building or grounds outside of the building must be scheduled through Patti Larrimer at the Church Central Office, 724-352-2777.
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A Facility Request Form must be completed by the responsible person and approved by the Church Central Office. At that time, guidelines for the use of the facility will be given to the requester and a refundable $100 cleaning fee will be collected.
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All long-range scheduling and reservations will be scheduled annually and renewed quarterly by the Board of Lay Leaders. If an immediate need arises, the Church Central Office should be contacted.
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If a person or small group of persons desires to use the Activity Center for an informal game of basketball or volleyball etc. a responsible member shall decide if it is necessary for there to be a supervisor during their play.
General Rules
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There will be no drinking of alcoholic beverages on the church/school property.
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There will be no smoking in the building.
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Proper attire shall be worn in the Activity Center. (Sneakers while involved in any physical activity - no black-soled sneakers, please - proper clothes befitting the building as an extension of the church.)
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Proper conduct and language will be expected of all persons using the facilities. Failure to recognize the importance of this will forfeit the privilege of using the facilities by that person or group.
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Teenagers and youth groups must have chaperones and be properly supervised.
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Children present at family activities must be properly supervised.
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All play items and equipment must be returned to their proper locations.
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The group is responsible for the cost of damage to property and equipment while being utilized.
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Lock-ins, etc. - All persons using the building must be out by 12:00 midnight. Possible exceptions: youth.
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Cleaning Rules:
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A $100 cleaning deposit fee is required for all facility uses. The fee will be held until after the event and returned once the facility has been checked for cleanliness.
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It is the lessees' responsibility to bring their own kitchen towels and dish cloths.
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All tables and chairs must be cleaned and returned to their proper places.
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The floor must be swept with a dust mop.
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If refreshments are served, the floor must be swept AND damp-mopped.
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Please leave everything clean and orderly in the gym and kitchen. The cleanliness of our facility is everyone's responsibility.
​ Activity Center
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Activities will not be scheduled during worship services, weddings, or funeral services. Congregational sponsored activities will take precedence over other outside activities.
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Activities Sponsored by Congregational Organizations and members within the congregation must reserve use of the Activity Center by completing a Facility Request Form.
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Each group and individual will be asked to adhere closely to the established guidelines for use and clean-up of the facilities.
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Members of the congregation may use the facilities free of charge for family celebrations such as baptism, birthday, confirmation, graduation, and bridal/baby showers.
Outside Activities:
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Individuals or organizations desiring to use the Activity Center for activities not sponsored by the congregation will be asked to complete a Facility Request Form and to sign a waiver of liability. Local organizations requesting use for practices (such as Knoch High School auxiliary groups, sports teams, etc.) may use the facility free of charge.
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A utility fee of $100.00 is to be paid in advance for use of the Activity Center for activities not sponsored by congregational organizations. This includes banquets of all kinds, even if a member of the congregation reserves the space.
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Chartered civic groups such as Heritage Girls, Trail Life, AA, etc. will be permitted to conduct their weekly meetings with no charge. Civic groups sponsored by St. Luke may use the facility free of charge.
Informal Use:
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If a person, or small group of members, desire to use the Activity Center for an informal game of basketball or volleyball or shuffleboard, an adult member of the congregation shall decide whether or not it is necessary for there to be a supervisor during their play.
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If the person or small group of people are non-members, an adult member of the congregation must supervise.
Wilhelm House
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Activities will not be scheduled during worship services, weddings, or funeral services. Congregational sponsored activities will take precedence over other outside activities.
Activities Sponsored by the Congregation:
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Organizations within the congregation must reserve use of the Old Parsonage by completing a Facilities Request Form. Each group and individual will be asked to adhere closely to the established guidelines for use and clean-up of the facilities.
Outside Activities:
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Individuals or organizations desiring to use the Old Parsonage for activities not sponsored by the congregation will be asked to complete a Facilities Request Form and to sign a waiver of liability.
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A utilities fee of $25.00 is to be paid in advance for use of the Old Parsonage for activities not sponsored by congregational organizations.
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A $100 cleaning deposit fee is required for all facility uses. The fee will be held until after the event and returned once the facility has been checked for cleanliness.
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Chartered civic groups sponsored by St. Luke such as Heritage Girls, Trial Life, AA, etc., will be permitted to conduct their weekly meetings free of charge.
Recreation Fields
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Activities will not be scheduled during worship services, weddings, or funerals. Congregational sponsored activities will take precedence over other outside activities.
Activities Sponsored by the Congregation:
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Organizations within the congregation most reserve use of the Softball Field by completing a Facilities Request Form.
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Each group and individual will be asked to adhere closely to the established guidelines for use and clean-up of the grounds.
Outside Activities:
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Individuals or organizations desiring to use the Softball Field for activities not sponsored by the congregation will be asked to complete a Facilities Request Form and to sign a waiver of liability.
League Use:
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Requests by organized leagues must be made by an officer of the league and not by individual team coaches.
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A security deposit of $100.00 shall be required for approval of league use of the field. This deposit will be retained in the event that damages occur to the grounds or facilities and will otherwise be returned at the end of the season.
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The league will provide a copy of their Certificate of Insurance.
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The league will agree to contribute to the maintenance and improvement of the field by repairing/painting bleachers, assisting with lawn care, etc.
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​​​​​​Once the request has been approved, the league will schedule the teams for their practices. The league will provide St. Luke with a copy of the schedule.
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Coaches who are members of St. Luke may be granted permission to use the field at other times, at the discretion of the Administrative Assistant.
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League use of the field will be for practices only-no official games.
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The softball field will be limited to use for baseball teams age 12 and under and for softball teams of any age.
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The league will agree to not use the field when it is found to be in poor condition (wet, unkept, etc.).
St. Luke Butler
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Activities will not be scheduled during worship services, weddings, or funeral services. Congregational sponsored activities will take precedence over other outside activities.
Activities Sponsored by the Congregation:
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Organizations within the congregation must reserve use of St. Luke Butler by completing a Facilities Request Form. Each group and individual will be asked to adhere closely to the established guidelines for use and clean-up of the facilities.
Outside Activities:
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Individuals or organizations desiring to use St. Luke Butler for activities not sponsored by the congregation will be asked to complete a Facilities Request Form and to sign a waiver of liability.
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A utilities fee of $25.00 is to be paid in advance for use of St. Luke Butler for activities not sponsored by congregational organizations.
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A $100 cleaning deposit fee is required for all facility uses. The fee will be held until after the event and returned once the facility has been checked for cleanliness.
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Chartered civic groups sponsored by St. Luke such as Heritage Girls, Trial Life, AA, etc., will be permitted to conduct their weekly meetings free of charge.