The facilities of the Tipp City United Methodist Church are provided through the grace of God and to His glory in the service of the community and world. As an outreach ministry to our community we will make the facilities available to church members, community groups and organizations, and non-members. (Note: No charges will be assessed for facility use to members of the Tipp City United Methodist Church. However, members will be responsible for other charges such as organist, custodian, etc. if such apply.) Although members are not charged; donations to help offset utility expenses are greatly appreciated.

Groups and organizations, whether civic or religious, may receive permission to use the facilities upon proper request and application made through the Church Office.

Use of the facilities may be subject to fees.

It is understood that Church programming can preempt scheduling for non-church groups if necessary.

PROCEDURE TO REQUEST USE OF THE FACILITIES:

1. Arrangements for the use of Church facilities shall be made through the Church Office at least 2 weeks prior to the date needed. The Church Administrative Assistant/Secretary and/or Trustee Chair will coordinate dates with the church calendar and issue approval.

2. All requests and reservations will be considered in the order applications are received. Your requested date will not be secured until we receive your completed application and any applicable deposit.

3. You must be at least 21 years of age to request a room. All Youth activities must have a minimum of 2 adult chaperones on the premises at all times.

4. Notice of cancellation should be made to the Church Office as early as possible but no later than one week prior to the event. Failure to give appropriate notice may result in the loss of security deposit.

5. On going classes and activities will be approved on a semi-annual basis and a new application will need to be submitted at that time.

6. Full payment of all fees must be made at least one week in advance of schedule date and should be payable to: Tipp City United Methodist Church. If payment is not received by then, TCUMC will assume that you are withdrawing your request and will make the facility available to others.

7. Turn in your application to the Church Office. All fields must be complete and application must be signed. You will be notified of confirmation by mail, telephone, or fax within two weeks.

RULES OF USE

1. Kitchen and food service equipment are available for use but only with special permission. All food and drinks must be kept in the kitchen/dining area. No red drinks are permitted. Use of the kitchen by non-church groups for any reason will be subject to applicable fees.

2. Excess refuse may result in additional charges if the Refuse Hauler bills the Church for its removal.

3. The person who signed the application will be held responsible for all charges even if application was made for a group.

4. Tipp City United Methodist reserves the right to assess fees should any damages occur.

5. The designated "responsible person" shall insure that the members of the group do not enter rooms not covered by the room use confirmation.

6. The person signing the application agrees to stay until the facility is vacated by all members of their group.

7. Decorating restrictions include: Tape, staples, pins/needles, thumbtacks or any other items which can cause damage to walls, furniture or pews is not allowed.
No birdseed or rice permitted.

8. All rooms and equipment must be left in the same condition in which they were found. If this is not the case the responsible party will be notified and charges may be assessed. Reasonable care and reasonable clean-up, such as removal of leftover food, table covers and decorations, etc. (even though custodial services are purchased) is expected.

9. No equipment or furniture shall be taken from the building or moved without permission from the Church. Church members who need to borrow equipment should contact the Church Office and fill out appropriate forms.

10. The total hours needed for custodial services will be determined, in advance, by the Church Office and added to the total fees due.

11. Special set-up needs, such as table and chair arrangements, should be presented along with the application. Set up of furniture and equipment is to be performed by a custodian only. Church members have the option of arranging their own set-up in lieu of a custodian, however custodial fees for clean-up may still apply.

12. Regularly used rooms should be available for assignment when not in use. Provisions should be made for storing materials that relate to your group.

13. ALL GROUPS:
* Be considerate of the property.
* Supplies in rooms are not intended for general use.
* Copy machine is intended for Church-sponsored groups only.
* Will be required to adhere to the Staff Parish Relations Committee policy
regarding Adult Supervision.

14. Children's Sunday School Rooms should be used only for the age group for which they are designed.

15. There will be no meetings in the library.

16. Smoking, alcoholic beverages and gambling are strictly forbidden on or in any part of Church property, including restrooms, parking lot and grounds.

17. Tipp City United Methodist Church reserves the right to refuse or deny any application from groups or activities that are not compatible with the mission and vision or the principals and policies of the Church.