CARTHAGE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

SINCLAIR CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTER1914

SINCLAIR HOUSE GUIDELINES&

AGREEMENT

Sinclair House Guidelines

Welcome to Carthage United Methodist Church – we are pleased that you have chosen our Sinclair House Facility as the site of your event.

Below you will find the guidelines and procedures for use of our facilities. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact our pastor, The Reverend Mattheue B. Locklear at (910) 947-2705.

The Sinclair House facility is to be used primarily for Carthage United Methodist Church (CUMC) activities, programs, and functions. However, as a mission service to members and the community, the Sinclair House will available under the following guidelines and procedures.

Priority of UseGroup I – CUMC Programs & Functions

Examples include but not limited to: WEB, UMY, UMM, VBS, AND Sunday School.

Group II – Use by individual members of CUMC for personal purposesExamples include but are not limited to: family reunions, birthday and

anniversary celebrations, showers, weddings, and wedding receptions.

Group III – Use by individuals, groups, organizations, not directly related to CUMC

Examples include but not limited to: Scout activities, civic organizations, community meetings, after-school activities, or personal events by non-members.

All uses of CUMC facilities agree to the following:

1. No smoking, alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, or contraband will be permitted on the property, either inside or outside.

2. Animals of any kind are not allowed on the property with the exception of service animals in the performance of their duty.

3. Signs, decorations, or other attachments may not be attached to the building either inside or outside.

4. Ingress & Egress to the grounds will not restrict the orderly flow of traffic - vehicles may not drive on or park on grassy or landscaped areas.

5. Users must agree to hold CUMC harmless and indemnify for any damage or to persons or property while at an approved function.

6. No portable cooking devices may be used inside or on the porches. This includes grills, barbeque pots, etc.

7. The upstairs is off limits to children and adults unless special permission is obtained.

8. Partisan Political or social activist groups shall not be permitted to use the Sinclair House.

9. No equipment, furnishings, or property of the building shall be borrowed, used outside, or removed from the premises without special approval.

10.There shall be no sales, gambling, raffles, or games of chance on the premises without special approval.

11.No disruptive behavior is permitted on the premises.12.Premises must be vacated by 11:00 p.m. (unless otherwise approved)

and left in the same condition or better than before your event.13. Facility should be cleaned and all trash deposited into the dumpster.

Application & ReservationReservation for Group I: Made through the church – priority will be given in order of notification. No fees are required.

Reservation for Group II:Application for use must be completed and submitted to church office no later than 3 weeks (21 days) prior to the event. The fee will be $250.00 which includes a $100.00 Kitchen Deposit refundable if the facility is left clean (counters, floors, removal of trash, stovetops, restrooms, etc.) Additional fees will apply for wedding. See Wedding Policy.

Reservation for Group III: Application for use must be completed and submitted to church office 30 days prior to the event. The following fees will apply and must be paid when the application of use is accepted. The fee will be $325.00 which includes a $100.00 Kitchen Deposit refundable if the facility is left clean (counters, floors, removal of trash, stovetops, restrooms, etc.)

AGREEMENTWe, the undersigned, have read the policy of the Sinclair House and hereby agree to abide by the

rules as stated therein.

Date of Event:_________________________________________________________________________

Description of Event:____________________________________________________________________

Time of Usage:_________________________________________________________________________

Applicant’s Signature:___________________________________________________________________

Contact Numbers:______________________________________________________________________

Pastor’s Signature:______________________________________________________________________

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AGREEMENT

We, the undersigned, have read the policy of the Sinclair House and hereby agree to abide by the rules as stated therein.

Date of Event:_________________________________________________________________________

Description of Event:____________________________________________________________________

Time of Usage:_________________________________________________________________________

Applicant’s Signature:___________________________________________________________________

Contact Numbers:______________________________________________________________________

Pastor’s Signature:______________________________________________________________________