COMMUNITY SERVICES

Facilities Rental

Continuing Education works with many organizations to bring educational programs to Montcalm County by providing use of college facilities. MCC hosts programs, including Senior Fest, Deaf Pride Day, overnight high school graduation parties, company picnics, instructor trainer workshops, Diabetes Health Fair, country-western show, Winter Special Olympics, Parent Fair, and Senior Awareness Day.

For more information contact Heidi Fare, Instructional Services Assistant, at (989) 328-1252 or at heidis@montcalm.edu.

Procedure:

Requests are to be directed to the Instructional Services Department for use of the following: Conference room, catering kitchen, classroom, auditorium, swimming pool, gymnasium, commons, Ionia Center, Greenville Center, Howard City Center, Tri County Center, Farmhouse, and Barn Theater.

Rental and Fee Schedule
(additional staffing charges may be assessed)

Room Rental:

Commons.................................................................................$ 15/ hour
Conference Room -- D303 or D305 (1/2).............................$ 15/ hour
Conference Room -- D303 and D305 (Full).........................$ 30/ hour
Catering Kitchen......................................................................$ 125/ day*
Classroom................................................................................$ 50/ day*
...................................................................................................$ 25/ evening**
Computer Classroom..............................................................$ 30/ hr + $5/ computer*
Technical Assistance..............................................................$ 18/ hr
Auditorium I..............................................................................$ 75/ day*
Auditorium II.............................................................................$ 75/ day*
Farmhouse (additional charges may be assessed for staffing and/or supplies)
Entire Farmhouse....................................................................$ 50/ day*
...................................................................................................$ 40/ evening**
...................................................................................................$ 75/ day & evening

*up to 8 consecutive hours
**5-10 p.m.

Auxiliary Services: (assessed to ALL groups using the facilities)

Room Set Up -- 303 or 305....................................................$ 50
Room Set Up -- 303 & 305.....................................................$ 85
Flip Chart (incl. paper & markers)..........................................$ 20
Overhead projector..................................................................$ 10
LCD projector/teaching station..............................................$ 50
TV/VCR....................................................................................$ 10
Easel.........................................................................................$ 5
Microphone (lapel or hand held).............................................$ 25
Slide projector..........................................................................$ 10
Table cloths (not using food service).....................................$ 3/ each
Platform stage..........................................................................$ 25/ section
Draped display table...............................................................$ 10

Swimming Pool/Gym:

Pool
Groups under 30......................................................................$ 60/ hour
Groups 31-60...........................................................................$ 80/ hour
Groups 61-90...........................................................................$ 100/ hour
Gymnasium (including mezzanine)........................................$ 30/ hour
Mezzanine (if rented independently*)....................................$ 10/ hour

*during staffed periods only

Barn Theater Rental:

To be negotiated

Ionia Center:

300 or 302...............................................................................$ 25/ day*
303, 305, 306..........................................................................$ 50/ day*
304...........................................................................................$ 50/ day*
300, 302 & 304 together........................................................$ 100/ day*

Howard City Center:

H101 or H102 (Classrooms).................................................$ 25/ day*
H101 and H102 (together).....................................................$ 50/ day*
H103 (Computer Classroom)...............................................See room rental, computer classroom

RESERVATIONS MUST BE OBTAINED AT LEAST 4 WEEKS
PRIOR TO THE INTENDED DATE OF USE

Liability:

All non-college groups shall agree in writing to indemnify and hold the college harmless for any loss, damage, liability, expense, claim or demand that may arise by use of college facilities. When in judgment of the college the applicant shall provide evidence of appropriate insurance from a recognized carrier.

Care of College Property:

1. The signing to the application shall constitute an acknowledgment by the group or organization of acceptance of the the responsibility for any damage to the building or equipment resulting from such use, and for the enforcement of all college rules and regulations for the use of facilities. Supervision shall be provided by those to whom the accommodation is granted, including police, if necessary, to insure the protection of college property, the enforcement of these rules and regulations, and the confinement of people and activities to the area agreed to under the permit.
   
2. The group or organization receiving the permit for all use of the school facilities shall be responsible for all damage or loss of college property, including that belonging to students and employees, during the time the permit calls for.
   
3. Alcoholic beverages, drugs, and narcotics are not authorized on college property.
   
4. Montcalm Community College reserves the right to limit the noise level in any of our meeting/banquet rooms for any reason. The group leader is responsible for conducting the function in full compliance with MCC rules and applicable state and federal laws. The group leader will also assume full responsibility for the conduct of guests in attendance and for damage to any part of MCC premises or for theft of college property. MCC reserves the right to refuse any booking it considers inappropriate or inconsistent with the values, well-being, or reputation of the college. No items may be attached to walls, ceilings, or floors in any public space or function room.
   
5. Groups renting the facilities must have authorization to use equipment and/or supplies. Fees will be assessed according to college policies. If it is determined that equipment and/or supplies were used without authorization, fees will be doubled.
   
6. Rooms will be arranged according to facility agreements. Rooms can be rearranged if the renter returns the room to its original arrangement or the renter pays an additional fee.
   
7. Any questions regarding room rental procedures shall be directed to the Vice President of Administrative Services.

Food:

Health Department codes restrict the use of serving food on campus. All inquiries for food service shall be directed to the Food Service Director at (989) 328-1257.