From: Samuel Marshall <marshallwimuseum@gmail.com> Date: Thu, 9 Jul 2020 15:14:08 -0500 Message-ID: <CAJ2T=_Mf6kddtuUhxUakX6fat9KHcjiboMgUMHVi4kEfZBSYoA@mail.gmail.com> Subject: Re: Policy for Museum Rental
I would suggest looking at public library policies concerning this. Having
been at a library for a long time, the pitfalls of renting to the public
are many. So many public libraries choose to allow this only for
non-profits in their community. You cannot appear to be discriminating in
any way shape or form. For example, if you allow birthday parties, you
would be discriminating if you did not allow bridal showers or stag
parties. Yes, I'm serious. I will not go into further detail in an open
forum. I would run it through your village attorney if you can.
This is the text I wrote for our library in 2002. Good Luck, Diana
Skalitzky - Marshall Area Historical Society President
*Community Room Use*
If your activity is allowed under library policy, you may apply to book the
community room at the front desk. For-profit groups may rent the room for
$20 per hour, or $10 per half-hour. There is no fee for non-profit groups.
All groups must provide a refundable $50 security deposit check. Prior day
setup for an activity must be pre-approved by the Library Director and is
not always possible. We ask that you reserve the community room at least 7
days in advance. Non-public meetings may only use the community room up to
four times per year, unless this requirement is specifically waived by the
Library Director.
*Types of Activities Allowed In the Community Room*
"The primary function of the community room is to provide a place for
library-related programs. When not scheduled for activities related to the
library, the room will be made available for use (without a fee) by
Marshall area governmental units for meetings and programs, non-profit
(Federal 501(c)3 registered), educational and cultural agencies and
community services agencies. The Marshall area is defined as the Village of
Marshall, Town of Medina, Town of York, and the Town of Sun Prairie. These
meetings must be free and open to the public.
Groups, persons or organizations using the room may not charge admission or
solicit donations or contact information. Possible exceptions may be made
for a program or educational course requiring a registration fee or
tuition. Exceptions may also be made for library-sponsored author, musician
or artist visits, where the program may offer materials for sale.
*The community room may NOT be used for personal or family activities, or
the sale, advertising or promotion of products or services.* For-profit
organizations are not eligible to schedule activities in the community room
for the primary purpose of making a profit from the event being
sponsored. *For-profit
organizations may utilize meeting rooms for educational or charitable
purposes ONLY.*"
On Thu, Jul 9, 2020 at 8:58 AM Kate Bennett <katejbenn@gmail.com> wrote:
> The Pleasant Prairie History Museum is opening in two months and we need
> to develop a policy for renting out our lower level for meetings, classes,
> small gatherings, etc. Does anyone have a rental policy they would be
> willing to share?
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> Thanks!
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> *Kate Bennett*
> Museum Manager
> Pleasant Prairie Historical Society
> P.O. Box 580866
> Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158
> (262) 705-7668
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> katejbenn@gmail.com | pleasantprairiehistoricalsociety.org
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