Forest Township Community Hall Rental Agreement, Scheduling

Contact Information: Esther DeVormer (231)937-6399

Rich DeVormer (616)481-5072

The Board agrees that if the renter misrepresents their residency in the township or otherwise gives false information, the deposit will be forfeited. A Forest Township resident cannot rent the hall for a non-resident in order to obtain the resident rate. Forest Township Community Hall deposits and rental rates are as follows.

Anniversary Party(1-24 yrs)  Deposit $75 /Resident $100 /Non-Resident $200

Anniversary Party(25+ yrs)   Deposit $75 /Resident N/C /Non-Resident N/C

Baby/Bridal Shower              Deposit $15 /Resident $30 /Non-Resident $60

Birthday Party(1-16 yrs)         Deposit $75 /Resident $25 /Non-Resident $25

Birthday Party(17+ yrs)         Deposit $75      $20.00 hr /$75.00 max

Class Reunion                        Deposit $75 /Resident $100 /Non-Resident $200

Dance                                      Deposit $75 /Resident $100 /Non-Resident $200

Family Reunion                     Deposit $75 /Resident $100 /Non-Resident $200

Funeral/Benefit Dinner       Deposit $75 /Resident N/C /Non-Resident N/C

Graduation/OPen House    Deposit $75 /Resident $100 /Non-Resident $200

Holiday, Retirement, etc     Deposit $75 /Resident $100 /Non-Resident $200

*Non Profit                              Deposit $75 /Resident N/C /Non-Resident N/C

**Not for Profit                       Deposit $75 /Resident $200 /Non-Resident $400

Wedding Reception            Deposit $75 /Resident $200 /Non-Resident $400

*Non Profit= fire department, church, school, etc.

**Not for Profit= charge membership dues or admission fee, etc.

Effective 11/01/11 a fee of $50.00(cash or money order only) will be payable to Forest Township for each check returned for non-sufficient funds(NSF)

1. Hall Capacity is 250 people. All activities must end by 2 a.m., WITH EVERYTHING REMOVED AND IN SAME CONDITION AS FOUND.
2. The hall must be cleaned and locked by 2 a.m. NO DUMPING OF ANY GREASE SUBSTANCE ON GROUNDS!!!
3. Activities such as dances, parties and other such gatherings where minors are present must be chaperoned by no less than four adults eightteen years or older. During such gatherings, once a person leaves the hall, they may not return to this activity.
4. The use of the hall for profit making , except by charity is prohibited.
5. The hall must be left in the same condition you found it. Floors must be swept and all spills mopped up. The kitchen should be left in the same condition you fount it.  Chairs and tables must be stacked and put back where you found them. All garbage must be removed from the premises.
6. An appropriate supply of paper products for the restrooms will be supplied. Renter must supply trash can liners, as appropriate(ie. 52 gallon size)
7. Decorations must be put up with tape only. The use of nails, thumb tacks, or staples are prohibited.
8. Deposit money will not be returned until the hall has been inspected and approved by the Custodian/Janitor.