Lodge Rules and Policies
Rules and Policies for Rentals
Premises:
The Lodge provides the rented premises is an "AS IS" condition and the Kitchen rental may include such furnishings and equipment as exist as of the time of rental. Renter or Renter's caterer must provide all food, beverages, coffee supplies, dishes, cutlery and paper goods (napkins, paper towels, etc.) used by the Renter for the Renter's event. The Renter may serve beer and wine on the premises; however, hard liquor is prohibited unless provided pursuant to agreement with a licensed alcohol retailer operating under a catering endorsement. Renter may not store alcoholic beverages on the premises before or after the event. The Renter must leave the Lodge in the same or better than it received it (i.e. clean up with garbage dumped and doors locked).
Insurance:
The Lodge of Townsend requires the Renter to:
provide proof of insurance at least 24 hours in advance of an event
list The Lodge of Townsend as an "additional insured" on insurance policies
The Renter may be required to have a "liquor liability" insurance rider
Alcohol:
The Lodge of Townsend allows on-premise service of beer and wine by the Renter or Renters caterer upon:
The Renter or Renter's caterer must obtain any permits required by local, county or state ordinance
obtaining event or other insurance with coverage for alcohol liability
listing The Lodge of Townsend as an "additional insured" on insurance policies
providing proof of insurance no later than 23 hours in advance of the event
in the event of hard liquor the Renter or Renter's caterer or alocohol retailer must have designated and properly trained servers
Indeminification:
The Renter shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless The Lodge of Townsend, its successors and assigns, its directors, officers, employees and agents (each a "Lodge Indemnitee") from and against any and all liabilities, damages, losses, settlements, claims, allegations, actions, suits, penalties, fines, costs, or expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable attorney fees) incurred by or asserted against any Lodge Indemnitee of whatever kind or nature to the extent arising from or occuring as a result of:
breach of any of Renter's representations, warranties or covenants set forth in the Agreement
violation by the Renter of any law, statute, ordinance or regulation as a result of its performance under the Agreement
personal injury, death or property damage caused by The Renter, its employees, representatives or agents as a result of their use of The Lodge of Townsend under the Agreement
Cancellation:
Deposit Checks may be refundable if The Lodge of Townsend receives notice of cancellation at least 7 days prior to the rental date.
Rules and Policies for Lodge Setups/Takedowns
The Assembly Hall / Club Room
Empty the garbage cans (the dumpster is in the alley behind the building, next to the City Shop)
Wipe, fold and store the tables in the closet in the Assembly Hall
Store the chairs in the closet in the Assembly Hall
Sweep the floors if needed
Turn off all the lights
Lock the doors
Send a text to Tina at 406.360.4408, when you are finished
The Kitchen
Empty the garbage cans
Wipe and disinfect all countertops and stove
Wipe out the oven
Wash and put away the dishes used and rinse the sink
Sweep and mop the floors if needed
Turn of all the lights, except the vent hood (it will turn off automatically)
Lock the doors when you leave the building
Send a text to Tina at 406.360.4408, when you are finished