Conger Hall is suitable for wedding receptions,
parties, banquets, and larger meetings. A commercial kitchen with
dishwasher is available to the renter or a caterer. Full sit down dining
service can accommodate up to 250 guests. There are 30 tables that
can be used with either 6 or 8 chairs per table and place settings
for 200. Audio/visual aids include a
large screen TV, VCR and a built in sound system. Maximum building
occupancy is 500 in just over 3,000 square feet of space.
The church is sometimes available for religious
music events such as choral performances, recitals, etc. This use is
granted by specific approval of the Archdiocese of Seattle on a case by
case basis. Requests must be in writing with a detailed description of
works to be performed and the names of the composers, and should be
submitted in time to allow for review and approval. Admission to the
church and attendance at performances must be free of charge and open to
everyone.
Rental of parish facilities is at the sole
discretion of the parish and is limited to non-profit groups or
individuals. Although St. Cecilia Parish affiliation is not required,
affiliated groups and church members receive priority of use. St.
Cecilia’s reserves the right to refuse use and or rental for any reason.
Insurance requirements are determined by the Archdiocese of Seattle.
For both non-profit organizations and individuals, the renter’s insurance company must provide a
Certificate of Liability Insurance. The certificate must name the
Corporation of the Catholic Archdiocese of Seattle and St. Cecilia
Parish, Bainbridge Island as the additional insured. Minimum coverage is
$1,000,000.
If the renter needs inurance coverage, it is
available through Catholic Mutual Group at a cost of $92 per event.
Applications for coverage through Catholic Mutual must be submitted at
least 15 days prior to the event.
License and permits for alcohol consumption must
be in accordance with the regulations of The Washington State Liquor
Control Board. There are two basic types of permits available: (1) the
Banquet Permit allows alcoholic beverages to be served; and (2)
the Special Occasion License allows for the sale of alcoholic
beverages. An information pamphlet and applications are available at any
local liquor store. Please refer to the pamphlet for the time required to
process the application.
A copy of the permit must be submitted to the
Parish Office no less than two weeks prior to the event.
In addition, the Banquet Permit or Special
Occasion License must be posted during the event.
Permits for food consumption and sale must be in accordance with the
regulations of the Bremerton-Kitsap County Health District. For more
information contact the Bremerton-Kitsap County Health District at (360)
478-5285.
Prepare food in the proper area. Cutting
boards are provided--cut food on these boards only.
Large sinks in the kitchen area have
specific purposes. The large single sink is for washing vegetable and
non-animal product foods only--do not use soap in this sink! The
double sink is for general use, washing pots and pans, etc.
Stoves must be cleaned in accordance with
instructions posted above the stove. Do not use water on the grill.
Sanitize work surfaces, tables, cutting
boards, and equipment with a solution of 1 cup bleach added to 1
gallon of water.
Take all of your food, (freezer,
refrigerator, etc.) home with you unless prior arrangements have been
made to leave it for later pick up.
The deep sink in the dishwashing area is for
pre-soaking/washing dishes.
The sink next to the dishwasher is for
cleaning and rinsing items before being placed in the dishwasher.
The operation of the dishwasher is to be in
accordance with the instruction posted on the wall. While fairly
simple, the success of the operation requires adherence to
procedures, i.e.:
a. all food particles must be removed
before dishes go into the dishwasher, using the deepsink for
pre-wash.
b. all soap residue must be removed
using the sink beside the dishwasher.
c. special attention to flatware,
(pre-soak in tubs of soapy water, followed by two washings, First
by washing in a flat basket, then second in a flatware basket
with tines/blades pointing upward. Once removed from the
dishwasher, allow flatware to dry in the baskets before
pouring directly into flatware storage bins.
Cleanup is the
responsibility of the renter, and will be in accordance with the our
stated guidelines. Trashcans are
available on site; however, if an extra dumpster is required it is
the financial responsibility of the renter. Upon completion of
cleanup, a parish representative will (1) conduct a walk-through
with the renter to complete the Deposit Return Checklist
form and (2) make a recommendation on the return of the deposit.
Empty all trash containers; place trash in
the dumpster, and put new liners in the trash containers.
Cleaning equipment is available: mops,
buckets, brooms, etc. are in the small closet off the kitchen, and a
large broom for sweeping the hall is in the janitor’s closet. The
kitchen floor must be swept and mopped. The hall floor needs a full
sweep down, only mopping areas where spills occurred.
Leave 16 table, with chairs, set up after
the event. A chart showing placement of the tables is posted in the
small closet.