MAINE STATE GOLF ASSOCIATION, INC.
  
  EVENT POLICIES FOR ALL VAL HALLA BANQUET CENTER EVENTS

Banquet Center Use and Capacity
        Your rental fee includes the use of the Val Halla Banquet Center for up to four hours for your function. The discounted price applies only on Monday through Thursday. The full rate will apply on the weekends. Hourly fee for use of the facility outside of this time will be at $100.00/hr. and must first be approved by the Maine State Golf Association, Inc. (MSGA). Capacity for the Banquet Room as set with banquet rounds is up to 175 guests.

Food and Beverage
        All food and beverages must be provided by one of four pre-approved caterers -- Belle Fete Events and Catering of Brunswick (www.bellefetegroup.com); Blue Elephant Catering of Saco, (http://blueelephantcatering.com); Finest Kind Catering of North Yarmouth (http://www.fkcater.com); or the Sparrow’s Nest at the Viking Grill, the on-site food service providers at Val Halla (please email msga@mesga.org for Viking Grill menus). Other catherers are prohibited.

         If you would like to provide your own food for this event, or offer a pot-luck menu, this must be first approved by the MSGA. Normally there is an additional charge for doing so, but as a non-profit entity in the Town, the MSGA waives the additional fee. However, the Banquet Center kitchen cannot be used by anyone other than approved caterers, due to insurance regulations.

        The provision of any and all beverages must be made through the facility’s licensed in-house provider, the Sparrow’s Nest at the Viking Grill.  The Viking Grill reserves the right to discontinue service of alcoholic beverages during a function to those who appear to be intoxicated, and to refuse service to anyone who appears under age.  Alcoholic beverages may only be served and consumed in specified areas and under no circumstances are patrons allowed to bring their own alcoholic beverages. Clients maintain responsibility for ensuring that these provisions are adhered to, and accept responsibility for ensuring their guests’ compliance.

Decor      
        All décor items must first be pre-approved by the MSGA. Table linens are required and are the responsibility of the customer. The Viking Grill will provide your table linens at the cost of $5 per table, with rental payable directly to the Viking Grill. No paper or plastic table coverings are allowed. No objects may be tacked to the walls, and any decorations must be removed at the end of the event.  There shall be no open flames, and all candles must be in appropriate containers. The use of confetti, rice, birdseed, glitter, or similar items is strictly prohibited.  All personal items are to be removed prior to departure. 

Damages/Cleaning Fee
         Any damage or destruction of facility’s property or grounds by anyone associated with the event will result in a replacement fee as determined by the MSGA.

         A cleaning fee may apply when the facility requires more than normal custodial care.

Smoking Restrictions 
         The Maine Golf House Banquet Facility is a non-smoking facility.  Smoking is only allowed in designated areas outside the facility.  Any clean-up necessary by facility personnel posed by smokers near and around the facility, will be at the expense of Client.

Eviction
         The MSGA reserves the right to evict from the premises any individual exhibiting inappropriate and/or disruptive behavior, and will call appropriate law enforcement personnel for any individual or individuals not adhering to Maine law concerning alcoholic beverages.