Transcript Christ Church PARISH HALL RENTAL

Christ Church
PARISH HALL RENTAL
2015 Proposal Plan
New Rental Rates for Parish Hall
and
Projected Renovations
Crystal Spranger, 11/11/2014
Rental Growth 2009 - 2014
 Parish Hall Rental Income
 2009 Hall Rental - $5,185
 2010 Hal Rental - $5,240
 2011 Hall Rental - $6,243
 2012 Hall Rental - $8,435
 2013 Hall Rental - $8,620
 Jan. 1, to October 31, 2014 – $9,968
 2014 Projected Year End - $11,000
Current Rates:
5- 6 Hour - $300, w/kitchen $400
All day - $400, w/kitchen $500
Rental Analysis Summary
Per Event
 Number of 5-6 hour and All Day Rentals in 2014
 5–6 hours $300 to $400 Hall Rental – 12
 All day $400 to $500 Hall Rental – 8
 Large Conference Room Rental - 4
Problems and Opportunities
 Identify problems and opportunities.
 The kitchen sinks, counter tops and refrigeration are included in the
rental fee with the exception of the kitchen stoves. Full use is
currently an additional $100 fee.
 It has been found that clients are using more than the limited kitchen
access, and at times are using the stoves and appliances without
approval or payment.
 Increased weekly hall activity has required parking lot and building
trash pick-up, lawn maintenance, refill of bathroom tissue,
vacuuming hall carpet, dumping trash cans, cleaning out
refrigerators, and sweeping hall floor, before weekend rentals.
 Double weekend rentals require an evaluation between events/days.
 Propose new competitive rates to include full use of the kitchen,
regardless if stoves/appliances are required.
 Rent Chafing Dishes (6) for $15 each. Must supply own Sterno.
 Increase wedding venue advertisement
Venue Price Comparison
 Leonardtown Firehouse - All day rental $800, with Kitchen $1,100
 ELKs Lodge - $700 provides a full-service Banquet Facility that has
been recently remodeled and features a new foyer, coat room, and
newly renovated master hall that is tastefully decorated. Maximum
Event Capacity is 200. (Price does include setup and cleanup).
 The Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad - Social Hall and Kitchen $375.00 (Capacity 68); Social Hall, Kitchen and Bay area - $575.00
(Capacity 98).
Rental term is for an 18-hour period, starting the day of rental at 6:00
a.m. through 12:00 p.m. Prices included tables and chairs. Use of
the kitchen facilities includes use of an electric stove/oven and
standard sized refrigerator. The commercial gas stove and commercial
refrigerator/freezer may not be used.

Riverview Banquet Hall at Wicomico Golf Course, Mechanicsville
$1000 Room Rental (seating 175guests) - Includes Two (2)
bartenders and One (1) wait staff ; Table/chair set up and tear down;
5 Hour Rental - $150 per hour over 5 hours.
Venue Comparison
Flora Corner Farm, Mechanicsville, MD
 125 Guests or Less. Reception starts at $4,500
 5.5 hours (4.5 hours for reception, 1 hour clean up)
 6′ Round Tables with Ivory or White Underlay
 White padded chairs – Flora Corner Farm (FCF) sets up and takes down chairs
and tables
 Cream/white floor length table cloths
 Glass carafes for wine, tea, water or used as table vases
 Antique bird cage or decorative suitcase for wedding cards and corresponding
table.
 Assorted lawn games with wooden signs (badminton, croquet, lawn bowling,
corn hole)
 2 Wicker sofas, 1 wicker chair and ottoman, assorted end and coffee tables
 Wooden bar, double washtub for drinks, 2 large ice chests and small drink tub
on a stand
 2 Outdoor picnic tables
 8 Assorted lawn chairs
 4 Trash receptacles with bags
 5 bistro tables with 2 chairs at each table
 Cocktail table with umbrella (weather permitting)
Wedding Market Facts
 United States Average Wedding Cost - $29,858
 Brides approximately spend $1,184 on the rehearsal dinner and
$450 on the morning after.
 St. Mary’s County is more affordable compared to the DC region.
70% of county weddings are people from outside of county.
 Couples are concentrating more on creating an experience for their
guests than themselves.
 Venue name and address are placed on wedding invitation and
newspapers, which will increase rental advertisement and word of
mouth marketing.
Proposed 2015
New Non-Member Rental Rates
 All Day Rentals - $625
Includes full use of the kitchen – 7am to 12am, including setup and cleanup.
Include rooms downstairs to utilize as changing rooms for event.
 5 – 6 Hour Rentals - $375
 Includes full use of the kitchen and setup and cleanup.
 Large Conference Room - $150 (4 to 5 hours).
 Refundable Security Deposit - $300
New Rate Financial Result
 Projecting equivalent rentals from 2014, for 2015, at the new rate,
rental income is estimated at:
 All Day Rentals:
8 * $625 = $5,000
 4-5 Hour Rentals: 12 * $375 = $4,500
Above data does not include the SMTMD $100 rental fee, yoga
contributions, and Zumba and Flaunt donations.
 SMTMD = $1700 (annually)
 Yoga = $700 (annually)
 Zumba/Flaunt = $620 (annually)
 Chopticon Madrigal = $400 (annually)
 Parish Member Rental @ $100 = $500 (annually)
Suggestion Renovations & Maintenance
 Near term
 Paint Upper Level Parish Hall Walls and Kitchen
 Professional Carpet Cleaning or New Carpet
 Service and Replace Hall Fire Extinguisher
 Before and After Building Quality Assurance, Cleaning, Sweeping,
etc.
 Offer access to rooms downstairs for bridal parties to help attract the
wedding venue market
 Update Website Photos
 Update Rental Brochure
 Update St. Mary’s Tourism - Wedding Advertisement Page
 Long Term
 White Folding Chairs (Interlocking)
 Additional Oblong Tables (use 20% maintenance draw from rentals)
 Window Drapes (money in non operating account)