Federated Garden Clubs of Macon, Inc.

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The House may not be sub-let or transferred by the renter.
NO SMOKING is allowed in the House. Candles on the mantels must NOT be lighted. This is by order of the Fire Marshall.

Music volume must be considerate of the neighbors. Light dancing is permissible in designated areas only.
For their safety, children must be kept under control at all times and must not climb the stairs without adult supervision.
Permission must be obtained from staff on duty to rearrange furniture, plants, rugs, or permanent fixtures from their designated place. Any items that are removed with permission of staff must be returned to their original place at the close of the event.
The following equipment, dishes, and flatware may be used: 75 folding chairs, 10 - 3 x 6 foot folding tables, 6 - 40 inch round tables, glass hors d'oeurvre service and stemware, white with gold trim dinner service, stainless flatware. Dinner service is stored in the back kitchen. The white Mikasa Italian Countryside dinner service is for Federated Garden Clubs of Macon use only.
Bubbles, bells, and petals are preferred for celebration. However, we ask that these be used on the outside walkways only. NO rice or birdseed is to be used.

The renter and/or the designated caterer is responsible for set-up and clean-up.

Decorate house. Materials that damage house or furniture, i.e., tacks are not allowed. Check with staff.
Set up tables and chairs. Chairs are stored in kitchen closet under stairs. Tables are in rear kitchen and closet in front kitchen.
Set up food and beverage service. Protective coverings must be used on food/beverage service tables. Use front porch for alcohol service; in bad weather the Breakfast Room may be used with floor protection.
Clean-up. The renter/caterer must supply plastic garbage bags for clean-up.
Fold and return tables and chairs to original storage location. Chairs are stored in the closet under the stairs; tables in rear kitchen and front kitchen closet.
Decorations. Remove flowers and all other decorations.
Garden Clubs Center dishes and flatware. Wash, dry and return to original cupboards and drawers.
Sinks, counters, kitchen tables. Remove all items and clean.
Furniture. Remove cups, cans, dishes and food. Wipe furniture in order to avoid rings.
Floors. Sweep and/or vacuum up crumbs. Mop up sticky spills. Broom, mop, and vacuum cleaner are in the butler's closet in the kitchen.
Upstairs. Check upstairs and follow same procedure.
Garbage. Place garbage in plastic bags in the outside garbage cans.

At the end of the event the renter and/or his/her designee will do a walk through with staff to insure the house is restored to its original condition. Failure to restore the house to pre-event condition may result in partial or total forfeiture of the security deposit. The renter is responsible for any damage or clean-up costs that exceed the amount of the deposit. The minimum clean-up charge is Fifty Dollars ($50.00).

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