Mr. John Vert, who left money for the Vert Memorial Building, specified in his will that the lower portion of the building would be made available to the women’s clubs of Pendleton. In accordance with these wishes, the City of Pendleton and the Vert Council set the policies on the use of the building. The Club Room, Kitchen, and Little Theater were reserved for ladies’ groups whenever they wished to use them.
The City of Pendleton maintains a custodian for the building and arranges for its use, always having in mind that the ladies’ organizations have preference. Rental fees are used by the Vert Council for refurnishing as needed.
Cleaning and Security Deposit
All meetings are scheduled through the secretary of the Parks & Recreation Department, 541-276-8100. Rental fees and deposits must be paid in full 7 days prior to event.
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A refundable cleaning/security deposit of $50.00 is required of all groups using the Club Room or Little Theater. Mail deposits to Vert Council, Inc., c/o Andrea Timmermann, 1042-B NW 12th, Pendleton, OR, 97801, or to the Parks Office at 865 Tutuilla Road, Pendleton, OR, 97801.
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Serving of alcoholic beverages (beer, wine and champagne only) requires additional authorization and a refundable deposit of $100.00 through the Pendleton Parks and Recreation Department. Groups wishing to rent glass stemware will be charged an additional $10.00 payable to the City of Pendleton.
Kitchen Custodian Fees
The services of the Kitchen Custodian are mandatory when food or beverages are served. The Kitchen Custodian is Suzi Wood, who can be reached at 541-278-4056. It is the responsibility of the group using the facility to contact her regarding kitchen arrangements. Her fees are paid directly to her at the time of the event.
The Kitchen Custodian may hire extra help with the consent of the hostess when there will be meals for over 30, coffee and dessert for over 50, and meetings with coffee for over 100.
Other Policies
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No coffee pots are allowed in the halls, Club Room or Little Theater.
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All evening meetings must close by midnight.
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No cooking is allowed other than the preparation of beverages. The oven may be used only for keeping food warm.
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The use of disposable food service products, such as paper or plastics is not permitted.
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No smoking is allowed in the building.
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Decorations used in the Club Room will be removed after the event. No objects/displays are allowed on the walls.
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Commercial displays will use only the long folding tables or card tables.
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The Club Room furniture may not be moved.
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The grand piano may not be moved, nor any object placed on it. The piano has been refurbished through the courtesy of the Pendleton Foundation Trust.
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Users will be assessed for any damages incurred during their occupancy.
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For lost and found articles, contact the building custodian or the Parks and Recreation Department, 541-276-8100.
Contributing Members
Contributing members pay their rental fees for regularly scheduled meetings. This fee is mailed to Mrs. Charles Burns, PO Box 489, Pendleton, OR, 97801.
