UUSS Covenant of Responsible Stewardship

This covenan provides guidance as to how to use the facilities in a way that promotes good stewardship and healthy community relationship. The Covenant will be posted and distributed as reminders to all groups using the facility.

Use the Building "Lightly"

UUSS members and groups use or facilities "lightly" by following sound practices of conservation and sustainability:

• Be responsible for setting up and putting away tables and chairs unless such setup is physically too strenuous.
• Leave the rooms clean and orderly
• Turn off the lights (except those left on for security purposes) and lock up before leaving, unless another rental is scheduled after yours. (Check the white signboard.)
• Read the instructions for changing heat or air, and use in moderation.
• Separate recyclables.
• If there are large amounts of trash, help with its removal.
• Conserve water.

Schedule Timely

UUSS members and groups help reduce scheduling conflicts by:

• Submitting room requests with as much lead time as possible.
• Being flexible about room assignments.
• Maintaining good communication with the Business Administrator about meeting times, number of expected attendees, and set up needs that cannot be met by the group.
• Informing the office promptly of meeting and group cancellations or changes.

Provide Donations

Whenever UUSS members and friends gather, consider passing an offering bowl or hat for donations. Donations should be identified and turned intothe office after your meeting. These donations will be deposited into the Building Use account.