Quaker Meetinghouse Opening & Closing Procedures
Someone must be present at opening and closing who knows the alarm code.
Opening
- Use key to open door. Disarm security system.
- The geothermal climate control system should be permanently set to a comfortable temperature. If you need to adjust the temperature (control pad is in the worship space), please be sure to set it back at the end of your event.
- Set chairs & tables up as needed.
- If needed, fill urn for water and coffee pot. Pull cup rack over to tea area, and pull out rack with tea.
- Use allen key on fire extinguisher by front door to unlock front door. Return allen key immediately to its location.
- In winter, clear the path of snow and ice. Supplies are in utility closet.
- Make sure bathrooms have soap, TP, and paper towels. If needed, these can be found in kitchen and/or utility closet.
Closing
- Leave the meetinghouse in clean condition for the next group:
- If tables were used, clean them with chlorine wipes.
- If folding chairs were used, return to stacking area.
- Unplug and empty water urn and coffee pot.
- Wash cups and dishes according to department of health guidelines posted on wall behind sinks.
- Clean sinks so no food scraps remain. Take leftover food home.
- Empty trash and take it and recycling with you.
- Put clean bags in garbage container and bathroom trash cans.
- If especially needed, sweep or vacuum floor.
- If you adjusted the thermostat, be sure to set it back to the temperature it was at.
- If you opened any windows, close and lock them.
- In bathrooms, be sure toilets are flushed, water is off, trash emptied.
- Lock all 5 doors securely: 1 in worship space; 2 in hall; 2 in community room. Use allen key on fire extinguisher left of main door to lock hall doors and return to its location.
- Turn lights off in all spaces.
- Rearm security system. Exit quickly via locked front door; shut hard to lock.