September 4, 2008

 

 

 

Ms. Marilyn Pinkerton

Tredyffrindy-East Town High School

517 North Franklin Street

West Chester, PA  19380

 

Dear Marilyn:

 

Thank you for selecting The Inn at Chester Springs Hotel Conference Center for your upcoming event!

 

Please review the enclosed contract(s), sign the final page and initial each clause of one copy, and return to the hotel by 06/26/08.  The second copy is for your records.  Please note banquet space will be held on a tentative basis until the signed contract is received by the hotel.

 

If you have any questions, please contact me directly.  We look forward to working with you to make your event successful.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

Laura Kollosch

Catering Manager


 

HOTEL CONFERENCE CENTER

815 N. Pottstown Pike u Exton, PA  19341-1597

Phone:  (610) 363-1100 u Fax:  (610) 524-0639

 

BOOKING CONFIRMATION AGREEMENT

 

DATE:                                                   September 4, 2008        

 

GROUP NAME:                                     Tredyffrindy-East Town High School        

 

CONTACT NAME:                                  Ms. Marilyn Pinkerton   

 

POST AS:                                             Tredyffrindy-East Town High School        

 

ADDRESS:                                           517 North Franklin Street           

                                                            West Chester, PA  19380          

 

PHONE:                                                610-692-2744    

 

FAX:                                                                

 

HOTEL SALES CONTACT:                     Laura Kollosch  

 

STATUS:                                               Tentative

 

We are holding function space below on a tentative basis with the understanding that you will sign the final page, initial each clause, and return this agreement by 06/26/08.  If during the interim period the hotel is presented with the opportunity to sell this space to another party, we will give you 72 hours notice to exercise your option on this space.

 

BILLING INSTRUCTIONS                                                     Initials _____

 

Full payment of all catered expenses is due three business days prior to arrival. 

 

A $250.00 non-refundable advanced deposit is required with the signed contract no later than 06/26/08. 

 

All major credit cards are accepted and will be charged the balance 72 business hours prior to arrival.  Uncertified checks will only be accepted if provided at least 10 business days prior to arrival and must be made payable to The Inn at Chester Springs.  Check payments require additional deposits (to be determined) or credit card authorization as back-up for uncertain attendance counts, unexpected additions, or items by consumption.

 

*Credit Card to be provided as authorization for guarantee of payment:

 

Cardholder Name:

 

Credit Card Type:

 

Credit Card Number:

 

Expiration Date:

 

Cardholders Signature:

 

 

 

(Cardholder’s signature is required if different than the authorized signature on this contract.)

 

 

 

FOOD & BEVERAGE/CATERING                                              Initials _____

 

The use or consumption in hotel public areas of food or beverage not provided by the hotel is prohibited.  Any and all exceptions to this policy require the express written consent of the hotel management.  If alcoholic beverages are to be served on the hotel premises (or elsewhere under the hotel’s alcoholic beverage license), the hotel will require that they be dispensed only by hotel servers and bartenders.  In accordance with the state and local law, it is the hotel’s policy to (a) request proper identification (photo i.d.) of any person of questionable age and refuse alcoholic beverage service if the person is either underage or proper identification cannot be produced, (b) refuse alcoholic beverage service to any person who, in the hotel’s sole judgment, appears intoxicated, and (c) close the bar at 2:00am (last call at 1:45am).  The hotel reserves the right to discontinue the function’s bar operation in the case where minors are being given alcohol by guests of appropriate age.

 

Prices for food and beverage are confirmed 90 days in advance of an event.  The hotel must receive guarantees in writing 72 hours in advance (3 Business Days) of your scheduled functions.  After this time, your guarantee may not be reduced.  In the event this guarantee is not received, the original count will be prepared and billed.  Menu selection must be made at least three weeks prior to your event.  We reserve the right to inspect and control all private functions.  The hotel will be prepared to serve 3% over the guaranteed number. Liability damage to the premises will be charged to the party or organization responsible for the damage.  If the meal service timing is altered by more than +/- 30 minutes within 24 hours of the event, a labor charge will apply.

 

The hotel cannot assume, and you hereby release it from, any liability or responsibility for personal property and equipment brought onto the premises.  All displays and signage must conform to hotel standards.  Signage may only be displayed with the express approval of the hotel management.

FOOD & BEVERAGE MINIMUMS:

EVENT ESTIMATE:

Description

Cost per unit

Number

Total Cost

Plated Dinner

$28.00

40

$1,120.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

$1,120.00

 

Gratuity – 20%

$224.00

 

Sales Tax – 6%

$67.20

 

Grand Total

$1,411.20

 

Based on your anticipated number of people in attendance, the minimum commitment for this event, excluding tax and gratuity, will be $1,000.00.

 

FUNCTION SPACE RESERVED                                    Initials _____

 

The following function space has been reserved according to our understanding of your needs.  Function rooms are assigned in accordance with your estimated number of persons anticipated.  We reserve the right to reassign a group to a room suitable for its actual attendance, if attendance changes upward or downward.  Should your final guarantee fall more than 10% below your estimated maximum attendance, a service charge may apply.  In addition, should your actual attendance be more than 10% above your final guarantee, a service charge may apply.

 

Day Date

Times

Room Name

Function Type

Seating Type

Set For

Charge

Sat-09/27/08

 7:00pm-11:00pm

Brandywine Room

Plated Dinner

Rounds

  50

  0.00

 

 

Additions or modifications to the above program must be made in writing and are subject to availability and confirmation by the hotel.  Additional function room rental charges may also apply.

 

Functions reserved in the outdoor tent pavilion must conform to the 10:00pm noise ordinance.  Any violation of this ordinance may result in an additional charge.

 

 

 

 

CONFERENCE SERVICES                                                   Initials _____

 

Prior to your function, we will be contacting you to coordinate all of the details.  These details will include specific food and beverage arrangements, any program revisions, room set-ups, audio-visual equipment, pertinent billing instructions and any guest room related requirements.

 

SECURITY                                                                Initials _____

 

Tredyffrindy-East Town High School acknowledges that the hotel cannot be responsible for the safekeeping of equipment, displays, supplies, written materials or any other value item(s) left in the meeting rooms, conference area, etc.  Accordingly Tredyffrindy-East Town High School, acknowledges that it will be responsible to provide security, as approved by the hotel, and hereby assumes the responsibility of loss thereof.

 

SHIPPING OF MATERIALS                                                  Initials _____

 

The hotel will accept all incoming registration and materials no earlier than one week prior to scheduled arrival.  Handling of heavy equipment and crates will be subject to a labor charge.  Please make sure that the name of the group/convention, dates of the event, and the name of your hotel contact are on the packages.

 

CANCELLATION POLICY                                                    Initials _____

 

In the event it becomes necessary for the organization to cancel this event at The Inn at Chester Springs Hotel Conference Center, the organization shall be subject to the following cancellation fees:

 

The hotel reserves the right to access a cancellation as charge based on current rental rates on all functions room space guarantees and then cancelled, as follows: 6 months or more – no charge; 6 to 3 months –35%; 3 to 2 months – 50%, 2 to 1 month – 75%; 1 month or less – 100%.

 

Upon written notice either party may be excused from performing this agreement due to acts of God, war, government regulation, disaster, strikes, civil disorder, or other emergencies making it impossible or illegal to provide the facilities or to hold the event.

 

ALTERNATIVE ACCOMMODATIONS                                         Initials _____

 

In a “Sell Out” situation, the hotel reserves the right to accommodate the group, or any part thereof, at another hotel of equivalent or better standing, as determined in the reasonable judgment of the hotel, for the duration of the group’s stay or any part thereof, at no extra charge to the agent, regardless of the price of alternative accommodations.

 

METHOD OF PAYMENT                                                    Initials_____

 

It is our understanding that Tredyffrindy-East Town High School will pay the deposit using:

 

Direct Bill / a Credit Card / a Check

 

Tredyffrindy-East Town High School will be charged for all catering related charges and will pay with:

 

Direct Bill / a Credit Card / a Check

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ACCEPTANCE                                                          Initials _____

 

Please indicate your acceptance and acknowledgment that this booking is definite and that you understand the policies and procedures outlined above by signing below, initialing each clause above, and returning one copy of this agreement by 06/26/08.  Once we have received the signed agreement, all arrangements will be considered firm and definite.

 

 

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Authorized Signature

 

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Authorized Signature

 

 

Laura Kollosch

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Hotel Representative

Marilyn Pinkerton

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Name

 

Catering Manager

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Title

 

 

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Date

 

 

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