Notice To All Renters Of Facilities
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As a renter, you are considered a “Renter” or “User of the facility.”
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Therefore effective January 1, 2023, the User must provide proof of liability insurance coverage for the duration of your event (called the function) stating the dates and naming the Salt Spring Island Farmers’ Institute as an additional insured.
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If you have liability coverage, your insurer will provide you with an additional document with this statement included.
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If you do not have liability insurance then you can obtain it from your insurance broker of choice.
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This document showing liability coverage and naming the Salt Spring Island Farmers’ Institute as an additional insured must accompany your deposit.
To Manage Your Booking
To confirm your booking for an event:
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1) 7 days after booking: – a deposit payment of 50% of the rental fee plus GST is due. – a signed rental agreement must be received at the SSIFI office.
2) 1 month prior to the event: a copy of your insurance coverage must be received by the SSIFI office.
3) 1 week prior to the event/rental period: the remaining balance (50% + GST) is due.
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Payment can be made in cash, cheque or by e-transfer to fitreas@shaw.ca
Deposits will not be refunded if cancellation occurs within 2 weeks of the event.
Agricultural Associations and Community Organization Rates (Effective January 1, 2023)
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Agricultural Associations including Agricultural Alliance, Farmland Trust, Poultry Club, Abattoir, Seedy Saturday, and Garden Club
Meetings: no charge with SSIFI membership
Events: pay 50% of regular rates with SSIFI membership
Guides receive 50% of regular rates with SSIFI membership
Community organizations including: Island Comfort Quilts and Christmas Hampers no charge with SSIFI membership
Exceptions:
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Grad setup can book extra days if there are no rentals in the time frame.
Life membership includes the use of the hall for bereavement reception at no charge.