How to book events - Revision history

Scylla at 23:54, 21 July 2015

2015-07-21T23:54:28Z

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	* Check our calendar in order to find an available time and date for your event here: https://omnicommons.org/calendar		* Check our calendar in order to find an available time and date for your event here: https://omnicommons.org/calendar
	* Submit your inquiry by filling out this form: https://omnicommons.org/occupy		* Submit your inquiry by filling out this form: https://omnicommons.org/occupy
			* '''Event requests are now due by the second Friday of the month for the following month.''' Example: To request event space in August, submit your request by the second Friday in July.
	~~Currently~~, ~~there is no confirmation sent to let people know that we have received their submission~~. ~~We are working on this!~~

	All inquiries are sent to our booking mailing list where they are reviewed by the Omni Commons Working Group. The booking mailing list and Omni Commons Working Group are both open to anyone who would like to participate whether a member of an Omni collective or not.		All inquiries are sent to our booking mailing list where they are reviewed by the Omni Commons Working Group. The booking mailing list and Omni Commons Working Group are both open to anyone who would like to participate whether a member of an Omni collective or not.
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	If there are no objections, the Omni Commons Working Group will identify someone within the Omni to act as a point of contact for the event.		If there are no objections, the Omni Commons Working Group will identify someone within the Omni to act as a point of contact for the event.

	The point of contact ~~with~~ confirm details with the event organizer, provide a contract, publish the event to our [[https://omnicommons.org/calendar\| Calendar]] and act as a steward for the event.		The point of contact will confirm details with the event organizer, provide a contract, publish the event to our [[https://omnicommons.org/calendar\| Calendar]] and act as a steward for the event.

	Please keep in mind that everyone who works on the Omni is a volunteer and that sometimes, it can take us a ~~few days~~ to respond to inquiries. Please feel free to contact us again or to stop by the Omni if you have not heard back! We have weekly Commons Working Group meetings on Saturdays at 1pm and anyone is welcome to attend.		Please keep in mind that everyone who works on the Omni is a volunteer and that sometimes, it can take us a a week or so to respond to inquiries. Please feel free to contact us again or to stop by the Omni if you have not heard back! We have weekly Commons Working Group meetings on Saturdays at 1pm and anyone is welcome to attend.


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	Omni Ballroom:		Omni Ballroom:
	*$300–1,~~000~~ per 4 hour rental, Monday through Thursday		*$300–1,800 per 4 hour rental, Monday through Thursday
	*$~~400–1~~,~~200~~ per 4 hour rental, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday		*$400–2,000 per 4 hour rental, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
	*Rental time includes setup and cleanup. Additional time adds a fee of $~~75–200~~ per hour.		*Rental time includes setup and cleanup. Additional unscheduled time adds a fee of $75–250 per hour.

	Disco ~~Dance Space~~:		Disco Room:
	*$10 - 12 per hour for rehearsals or meetings		*$10 - 12 per hour for rehearsals or meetings
	*$12 - 15 per hour for classes		*$12 - 15 per hour for classes
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	We are open to exploring custom arrangements for complex events.		We are open to exploring custom arrangements for complex events.

	We require a 50% deposit three weeks prior to any public performance or event. Refund and other terms are outlined in a separate facility use agreement document. Payments may be dropped off in person during an Omni Commons Working Group meeting or sent to the Omni Commons at:		We require a 50% deposit three weeks prior to any public performance or event. Refund and other terms are outlined in a separate facility use agreement document. Checks should be made out to "Omni Oakland Commons." Payments may be dropped off in person during an Omni Commons Working Group meeting or sent to the Omni Commons at:

	Omni Commons		Omni Oakland Commons
	4799 Shattuck Ave.		4799 Shattuck Ave.
	Oakland, CA 49609		Oakland, CA 49609

	=IF YOU ARE PUTTING ON AN EVENT: Please read the [[Ballroom_Prep_And_Cleaning_Responsibilities_Guide\|Ballroom Prep and Cleaning Responsibilities Guide]]=		=IF YOU ARE PUTTING ON AN EVENT: Please read the [[Ballroom_Prep_And_Cleaning_Responsibilities_Guide\|Ballroom Prep and Cleaning Responsibilities Guide]]=

Yar: see also: responsibilibuddy, booking & calendar systems

2015-03-13T22:39:43Z

see also: responsibilibuddy, booking & calendar systems

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			''See also: [[Responsibilibuddy]], [[Booking System]], [[Calendar System]]''

	=Omni Commons Event Rentals=		=Omni Commons Event Rentals=

Niki: /* Omni Commons Event Rentals */

2015-01-17T23:36:21Z

Omni Commons Event Rentals

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	Our rental policy and fee structures are intended to make our space available and accessible to all of Oakland. In general, we charge on a need-based and values-based sliding scale.		Our rental policy and fee structures are intended to make our space available and accessible to all of Oakland. In general, we charge on a need-based and values-based sliding scale.

			It is important to us to provide space for community groups that do not have access to this resource. As such, we are unable to schedule recurring weekly events in the ballroom on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday.

	For more on the Omni's values, please see the [[https://omnicommons.org/wiki/Welcome\|Main Page]] of this Wiki and our [[Solidarity\|Statement of Solidariy]]		For more on the Omni's values, please see the [[https://omnicommons.org/wiki/Welcome\|Main Page]] of this Wiki and our [[Solidarity\|Statement of Solidariy]]

Dkeenan at 18:44, 4 January 2015

2015-01-04T18:44:29Z

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	4799 Shattuck Ave.		4799 Shattuck Ave.
	Oakland, CA 49609		Oakland, CA 49609

			=IF YOU ARE PUTTING ON AN EVENT: Please read the [[Ballroom_Prep_And_Cleaning_Responsibilities_Guide\|Ballroom Prep and Cleaning Responsibilities Guide]]=

Niki: /* Omni Commons Event Rentals */

2015-01-04T12:31:57Z

Omni Commons Event Rentals

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	Omni rents our ballroom, upstairs dance space, basement, and other common areas for performances, meetings, celebrations, and other events. Rental revenue goes towards structural and logistical improvements of the Omni Commons.		Omni rents our ballroom, upstairs dance space, basement, and other common areas for performances, meetings, celebrations, and other events. Rental revenue goes towards structural and logistical improvements of the Omni Commons.

			PLEASE NOTE: We are currently working on soundproofing the ballroom. Until soundproofing has been completed, all events involving amplified sound must end by 10:00pm.

	Our rental policy and fee structures are intended to make our space available and accessible to all of Oakland. In general, we charge on a need-based and values-based sliding scale.		Our rental policy and fee structures are intended to make our space available and accessible to all of Oakland. In general, we charge on a need-based and values-based sliding scale.

	For more on the Omni's values, please see the [[https://omnicommons.org/wiki/Welcome\|Main Page]] of this Wiki and our [[Solidarity\|Statement of Solidariy]]		For more on the Omni's values, please see the [[https://omnicommons.org/wiki/Welcome\|Main Page]] of this Wiki and our [[Solidarity\|Statement of Solidariy]]


	=How to Submit an Event Rental Inquiry=		=How to Submit an Event Rental Inquiry=

Niki: /* How to Submit an Event Rental Inquiry */

2014-12-12T04:46:34Z

How to Submit an Event Rental Inquiry

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	* Check our calendar in order to find an available time and date for your event here: https://omnicommons.org/calendar		* Check our calendar in order to find an available time and date for your event here: https://omnicommons.org/calendar
	* Submit your inquiry by filling out this form: https://omnicommons.org/occupy		* Submit your inquiry by filling out this form: https://omnicommons.org/occupy

			Currently, there is no confirmation sent to let people know that we have received their submission. We are working on this!

	All inquiries are sent to our booking mailing list where they are reviewed by the Omni Commons Working Group. The booking mailing list and Omni Commons Working Group are both open to anyone who would like to participate whether a member of an Omni collective or not.		All inquiries are sent to our booking mailing list where they are reviewed by the Omni Commons Working Group. The booking mailing list and Omni Commons Working Group are both open to anyone who would like to participate whether a member of an Omni collective or not.

Niki: /* How to Submit an Event Rental Inquiry */

2014-12-07T18:33:26Z

How to Submit an Event Rental Inquiry

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	If there are no objections, the Omni Commons Working Group will identify someone within the Omni to act as a point of contact for the event.		If there are no objections, the Omni Commons Working Group will identify someone within the Omni to act as a point of contact for the event.

	The point of contact with confirm details with the event organizer, provide a contract, publish the event to our [[https://omnicommons.org/calendar\|Calendar]] and act as a steward for the event.		The point of contact with confirm details with the event organizer, provide a contract, publish the event to our [[https://omnicommons.org/calendar\| Calendar]] and act as a steward for the event.

	Please keep in mind that everyone who works on the Omni is a volunteer and that sometimes, it can take us a few days to respond to inquiries. Please feel free to contact us again or to stop by the Omni if you have not heard back! We have weekly Commons Working Group meetings on Saturdays at 1pm and anyone is welcome to attend.		Please keep in mind that everyone who works on the Omni is a volunteer and that sometimes, it can take us a few days to respond to inquiries. Please feel free to contact us again or to stop by the Omni if you have not heard back! We have weekly Commons Working Group meetings on Saturdays at 1pm and anyone is welcome to attend.

Niki at 01:20, 5 December 2014

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-First check the calendar for conflicts: https://omnicommons.org/calendar
+=Omni Commons Event Rentals=
-Then, someone fills out this form: https://omnicommons.org/occupy
+The Omni Oakland Commons (“the Omni”) is a collective space to share, organize and create.
-The form sends an email to this list: https://omnicommons.org/lists/listinfo/booking
+Omni rents our ballroom, upstairs dance space, basement, and other common areas for performances, meetings, celebrations, and other events. Rental revenue goes towards structural and logistical improvements of the Omni Commons.
-People on that list will review it, screen it for problems or objections that may come up. Anyone can be on that list who wants to review events.
+Our rental policy and fee structures are intended to make our space available and accessible to all of Oakland. In general, we charge on a need-based and values-based sliding scale.
-If there are no objections after an unspecified period of time (somewhere between 1-8 days perhaps) then we can commit to the event, and sign a contract.
+For more on the Omni's values, please see the [[https://omnicommons.org/wiki/Welcome|Main Page]] of this Wiki and our [[Solidarity|Statement of Solidariy]]
-In general, we charge on a need-based and values-based sliding scale, where cash-strapped, community-based groups for a good cause get it for free or almost free, and those who can afford it pay according to the rental fee model outlined here: https://omnicommons.org/occupy/omni-commons-rental-policy-and-fee-structure/
+=How to Submit an Event Rental Inquiry=
-If an omni member group is sponsoring the event, they don't need to pay anything.
+* Please review our Rental Policy and Fee Structure below.

Tunabananas: updated with info on new system

2014-11-21T23:26:42Z

updated with info on new system

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	~~People asked~~ for ~~a summary of how events in common areas get booked~~.		First check the calendar for conflicts: https://omnicommons.org/calendar

	~~== current way ==~~		Then, someone fills out this form: https://omnicommons.org/occupy
	~~This is how we've been doing things right now.~~

	~~First check the calendar for conflicts: http://wiki.omni-oakland.org/w/Calendar~~

	Then, someone fills out this form: https://~~docs~~.~~google.com/forms/d/1w_PYdVScDqR9UNEWF-6j20WmaJKU4WL3OjCEaNovgjc~~/~~viewform~~

	The form sends an email to this list: https://omnicommons.org/lists/listinfo/booking		The form sends an email to this list: https://omnicommons.org/lists/listinfo/booking
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	If there are no objections after an unspecified period of time (somewhere between 1-8 days perhaps) then we can commit to the event, and sign a contract.		If there are no objections after an unspecified period of time (somewhere between 1-8 days perhaps) then we can commit to the event, and sign a contract.

	~~Then you have to manually add your~~ event ~~to the~~ calendar: ~~http~~://~~wiki.omni-oakland~~.org/~~w/Calendar~~		The bottom-liner for the event will publish it, making it live on our calendar: https://omnicommons.org/calendar

	~~We have no official prices. They've been negotiated ad hoc. If somebody could establish what the actual market values for our spaces are, that would definitely make those conversations easier.~~ In general, we ~~want to~~ charge on a need-based and values-based sliding scale, where cash-strapped, community-based groups for a good cause get it for free or almost free, and ~~wealthy corporate baby~~-~~eaters are milked shamelessly. Or something like that.~~		In general, we charge on a need-based and values-based sliding scale, where cash-strapped, community-based groups for a good cause get it for free or almost free, and those who can afford it pay according to the rental fee model outlined here: https://omnicommons.org/occupy/omni-commons-rental-policy-and-fee-structure/

	If an omni member group is sponsoring the event, they don't need to pay anything.		If an omni member group is sponsoring the event, they don't need to pay anything.

	~~== future way ==~~
	~~We are developing a better system. The google doc will be replaced with a better form. This form will automatically put things on a calendar, and possibly even check for conflicts.~~

Yar: don't say the new url, it's not ready yet

2014-10-20T00:45:16Z

don't say the new url, it's not ready yet

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	== future way ==		== future way ==
	We are developing a better system. The google doc will be replaced with a better form ~~here: http://booking~~.~~omnicommons.org/~~ This form will automatically put things on a calendar, and possibly even check for conflicts.		We are developing a better system. The google doc will be replaced with a better form. This form will automatically put things on a calendar, and possibly even check for conflicts.