Lynn Fuhrer Lodge
Reservations
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Reservations of the Lynn Fuhrer Lodge will resume on Tuesday, August 18. Until further notice, certain COVID-19 precautions will apply for all reservations.
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Fill out the reservation form to reserve the lodge for your recognized student organization or ISU department
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Recognized Student Organizations must also fill out the Event Authorization Form and receive approval before a reservation will be confirmed
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Please check the Lodge Reservation Calendar for available dates prior to submitting your reservation request
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Reservations should be made at least 72 hours in advance
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Only one recognized student organization or ISU department may use the lodge in a single day, with preference going to student organizations
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Non-ISU entities may not use the lodge
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ISU faculty, staff, or students may not use the lodge for personal use or for events that are
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Each recognized student organization or ISU department may use the lodge a maximum of once per week
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All reservations must be a minimum of 3 hours to use the lodge
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Once your reservation is confirmed, you will pick up the keys and access information from the ESOS, Memorial Union (across from Panda Express). Lost keys and/or proximity cards will result in a $75 fine.
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All keys and access cards must be returned to the ESOS, Memorial Union no later than 5PM on the next business day following the reservation.
COVID-19 Restrictions
To help mitigate the risk of transmission of COVID-19, the following restrictions will be in place for all reservations of the Lynn Fuhrer Lodge until further notice:
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Adjusted Hours: The lodge will be available for use between 8AM and 8PM, Tuesday - Friday; 9AM and 9PM Saturday- Sunday. No reservations will be accepted on Mondays.
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Limited Reservations: Only one reservation will be accepted each week Tuesday through Sunday.
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Reduced Occupancy: Only reservations with 20 people or fewer will be accepted.
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Face Coverings: Appropriate face coverings that cover the mouth and nose will be required while utilizing the space.
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Physical Distancing: All those utilizing the space should do their best to maintain a physical distance of 6ft throughout their reservation.
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Food: No self-service food items will be allowed in the space. All food must be pre-packaged or pre-assembled.
Amenities
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7 rolling tables (30" x 72")
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40 chairs
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2 single seat soft chairs
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2 microwaves
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Refrigerator
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Kitchen sink
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Kitchen does not include a stove, coffee maker, dishes or utensils
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Audio Visual cabinet with projector and screen
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Basic cleaning supplies
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2 single person bathrooms
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Central Air conditioning
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Outside fire pit or indoor fireplace are not available for use
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WiFi is available inside the lodge
Usage Guidelines
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Groups that use the lodge will be responsible for cleaning up any food and beverages at the end of their event or meeting
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Groups must take trash with them after use of the lodge. Failure to clean up would result in a $50 fine.
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Groups may alter the room set but it must be returned to the original configuration before leaving.
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Approved food vendor or caterers are preferred. Per COVID-19 precautions, all food must be pre-packaged or pre-assembled. Alcohol is not permitted.
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The lodge is under 24 hour surveillance and has a full alarm system connected to ISU
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There is parking for only 6 vehicles by the lodge (2 handicap stalls directly in front) and an additional 4 vehicles off of Scholl Road. It is expected that participants car pool. Only able-bodied individuals can make it to the lodge from the parking lot off of Scholl Road.
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The fireplace in the lodge is decorative only and may not be used.
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Not abiding by the usage or reservation guidelines will result in a minimum $100 fine and loss of future access to use the lodge
Costs and Fees
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In lieu of a reservation fee, the following fees may be applied after your reservation if the usage guidelines are not adhered to:
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$50 for failure to clean
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$75 for lost keys and/or proximity cards
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$100 for not abiding by all usage or reservation guidelines (may result in loss of future access to use the lodge as well)
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Directions to the Lodge
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Ontario to Scholl Road, then turn right
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Scholl Road to Kingman Road, swing south, then turn left
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Go straight north, proceed across Amherst Drive
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Enter through the gate between the houses
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Once through the gate, the unpaved lane turns right (east) and then left (north) leading to the lodge
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There is paved parking to the right of the lane just before the lodge
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Do NOT use Minnesota Avenue to get to the lodge
Note: Minnesota Avenue is a narrow, steep road intended only for local residential traffic. Scholl Road is one block west of Minnesota Avenue and offers a more direct path to the lodge parking areas.
Directions to the Additional Parking Area
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Ontario to Scholl Road
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Take the first right after Kingman Road
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At the opening continue straight to parking lot
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The lodge is a brief 5 minute hike through the woods