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Havelock Tourist & Event Center

Rules and Regulations
ADA
Please see the Havelock Tourist & Event Center Director for a complete Havelock Tourist & Event Center ADA guide and building map.
Access
All working Havelock Tourist & Event Center personnel shall have access to all areas of the building at any time. The Havelock Tourist & Event Center will determine who shall and shall not be permitted in all service areas.
Abandoned Equipment/Lost or Misplaced Articles
Any article or equipment remaining at the Havelock Tourist & Event Center past the expiration of the license period may be considered abandoned and may be disposed of by the Center as the Director deems necessary at the group's expense.
The Havelock Tourist & Event Center shall assume no responsibility for losses suffered by the group, its agents, servants, employees or guests.
The Havelock Tourist & Event Center shall have the sole right to collect and have custody of any articles left on the premises by the attendees and to provide for the disposition thereof.
Alcohol Policy
Please contact the Director for a copy of the Havelock Tourist & Event Center's alcohol policy.
Alcoholic beverages may not be brought on the premises by any individual without prior written approval by the Havelock Tourist & Event Center.
The Havelock Tourist & Event Center reserves the right to check any and all packages being brought into the center.
Balloons
To prevent escape to the ceilings, helium-filled balloons and similar objects must be secured.
Helium-filled balloons may not be distributed in the Havelock Tourist & Event Center.
If the use of balloons is planned for your function, please advise the Havelock Tourist & Event Center staff.
Booth Storage
You may keep a supply of advertising materials, product or literature in your booth.
You may not store material or empty cartons or behind your booth back wall.
Due to the limited amount of storage space, excess materials must be stored off site.
Competing Show Policy
For activities that are considered to be competing for specific markets, i.e., home product shows, golf shows, etc., the Havelock Tourist & Event Center may, at its discretion, maintain a period of sixty days prior to an existing event and any similar event. Further, the Havelock Tourist & Event Center may maintain a period of sixty days following an existing event and any similar event.
Use of Tape
The show manager's service contractors are responsible for the removal of all tape residue marks on the exhibit hall floor.
Removal and damage costs incurred by the Havelock Tourist & Event Center by the use of inferior tape will be charged to the event.
Decorating and Signs
Do not attach anything, by any means, to walls or doors without prior approval.
The use of scotch tape or decals on walls, floors, partitions, doors or windows is strictly prohibited.
The use of nails, tacks, brads, screws or other driven fasteners is prohibited
Adhesive backed decals and stickers may not be distributed in the Havelock Tourist & Event Center.
Notify the Director of any banners needing to be suspended.
Display Vehicles and Display Equipment
Any motor or equipment on display at the Havelock Tourist & Event Center must comply with Havelock Fire Department regulations. For further information please contact the Havelock Fire Chief.
All equipment displays must have a plastic floor liner to prevent floor damage.
Notify the Director, prior to arrival, of large equipment displays entering the Center.
Electrical Service
Wall and permanent building utility outlets are not part of a booth space and are not to be used by exhibitors unless specified otherwise.
See the Director to prearrange your electrical requirements.
All equipment must comply with all federal, state and local safety codes
Electrical rates quoted for all connections include service to the booth. They do not include connecting equipment or special wiring.
Exhibitors are expected to provide their own extension cords (UL approved utility cord).
Equipment - Havelock Tourist & Event Center
All Havelock Tourist & Event Center equipment, such as food and beverage carts, table carts, dollies and jacks, must be returned to the Havelock Tourist & Event Center after the event move-in/move-out.
Any damage to the above equipment will result in additional expense to the event.
Fire Pull Stations, Aisles and Exit Doors
Do not block any doors marked with an overhead exit sign.
All exits must be visible and accessible at all times. Contact the Director immediately if you find any within your exhibit area. Adjustments to space and equipment may be required.
Stay within your designated booth area. Chairs, tables and other display equipment must be clear of all aisles, corridors and exit areas.
Food and Beverage Events
The Havelock Tourist & Event Center offers a preferred list of caterers for your convenience. Any contracts for food and beverage provisions are made by the client directly with the caterer. The Havelock Tourist & Event Center maintains all rights for all coffee breaks and concession services. All food and/or beverages served, offered and/or sold in any part of the Center's premises must be provided and served by a caterer who has met the requirements and entered into a signed catering agreement with the Havelock Tourist & Event Center.
The Client and Caterer hereby acknowledge and understand that the distribution and consumption of all alcoholic beverages must be in accordance with the laws, statutes and regulations of the State of North Carolina.
Fog/Smoke/Laser Lights
No fog, smoke effects or laser light shows shall be permitted in the Havelock Tourist & Event Center.
Freight/Mail Delivery
Freight deliveries for an event must be pre-arranged with the Havelock Tourist & Event Center Director at least one week prior to the delivery.
The cost of City personnel on-site to receive a delivery will be charged to the company requesting the delivery.
Deliveries received on-site should be addressed to the appropriate show or event.
Freight deliveries for an event may not arrive more than two business days prior to the event. Freight arriving sooner than two days prior to the event will be refused.
Freight to be shipped must be picked up within two days after the event.
Hours of Operation
The normal maximum contractual hours of occupancy for events is 10 hours scheduled between 7:00 a.m.--11:59 p.m. Arrangements regarding activities beyond these hours must be made with the Director and will be subject to overtime charges.
Insurance
The Havelock Tourist & Event Center requires the lessee to provide the lessor proof of insurance as required below at least 10 days prior to the scheduled event. Such proof shall be in the form of a certificate of insurance evidencing the existence of commercial general liability insurance applicable to premises and operations hereunder with liability limits at least in the amount of $1,000,000 per occurrence; combined single limit bodily injury and/or property damage; liability insurance covering all owned, non-owned and hired automobiles; and workers compensation and occupational disease insurance, including employers' liability, meeting the statutory requirement of the State of North Carolina.
The certificate shall show the lessor, the City of Havelock, the Havelock Tourist & Event Center and its agents as an additional named insured under the policy and shall contain substantially the following statement: "The insurance described in this certificate will not be cancelled or materially altered unless ten (10) days written notice has been received by the lessor."
Please present the above outline when obtaining event insurance.
For assistance, please contact the Havelock Tourist & Event Center Director.
Janitorial Services
Event areas are cleaned prior to each event at no charge. Additional cleaning requirements may result in charges to the event.
Move-In/Move-Out Policies/Rehearsals
Loading and unloading is permitted only through the loading dock. No loading or unloading is permitted through the front of the building.
All move-in/move-out and rehearsal rates will be charged at half of the room rental fee. NOTE: Reduction in price is due to maintaining "minimum comfort and staffing levels." If your move-in/move-out requires temperatures or staffing beyond minimum levels, 100% of the rental rate will apply.
In the event the Havelock Tourist & Event Center is not vacated by lessee upon the expiration of the term, management is authorized to remove from the Havelock Tourist & Event Center, at the expense of the Lessee, all goods, wares, merchandise and property of any kind left therein; and management shall not be liable for any damages to or loss of such goods, wares, merchandise or property which may be sustained by reason of such removal; and the management is hereby released for any and all claims for damages of whatever kind or nature, including, but not limited to, non-use or unavailability of such property.
Outside Solicitors
Soliciting is not permitted on the Havelock Tourist & Event Center property.
Unauthorized picketing is strictly prohibited by the Havelock Tourist & Event Center. The appropriate City of Havelock permit must be approved and on file.
Parking
All parking is under the exclusive control of the Havelock Tourist & Event Center management and the following rules apply:
No parking in fire lanes, service road, loading dock areas or any other unauthorized location is permitted. Unauthorized vehicles will be removed at owner's expense.
The Havelock Tourist & Event Center provides an on-site parking lot. Vehicles parked on private property are subject to applicable regulations
Prohibited Materials
The following items are hazardous and prohibited:
LP gases (i.e., propane and butane)
Untreated Christmas trees, cut evergreens or similar trees
Fireplace logs and similar materials
Charcoal
Untreated mulch and Spanish moss
Hay and straw
Tabletop food fryers and steam tables
Safety
The goal of the Havelock Tourist & Event Center is to provide a safe, enjoyable atmosphere for every event and our guests. Any and all unsafe conditions or activities will be brought to the attention of the responsible parties and corrective measures are to be taken immediately.
Security
The Havelock Tourist & Event Center will arrange for security personnel as required by the Havelock Tourist & Event Center and/or the exhibit manager and charged to the lessee at the prevailing rate.
Any person whose conduct is objectionable, disorderly or disruptive to the Havelock Tourist & Event Center's use, or is in violation of any law, shall be refused entrance or shall be immediately ejected from the premises. Lessee assumes full responsibility for the acts and conduct of its exhibitors, agents, employees, licensees, invitees and attendees of the event.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted in the Havelock Tourist & Event Center.
Outside areas have been designated as smoking areas.
Telephone Service
The Havelock Tourist & Event Center and their contracted assigns are the exclusive providers of telecommunications/data line service in the Havelock Tourist & Event Center
Only the Havelock Tourist & Event Center or their contracted assigns are authorized to modify system wiring and cable
Contact the Center Director for telecommunications service order forms and telephone equipment rentals.
Tourist Center News
Tourist Center Events
8/3/2010
ECAHF Public Relations Committee Mtg
The Eastern Carolina Aviation Heritage Foundation's Public Relations Committee meets on the first Tuesday of each month, unless otherwise posted, at 3:00 p.m. in the Havelock Tourist and Event Center conference room.

8/13/2010
Eastern Carolina Aviation Heritage Foundation Mtg
The Eastern Carolina Aviation Heritage Foundation board of directors meet on the second Friday of each month, unless otherwise posted, at 8:30 a.m. in the Havelock Tourist and Event Center conference room.

9/7/2010
ECAHF Public Relations Committee Mtg
The Eastern Carolina Aviation Heritage Foundation's Public Relations Committee meets on the first Tuesday of each month, unless otherwise posted, at 2:30 p.m. in the Havelock Tourist and Event Center conference room.

9/10/2010
Eastern Carolina Aviation Heritage Foundation Mtg
The Eastern Carolina Aviation Heritage Foundation board of directors meet on the second Friday of each month, unless otherwise posted, at 8:30 a.m. in the Havelock Tourist and Event Center conference room.

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