Lake County Center for Community Leadership
A center where civic leaders, non-profit organizations, volunteers and donors can meet to create community partnerships for a better Lake County. United Way of Lake County offers its community partners a facility where meetings, conferences, forums and other gatherings can be held.
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The Lake County Center for Community Leadership has four separate meeting rooms available. These rooms can accommodate 12 individuals comfortably. They can be configured to use 1, 2, 3 or all-4 rooms at one time. Audio-Visual Equipment including projection screens, LCD projector, television, VCR, computer hook up, overhead projector, easels, podium, and microphones are available for use. The Conference Center includes a kitchen area with a refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, icemaker & coffeemakers. Use of the Audio-Visual Equipment and/or the kitchen area for food and beverage service will require an additional deposit.
Reservation Procedures
Reservations will be accepted no more than 4 months in advance of the event. Reservations after normal business hours require a refundable security deposit of $200. All reservations require the users to sign a contract holding United Way of Lake County harmless. Users must also provide a certificate of general liability with a combined single limit of 1 million dollars. United Way of Lake County needs to be listed as an additional insured for the period of the reservation. For any event scheduled after 5:00 PM or on the weekends you are required to meet with the Administrative Services Assistant at the United Way offices to obtain access to the facilities after hours.
Scheduling of Events
Please allow a minimum of 45 minutes prior to the event for set-up and 45 minutes after the event for cleanup. Hours of availability are 7:00 am to 11:00 pm.
Deposits and Payment Schedules
We would appreciate payment of any fees and security deposits at the time the reservation is made, however, we will hold a reservation without a payment for 5 days. Reservations may be paid with cash or check. Security deposits made by check will be held until the conclusion of the event and returned after the facility is checked by the Administrative Services Assistant. Deposits made with cash will be refunded within in two weeks of the conclusion of the event and after the facility is checked. Payment in full is due 5 days prior to the event.
Weekday Rental Fee
Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
* Non-Profit Partners - No Charge
* Corporate/Business Events - $50/Day/Room
Monday - Friday 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM (Refundable Deposit $200)
* Non-Profit Partners - $25/Day/Room
* Corporate/Business Events - $75/Day/Room
Weekend Rental Fee
Saturday and Sunday 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM (Refundable Deposit $200)
* Non-Profit Partners - $35/Day/Room
* Corporate/Business Events - $100/Day/Room
Additional Fees
Refundable Deposit - $50
Catering/Kitchen Use - $50 Flat Fee
(No Charge for Unlimited Pitchers of Ice Filtered Water & Coffee & Tea)
Audio Visual Equipment (Refundable Deposit $250)
* Non-Profit Partners - $40/Day
* Corporate/Business Events - $75/Day
Any events involving food and beverages must be coordinated with the Administrative Services Department at United Way of Lake County. The users are responsible for any damages or problems that are a result of the use of the room(s). The users must ensure that the room is clean before they leave.
The Audio-Visual Equipment that is available for use includes projection screens, LCD projector, television, VCR, computer hook up, overhead projector, easels, podium, and microphones. Interested users must meet with the Administrative Services Department at United Way of Lake County prior to the event, to be trained in the use of the equipment. All equipment must be left in good working order.
If you would like more information about the Lake County Center for Community Leadership,
please contact us at 847-775-1000. A copy of the rental agreement is available here.
