M.A.A.C

General Information and Conditions

Menus

The enclosed menus have been structured so that you can create your own special menu to suit your requirements. Special arrangements can be made for vegetarians and children. Please notify us when choosing your menu.

Children over the age of 12 years will be charged as Adults.

Beverages

Can be supplied on a consumption basis or set price. A wide variety of beverages are available for your selection.
Liquor License Trading Hours: Saturday - 12.00pm, Sunday - 10.00pm..
An extension fee for 1 hour on a Sunday will be $225.00.

Venue Hire

Venue hire is inclusive of all set up costs, printed menus, table plan, white linen tablecloths, white or cream linen serviettes and plain skirting on the bridal table and cake table if required. We will be happy to put out place cards and any bonbonniere for you. Guests or their florists are welcome to add a personal touch to the room, balcony area or tables. If required. Candelabra’s, chair covers, fairy lights and coloured serviettes are all available for hire at an additional cost.

BLUEWATER FUNCTION ROOM FEES
Members Prices		Non Members Prices
$		$
600.00	Saturday & Sunday Weddings (regardless of size)	1000.00
ALL NON MEMBER'S PRICES INCLUDE A CLUB MEMBERSHIP FEE
THE ABOVE PRICES INCLUDE GST

Capacity

Room Capacity Including Dance Floor (room for an extra 25 guests without dance floor)
Formal Menu - 120 pax
Sit Down Buffet - 105 pax
Cocktail Style - 160 pax

Entertainment

You are most welcome to choose your own entertainment, however, should you need any advice we would be happy to assist. Strippers are not allowed.

Decorations

The function venue can be decorated to your personalised colour scheme or theme. Please note that nothing is to be nailed, screwed, stapled or adhered to any wall, door or surface of the building. The Functions Manager must approve all signage in the public areas.
'Sprinkles' are not permitted anywhere within the buildings or grounds.

Tentative Bookings

Tentative bookings will be held for a period of two weeks and will automatically be cancelled after that period.

Confirmation of Booking

The room hire fee is required to secure the venue and date of your function. Upon receipt of this fee General Committee need to approve your application. A letter of confirmation will be sent to you once your application is approved.
The room hire fee will not be refunded unless the function is cancelled more than 4 months prior to the date or if the date is re-booked. Cancellations must be received in writing.

Food Deposit and Payment

A $1,500 deposit on your catering requirements must be paid no later than eight (8) months prior to the function.
Settlement / payment for final numbers Menu, Beverages tab or fixed price and any decorating items hired 7 days prior with no refunds available for cancellations after that date.
Payment may be made by cash, cheque or credit card. However, a surcharge of 3% will be incurred for use of AMEX or Diners Club.

Cancellations

In the event of the function being cancelled the $1,500 food deposit will not be refunded unless the Bluewater Room can be re-hired for a function with the catering value of $2500 or more.
Cancellations must be received in writing.

Pricing

Prices quoted are current and every endeavour is made to maintain prices as printed, however, they are subject to change at management’s discretion to allow for market cost variations.

Function Appointments

It is desirable to finalise all arrangements, including menu selection, room layout and beverage requirements etc. approx. 8 weeks prior to your function date.

Final Attendance Numbers

A guaranteed number of guests attending the function is required no less than seven (7) days prior to the event. This will be considered the guaranteed number charged for, not subject to reduction or cancellation. Numbers may increase by up to 10% three (3) days prior to your function and will be charged for accordingly.

Minimum Numbers

A minimum of seventy (70) guests is required for Saturday evenings, excluding the months of June, July and August. A minimum of fifty (50) guests is required for these months and other days unless by prior arrangement.

Public Holidays

Please note that a 20% surcharge is applicable on public holidays for food and beverages.

Damages

The Club is always extremely careful when looking after people and their belongings; however, we cannot take responsibility for damage or loss of merchandise left on the premises, prior to, during or after the function. Unfortunately accidents do happen and we must specify that any unnecessary damage to the Function Centre property during an event becomes the financial responsibility of the organiser.

Food or Beverages

Strictly no Food or Beverages may be brought onto the premises of the Marmion Angling and Aquatic Club for consumption during the function.

Responsible Service of Alcohol

The MAAC is a responsible purveyor of alcohol and has the right to refuse service of alcohol to any person, including private function guests. Under no circumstances may a minor consume alcoholic beverages on a licensed premise. All laws relating to the “Liquor Act” must be adhered to.

Smoking

The Bluewater Room is a non-smoking venue and smoking is only permitted on the balcony.

GST

All prices inclusive of GST.