Since I got such helpful responses from the group when I asked about the four day week (thanks again), I thought I would bring up another question that we are currently wrestling with. Our current policy is to rent various parts of our facility (auditorium, classrooms, conference rooms, exhibit floor, veranda and grounds) at rates that simply recoup our costs. Sometimes when we rent the exhibit floor, we do educational programs as part of the deal. The theory that allows us to rent these spaces is that some people who would otherwise never enter the place get some familiarity with our operation and mission. Anyway, at the moment, we will not rent to individuals for weddings, receptions, parties, etc. If you want to have a party or dinner here, you have to be a corporation, organization, union, etc. We are currently discussing whether this policy should change. My questions to the group are: 1) if you rent your place, do you limit potential renters in some way? 2) if you are non-profit (on purpose), how do you handle the non-related income problem? 3) if you have a written policy concerning renting, could you send me a copy to any of the addresses below? Thanks to all again. David David Haynes, Institute of Texan Cultures, PO Box 1226, San Antonio TX 78294 Voice: 210/558-2248, FAX: 210/558-2218, InterNet: [log in to unmask]