Van Request Form
Rules of Use
- Authorized Drivers: Only the drivers listed below, who are insured, are permitted to drive the van.
- Purpose of Use: The van is designated exclusively for church services.
- Audio Policy: Only appropriate audio files are allowed during the van trips. Acceptable audio includes:
- Coptic church songs
- Hymns
- Liturgies
- Sermons
- Praises
- Audio Bible
- Agpia, etc.
Ensure that the audio selection aligns with the spiritual atmosphere of the church.
- Trip Charges: For every trip, certain charges are considered as a minimum revenue to support the church. The funds help cover maintenance, insurance, gas, and tolls. To calculate these charges:
- Start by estimating the cost of gas and tolls based on the trip's mileage and direction. Assume the van's fuel efficiency is 12-15 miles per gallon.
- Then add:
- $5 per person for trips up to 25 miles each way to cover maintenance and insurance.
- $10 per person for trips exceeding 25 miles each way for the same expenses.
List of Insured Drivers:
- Father Daoud Tawadrous
- Sami Zakhari
- Peter Ishak
- Ihab Makkar
- Bishoy Kaldas
- Rami Sadrack
- Sameh Gergis
- Fady Kelada
- John Abdelnoor
Guidelines for Drivers:
- Appreciation: Thank you for volunteering your time and effort for this service. May the Lord reward you abundantly.
- Safety First: Always prioritize the safety of both yourself and the passengers.
- Speed Limits: Adhere strictly to the speed limits.
- Expenses: Use the provided credit card for gas-related expenses.
- Cleanliness: On longer trips, make sure to regularly collect trash to keep the van tidy.
- Food Policy: For trips under 90 minutes, no food or drinks are allowed. On longer trips, provide heavy-duty trash bags and inform passengers to be careful with food and drinks, especially items that might stain.
- Return Policy: Ensure the van is clean before returning it to the church. It's okay to ask passengers for assistance. Always return the van with a full tank of gas.
- Emergencies: In case of an emergency, contact the designated emergency contacts provided by the church:
- Lead servant of the service
- Fr. Daoud Tawadrous
- Peter Ishak
If you have any questions or require further assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out.