{"id":2938,"date":"2017-08-01T08:26:40","date_gmt":"2017-08-01T13:26:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/villageofphilo.com\/?page_id=2938"},"modified":"2025-01-02T08:29:05","modified_gmt":"2025-01-02T14:29:05","slug":"franks-center-old","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/villageofphilo.com\/franks-center-old\/","title":{"rendered":"R.E. Franks Center"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<h1>R.E. Franks Center<\/h1>\r\n<p>Rent the Thelma Melohn Gymnasium for Weddings Receptions, Banquets, Reunions, Parties, Showers, Shows and Athletic Practices or Sports Events.<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theknot.com\/marketplace\/redirect-961813?utm_source=vendor_website&amp;utm_medium=banner&amp;utm_term=beb31bc9-0f94-48b9-aa5e-a57000cd79a7&amp;utm_campaign=vendor_badge_assets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.xoedge.com\/myaccount\/2019\/website-share\/VendorBadge_AsSeenOnWeb.png\" alt=\"As Seen on The Knot\" width=\"190\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><a role=\"button\" href=\"#contact\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\"> Contact Rental Coordinator to Book Your Event <\/a> <strong>10% Discount for Philo Residents<br \/>15% Discount for Active Military<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<h2>Features of our Event Center<\/h2>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"IMG_2909\" src=\"https:\/\/villageofphilo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/IMG_2909.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_2909\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"IMG_2906\" src=\"https:\/\/villageofphilo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/IMG_2906.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_2906\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"IMG_2904\" src=\"https:\/\/villageofphilo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/IMG_2904.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_2904\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"franks320-outside\" src=\"https:\/\/villageofphilo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/franks320-outside.jpg\" alt=\"franks320-outside\" width=\"320\" height=\"240\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"IMG_2914\" src=\"https:\/\/villageofphilo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/IMG_2914.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_2914\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"franks300-santa\" src=\"https:\/\/villageofphilo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/franks300-santa.jpg\" alt=\"franks300-santa\" width=\"320\" height=\"240\" \/><\/p>\r\n<h1>AVAILABLE EQUIPMENT<\/h1>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"village-refranks-24\" src=\"https:\/\/villageofphilo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/village-refranks-24.jpg\" alt=\"village-refranks-24\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\r\n<h4>Hourly Pricing<\/h4>\r\n<h2>$25 \/ Hour<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Available 7 Days a Week<\/li>\r\n<li>Starting at 1PM on Weekdays<\/li>\r\n<li>Rent Four Sessions, Next One is Free<\/li>\r\n<li>Sports, Basketball, Volleyball<\/li>\r\n<li>Walk or Run in Bad Weather<\/li>\r\n<li>Staff Available to Open &amp; Close<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><a role=\"button\" href=\"#contactus\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Book an Hour\"> Book an Hour <\/a><\/p>\r\n<h4>Daily Pricing<\/h4>\r\n<h2>$250 \/ Day<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Available 7 Days a Week<\/li>\r\n<li>Starting at 1PM on Weekdays<\/li>\r\n<li>Receptions or Banquets<\/li>\r\n<li>Family or Class Reunions<\/li>\r\n<li>Stage for Shows or Plays<\/li>\r\n<li>Staff Available to Open &amp; Close<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><a role=\"button\" href=\"#contactus\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Book a Day\"> Book a Day <\/a><\/p>\r\n<h4>Weekend Pricing<\/h4>\r\n<h2>$500 \/ Weekend<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Rent an Entire Weekend<\/li>\r\n<li>Reservation Starts at 1pm Friday<\/li>\r\n<li>Extra Day to Set Up Your Event<\/li>\r\n<li>Perfect for Weddings<\/li>\r\n<li>Tables, Chairs, Kitchenette<\/li>\r\n<li>Staff Available to Open &amp; Close<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><a role=\"button\" href=\"#contactus\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Book a Weekend\"> Book a Weekend <\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>*Please note that a Daycare rents the building on Monday through Friday. Per DCSF regulations, only the gym area is available those days between 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Restrooms are available in locker room area.<\/p>\r\n<p>*If you rent four \u00a01-hour or 2-hour sessions, then you get the 5th session of the same time length for free.<\/p>\r\n<p>*Philo residents receive a 10% discount.\u00a0 Active U.S. Military personnel receive a 15% discount not to be combined with any other discount.<\/p>\r\n<h3><a title=\"Testimonials from Wedding Wire\" href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingwire.com\/reviews\/franks-meeting-center-philo\/4a9d518b0b6c2125.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Testimonials from Wedding Wire <\/a><\/h3>\r\n<h3 class=\"uabb-testimonial-author-name testimonial-author-name\">Andrew<\/h3>\r\n<p><input type=\"radio\" value=\"5\" \/> <label title=\"5 out of 5 stars\"><\/label> <input type=\"radio\" value=\"4\" \/> <label title=\"4 out of 5 stars\"><\/label> <input type=\"radio\" value=\"3\" \/> <label title=\"3 out of 5 stars\"><\/label> <input type=\"radio\" value=\"2\" \/> <label title=\"2 out of 5 stars\"><\/label> <input type=\"radio\" value=\"1\" \/> <label title=\"1 out of 5 stars\"><\/label> 1 Reviews<\/p>\r\n<p>My (now) wife and I were very impressed with this reception hall. Everything was clean. We had great help setting everything up for our wedding reception. It was reasonably priced (especially since we had it Friday afternoon, Saturday, and Sunday). And to make it better, we didn&#8217;t have to take down tables or chairs or even mop the floor. Just get our stuff out. I can&#8217;t really say enough positive things about our experience using the RE Franks Center. We definitely recommend them.<\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"uabb-testimonial-author-name testimonial-author-name\">Christine<\/h3>\r\n<p><input type=\"radio\" value=\"5\" \/> <label title=\"5 out of 5 stars\"><\/label> <input type=\"radio\" value=\"4\" \/> <label title=\"4 out of 5 stars\"><\/label> <input type=\"radio\" value=\"3\" \/> <label title=\"3 out of 5 stars\"><\/label> <input type=\"radio\" value=\"2\" \/> <label title=\"2 out of 5 stars\"><\/label> <input type=\"radio\" value=\"1\" \/> <label title=\"1 out of 5 stars\"><\/label> 2 Reviews<\/p>\r\n<p>The staff at the Franks Center were so easy to work with. This is essentially a blank canvas that you can go crazy with! I am so glad that we did our ceremony and reception at the Franks Center. The staff was willing to meet with us whenever necessary to tour, measure, prep the venue and they made this process very easy on us. There were no limitations on decorations and they provide you with high quality tables, and basic folding chairs.<\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"uabb-testimonial-author-name testimonial-author-name\">Katie<\/h3>\r\n<p><input type=\"radio\" value=\"5\" \/> <label title=\"5 out of 5 stars\"><\/label> <input type=\"radio\" value=\"4\" \/> <label title=\"4 out of 5 stars\"><\/label> <input type=\"radio\" value=\"3\" \/> <label title=\"3 out of 5 stars\"><\/label> <input type=\"radio\" value=\"2\" \/> <label title=\"2 out of 5 stars\"><\/label> <input type=\"radio\" value=\"1\" \/> <label title=\"1 out of 5 stars\"><\/label> 9 Reviews<\/p>\r\n<p>Janet and Allen at the R.E. Franks Meeting Center helped make our budget wedding amazing! Beyond the reasonable price of the venue, and its unique features (e.g., stage with lights and working curtain, dressing rooms up staircases that flank the stage), they were very flexible and accommodating with our wedding needs. Time changes, furniture requirements, technical questions, and planning input were all helpful and very much appreciated. Great job! We&#8217;ll definitely consider them for future, large events! them.<\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"uabb-testimonial-author-name testimonial-author-name\">Jill<\/h3>\r\n<p><input type=\"radio\" value=\"5\" \/> <label title=\"5 out of 5 stars\"><\/label> <input type=\"radio\" value=\"4\" \/> <label title=\"4 out of 5 stars\"><\/label> <input type=\"radio\" value=\"3\" \/> <label title=\"3 out of 5 stars\"><\/label> <input type=\"radio\" value=\"2\" \/> <label title=\"2 out of 5 stars\"><\/label> <input type=\"radio\" value=\"1\" \/> <label title=\"1 out of 5 stars\"><\/label> 1 Review<\/p>\r\n<p>All of the Frank&#8217;s Center Staff were wonderful to work with. They were very accommodating with any requests we had. They were also very flexible with the set up times. The only advice I have is watch the number of guests you will have. It will hold 350 as it states on the website, but that is only if the tables are placed lengthwise and end to end. We had 240 guests with a mix of round and long tables and it was not crowded but it was full. I could not be happier with this location for our wedding reception<\/p>\r\n<h2>How to Rent the R.E. Frank&#8217;s Center &amp; Gym<\/h2>\r\n<p>Book our facility for your next event! Start by downloading our Rental Application, Waiver Forms and Rental Information Packet<\/p>\r\n<p><a role=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/villageofphilo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/REFMC_rental_pack.pdf\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"DOWNLOAD RENTAL APPLICATION PACKET\"> DOWNLOAD RENTAL APPLICATION PACKET <\/a><\/p>\r\n<h2>Calendar of Events<\/h2>\r\n<p>(Hover over date and click times to check for availability)<\/p>\r\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/calendar.google.com\/calendar\/embed?src=5ct0lu8jdrho3c28l9vnu2idac%40group.calendar.google.com&amp;ctz=America\/Chicago\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\r\n<h1>Contact the Village Office to Request Rental<\/h1>\r\n<p>To check availability or ask questions, you can fill out the form or call us at the Village of Philo Office at <strong>217-684-2562<\/strong> (8am &#8211; 11am M-F)<\/p>\r\n<p>The R. E. Franks Meeting Center (REFMC) regularly receives requests from individuals and organizations to utilize the meeting center free of charge. Requests may come from non-profit organizations, community groups, youth service organizations, families of the ill or deceased, etc.<\/p>\r\n<p>The Village of Philo is committed to facilitating programs of benefit to its residents. Therefore, a Free Rental Program has been established to accommodate eight free events per fiscal year. If you are interested, please download the Free Rental Program Application below and submit it to the Village Office.<\/p>\r\n<p><a role=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/villageofphilo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/freerentalprogram_000.pdf\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"APPLY for FREE Rental Program\"> APPLY for FREE Rental Program <\/a><\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>R.E. Franks Center Rent the Thelma Melohn Gymnasium for Weddings &#8230; <a title=\"R.E. 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