Why do we even need a custodian?
Well, we want to make sure Keene Farm stays the way we know it, and that needs some supervision.

What’s in it for me?
We know well that being custodian at Keene Farm involves a bit of work, not much: Socializing with other parties staying over, making sure payment is received from everyone, taking care so that the hut does not burst into flames and that it is well locked when we all leave again the beautiful Adirondacks…

We want thank you for your volunteering.
When agreeing upon reservation request to be custodian, YOUR STAY WILL BE FREE!

Please note that the following conditions apply to this offer, you only qualify for a free stay:

1. if you accept to be custodian upon reservation request
   it's an option in the reservation form
2. if there are at least 5 people staying at the hut that night (that are not part of your party)
   otherwise you would be mainly taking care of yourself,
   we believe you can do that without any special discount

Please note that only the custodian gets the night free, not his friends, partner, kids, dog, cat nor any other important member joining the custodian-party.
We need only one custodian per night, it's not that much work after all

Thanks for being a custodian for the weekend. Your main duties will be to open the hut on Friday evening, welcome guests, be sure they have all the information they need, take care of the stove and propane equipment, collect the money, close the hut on Sunday afternoon, and of course enjoy your stay at the Keene farm !!

Don’t be scared ! Here is a check list to use as a reminder

• Open the hut (combination will be provided, it is changed frequently)
• Read the rules (sign on the wall)
• Fill some of the water plastic bottles at the water pump
• Put some toilet paper (look below the bench) in all the outhouses (even in the field camp)
• Start the wood stoves (stoves are to be used only during heating season)
• Light the propane lamp if it is dark (please read instructions, extra mantles are located below the bench)
• Open the gate of the upper parking lot (combination will be provided, it is changed frequently).

• Welcome them and identify myself to them
• Ask them if they are camping or staying in the hut
• Register them in the log book (on the table) and collect their fees (people must show a proof of membership to pay the member rates, each people must register individually)
• Compare the license plates registered in the log books (the one inside and the one in the wood box on the porch) with those in the parking lot and remind people who hasn’t paid upon arrival that they have to do so (Saturday evening)

• Check that all food has been taken and no garbage is remaining
• Clean the loft, the living room and the kitchen (minimal since guests clean after themselves and help)
• Wipe all house tables and counter surfaces¹⁾
• Hang linen to make it dry
• Check that all fires are out and all inside gas taps are closed (don’t close off the gas outside the house)
• Empty all the water bottles
• Take the money with me to send it to the ACC
• Lock all the windows
• Lock the balcony door and the main entrance door
• Lock the gate of the upper parking lot.

• Send the money to Alpine Club of Canada - Montreal Section (full address will be provided)
• Report any problem, damage, comments to the Keene Farm committee keenefarm@accmontreal.ca.

Thanks for volunteering as a custodian,
your help is greatly appreciated and allows the good maintenance of the place!