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'''Host a Closed Party'''
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The following is a '''Social Event Checklist''' for all social events a Chapter holds.
* Members and guests only
 
* Limit guests to one couple per member
 
  
'''Focus Decorations and Activities on the Theme of the Party, NOT Alcohol
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*'''Host a Closed Party'''
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** Members and guests only
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** Limit guests to one couple per member
  
Serve Food'''
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*'''Focus Decorations and Activities on the Theme of the Party, NOT Alcohol'''
* Appropriate to the theme
 
* Avoid salty foods or snacks; serve foods high in protein
 
  
'''Appoint Social Monitors'''
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*'''Serve Food'''
* Oversee the event to make sure all attending are well behaved
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** Appropriate to the theme
* Agree not to consume alcohol or controlled substance that evening
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** Avoid salty foods or snacks; serve foods high in protein
* Act as sober hosts who agree to make sure the event starts and ends on time
 
  
'''Appoint Designated Drivers'''
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*'''Appoint Social Monitors'''
* Will check all car keys at door as event begins
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** Oversee the event to make sure all attending are well behaved
* Act as sober hosts who agree to provide transportation home to any guest determined to be impaired, and to make arrangements to return keys the next day
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** Agree not to consume alcohol or controlled substance that evening
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** Act as sober hosts who agree to make sure the event starts and ends on time
  
'''Do Not Use Chapter Funds to Purchase Alcohol'''
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*'''Appoint Designated Drivers'''
* Make event a “Bring Your Own Beverage” and limit amount allowed.  For example, for a four-hour party, limit each person of legal drinking age to a six-pack of beer or six ounces of straight alcohol
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** Will check all car keys at door as event begins
* Do not allow members to pass the hat to purchase alcohol
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** Act as sober hosts who agree to provide transportation home to any guest determined to be impaired, and to make arrangements to return keys the next day
  
'''Do Not Sell Alcohol'''
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*'''Do Not Use Chapter Funds to Purchase Alcohol'''
* Charging for admission or a cup and then providing alcohol is no different than selling by the drink.
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** Make event a “Bring Your Own Beverage” and limit amount allowed.  For example, for a four-hour party, limit each person of legal drinking age to a six-pack of beer or six ounces of straight alcohol
* The chapter cannot provide alcohol under any circumstances, even if it is served free to members and guests
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** Do not allow members to pass the hat to purchase alcohol
  
'''Check IDs at the Door, and Identify those over the Legal Drinking Age in some Unique way, such as Wrist  Bracelets.'''
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*'''Do Not Sell Alcohol'''
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** Charging for admission or a cup and then providing alcohol is no different than selling by the drink.
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** The chapter cannot provide alcohol under any circumstances, even if it is served free to members and guests
  
'''Serve Non-Alcoholic Beverages and Display them Attractively'''
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*'''Check IDs at the Door, and Identify those over the Legal Drinking Age in some Unique way, such as Wrist  Bracelets.'''
* Use the same cups for alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks so everyone feels comfortable
 
* Be imaginative; serve a non-alcoholic drink that goes with the event theme
 
  
'''Set Starting Time and Ending Tim for the Event and Stick with them, Limit the Event to Four Hours.
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*'''Serve Non-Alcoholic Beverages and Display them Attractively'''
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** Use the same cups for alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks so everyone feels comfortable
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** Be imaginative; serve a non-alcoholic drink that goes with the event theme
  
Do NOT Permit Drinking Games'''
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*'''Set Starting Time and Ending Tim for the Event and Stick with them, Limit the Event to Four Hours.
  
'''Monitor for the Intoxicated'''
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*'''Do NOT Permit Drinking Games'''
* If he/she has any breathing problems, call for emergency medical help immediately
 
* Do not hesitant to call for emergency personnel if you need any assistance
 
* Avoid problems, limit guests to no more than a six pack of beer or the equivalent
 
  
'''Be a Responsible Host'''
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*'''Monitor for the Intoxicated'''
* If you invite a guest, you are responsible for controlling his or her behavior
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** If he/she has any breathing problems, call for emergency medical help immediately
* Hosting a party is not a lark; all members and especially the officers are accountable if a problem occurs
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** Do not hesitant to call for emergency personnel if you need any assistance
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** Avoid problems, limit guests to no more than a six pack of beer or the equivalent
  
'''Do Not Allow Bottles'''
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*'''Be a Responsible Host'''
* Bottles provide an opportunity for broken glass and injury to your guests.  Restrict consumption of any beverages to cans and plastic cups.
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** If you invite a guest, you are responsible for controlling his or her behavior
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** Hosting a party is not a lark; all members and especially the officers are accountable if a problem occurs
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*'''Do Not Allow Bottles'''
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** Bottles provide an opportunity for broken glass and injury to your guests.  Restrict consumption of any beverages to cans and plastic cups.
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Latest revision as of 15:40, 17 December 2008

The following is a Social Event Checklist for all social events a Chapter holds.

  • Host a Closed Party
    • Members and guests only
    • Limit guests to one couple per member
  • Focus Decorations and Activities on the Theme of the Party, NOT Alcohol
  • Serve Food
    • Appropriate to the theme
    • Avoid salty foods or snacks; serve foods high in protein
  • Appoint Social Monitors
    • Oversee the event to make sure all attending are well behaved
    • Agree not to consume alcohol or controlled substance that evening
    • Act as sober hosts who agree to make sure the event starts and ends on time
  • Appoint Designated Drivers
    • Will check all car keys at door as event begins
    • Act as sober hosts who agree to provide transportation home to any guest determined to be impaired, and to make arrangements to return keys the next day
  • Do Not Use Chapter Funds to Purchase Alcohol
    • Make event a “Bring Your Own Beverage” and limit amount allowed. For example, for a four-hour party, limit each person of legal drinking age to a six-pack of beer or six ounces of straight alcohol
    • Do not allow members to pass the hat to purchase alcohol
  • Do Not Sell Alcohol
    • Charging for admission or a cup and then providing alcohol is no different than selling by the drink.
    • The chapter cannot provide alcohol under any circumstances, even if it is served free to members and guests
  • Check IDs at the Door, and Identify those over the Legal Drinking Age in some Unique way, such as Wrist Bracelets.
  • Serve Non-Alcoholic Beverages and Display them Attractively
    • Use the same cups for alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks so everyone feels comfortable
    • Be imaginative; serve a non-alcoholic drink that goes with the event theme
  • Set Starting Time and Ending Tim for the Event and Stick with them, Limit the Event to Four Hours.
  • Do NOT Permit Drinking Games
  • Monitor for the Intoxicated
    • If he/she has any breathing problems, call for emergency medical help immediately
    • Do not hesitant to call for emergency personnel if you need any assistance
    • Avoid problems, limit guests to no more than a six pack of beer or the equivalent
  • Be a Responsible Host
    • If you invite a guest, you are responsible for controlling his or her behavior
    • Hosting a party is not a lark; all members and especially the officers are accountable if a problem occurs
  • Do Not Allow Bottles
    • Bottles provide an opportunity for broken glass and injury to your guests. Restrict consumption of any beverages to cans and plastic cups.


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