Social Event Checklist

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.