Difference between revisions of "Social Event Checklist"
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* Appropriate to the theme | * Appropriate to the theme | ||
* Avoid salty foods or snacks; serve foods high in protein | * Avoid salty foods or snacks; serve foods high in protein | ||
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* Agree not to consume alcohol or controlled substance that evening | * 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 | * Act as sober hosts who agree to make sure the event starts and ends on time | ||
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'''Appoint Designated Drivers''' | '''Appoint Designated Drivers''' | ||
* Will check all car keys at door as event begins | * 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 | * 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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'''Do Not Use Chapter Funds to Purchase Alcohol''' | '''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 | * 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 allow members to pass the hat to purchase alcohol | ||
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'''Do Not Sell Alcohol''' | '''Do Not Sell Alcohol''' | ||
* Charging for admission or a cup and then providing alcohol is no different than selling by the drink. | * 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 | * The chapter cannot provide alcohol under any circumstances, even if it is served free to members and guests | ||
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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.''' | '''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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'''Serve Non-Alcoholic Beverages and Display them Attractively''' | '''Serve Non-Alcoholic Beverages and Display them Attractively''' | ||
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* Be imaginative; serve a non-alcoholic drink that goes with the event theme | * Be imaginative; serve a non-alcoholic drink that goes with the event theme | ||
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| − | Do NOT Permit Drinking Games''' | + | '''Set Starting Time and Ending Tim for the Event and Stick with them, Limit the Event to Four Hours.''' |
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'''Monitor for the Intoxicated''' | '''Monitor for the Intoxicated''' | ||
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* Do not hesitant to call for emergency personnel if you need any assistance | * 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 | * Avoid problems, limit guests to no more than a six pack of beer or the equivalent | ||
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'''Be a Responsible Host''' | '''Be a Responsible Host''' | ||
* If you invite a guest, you are responsible for controlling his or her behavior | * 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 | * 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''' | '''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. | * Bottles provide an opportunity for broken glass and injury to your guests. Restrict consumption of any beverages to cans and plastic cups. | ||
Revision as of 15:55, 18 January 2008
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.
