Social Event Checklist
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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.