Raymond, Thank you!
Despite the fact that being from Maryland, I think all non-Maryland crab-based events should be highly scrutinized :-), this is great advice. (And great event concepts.)
You are the first to note different colored drink tickets for alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. I think that is a very good process - simplifying and verifying for bartenders, as well as reassuring attendees that things are being handled and that the right drink is going to the right person.
Good reminder on other events, too - we also hosts weddings, parties, etc. (by 3rd party) and have not had any incidents. So it is a reminder that responsible folks can get this done.
Thanks!
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Tonya Matthews
Michigan Science Center
Detroit MI
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Original Message:
Sent: 09-17-2015 06:04 PM
From: Raymond Meyer
Subject: Alcohol at Kid-Friendly Special Events
My museum sponsors two fund raising events a year. In February we host a crab feed and in September a Bar-B-Que On the Ramp - ramp is the place at an airport/field where aircraft park. We use our air park for that event. In both cases we have beer and wine available for purchase. We obtain a one day permit from the Calif Dept of Alcoholic Beverage Control and a notice to the Sacramento County Sheriff. Drink tickets (different color for alcohol vs non-alcohol) are purchased for all drinks and are presented for the appropriate one. We have a specific group of volunteers who are our bartenders. Most are retired military so have no problem with saying no or questioning age.
We also are the site of military retirements, commissioning and change of command ceremonies. Wedding receptions, business conferences and meetings, company dinners and Christmas/holiday parties have all been held here. Our rental contract requires each group contact ABC to see if a permit in needed and if Sheriff notification is required. the Sheriff already has a requirement on how much private security is required based on attendance. Additional security may be required depending on the actual site and the sponsoring group. For some events, the Sheriff requires the hiring of off-duty deputies in addition to private security.
To date we have had no problems with the availability of alcohol with groups composed of over and under 21 year olds.
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Raymond Meyer
Safety & Security Manager
Aerospace Museum of California
McClellan CA
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Original Message:
Sent: 09-15-2015 01:04 PM
From: Tonya Matthews
Subject: Alcohol at Kid-Friendly Special Events
I am looking for two things related to family-friendly, alcohol-inclusive events.
1) Examples of policies for these types of programs/events that are intended for family audiences and include alcohol. Everything from "wristband protocols" to added security to "this is why we decided not to do this!" would be helpful. I'd also be interested in choices to limit types of alcohol or numbers of drinks, using tickets instead of direct purchase from bars, etc.
2) Examples of the events themselves - festivals? parties? special programs? I'm interested in success stories and horror stories! of actually hosting these events. Links to web pages describing the events would be great, too.
Thanks!
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Tonya Matthews PhD
Michigan Science Center
Detroit MI
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