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Party Host Training

Spring 2006 party host training workshops will be scheduled as needed. To set up an appointment, please contact the Office of Student Activities (Student.Activities@colby.edu, x4280, Cotter Union 208). If you are 21 years of age or older and wish to be a Colby College party host, you must attend a training workshop.

Please keep in mind:
By choosing to become a party host and serving alcohol at a campus event, you are assuming a large and serious responsibility. As a party host, you are legally resonsible for the events that take place at your function. Non-compliance with campus, city, state and federal regulations can result in disciplinary action ranging in severity from housing probation to significant monetary fines and possible jailtime.

Do not forget:
Weekend events must be registered with Student Activities by 4:30 p.m. on the Wednesday prior to the event. NO EXCEPTIONS will be made.

Remember:
It is against the law to provide alcohol to anyone who is under 21 years of age or to allow anyone under 21 years of age to consume alcohol at your function!

Party Host Responsibilities:

• Registering the event with the Student Activities Office
• Meeting with security to "check-in" the party prior to serving any alcohol
• Checking IDs of all students/persons at the event
• Ensuring that only students 21 years og age or older are served/consume alcohol
• Ensuring that no open containter enter or leave the registered event space
• Cleaning the party space (in its entirety) immediately following the event
• Student hosts are personally responsible for any/all vandalism that takes place in the event space and throughout the residence hall (if vandalism can be tied directly or indirectly to the event)
• Student hosts are personally responsible and liable for serving underaged persons
• Student hosts are personally responsible and liable for the negligent service of alcohol
• Student hosts are personally responsible and liable for the reckless service of alcohol
• Student hosts are personally responsible for ensuring that all laws pertaining to the service of alcohol are observed and followed
• Student hosts cannot be on social, residential, or academic probation
• Student hosts are expected to contact Security if they require assistance with event management
• All other responsibilities outlined in party host training