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Post by Chair Christian Stegmaier |
be a big event in the United States. It’s been estimated only Thanksgiving is a bigger day during the year for food and beverage consumption for Americans. According to a survey by the Retail Advertising and Marketing Association conducted in 2011, almost 35 million people planned to host a Super Bowl party that year, and 62 million others planned to attend one. We can only imagine those numbers will be larger in 2014.
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Know and understand your state’s laws concerning social host liability.
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Review you homeowners insurance policy and other insurance coverage to determine if there are any exclusions, conditions or limitations your policy might have for this kind of risk.
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Consider places other than your home to host your party where alcohol service can be managed by a third party. Alternatively, consider hiring a professional bartender for your party at home.
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Have guests plan ahead. Always designate a non-drinking driver before any party or celebration begins. Don’t let guests drink and drive.
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Serve alcohol responsibility. No drinking games or other contests, which encourage overservice.
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Offer plenty of food and snacks, as well as alcohol-free beverages, and encourage the consumption of the same by guests.
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Stop serving alcohol towards the end of the evening. In many professional sports venues, alcohol service is cut off in the fourth quarter. Consider doing the same.