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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="COLOR: black"><font face="Times New Roman">This is directed to anyone who is, has or will be stewarding an event in our Barony or Kingdom.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="COLOR: black"><font face="Times New Roman">First let me start by saying "I LOVE A PARTY" just as the next person.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</span>I have been known to tie-one-on a time or two or three in my SCA career.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>(I do have some naked skeletons in my closet.) I am not trying to stomp on anyone's fun, stop the party, cancel any events or tell anyone not to drink at an SCA event.
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>However….</font></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="COLOR: black"><font face="Times New Roman">If we are accepting money at a gate; therefore it is a SCA sanctioned event and not a private party.
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>If it's an SCA sanctioned event then our group accident insurance comes into effect.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span></font></span></p>
<p><font face="Times New Roman">For your reference, this appeared on our public list, in our event advertisement from the Baron and Baroness and sent by our Seneschal concerning A Lamas Day Tribute, August 17th -19<sup>th
</sup>, Mustang Park, 3600 Winscott Plover Rd, Benbrook Lake, Ft Worth TX - much deleted and in part:</font></p>
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<p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align="center"><span lang="EN-IE" style="COLOR: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-IE"><font face="Times New Roman">Beer/ Ale</font></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="COLOR: black"><font face="Times New Roman">By advertising a drink/drinking contest we are setting ourselves up as a group not to be covered under the SCA group insurance should there be any accidents which would be covered by our insurance.
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Could our Barony, Elfsea, or you personally afford to cover the any property, medical or legal costs if there is an unforeseen accident or happening where we could be held legally liable?
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="COLOR: black"><font face="Times New Roman">It is generally a VERY BAD PROCEDURE and heavily frowned upon to advertise a party involving alcohol in an SCA event ad.
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>It doesn't matter whether it's a calendar event or not, whether it's in print or via our e-list.</font></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="COLOR: black"><font face="Times New Roman">By advertising that drink contest, in that way, it was it implies our group, not the individuals, is supplying the alcohol, especially when no rules or any other information is posted on the event advertisement.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="COLOR: black"><font face="Times New Roman">The person who is the steward of the event is by their event warrant considered an officer of the Society and is therefore bound by the rules devised by the Society.
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>The same goes for the Seneschal, all other warranted officers and the Baron and Baronesses of the group sponsoring the event.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span></font></span>
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<p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><font face="Times New Roman">A quick check on-line I found the following:</font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><b><span style="COLOR: black"><font face="Times New Roman">Revised December 2006</font></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><b><font face="Times New Roman">Sub Section - Corporate Policies of the SCA, Inc.</font></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><b><font face="Times New Roman">VIII. POLICY ON ALCOHOL</font></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><font face="Times New Roman">Manufacturing, distributing, selling, serving, or furnishing of alcoholic beverages by the SCA or its branches or subdivisions is prohibited within the
United States and its territories. </font></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><font face="Times New Roman">The use of any SCA funds for the purchase of potable alcohol, except for such quantities as may be necessary for cooking, is prohibited in the
United States and its territories.</font></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><font face="Times New Roman">Officers are not prohibited from serving alcohol; however, it must be done as individuals, and not as part of their official duties as officers.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><font face="Times New Roman">Officers are not prohibited from giving gifts of alcohol; however, it must be done as individuals, and not as part of their official duties as officers. Giving or receiving gifts of alcohol in court is not considered to be part of an officer's official duties.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><font face="Times New Roman">Further ………….:</font></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="COLOR: black"><font face="Times New Roman">The Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc.</font>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="COLOR: black"><font face="Times New Roman">A. Our General Liability provides coverage for claims relating to the incidental use of alcohol at events, but not if we go into the business of selling or serving alcohol.
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Specifically (and these are the "five deadly sins"), the SCA cannot manufacture, distribute, sell, serve, or furnish alcoholic beverages.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Hence, SCA-sponsored taverns are prohibited.
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Further, SCA funds may NOT be used for the purchase of potable alcohol, except for that needed for use in cooking.</font></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="COLOR: black"><font face="Times New Roman">Reference for the above section: Corporate Policies VIII
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="COLOR: black"><font face="Times New Roman">Yes I know I am not an attorney or an accountant, but I am educated enough to know if some accident were to happen, and we, our group, was not covered by the SCA insurance then that leaves the individual persons open to legal responsibility.
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Somebody is always legally responsible.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span></font></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="COLOR: black"><font face="Times New Roman">I know we are an honourable society; most of us are intelligent, smart people.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</span>But there could always be that one individual who makes a stupid choice and creates havoc.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Use your imagination, that's why we have insurance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="COLOR: black"><font face="Times New Roman">My suggestion is on any future event advertisements to delete any further reference to a drink contest.
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>I know its semantics and just words, but those specific words have legal meanings.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>I know I personally can't afford to cover those types of costs.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="COLOR: black"><font face="Times New Roman">You could list it as…. </font></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="COLOR: black"><font face="Times New Roman">A brew competition sponsored by (list private household or persons)…</font></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="COLOR: black"><font face="Times New Roman">A private cordial/brew/mix competition held at the list field after hours/court</font>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="COLOR: black"><font face="Times New Roman">Prizes offered by (list persons who would be judges) for private entries</font></span>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="COLOR: black"><font face="Times New Roman">Make sure it states over 21 only.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span></font></span>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="COLOR: black"><font face="Times New Roman">Anything but a drink contest.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span></font></span></p>
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