[Sca-cooks] Beverages, was Royal authenticity

[johnna holloway]

When I wrote last week on 9/26/2003 in response to Stefan's query/lament 
regarding authentic beverages, I said that given "all the restrictions 
on what may be paid for in terms of SCA monies" the days of serving 
alcohol were over.

The conversation turned to the creation of near-alcohols, but that left 
me wondering if in fact even "small beer" or low-alcohol beverages can 
be served as part of the feasts and paid for with feast fees.

Given that the 2003 Chancellor of the Exchequer Officer’s Handbook
2003 Edition states that: "Purchases of alcoholic beverages for serving 
are prohibited. Alcohol in small quantities for cooking is
acceptable, as long as the site permits it. (Appendix
A, Corporate Policies Affecting Finances, II)
This section on page 131 this goes into
II. POLICY ON ALCOHOL
(CORPORATE POLICIES OF THE
SCA, INC., VIII) where it says:
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.
Officers are not prohibited from serving alcohol;
however, it must be done as individuals, and not as
part of their official duties as officers.
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.

So can one really serve even mild alcoholic drinks if they are being for 
  by the feast or coming out of SCA monies?

Johnnae