Baller bherder Posted January 10, 2013 Baller Share Posted January 10, 2013 Totally off topic. My wife is helping run a indoor playground for kids. They come to a place 2x a week for a few hours to let the kids run around and play with toys. Sort of breaks up the day for people who live in the pacific northwest during the winter :) My wife suggested as a fundraiser that we have vendors come to our basement in our house one day for a small fee ($10). These vendors sell misc stuff (crap) to ladies like chap stick, candles, etc. People from the play group and their friends would come to our house and buy things from the vendors. The "playgroup" would get the $10 per vendor money to help them in the following year. Now here is the catch. My wife also wants to serve wine and have a "donation jar". At first she wanted to chart $5 per glass, but I said no way in our house due to liability reasons. I still say no way with the donation jar due to liability reasons. Am I off base here? Need some more people to chime in with their input. I see it as a liability either way you cut it and I don't want to have any part of this in our house. Maybe each vendor needs to pass a DMV background check? :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted January 10, 2013 Administrators Share Posted January 10, 2013 I am sure it is a bad idea but if you serve Kilo Kai you will be supporting BallOfSpray Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Become a Supporting Member or make a One-time Donation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boarditup Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 This goes by state, but here in MI there is some case law that puts you in violation of several laws the regulate liquor licenses. The main culprit was college-age parties. A phone call to the county prosecutor would clear this up quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller east tx skier Posted January 10, 2013 Baller Share Posted January 10, 2013 Yeah, it varies by state, but if I had to guess, you cannot charge for alcohol without a license. Calling it a donation probably isn't going to work as a viable loophole if you you get caught. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jdarwin Posted January 10, 2013 Baller Share Posted January 10, 2013 Sell the wine glass for $10 and fill it with wine for free. Viable loophole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rodltg2 Posted January 10, 2013 Baller Share Posted January 10, 2013 Thats what we did in college. We sold the red dixie cups at the door for $3.00. Beer was free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted January 10, 2013 Baller Share Posted January 10, 2013 @rodltg2 the beer better have been free if you were selling dixie cups for $3! There must have been people hovering all over the keg! We use solo cups they have a larger capacity! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rodltg2 Posted January 10, 2013 Baller Share Posted January 10, 2013 Thats what I meant , red solo cups. I always hated the smart arses who would come with their big gulp cups. They thought they were so clever, but while my turn at tap master, I would make those dudes wait till last. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashman Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 sounds like a bad deal if somebody gets tanked up and runs over a pedestrian or something on their way home. I'm not sure your blanket policy would cover that and I'm guessing you have significant assets that would be at risk. Even though it's low probability I'd say not worth the risk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Kelvin Posted January 11, 2013 Baller Share Posted January 11, 2013 check your insurance policies on liquor liability and host liquor liability. It will vary by state, but having any type of charge for the cup, entry to the venue, etc will likely violate the definition of host liquor coverage, if you have it. Host liquor liability coverage generally covers social situations where you serve liquor free of charge. I would suggest hiring a catering company that has the appropriate liquor licenses and insurance and make sure their insurance covers you as well as an additional insured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted January 11, 2013 Baller Share Posted January 11, 2013 Sounds like a bad idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rodltg2 Posted January 11, 2013 Baller Share Posted January 11, 2013 It's sad we live in a day where we can't just serve some wine at home without getting the lawyers and insurance companies involved. Can't believe skiing is still legal ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Razorskier1 Posted January 11, 2013 Baller Share Posted January 11, 2013 Ya. Wouldn't do it. I serve @6balls and a bunch of friends at my house every summer . . . but they stay at my house so I don't have to worry about the driving thing! Besides, they are trained professionals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted January 11, 2013 Baller Share Posted January 11, 2013 @razorskier1 I don't think it's about serving friends in a house, it's the payment for same. Having said that...sure am glad you don't charge by the glass...though would make a killing that week :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller liquid d Posted January 11, 2013 Baller Share Posted January 11, 2013 I'm an insurance agent...don't do it ....period. You want to have a party, fine. Don't charge for anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller bherder Posted January 11, 2013 Author Baller Share Posted January 11, 2013 Thanks for the advice. My dad was a police officer and my mom was an insurance agent. I knew it was a bad idea! Just needed to convince the wife! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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