# Alcohol Use Guidance

### 1. Purpose

To ensure alcohol use at Foothills Unitarian Church aligns with our values of safety, inclusion, and responsibility. This guidance supports our mission by fostering a respectful and secure environment for all participants.

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### 2. Organizational Guidance

**Permitted Alcohol Types**

- <span class="relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out">Only beer and wine are allowed at church-operated events.</span>​
- <span class="relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out">Hard liquors are strictly prohibited.</span>​

**Presence of Minors**

- <span class="relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out">Alcohol is strictly prohibited at events where minors are present.</span>​
- <span class="relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out">Minors must have no access to alcohol at any time during the event.</span>​

**Safety and Responsibility**

- <span class="relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out">Safe consumption is paramount; drunkenness and impaired driving are unacceptable.</span>​
- <span class="relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out">Event organizers must prioritize the safety of all attendees.</span>​
- <span class="relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out">Providers and consumers of alcohol are solely responsible for ensuring responsible consumption.</span>​

**Supplemental Insurance for Rentals**

- <span class="relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out">Renters may serve alcohol only if they purchase supplemental event insurance explicitly covering alcohol use.</span>​
- <span class="relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out">Proof of insurance must be submitted at least 7 days prior to the event.</span>​

**Inappropriate Settings**

- <span class="relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out">Alcohol is not allowed at events where its presence is deemed inappropriate by group leaders, their staff lead, or a member of the Executive Team.</span>​
- <span class="relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out">Decisions are based on safety concerns or alignment with key missional values.</span>​

**Storage Restrictions**

- <span class="relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out">Alcohol must not be stored in unsecured locations, such as church refrigerators or counters, beyond event setup and teardown hours.</span>​
- <span class="relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out">Providers of alcohol must adhere to all storage policies.</span>​

**Provider Responsibility**

- <span class="relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out">Providers of alcohol are solely responsible for its consumption and for adhering to all storage and safety policies.</span>​
- <span class="relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out">Groups offering alcohol must distribute this policy to attendees at least once per year.</span>​

**Enforcement**

- <span class="relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out">Non-compliance may result in disciplinary action, including removal from the event, revocation of alcohol use privileges, or termination of rental agreements.</span>​
- <span class="relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out">Event organizers and alcohol providers must ensure strict adherence to these guidelines to maintain a safe and responsible environment.</span>​

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### 3. Related Content

**Bylaws and Policies**

This guidance interprets or implements the following:

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**Organizational Guidances &amp; SOPs**

This guidance is related to or informs the following documents:​

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### 4. Revision History

- <span class="relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out">Updated by Katie Watkins on Jul 26, 2024</span>​