​WESTMINSTER ALCOHOL POLICY

• Nobody shall be allowed to bring alcoholic beverages onto the grounds unless approved by the Pastor or President of the Corporation under the discretion of the Session.
• Persons intoxicated on the grounds may be asked to leave and/or offered a safe ride.
• All servers will be professionally trained in alcohol awareness, carry a LEAD certification, and will be required to read our event's policies and procedures and sign a Server Responsibility Statement, below.
• The Server, Host, or any Church official reserves the right to stop or restrict alcohol sales at anytime.
• Servers must be at least 21 years of age to sell or serve alcohol.
• Servers may not consume alcohol while on duty because alcohol affects one's ability to make good judgments.
• Patrons must be at least 21 years old to be served alcohol.
• All patrons must show bona fide (legally acceptable) I.D. An I.D. is legally acceptable if it: (We recommend this item be discussed with local law enforcement.)
• Is issued by a governmental agency (such as federal, state, county or city)
• Contains the name of the person
• Contains the date of birth of the person
• Contains a description of the person
• Contains a photograph of the person
• Is currently valid (in other words, not expired)
  • Examples of legally acceptable I.D.'s are: Driver's license or State-issued I.D. card
  • Examples of unacceptable I.D.'s are: Temporary driver's licenses, Non-photo driver's licenses, Birth certificates, or School or work I.D. cards
• If a patron shows a false or tampered I.D., the I.D. will be handed back and they will not be allowed alcohol.
• Alcohol service will cease one hour before the event ends.
• Cups for soft drinks will be a different color than for alcoholic beverages.
• Patrons who are either impaired or obviously intoxicated will not be served.

 
Enforcement/Intervention

• Westminster Presbyterian Church has a Zero Tolerance for misbehavior as it relates to alcohol use at the church. Police will be called at the discretion of the Host, Server, Catering Service, or official of the church if any of the following are observed.
  • Violence
  • Destroying or vandalizing property
  • Inappropriate sexual behavior
• Underage drinkers or persons passing alcohol to underage patrons.  If this happens they:
  • Will be informed of the policy and of the law.
  • The underage drinker will be asked to pour out his/her beer.
  • An incident report will be completed.
  • If a patron is observed passing alcohol to an underage patron, after having been informed of the event's policies and the law, that person and the underage drinker will be ejected from the grounds and a field interview/report will be completed.
• All workers and servers are to notify either their supervisor or security when they observe a person who is impaired or obviously intoxicated.
• Documentation by security, alcohol servers, medical personnel, etc. will be completed and submitted to fair/event management for any actual (or potential) incidents.

To be posted whenever alcohol is served at the church (Available in the Office)

• You must be 21 to consume alcohol
• You will be required to show proof of age to be served alcohol
• Alcohol service will cease one hour before the end of the event
• Intoxicated patrons will not be served and may be asked to leave.
• Westminster Presbyterian Church has a Zero Tolerance for misbehavior as it relates to Alcohol use at the church Police will be called at the discretion of the Host, Server, Catering Service, or official of the church if any of the following are observed:
  • Violence
  • Destroying or vandalizing property
  • Inappropriate sexual behavior

Server Responsibility Statement: Server Must Read and Sign

I understand that Westminster Presbyterian Church is dedicated to the safe and responsible use of alcohol.
I will not knowingly serve alcohol to an underage or obviously intoxicated person. I will report any signs of illegal drug activity to management.
I will not consume alcoholic beverages while on duty.
I have read and understand our policies. I understand that if I follow these policies, management will fully support my decisions. I also recognize that my failure to follow these policies may result in negative consequences for my organization.
​

________________________________________ ________________ Server Signature
Date