TYPES OF ALCOHOL SERVICE
Cash Bar
An event at which individuals purchase beer, wine and liquor from the bar at current prices. Cash bars must reach a sales minimum of $50 per half hour, per bartender while the bar is open. If the minimum is not met, the difference will be billed to the host.
Open Bar
A closed event at which bar service is available without charge to the guests.
These are the maximum time limits for an open bar with a catered dinner:
- 1-1/2 Hours prior to the meal (open reception).
- During the meal
- Up to two hours following the meal (dance or social event)
The maximum time limit for an open bar without a catered dinner is two hours. A Cash bar may be arranged for service at other times.
APPROVAL
Catering of alcoholic beverages by Blugold Dining may be scheduled and arranged only after authorization is obtained from the Director of Event Services not fewer than 10 working days before the event.
RESPONSIBILITY
Blugold Dining is responsible for proper identification (including proof of age) of those eligible to purchase or consume alcoholic beverages.
Sponsoring groups must be familiar with catering guidelines and accept responsibility for assisting in proper identification, restricting consumption to the authorized area, and accepting financial responsibility for any theft or vandalism associated with the event.
Sponsoring groups or their representatives are to insure that authorization (sometimes including notification of the University Police) and calendar reservations are completed no fewer than ten working days before the event.
For additional information about UW-Eau Claire's alcohol policy, please read the General Policy Book located on the Institutional Research page.
SERVICE LIMITATIONS
Alcoholic beverages will be served exclusively by Blugold Dining staff.
These beverages will be served only at such times and under such conditions as may be consistent with local, state and federal regulation governing such service.
Beverage service will be provided only in areas that have appropriate and adequate facilities for such service and where the control of patron is possible.
The number of bartenders and door checkers required at events will be determined by mutual agreement between the University and Blugold Dining. For large events such as dances or concerts, University Usher Corps members may be hired to monitor entrances and exits not used as the main entrance to the event, and for checking identification at the entrance of any areas designated for alcohol consumption. The sponsoring organization will be charged for this service.
The university may assign a student building manager to assist with crowd control and to insure the University alcohol policies are met.
When alcohol service is desired, an alcohol-free alternative must be provided to guests. All alcohol services ends 30 minutes before the completing of the event.
